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Frequently Asked Questions
Why bring your puppy to training classes? Capel Dog Training conducts the Kennel Club Good Citizens Puppy Foundation Award courses at Capel-Le-Ferne which provides a means of socialising puppies and laying down a foundation for education and training so therefore avoiding future behaviour problems rather than having to correct them at a later date. Classes are fun & have a relaxed atmosphere. You will receive help & support throughout the course. How old does my puppy need to be to attend classes? As long as your puppy has received his vaccinations and has been cleared by your veterinary surgeon to mix with other dogs, which is usually a week, or so, after his second vaccination, around 3 months old, he can begin puppy classes. What training methods will be used? We only use positive, reward-based methods, using food & toys to motivate puppies, any negative or punitive actions will not be allowed. What will my puppy learn at classes? How to sit, lie down & stand How to walk on a loose lead How to 'stay' when commanded Food manners How to meet and greet people and other dogs appropriately How to give up articles when required Come back when called And how to accept being handled at the vets or groomers How much are the classes? The cost of the 6-week course at Capel-Le-Ferne is £35.00 and includes a puppy pack with a training booklet plus other information, a puppy food sample, courtesy of Bob and Lush https://www.bobandlush.com/ and certificate and rosette on completion of the course. Classes at Lydden are £5 per class with the initial two classes being paid on the first night. Can my spouse/partner attend as well? Of course, consistency within the family is important. Can I bring my young child with me? As long as he/she is capable of sitting quietly for the duration of the class, there is no problem. When and where are the classes held? Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00pm, for 45 minutes, at: St Radigund's Church Hall Albany Road Capel-Le-Ferne CT18 7JT Click here for detailed hall location. We are in the church hall not the village hall AND Tuesday evenings at 5:45pm, for 45 minutes, at: Lydden Village Hall (Behind Lydden Bell Pub) Canterbury Road Lydden Dover CT15 7EX Click here for detailed hall location. Both halls have outdoor areas for summer training How often do courses start? A new course starts every six weeks at Capel-Le-Ferne. (I'm afraid you will need to reserve a place using the booking form) The Lydden class can be joined at any time subject to availability. |
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