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Nottingham and Derby dog and puppy training, obedience, socialisation and agility classes.
Behaviour counselling, and obedience

Education evenings, public talks, demonstrations.

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Class timetable

Our regular dog training classes are held at the Canine Academy venue in Tollerton, Notts and Darley Abbey Vilage Hall, Derby (in conjunction with Darley Abbey community Dog Club).

All classes use gentle, motivational, reward based training methods and include help and advice for all puppy and dog problems.

We now have a second outdoor venue at Parkland Stables for agility and other outdoor events, which lies just outside of Ruddington, Notts.  

Home visits for behavioural problems or private training are available in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire (my home county).

What to bring to class

Titbits. The better quality titbits, the easier it is to train your dog. Chicken, cheese, liver, sausage, diced into very small pieces is recommended. Do not worry, using human food to train your dog will not encourage your dog to beg for human food. Do not feed your dog before class.

Dress. Wear comfortable trousers (not a skirt) as we do spend time on the floor with our dogs. Trainers or similar are best suited to our floor surface.

For your dog. A good strong collar and long lead are advised for dog training. No flexi-leads or choke chains please. The law states that your dog should wear its details engraved on the collar or a tag attached to it. Also please bring a bag for accidents, a toy your dog likes and your vaccination certificate.

General rules for training

Remember, training should be fun. Don't train your dog when you are tired or grumpy. Little and often is the secret of successful training, keep your sessions short and sweet. Don't be afraid to ask questions during class. Take your dog for a short walk before class to allow him or her to run off any exuberance, but do not tire your dog out completely.

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Puppy and pet obedience training and socialization classes by behaviourist and trainer Denise Mcleod and Team CaDeLac of CaDeLac Dog Training

Agility Classes are run by Denise Mcleod and Isabel Rowland and are held at our outdoor venue, Parkland Stables, Ruddington, Nottingham.

Classes are tailored to suit age groups and experience level as the needs of both dog and dog owner change as a dog grows from puppy, through adolescence and into adulthood.