cost & details
Cost: Each 6-week block is £85 bookable in advance to secure a space, maximum of 5 per class
Start age: All age's are welcome, it is a myth that an old dog can't learn new tricks. Puppies can start as soon as possible after first vaccine at the owners discretion.
Vaccinations: All canines attending group classes must be up to date with core vaccines DHP & LEPTO. Puppies must have started the course and show the vaccine card on completion.
Equipment: Clicker and treats, plus more: you will receive info via email once you book. Clickers can be purchased for £4
Method: Positive reinforcement and marker training utilising a clicker. This really helps with clear communication and accelerates learning.
My dog doesn't get on with other dogs: Classes are not a suitable environment, please get in touch to ask about your options.
what do I get?
Rookie Membership from June a free 6-week membership to Katey's academy
Free treats on week-1 of your first training course during face to face classes only
Free digital homework tick sheets
Access to a very experienced animal trainer and canine behaviourist
A friendly and safe environment to learn
Ongoing discounts if you continue training subject to a paid membership scheme (conditions apply)
The ability to work through a graded training scheme with 7-levels
Rosettes and certificates once passing each level
Learn about clicker training and how to use it effectively plus more!
6-WEEK COURSES
class dates 2020
Class times may vary slightly during COVID-19 restrictions, the following is just a guide
wednesday classes
Next Course Dates
Starts: 1st April - 6th May ends
5pm- 6pm Puppies under 6 months
KCGCDS Puppy Foundation
Booking open: SPACES
6pm-7pm Puppies over 6 months & Beginners
Working towards PPDTCS from Zinc to Bronze
SPACE: Please enquire to book
7pm-8pm Intermediate & Advanced
working to PPDTCS Bronze upwards
Booking open: SPACES
planned course dates
subject to change
Starts: 1st April - 6th May
Starts: 13th May - 17th June
Starts: 24th June - 29th July
Starts: 5th August - 9th September
Starts: 23rd September - 21st October
Starts: 28th October - 2nd December
class closed
December 23rd and 30th
saturday classes
Next Course Intake Dates
Starts: 9th May
10am-11am Puppies & beginners
Working towards PPDTCS from Zinc to Bronze
Booking closed: FULL. Waiting list open, email to be added
11am-12pm Intermediate & Advanced
working to PPDTCS Bronze upwards
Booking closed: FULL
Private Appointments at St.Olaves
8.30am/9am & 12pm are slots for students enrolled in one to one training or behaviour support.
planned intake dates
subject to change
Starts: 9th May
Starts: 27th June
Starts: 8th August
Starts: 26th September
Starts: 14th November
class closed
May 23rd
August 29th
December 26th
January 2nd 2021
what will I learn
POOCH PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUB SCHEME: PPDTCS
There are SEVEN levels to work through which complement the Kennel Club Scheme tests plus inject some extras. Take a look below for more information on the exercises covered. Exercises that are repeated across levels progress in difficulty to achieve a higher standard of training. You are provided with more information on these exercises once you have signed up for a class.
BRONZE LEVEL: Once this is passed you can begin to work on gundog training.
SILVER LEVEL: At this level you can begin Rally Obedience training.
PPDTCS TESTS
Tests will occur every 12-weeks. You can submit for testing sooner via video if you are a joined to a yearly membership subject to an assessment fee.
KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME: KCGCDS.
“The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training programme in the UK. Now a well-established dog training programme that has been in operation since 1992. The Scheme is open to all dogs, young or old, pedigree or Crossbreed, whether Kennel Club registered or not.”
To sit for any KCGCDS, you must first pass PPDTCs. * When applicable: there has to be a minimum of 4 owners ready and willing to take the test and an outside examiner has to be pre-booked which is subject to availability. There is a cost of £10 per handler/dog team to sit the test which usually takes place on weekends only. You may not be tested within the group of dogs you are usually training with.
COURSE CONTENT
more info on the training scheme
PPDTCS
nickel level
Scheme Award PPDTCS or KCGCDS Wed 5pm only
Time Scale 6-week course suitable for puppies and beginner dogs
NICKEL EXERCISES
Clicker Basics
Responsibility & care
Cleanliness & ID
Attention
Come
Handling
Sit
Down
Stand
Stay
Lead training
Food manners
Interactions
NICKEL TOPICS
(1-topic per week)
Toilet training
Biting & Jumping up
Socialisation
Dog-to-dog interactions
Stealing
PPDTCS
zinc level
Scheme Award PPDTCS
Time Scale Must have successfully achieved Nickel level before being able to pass Zinc level OR completed a total of 12-weeks training with PPDTCs. Level takes 6-12 weeks to achieve
NICKEL EXERCISES
Clicker Plus
Exercise from nickel level to a higher standard
Leave
Interactions
Greetings
Door manners
1-trick
JOINING FROM ANOTHER CLASS
Must be able to show successful completion of criteria from Nickel level to complete a Zinc level course OR completed a total of 12-weeks training with PPDTC when joining from a different dog training school
PPDTCS
bronze level
Scheme Award PPDTCS & KCGCDS
Time Scale Must have successfully achieved Nickel and Zinc levels to be eligible to sit Bronze PPDTCS test. Once passed there is the potential to sit for the KCGCDS test. Level takes 6-12 weeks to achieve
BRONZE EXERCISES
Clicker Improvers
Exercise from zinc level to a higher criteria
Release cue
Relax
2-tricks
JOINING FROM ANOTHER CLASS
Must be able to show successful completion of criteria from Nickel and Zinc levels plus complete at least 1 course of 6-weeks training to be eligible to sit Bronze test. with PPDTC when joining from a different dog training school
PPDTCS
silver & gold level
Scheme Award PPDTCS & KCGCDS
Time Scale Must have successfully achieved previous levels to be eligible to sit Silver PPDTCS test to then sit for Gold PPDTCS test. Once passed there is the potential to sit for the silver and gold KCGCDS tests. Each level takes 6-12 weeks to achieve minimum depending on owner commitment to training.
SILVER EXERCISES
Clicker Intermediate
Exercise from bronze level to a higher criteria
Relax
Side
Lead training both sides
Bowl exercise
3-tricks
stop
GOLD EXERCISES
Clicker Advanced
Exercise from silver level to a higher criteria
4-tricks
Distance work
JOINING FROM ANOTHER CLASS
Must have passed the Bronze KC test elsewhere to join silver, or passed silver to join gold. Must complete at least 2x 6-week training courses to be eligible to sit either test of either scheme.
PPDTCS
platinum & platinum plus
Scheme Award PPDTCS
Time Scale Must have successfully achieved previous levels to be eligible to sit Platinum PPDTCS test to then sit for Platinum Plus PPDTCS test. Once passed there is the potential to apply for Master Trainer status. Each level takes 6-12 weeks to achieve minimum depending on owner commitment to training.
PLATINUM EXERCISES
Clicker Advanced Plus
Exercise from gold level to a higher criteria
Directions
4-tricks & tidy
stop
PLATINUM PLUS EXERCISES
Clicker Advanced Plus
Exercise from platinum level to a higher criteria
4-tricks & tidy 4-items
JOINING FROM ANOTHER CLASS
Must have passed the GoldKC test elsewhere to join platinum, to then progress to platinum plus. Must complete at least 2x 6-week training courses to be eligible to sit either test of either scheme.
PPDTCS
nickel level
Scheme Award PPDTCS or KCGCDS Wed 5pm only
Time Scale 6-week course suitable for puppies and beginner dogs
NICKEL EXERCISES
Clicker Basics
Responsibility & care
Cleanliness & ID
Attention
Come
Handling
Sit
Down
Stand
Stay
Lead training
Food manners
Interactions
NICKEL TOPICS
(1-topic per week)
Toilet training
Biting & Jumping up
Socialisation
Dog-to-dog interactions
Stealing