Classes
Learn how to train your Dog successfully, in a relaxed class environment,
using kind techniques, rewards and praise to promote good behaviour and prevent behaviour problems.
* just 4 per class* 

Get in contact today to book your place in class

"Amazing puppy class in a relaxed friendly environment. Teaches the fundamentals for any puppies and it great to see them improve weekly. Great handouts and Kirsty is very approachable and responses quickly to emails when asking questions. 100% recommend and will be signing up for the follow on classes"
I offer a range of classes suitable for all ages, including Puppies, Teens and Advanced Classes, see below for more information, topics, costs and dates, if you are unsure which class is suitable for you please do ask 

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Puppy Classes

Puppy Classes are available for you at the YMCA, Winton on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, and outdoor classes at Hayter's Field, Wimborne on Saturday mornings.

You will receive my full attention and support, in a comfortable and relaxed class, with a maximum of just 4 Puppies in each class to provide you and your Puppy with the best start. 

Your class will cover a range of topics (see below) to help train your Puppy successfully and prevent behaviour problems - with an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour at level 6 with Distinction you can trust you and your Puppy will be fully supported. 

Puppy classes are designed for Puppies up to 18 weeks old, to teach them basic skills and help prevent future behaviour problems. 

Prior to the course you will receive a Welcome Pack full of lots of helpful handouts, including help with Puppy biting and preventing separation problems. 

You will also be provided with handouts and video links for everything that we cover in class for you to refer back to. 

Classes fill up quickly so do get in contact today to save your place!

Courses are for 6 weeks and cost £150. 

Please note class numbers are limited to two adults per Puppy, to ensure a nice relaxed learning environment.

Follow on classes are also available for you to help continue training, ensuring ongoing support and socialisation for your Puppy. 
Course Dates at the YMCA in Winton
     
14th May (Tuesday) - 5.15pm 
14th May (Tuesday) - 6.15pm 
30th May (Thursday) - 6.15pm
30th May (Thursday) - 7.15pm

Classes at the YMCA are ongoing so please ask if you're thinking further ahead

Course Dates at Hayter's Field in Wimborne

11th May (Saturday) - 10.05am
29th June (Saturday) - 10.05am
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Puppy Class Topics include:
  • Help with Puppy biting and chewing
  • Handling exercises -  to help with grooming and health checks
  • Eye contact exercises - to help improve your Puppy's attention and focus
  • Sit, down and stand - so that your Puppy learns each individual cue, listens to you without trying to predict what you might say next, is able to sit to greet instead of jumping up, lie down on cue and stand comfortably for grooming or health checks 
  • Drop it/ take it - so you can easily and safely get back objects that your Puppy shouldn't have in their mouth and to help prevent problems with resource guarding
  • Leave it - to help teach your Puppy impulse control and stop your Puppy picking up things they shouldn't have, like socks!
  • Settling down - teach your Puppy to settle on a mat on cue so that they can relax when guests come round, and you can relax when you take them out with you!
  • Walking on a loose lead - so that you and your Puppy can both enjoy walks together without being pulled
  • Recall - so your Puppy will want to come back to you, even around distractions
  • Stay - to help teach your Puppy impulse control, encourage calmness and keep them safe
  • Hand Touch - learn to teach your Puppy a hand touch and be amazed by how much we can use this to help with!
  • Confidence building and help with prevention of fears and anxieties
*Please note participants must be over 18*

There is parking available outside the YMCA and along Jameson Road, the hall is wheelchair accessible and has toilets. There is also parking available at Hayter's Field, they have toilets and a very nice cafe!

Upon completing your Puppy course you will be able to attend the "Terrific Teen" follow on course and Advanced IMDT Partnership Grade classes to continue your training.
While you are waiting to begin classes, why not get off to the best possible start with one of my online courses to help teach your Puppy new skills, prevent behaviour problems and enhance your relationship! 

You can read more about my online courses on my webpage, or visit my online school directly to preview the content for free, or enroll.

Terrific Teen Classes

Terrific Teen Classes are a great way to continue your Puppy's training and ensure you feel fully supported through the difficult adolescent stage! 

Adolescence can be fraught with challenges and is one of the most difficult periods to navigate, but you're not alone, help is at hand, after completing your Puppy training with Kirsty's Paws the Terrific Teen Classes can help to support you every step of the way!

I understand that the journey through adolescence can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't need to be! This course will help you to learn simple, practical exercises to help with your Dog's training, and will teach you the skills that you'll need to make your training journey much easier.

During our Terrific Teen Class we'll cover exercises to help with:
  • Focus (even around distractions!) 
  • Confidence
  • Calmness
  • Recall
  • Loose lead walking 
  • Emergency stop
  • Tricks
  • Introduction to Scentwork
Teen Courses last for 6 weeks and cost £150
Teen Course Dates at the YMCA in Winton
   
14th May (Tuesday) - 7.15pm

Classes are ongoing so please ask if you're thinking further ahead

Teen Course Dates at Hayter's Field in Wimborne

11th May (Saturday) - 11.05am 
29th June (Saturday) - 11.05am
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Advanced Classes

During our Advanced Classes we will work through the IMDT Partnership Grades. There are 6 grades to help advance your Dogs skills, focus and ability - and they provide a great opportunity for you to have fun with them and for their ongoing socialisation.

During our Advanced Classes we'll cover exercises to help with:
  • Polite greetings
  • Recall
  • Loose lead walking 
  • Recall
  • Sit, Down and Stay - adding distractions, distance and duration
  • Handling exericises to help at the vets/ groomers - including a chin rest
  • Emergency stop
  • Send aways
  • Send arounds
  • Searches
  • Retrieves
  • Scentwork
  • Tricks
You can complete each Grade at your own pace, and you don't have to worry because there won't be a 'test' - we can record all of your achievements as you progress through the course and once completed you'll be awarded with a certificate and rosette, and can continue to the next Grade.

Advanced Courses are run in blocks of 6 weeks, however you are welcome to continue participating in these classes on an ongoing basis as we work through each Partnership Grade together.

Advanced Classes cost £150 for 6 weeks or
£240 for 12 weeks. 
Advanced Course Dates at the YMCA in Winton
   
20th February (Tuesday) - 8.15pm
7th March (Thursday) - 8.15pm

Classes are ongoing so please ask if you're thinking further ahead

Advanced Course Dates at Hayter's Field in Wimborne

4th May (Saturday) 12.00
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