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Classes are held on Saturday
afternoons, and both domestic and obedience show training classes are available, as is a
variety of agility equipment and jumps etc.
 The Gentle Alternative:
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In the
past, most “Training” was often achieved through harsh rough and often-cruel
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It has been
scientifically proved that this kind of rough thoughtless handling actually INHIBITS the
learning process! |
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Animals (rather
like people) CANNOT absorb knowledge when under stress!
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TRAINING
CLASSES – WE PROVIDE:
 | Full individual evaluation for each
dog and handler, including a programme for any specific problem they may be experiencing.
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| Individually tailored methods, to
suite each individual dog and handler. |
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| For the more advanced dogs and show
obedience dogs, and agility, there are also evening classes (under floodlights) available
at no extra charge. |
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| Only positive reinforcement methods
are used and no abuse will be tolerated. The emphasis is on making training FUN
both for the dog and the handler! |
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| Classes are structured in such a way
that the dogs do not get bored and have plenty of appropriate stimulation to make learning
exciting and fun! |
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| Learning is NEVER pressured,
but always achieved in a relaxed calm environment – smiling faces and wagging tails!
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| Instructors are fully qualified and
under the direct supervision of Louise (Accredited Animal Behaviour Consultant) |
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| Individual tuition is available where
necessary. |
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DIFFICULT DOGS:
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We specialise in “DIFFICULT
DOGS” and individual tuition is available on request, - usually as a bridge until
the dog is fully under control and both dog and handler are confident and happy,
desensitised to other dogs and COPING, with the eventual aim of being slotted into
a class.
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If a dog were unmanageable it would be
pointless to attempt to put it straight into a class, as this would only increase the
level of stress and anxiety (for both dog and handler) and send all the wrong messages to
the dog, which would quite likely, as a result exhibit many negative behaviours!
Prevention is better than cure!
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As with all our groups, Louise
is available with the behavioural back up, help and advise.
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The training school regularly
holds social functions, shows, fun days, chat evenings, video evenings, all working
towards a better human animal interaction and improved relationships with our “Best
Friend”.
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- Electronic
mail
- General Information: louthomp@mweb.co.za
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