How to Enrol
To enrol on any of my courses please click the button below and this will take you through to my online enrolment form. If you wish to download and print a copy of the form to send back to me simply click the button in the left column on enrolment page.
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Saturday 9th December
Thursday 26th October
Puppy
I will provide your puppy with a good solid foundation to move onto the next step in their development. The 6 week course covers such basics as recall, polite greetings, sit, down, handling skills, focus, building their confidence and lead walking.
Puppies up to 20 weeks of age on week 1 are invited to join.
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday 10:35am – 6 week course
Next Course Starts: 25th September 2023
Location: Minehead
Time: Thursday 12:15-1:15 – 6 week course – All Puppies 20 weeks and under are welcome to join.
Next Course Starts: 9th November 2023
N.B – We will have a buffer date at the end of each 6 week course and before the next starts, in case inclement weather causes any dates to be postponed.
Location: Bicknoller Village Hall TA4 4EQ (Autumn and Winter only)
Time: Monday – 5pm
Next Course Starts: Monday 25th September
Puppy Progress/ Adolescent
This course builds on from the puppy course, encourages them to think and try new experiences in a safe environment, to be optimistic and flexible and to be able to cope with what life might test them with.
Ideal for the older puppy/ adolescent looking to build on previous learning.
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday 1:15pm – 6 week course
Next Course Starts: 19th August 2023
Location: Minehead
Time: Monday 5:15pm – 6 week course
Next Course Starts: TBC
N.B – We will have a buffer date at the end of each 6 week course and before the next starts, in case inclement weather causes any dates to be postponed.
Location: Bicknoller Village Hall TA4 4EQ (Autumn and winter only)
Time: Monday – 6.15pm
Next Course Starts: Monday 25th September
Rally
Is a fun sport focusing on the relationship between dog and handler as they work round a course of exercises guided by signs. There are 6 distinct levels, each level asks that little bit more of the team. The first two levels are worked on lead. All dogs are welcome. if your dog feels more comfortable working on its own then individual 1/2hr sessions can be booked. It is helpful to have skills such as a sit, down, stand, wait and recall.
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday 9.00am – 6 week course
Next Course Starts: 21st October 2023
Location: Minehead
Time: Monday 6.15pm – 6 week course
Next Course Starts: Spring 2024
Location: Bicknoller Village Hall TA4 4EQ (Autumn and winter only)
Time: Monday 7:30pm
Next Course Starts: Monday 25th September
Fun Gun Dog
Ideal for owners who want to work with their dogs to develop their natural ability to retrieve, ‘hunt’ with you, learn self-control, keep focus and more, whilst having fun. It is a mixed ability group and very encouraging of each other.
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday – 2:35pm – 6 week course
Next course dates: On hold for the summer, But the individual 1/2 hour sessions can still be booked
Individual 1/2hr Gun Dog training sessions are available please contact Janet on 07790996791/ 01823 432334 email: info@animalbasics.co.uk or PM via facebook page.
Fun Pet Agility
For those who have always wanted to try agility. Attending a half hour individual session is required to introduce you and your dog to the basic equipment e.g. jumps, tunnel and tyre. Agility runs throughout the Spring and Summer months. Dogs must be a minimum of 1 year to join.
Location: Minehead
Beginners Agility: Thursday 5:30pm
Mixed Agility: Thursday 6:45pm
Individual Training*: 1/2hr sessions available between 3:00pm- 3:30pm & 3:45pm – 4:15pm
The individual training sessions are focused on you, your family’s needs and importantly your dog’s specific needs. If your requirements change I will look to see how I can adjust to meet your needs.
Starts: Resumes in the spring 2024
Please note: Dogs need to be a minimum of 1 year and in good health.
Hoopers
Hoopers – The following introductory Information has been kindly written by Angela Lucas
Hooperholics UK began because we wanted to share the message Give it a Go! Simply put, Hoopers just involves allowing the dog to use a set of obstacles at a natural pace, without needing to jump, turn tightly or twist. Benefits from practicing Hoopers include building core fitness and balance, and growing a closer confident bond between dog and handler. Mostly, dogs have fun in Hoopers. There is nothing to ask the dog which is difficult, and the emphasis is on the handler to do the challenges. Hooperholics UK are the only Hooper society in the country which have a licence to coach Hooperlevels, a method which combines teaching, training, and a progress assessment in one. There are 10 levels for the handler to pass, each one increasing their Hooper prowess. Every level has 10 exercises to practice, each aiming at a specific skill, like stay, running on, turning, and new handling skills like the Away and the Out. What makes Hoopers so popular is the fact you can start very easily with just a few bits of equipment, and then join up with a Hooper group to keep going.
Location: Minehead
Time: Thursday 11am -6 week course
Next Course start dates: 31st August 2023 ( but you can join during the course)
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday – 11:55am – 6 week course
Next Course start dates: ON HOLD
Canine Connections – NEW COURSE
The course is designed to help build your relationship with your dog, whilst having fun and introducing new ideas. Each 6 week course will cover slightly different topics, such as confidence and optimism, building on their recall in different situations eg. with distractions and novelty. Off lead walking so your dog chooses to stay with you. Building on calmness and the ability to chill whilst other dogs are working. This is a taste of what the courses can cover. We work to make the lessons fun and enjoyable for both ends of the lead.
Location: Minehead
Time: Monday 7:30 pm
Next Course start dates: 15th May 2023
Location: Minehead
Time: Saturday 11.55am
Next Course start dates: 12th August 2023
I also offer phone support and consultations.
How to Enrol
To enrol on any of my courses please click the button below and this will take you through to my online enrolment form. If you wish to download and print a copy of the form to send back to me simply click the button in the left column on enrolment page.