Class Information
ANY AGE - ANY BREED - EVERY NEED
We run a variety of different classes, indoor and outdoors so we may recommend you bring specific equipment for that class. Please find your class below for details of what to bring with you.
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Items required for ALL training classes
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Collar and/or harness with ID tag
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A normal dog lead - NO RETRACTABLE LEADS
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Treat bag OR bum-bag - not plastic sandwich bags
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Training treats - A mix of low value; kibble or dry treats, and higher value treats such as chicken, turkey, ham, sausage, fish, cheese etc.
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Please see details below for your specific class, some of the equipment below will be required in addition to the above, some is recommended but not essential. We usually have spares of most items if you want to borrow them.
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OUTOOR CLASSES; PUPPY, TEENS, GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME
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Blanket or mat if puppy hasn't received all of their vaccinations or in cold weather
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Dog coat for cold or wet weather - optional
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Clicker - optional
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Whistle - optional
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A 5m recall training line - We suggest Toozey, Houndagrips or Julius K9. A good quality training line with a rubberised coating or one made from biothane is a good choice. Please avoid any 'rope' or nylon recall lines as they can cause serious injuries to your hands.
INDOOR PUPPY CLASS
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Blanket or mat - it can help your puppy to settle
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Clicker - optional
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Whistle - optional
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A filled Kong or chew
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LOOSE LEAD MASTERCLASS ​
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Standard dog lead or double ended adjustable dog lead - NO RETRACTABLE LEADS
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Clicker - recommended but not essential
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RECALL RESCUE MASTERCLASS ​
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Standard dog lead or double ended adjustable dog lead - NO RETRACTABLE LEADS
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Clicker - optional
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Whistle
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A 5m recall training line - We suggest Toozey, Houndagrips or Julius K9. A good quality training line with a rubberised coating or one made from biothane is a good choice. Please avoid any 'rope' or nylon recall lines as they can cause serious injuries to your hands.
SCENT CLASSES
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Harness
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Clicker - recommended
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Long training line
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Favourite toy if your dog is more toy reward motivated
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Specific course equipment if required such as scent kit, Kong etc. your trainer will advise you of this
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MANTRAILING CLASSES
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Harness
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Long training line
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Your dog's favourite treats
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2 small Tupperware pots
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Scent article which is an item or clothing that you have worn and has your scent on, such as a scarf or t-shirt but NOT socks!
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Recall training line
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You may also be sent details of specific items to bring with you depending on the type of scent class you have booked. This will be sent to you separately but please check with us if you are unsure.
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Our classes are held at different venues, please check CAREFULLY which location you are booked to attend.
Locations of Our Classes
OUTDOOR CLASS LOCATION
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DIRECTIONS TO OUR TRAINING FIELD
From Worcester Ketch roundabout, continue on the A38 through Kempsey village. The speed limit changes from 30mph to 50mph, after about 1 mile you come to the Edwards Car Dealership. Turn left opposite the car dealer, signposted Kerswell Green, Croome. As you turn off the main road, you will see a bungalow on the corner. Immediately after the bungalow on your right there is a large wooden gate with the Worcester Dogs Training banner on it which is the entrance to our field.
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PARKING
Please drive through the gate into the field and park in the allocated parking area which is taped off unless directed otherwise by one of our staff. Occasionally our field can become waterlogged in the event of heavy rain and we may need you to park on the road so please exercise extra caution getting your dogs out of the car in those situations.
INDOOR CLASS LOCATION 1
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Kempsey Community Centre/Youth Centre
Plovers Rise
Kempsey
Worcester
WR5 3SB
The classes take place in Kempsey Community Centre/Youth Centre on Kempsey Playing Field at the top of Plovers Rise.
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PLEASE DO NOT GO TO OUR TRAINING FIELD OR OFFICE ADDRESS!
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INDOOR CLASS LOCATION 2
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Norton Parish Hall
Wadborough Road
Littleworth
Worcester
WR5 2QB
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PLEASE DO NOT GO TO OUR TRAINING FIELD OR OFFICE ADDRESS!
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