Tel: 01905 821551
DISTRACTED DOG IN PUBLIC!
SATURDAY 26 APRIL - 11.00 - 12.00PM
Service Description
**IF YOUR DOG IS HIGHLY REACTIVE TOWARDS OTHER DOGS OR SHOWING NERVOUS OR ANXIOUS BEHAVIOUR THEN PLEASE CALL US BEFORE BOOKING AS THIS COURSE MAY NOT BE SUITABLE.** This course will initially take place in our training field and then we will go as a group to various locations with increasing levels of distractions. Does your dog only listen at home or training class and ignore you everywhere else? Do you find walks frustrating? Perhaps you dread going out in public because you think something will go wrong? Do you sometimes get home feeling defeated or embarrassed about your dog's behaviour when in public? Are you constantly tense when out and about with your dog, looking out for anything that might set them off? Would you love to be able to sit in a café, take your dog on holiday or enjoy a quiet drink with friends? If the answer to that is YES then you need DISTRACTED DOGS IN THE REAL WORLD! Getting your dog to come when called or to sit and stay quietly at home is easy, so why can't we do that away from the house? Doing so while out and about in a world full of distractions is another situation entirely. Most dogs can focus in environments they are familiar with, where distractions are limited or controlled, like at your house or in a training facility. But you can’t control distractions in the real world. Instead, we need to teach our dogs to relaxed, focus on you and ignore distractions, regardless of where you are or what is going on around you. The more likely explanation for your dog’s behaviour is that they’re overwhelmed by the environment just excited. This 6 week course will teach you and your dog how to: Focus in public Build distractions slowly Learn to relax at the restaurant, be calm at the café or patient at the pub Be an advocate for your nervous or over-excited dog Get your distracted dog's attention when out How to manage your environment and make good choices that set your dog up for success Reducing attention barking at you Reduce barking at people or dogs in public learning theory / Topics include: The Three D’s: Helping our distracted dogs and maintaining their attention Schedules of reinforcement; learn how often to reinforce your dog and work towards reducing the frequency of treats Dog barking at strange people and dogs approaching. Mat training Being indifferent/neutral to people and dogs
Upcoming Sessions
Contact Details
01905 821551
michelle.taylor@worcesterdogs.co.uk
Cancellation Policy
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE START OF ANY CLASS OR COURSE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. TRAINING CLASSES/COURSES You can cancel your place up to 2 weeks before the start of class or course and a full refund will be given. Cancellations up to 1 week until start of class or course will be given 50% refund. Any cancellations made in the 7 days before the start of a class or course will not be refunded. This will only be reviewed in exceptional circumstances. If we have to cancel an entire class or course, you will receive a full refund OR be offered and alternative class or course. If we have to re-arrange a session within a class or course due to weather, staff illness, emergency situation etc, we will offer you an alternative date. WE DO NOT GIVE PRO RATA REFUNDS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE ALTERNATIVE OPTION. Whilst we make every effort to carry out classes on the advertised dates there are occasions when it simply isn't possible. 1:1 SESSIONS Once booked these sessions can be cancelled two weeks before training package commences and receive a full refund. Cancellations 1 week before training session commences receive a 50% refund and no refunds are given for cancellations after this time except in exceptional circumstances and prior written agreement. All 1:1 Dog Training Packages must be completed within a 6-month period except upon prior written agreement. COVID 19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the event of the introduction of a national or local lockdown all payments taken for 1:1 training, training classes or behaviour consultations will either become a credit on your file or they will continue in an appropriate online format. No refunds will be given but every option will be explored to ensure learning continues for you and your dog safely and in line with your original training goals. All classes will be honoured but please note that COVID-19 government restrictions may result in a delay.