Class rules

While our Foundation Lifeskills Course has been created to be a fun learning environment for you and your puppy/dog, to make this work we just have a few little rules.

Your Puppy/Dog….

  1. Must be under your control at all times.
  2. Must be on a lead at all times, unless instructed by your trainer.
  3. Must wear a standard flat collar at all times.
  4. No use of choke/half choke chain collars/ French collars/Martingales.
  5. May wear a harness and if necessary, a head collar, this is in addition to the flat collar.
  6. Must use a standard clipping lead or double ended training lead.
  7. NO use of extendable leads, slipleads, or figure of 8 leads.
  8. Must not attend class if showing any signs of sickness, including but not limited to vomiting and diarrhoea. All puppies/dogs must be 48hours symptoms free before attending class.
  9. Must not attend class if puppy/dog have come into contact with a communicable disease until the incubation period as advised by your vet has passed. These are illnesses such as …..

KENNEL COUGH – PARVOVIRUS – DISTEMPER – -CANINE INFLUENZA.

  1. May attend classes if dog is in season, provided that the instructor(s) are made aware prior to class and that your dog is happy and able to work.
  2. Please note that refunds cannot be given for any classes missed due to illness.

Your responsibilities…..

  1. Please treat other handlers and their puppies/dogs with courtesy at all times.
  2. Please treat your instructor(s) and the venue with courtesy at all times.
  3. Please ensure that your puppy/dog does not interact with other puppies/dogs and their handlers unless otherwise indicated by your instructor.
  4. We will not tolerate any handler perceived to be acting harshly or using methods of punishments toward towards their puppy/dog.
  5. We ask that you clean up after your dog and dispose of your waste at home.

What Do You need To Bring To Class

  • Poo Bags.
  • Bed or mat (for your puppy/dog to settle on).
  • Rewards (food or a toy).
  • Water Bowl (water is available on request).

*Please make sure that your food rewards are in either a dog treat bag or a resealable tub.

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