Classes
Take the Lead Dog School & Animal Behaviour Clinic runs the following classes at Bridge of Weir.
Puppy socialisation classes
For pups that have had their first vaccination until they are 20 weeks of age. At this class owners will learn how to communicate with their puppy to teach their pup manners such as to come back when called, to sit, to walk on a lead, to accept being groomed, not to jump up on people and to leave objects when told to do so. Pups will also be able to meet and play with other pups.
Common problems that many pups have are dealt with at this class e.g. mouthing, food guarding, fear, toilet training problems and inappropriate chewing. By dealing with these problems early on, the pup will learn what is acceptable behaviour and what is not.
Junior/beginner classes
These are intended for those dogs that have either graduated from puppy class or are older, but are under 18 months of age. Owners are taught how to get their dog to pay attention to them using food and toys. This class covers the following issues: teaching the dog to come back when called, to sit, to lie down, to stay, to walk on a lead, to accept being groomed, not to jump up on people and to leave objects.
Dogs are advanced when they and their owners are ready.
Intermediate / advanced classes
Owners at this class get the opportunity to try some new activities with their dogs such as agility, higher standards of obedience, tricks etc.
