Dogology Dogs
Weekly Group Classes – Puppy and Beyond
Group Training Classes for Puppies, Beginners and those working through their IMDT Grades
Sponsored by Hertford's Margaux's Lifestyle Store for Dogs
Join our highly recommended, reward-based dog training classes in Bayford, near Hertford. Led by experienced trainers, we focus on real-life skills in our own private fenced training field.
All classes come with phenomenal Margaux’s goodie bags!
Our classes are held within the fenced training area at The Dogology Dog Training Centre in Bayford. The location is ideal for your puppy or dog to learn in a natural, safe and spacious environment. Our groups have up to eight puppies, with Head Trainer Jo and Assistant Trainer Jodie.
Puppy Classes
All puppies under 6 months are welcome to join.
- Socialisation: how to expose your puppy to different sights, sounds, smells, and situations in a positive way, so that they become confident and adaptable.
- Basic skills: how to teach your puppy to respond to cues such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and heel, so that they can follow your instructions and be safe.
- Manners: how to prevent or correct unwanted behaviors such as jumping up, mouthing, barking, and chewing, so that you and your puppy have a cohesive life together.
- Fun and games: how to keep your puppy mentally stimulated and physically active with toys and play, and how to use these skills in training.
- Real life skills: how to teach your puppy to settle on a mat, accept grooming and handling, interact politely with other dogs, and work around other dogs without frustration.
Our puppy classes are suitable for puppies to start when they are under 6 months.
Beginners Lifeskills / IMDT Grade 1/2/3
To join this class, your dog must have completed our Puppy Class or 121 training with a Dogology trainer.
Everyone new to the group starts at Beginners, and from there can work towards their IMDT Grades. The class runs as a single group, with content adapted each week to suit the dogs attending. The class builds on much of the Puppy Class but also has a focus on:
- Recall skills: automatic check ins, ‘this way’, verbal recalls and emergency stops.
- Loose lead walking: extending the distance and applying to and from cars!
- Handling with cooperative care: teaching your dog to choose to remain still during handling.
- General cues: leave, sit, down, stand, hand touch, middle, mat work, stay, wait, play and drop.
- Fun games: tunnel, searching and tricks.
- IMDT Grades: tricks and dog sports!
IMDT Partnership Grades (3-10)
To join this class, your dog must have completed the IMDT Grades 1 and 2 with Dogology.
The IMDT Partnership Grades are a recognised award system that combines functional training and fun for dogs and their owners. Here’s what you need to know:
- Six Grades: There are six grades to achieve, with Grade 1 being the easiest and Grade 6 the most challenging.
- Achievement Criteria: Once a dog and handler meet the criteria for a specific grade, they receive a certificate and rosette.
- Training Variety: The grades cover various aspects, including loose lead walking, recall, handling and tricks. We also touch on Gundog, Scentwork, Agility and Hoopers.
- Suitable for All Ages: These classes are open to any age of dog, but attendees must have previously trained with Dogology.
Whether you’re training just for fun or aiming for competitive achievements, IMDT Partnership Grades offer a rewarding journey for both you and your dog.
UPDATE – due to our smarty pants clients, we have had to create a further 4 Grades, meaning we now offer Grades 1-10.
Mixed Ability Class (Mondays)
To join this class, your dog must have completed our Puppy Class or 121 training with a Dogology trainer.
This class is designed to suit all levels, including puppies (over 5 months). Whether you’ve just finished Puppy Class or are beginning to work through your IMDT Grades, the aim is for the group to eventually cover all ten grades. Therefore the content of the class varies.
*Please note, none of our group classes are suitable for ‘reactive’ dogs.
