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 secure 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.
Away over the Summer? Join our PAYG Summer Holiday Training Programme – new members welcome.
Puppy Classes
- 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 Class
The follow on to our Puppy Class or where adult/adolescent dogs can start (or restart!) their training. Our Beginners 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.
All beginner dogs are welcome to this group, as long as they are comfortable being in close proximity to other dogs and people.
Partnership Grades
The IMDT Partnership Grades are an recognized 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.
