Clever K9s

Training methods and ethos.

Elaine (centre) with Tania & Steve of the IMDT.

Pre-class Training Support: Online & Home.

Starts when you have signed up!

This is training you can do whilst waiting to take your pup out for the first time. It is preparation for Puppy Classes. Dogs are very “impressionable” when young, and you have an opportunity to build the foundations of a wonderful life for them.

Training carried out at this time builds a solid foundation for all future training.

PHASE 1: Pre-Arrival Preparations: Home visit & in-depth puppy consultation.

The aim of Clever K9s home visit & in-depth puppy consultation is to get your pup’s training off to a great start. Before your puppy even arrives with you, we will visit you to gather and share information about your exciting new family member.

PHASE 2: Pre-Coming Out Phase.

Once your puppy arrives, you can begin their training journey. Take advantage of your puppy’s eagerness to learn whilst you wait for your vet’s clearance to take them outside. Get ready for your puppy class so you can attend with confidence!

The exercises are intended to teach your pup to focus on you as their handler. There are lessons for you too!

• Reward selection.
• Using a long-line.
• Early training for reflex to name.
• Eye contact this will be developed much further in class.
• Conditioning recall cues – a good start for later recall.

PHASE 3: Puppy Training Group Class

Eight weeks of puppy training classes covering home & outdoor skills as taught to us by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). Lots of skills, lots of practice – all using force-free techniques.

• Eye contact.
• Recall.
• Loose lead walk.
• Puppy circuits.
• Seek-backs.
• Lets go.
• Handling,
• …and much, much more to create the bond between you and your puppy.

Interested ? Contact & Call-back

Want to book ? Clever K9s Puppy Class Booking Form

The Training Location.

With their kind permission we are using, St James Church Hall, 1 Albion Street, Cross Roads, Keighley, BD22 9EB.

Directions:

The training room has its own access behind the Church which is exactly opposite Wild’s Cafe.

The access point is suitable for Wheelchair Users.

Please call Paul on 07532 723 790 if you have any difficulties with finding the venue.

Day & Time:

• Each Monday Puppy Class starts at 6pm for approximately 1 hour.
• Please arrive 15mins earlier to allow for parking and moving to the training room.
• Other Dog Training Sessions will start at 7:30pm and end at 9pm.

NOTES:

• Parking is on nearby streets – please be considerate of the local residents.
• The venue is accessible to wheelchairs. Please keep the closest parking to the centre free for those who need ease of access in order to aid their mobility.
• Can I ask that you do not allow the dogs to “meet”. Also always keep your dog on a lead unless instructed to do otherwise – this is for control should any dog react badly to any others. If you want to do some doggie socialisation, please wait until the end. It’s best to do socialising this way to prevent the dogs being distracted in the training session.
• This is a no smoking facility.
• If for any reason you cannot make it to the session, please let me know so that we know not to wait for you at the start.

Main Local Bus Services

The St James Church Hall is served by several major local bus routes, primarily operated by The Keighley Bus Company. The nearest stops are Cross Roads Park and Cross Roads.

The following buses stop there:

• B1 Brontëbus: Keighley – Haworth – Stanbury.

• B2 Brontëbus: Keighley – Haworth – Oakworth.

• B3 Brontëbus: Keighley – Haworth – Oxenhope – Hebden Bridge.

• 67: Keighley – Cullingworth – Denholme – Thornton – Bradford Interchange.

• 502: Keighley – Cullingworth – Denholme – Halifax.

IMPORTANT: Please check the pick-up and drop-off times before traveling by bus.

Interested ? Contact & Call-back

Want to book ? Clever K9s Puppy Class Booking Form