Fife Dog Training, Dog Training Classes, Puppy Training Fife, Dog Obedience Classes North Queensferry, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Inverkeithing, Fife

Class Blocks

We offer a series of structured block training courses which are designed to push you and your dog further.

DOG SOCIALISATION
Fife Dog Training and Fife Dog Walking team up to present Fife Dog Socials. These classes are an 8 week block, and provides an opportunity for dogs to be around each other, off-lead, and learn body language, manners, and appropriate responses.
All dogs are advocated for and we aim to build up confidence in owners who can then advocate for their own dogs whilst outside. The classes end with a structured pack walk where you will put into practice what you have learned, in a realistic setting outside.
If you feel your dog’s obedience is good, but they struggle to be sociable around other dogs, then this course is for you. It is a great place to start with dogs who are over-excited by, or fearful of other dogs, and may be unsure how to deal with them in a safe way.
All dogs are split into levels of ability, therefore must be assessed before joining to ensure they are placed in the right class.
Owners gain a lot from these classes by learning about their dog’s body language, how dogs learn from each other, and when we need to step in and help so that we can avoid future problems and prevent stress from building.
Most clients who attend these classes often return for further blocks to maintain and enhance their dog’s social skills, and they often become part of the course by allowing their stable dogs to help less confident dogs learn.

MOTIVATION OBEDIENCE
Fife Dog Training and Fife Dog Walking team up to create a unique block of obedience classes which focuses on boosting motivation in both dog and owner who want to learn together and enjoy obedience training. The aim of the course is to bring handler and dog together as a team, to work together and understand each other.
Perhaps you have a new puppy and are looking for a place to start in your training. You may have a dog who is more motivated by other dogs/people/objects than by you. Do you wish your dog wanted to be with you more, or maybe you are just looking for something new and fun to do together with your dog?
This course is an 8 week block which will be using food and affection to build up motivation in the dog and build up a working drive where they want to perform tasks for you. Owners will gain knowledge of how dogs learn new behaviours, as well as gaining skills to ensure you can control your dog in public and get results whilst dogs are tested under distraction. The block ends with a test and participants will receive a certificate on passing.

COMPANION OBEDIENCE (INTENSE)
Fife Dog Training and Fife Dog Walking team up to bring you an 8 week course of obedience which is designed to make owners aware of their handling and attitude. In order to keep training fair to the dog we must not assume they know what we are asking them to do unless we have trained them fully and have proofed that they know the behaviour.
Each week we teach a few new behaviours and this is done in a process which slows the learning down and forces the handler to think about each step and how they are communicating their expectation to the dog. Handlers are expected to put in a minimum of one hour’s work in their own time every day of the course, in order to progress to the next week. Each week then has a test to pass before moving on to the next stage of the training. We ask owners to add in distractions to their training in order to build reliable behaviours that you can then trust your dog to perform anywhere you take them, but most importantly, every time you need them!
The skills learned in this course should equip you for life in how to communicate to your dog, should you ever come across a problem in the future, each part of this course can play a part in helping you guide the dog through it.
This course is highly rewarding to owners and dogs who by the end of the block can understand each other clearly. However, it is intense and will require you to go out and work with your dog every day, so please do not commit if you feel you cannot currently offer that much dedication to your dog .
Owners will receive a certificate on passing the course.

Pricing

Our classes are held in blocks of 6,7 and 8 weeks and prices vary depending on the length of block and class content. Please get in touch and we'll get back to you with more info.

Pack Walks

Pack walks offer a safe opportunity for dog owners to meet together, with myself as a trainer, and walk their dogs in a controlled and structured environment, which will benefit all dogs and owners. These walks provide an opportunity to socialise the dogs, provide distractions for the dogs, and also an opportunity for owners to practice training their dog on the walk and not only inside the class. You can meet other dog owners and enjoy socialising yourselves, as well as taking advantage of being able to ask me anything on the walk with advice regarding your dog and its training.

Pack walks will be charged at a fee of £10 per dog per walk.

Walks will be at various times throughout the week, both day time and evening, and a variety of locations. I will offer short puppy walks in the Glen, about an hour, but also provide longer adventures into beaches, woods, and hills for dogs more capable of longer distances and more distractions! Dogs can attend most of the walks from 4 months old.

Please note: Pack walks are for current clients only, these are not open to the public. You must be a member of the club to join any walks we offer, and dogs must be able to walk to your heel amongst other dogs and people.

One-to-One Sessions

Private one-to-one sessions can be arranged for those who need help in a specific area - please contact Saffie via email - enquiries@fifedogtraining.co.uk or via the Facebook page: facebook.com/fifedogtraining.

Eden Pet Food

We are an official stockist of Eden Holistic dog food - one of the highest rated pet foods in the UK. Developed in consultation with vets and nutritionists, Eden contains only the best quality meats, fruits and vegetables, and is completely grain and gluten free. Please enquire for information and prices.

Pet Supplies

Our club is a member of a specialist pet cash & carry and we make regular trips for supplies. We can take orders for all pet supplies including toys, beds and accessories all at discounted prices. Please see Saffie for details.

Additionally, there is a photo album on our Facebook page called Sale Items where you can purchase various items at a reduced price. Visit facebook.com/fifedogtraining for details.