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Training Guidelines – thedogcalmer

Toileting & Cleanliness

• Please do not allow your dog to relieve themselves in inappropriate areas. Whenever possible, take your dog to a familiar toileting spot before attending training or visiting built-up areas.

• Always clean up after your dog. Spare poo bags are available at training sessions.

• If attending sessions at Woodyhyde, please do not allow your dog to toilet on or near the house, flower pots, or gateways.

Class Structure & Attendance

• Classes are designed for one dog per handler. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 5 dogs per session.

• Only dogs booked on the course may attend. (This does not apply to one-to-one sessions, but please notify us when bringing more dogs.)

• Spectators are welcome, but please be considerate of all participants and their dogs. Not all dogs are friendly.

Property & Safety

• At Woodyhyde, the car park and paddocks are for business use only. Other areas are a private family home and separate business; please respect this and refrain from wandering.

• Do not allow your dog to approach other dogs or people without permission. This protects both your dog and others. If you are unsure, ask me first.

Training Safety & Insurance

• We strongly advise that all dog owners take out Third Party Liability Insurance, as accidents can happen and liability may fall to the owner.

• Please use 4-foot leads in class; extendible leads are not permitted. Recommended leads are available for sale at training or via our website.

• You will need a lot of treats in these early sessions especially, we do have treats available to buy if you run out.

Support & Communication

• If you feel unsure or are struggling with an exercise, it may simply be that we haven’t explained it in a way that works for you. Please let me know—I am happy to go over exercises as many times as needed to ensure you and your dog succeed.

Age Requirements

• Handlers must be 16 years or older for the Puppy/Beginner 6-week course. For younger handlers, a safety assessment may be carried out to ensure they can participate safely in group sessions.

One-to-One Training

• Individual one-to-one support is available for all areas of dog training. Please ask for more information if you would like to book a session.

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