IABTC Centre Based Courses

- Instructing Pet Owners - Agility for Instructors - Workshop - IABTC Canine Behaviour and Modification - Media Training for Dogs - Pet Store Management - Animal Care and Management - Woodland Skills - Kennel and Cattery Management - Reptile Care and Management - Environmental Studies

- Competitive Obedience Training Days also 2 and 3 Day Intensive, Individual and Summer Camp - Clicker and Target Training - Advanced Clicker and Target Training Day - Heelwork to Music/Freestyle 'Dancing with Dogs' - Dog Training for Beginners (Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme) - Canine Nutrition - First Aid for Dogs - First Aid for Appointed Persons - Nosework Weekend - Working Trials

Course length will vary depending on level and depth. Private tuition/one to one training is also available on some subject areas. Some courses will be provided by means of a combination of correspondence and centre based block (weekend or summer school) learning.

Booking Your Place

How to find us

We are situated at Haxey which is a short drive from the M180 junction 2, South Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire border.  Directions to the centre and confirmation of place will be sent out on receipt of booking. 

All of our canine courses will provide evidence towards the KCAI Scheme.

Those working towards this can gain assistance from course leader and KCAI mentor/assessor Angela White KCAI CD Adv, Ob Adv.

In 2007, The Haxey Study Centre was accepted to    register courses under the AQA Unit Award Scheme—this means we can now offer students formal recognition of their success.

This scheme is fully approved by QCA and is included in the ‘National Framework of Awards’

We are now working through our courses,
both distance learning and centre based, to put them through the
AQA validation process.

NEW...  AQA Validated Unit Awards

We are currently building our portfolio of AQA validated unit awards

These awards can be achieved by a combination of distance learning (for the theory) and on site learning (for the practical element) held at the Haxey Study Centre, Haxey Carr, Haxey. DN9 2JN, or if preferred fully at the centre.
(15 minutes from M180 junction 2). South Yorks/North Lincs border.

The following awards are available now (at level one unless otherwise stated):
AQA    Dog Training: Basic Clicker Training
AQA    Animal Care: Dogs
AQA    Animal Care: Cats
AQA    Animal Care: Horses
AQA    Animal Care: Common Pet Species (level 1 & 2)
AQA    Animal Care: Exotic or Unusual Pets (level 1 & 2)
AQA    Animal Care: Reptiles and Amphibians
AQA    Animal Care: Mini-Beasts

AQA Validated Unit Awards Coming Soon…
Clicker and Target Training (level 2&3)
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Pet Dog Training (level 1-3)
Instructing Pet Dog Owners (level 1-3)
Instructing Specialist Dog Training (level 2&3)
Canine Behaviour (level 1-3)
Feline Behaviour (level 1-3)
Emergency First Aid for Dogs
And More… If you have a special interest and would like a validated award,
contact us – we may be able to help our range is growing all of the time.

What is AQA Unit Award Scheme?
This scheme is fully approved by QCA provides the opportunity to give students formal recognition of their success. The unit awards are validated within the national qualification framework. AQA (Assessment & Qualifications Alliance). Haxey Study Centre is an approved centre for delivering and writing AQA unit awards.

All learning materials and information will be supplied and included in the price.

A Certificate from AQA for each award will be will be sent to all successful candidates. For those taking more than award a further AQA certificate will be awarded with all units achieved.

For Practical Courses tea and coffee will be supplied, but bring with you a packed lunch. For those travelling a long way: on site camping/caravanning is available or there is some on site B&B/Full Board and there are a number of local B&Bs, travel lodge, motel etc.

Prices Start at £65.00 for a basic level exam and 1 day course.
There is a £23.50 (£20.00 plus VAT) exam fee for each unit undertaken. 

Course fees vary (starting at £35.00 plus VAT) depending on the course and the amount of centre input required.
Please contact us for more details on any courses or wards that you are interested in.

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2010 Friday Training Days
January 15, January 29, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 10

2 Day Training Sessions
2010
March 24-25, June 23-24, September 22-23, October 28-29, December 8-9
(March, June, September and December sessions link to  general training day too if you want to do a bit more)

All levels welcome from pre beginner to C.
All exercises covered with motivational and constructive techniques of training.
Also clicker and target training, balance, attention, ring problems and all aspects of obedience training and competition as required.
Ring set up, plus all equipment - cloths, retrieves, SA markers etc.
Working outdoors with small indoor area if weather inclement. 
(Tea/Coffee available. Bring a packed lunch)

Training session 9.30am - 4.30pm ish

£17.63 (15.00 plus VAT) per handler, spectators £5.88 (£5.00 plus VAT).

2 Day training sessions 2010

These sessions are restricted to approx 6 handlers who are regularly competing beyond Pre-beginners. We will work on all exercises but concentrate on any problem areas. We will video some sessions and analyse at a technical level. Evening session/discussion also included on the evening between the 2 days for those with the energy! Advanced booking essential.

Price of 2 days tuition £70.50 (£60.00 & VAT) Spectators £47.00 (£40.00 & VAT)

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April 24th, 2010 and December 11th 2010

This Session is suitable for all levels – tuition will be given on how to get started with clicker and target training, how to progress it, how to use it for competition exercises, for teaching tricks, to correct mistakes etc.  The appropriate use of clicker for dealing with behaviour problems will also be covered.  Different types of clickers and targets will be discussed and demonstrated - FREE clicker for every handler.  Also, the use of the concept without a clicker.

Cost    £29.38 (£25.00 plus VAT) per handler, spectators £11.75 (£10.00 plus VAT). (Numbers limited) 10am – 4pm

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Date to be arranged – please contact us if you are interested and we may be able to organise a date to suit you.

This session is aimed at those already using clicker and targeting systems of training but wish to develop their practical skills and explore different ways of using bridging systems. Primarily the course is aimed at dog trainers, but there will be an opportunity to have a go at training other animals some of which are already clicker conditioned and others that are ready to start. This course offers an assessment for those wishing to take part and a certificate of attendance for all candidates.

Cost    Price £58.75 (£50.00 plus VAT) (handlers only i.e. no spectators) numbers strictly limited.

Training times 10am – 4pm

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July 26-30th 2010

Mon – Fri        Come and enjoy 5 days with like minded people training and talking dogs!!

All levels welcome from pre beginner to C. All breeds welcome.

Instruction will be given on all exercises with motivational and constructive techniques of training.
Also clicker and target training, balance, attention, ring problems and all aspects of obedience training and competition as required.
Also available just for fun agility equipment, carting, woodland walks, farmland for exercising, tracking etc.
We will be working mostly outside.  (Small indoor area if needed).

Tents/caravans/motor homes welcome - pitch/park on site
with basic facilities available (toilet, shower, water, kettle, fridge, toaster, microwave oven.
£7.00 per pitch per night – no electric hook up sorry!)
If you don’t have your own caravan, we do have some basic caravans on site that you can use.

Limited B&B or full board available on site details on request.  Local B&B also available.

Tutored training sessions 9.30am – 4pm daily.  Optional social evenings BBQ etc. 

Cost    Price of tuition £141.00 (£120.00 plus VAT) per person working one dog or swapping between two or more dogs.
One person working two dogs on all activities £235.00 (£200.00 plus VAT).  (Spectators £58.75 (£50.00 plus VAT)).

Families welcome.

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Next course date - April 26-29, 2010
                                October 4-7, 2010

A 4 day course introducing and developing instructing skills.

The IABTC takes around 6-10 students on each course enabling us to personalise each course with the level pitched to suit the ability and experience of the students on the course.

Students will study the dog's mind, motivation, reward systems, teaching skills, breed differences, behaviour problems, PR, as well as the more logistical and legal aspects of teaching dog training. Although the course will be underpinned by the theory of the subject, the emphasis will be on the more practical elements of teaching others.  It will also give the students the opportunity to learn new techniques, brush up on those they already know and develop others.  The course is suitable for those who have dog training skills and wish to progress to teaching others, as well as for those who have already started instructing but would like to further develop their ability and skills.

You may bring your own dog along on this course (although this is not compulsory).  There will also be opportunities to handle other dogs (some trained - some untrained) as well as trying your instructing skills (with the support of your course tutor where necessary) on especially invited clients – although this is a teaching environment you will have the opportunity of working with ‘real’ clients as part of the course.

Some students will wish to attend to gain more knowledge, others will hope to gain an IABTC qualification, and therefore assessment is available but not compulsory.  For students who wish to be assessed this will be an on going throughout the week with a general assessment on the final day.  Certificates will be graded depending on level of ability at that time.

There are a number of levels that students can achieve with the IABTC:
1.     IABTC Pet Dog Training (Assistant Instructor)
2.                   IABTC Pet Dog Training (Instructor)
3.     IABTC Pet Dog Training (Advanced Instructor)
4.            IABTC Dog Training (Specialist Instructor)

The 3^rd and 4^th levels also require study and assessment at a theoretical level – this can be achieved in one of two ways; on a distance learning basis which can be done in your own time and is assessed by the production of assignments. Or for those who feel they already have the knowledge a formal written test at the IABTC centre can be arranged.

This course will provide evidence towards the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for
Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI).
Those working towards this can gain assistance from course leader and KCAI mentor/assessor Angela White KCAI CD Adv, Ob Adv.

The cost of this 4 day course is £293.76 (£250.00 plus VAT) for the 4 days.
This price includes tuition, lecture notes, full support and practical assessment for those requiring it.
These courses will have restricted numbers to ensure you of our best attention.

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Date Wednesday July 14th, 2010

This one day workshop has been designed for those who are already (or likely to be) involved in
dog training instructing and want to introduce agility for fun or competition into their teaching.

The 1 day course will cover how to teach all elements of agility;
 hurdles, long jump, A Frame, dog walk, see saw, weave, stop, tunnels, etc and General Control.
We will also cover speed, accuracy, handling both sides, introducing names to equipment,
coming off left and right, running on, avoiding and rectifying mistakes/faults etc.

Above all of that will be health and safety of dog, handler and all concerned.

Course fee £41.13 (£35.00+ VAT)
Places limited

Sessions will be from 9.30 for 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
(Tea/Coffee supplied, bring a packed lunch)

Indoor and outdoor training area (though most work will be outdoors).
Coming far? Camping available on site, or local B&B (ask for details)

Experienced, Qualified Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
Angela White KCAI CDAdv, ObAdv.

Dogs - Ideally you should bring a dog that it is fit and over 18 months of age, however if you don’t have
a dog that you can use we will also use some of the dogs resident at the centre so it will not be a problem.
Dogs will not be working for the whole day and all care will be taken to ensure that
any dog (especially those unaccustomed to agility) does not over do it.

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This Course is ideal for Dog Training Instructors and behavioural trainers
who want to know more about preventing, identifying and dealing with canine behaviour problems

The Course is divided into 5 sections – each with a duration of 4 days and each course can be studied on its own if you already have an in depth knowledge of the previous units. These units will be held each year so if you can’t manage them all in one year you can come back and study later. Ideally all units should be studied in order. Units 1-3 follow a natural progression – for experienced instructors unit 4 can be taken at any time, but unit 5 should always be the final unit as without the knowledge of units 1-4 unit 5 will not be possible.

Unit 1        How Dogs Learn                   May 17 – 20, 2010
Canine behavioural development stages, blocks and catalysts to learning, reward and motivation,
nature versus nurture, instinctive and innate behaviours, introducing the great dominance and hierarchy debate.

Unit 2        Evolution and Breeds          July 5 – 8, 2010
Evolution - the wolf and its role in domestic dogs, understanding breeds,
breed specific behaviours and needs, emotionality in dogs.

Unit 3        Brain and Behaviour           September 27 – 30, 2010
Brain and behaviour, aggression, separation, anxiety and stress, psychopharmacology,
complementary therapies, professionalism, counselling and advising.

Unit 4        Instructing Pet Owners        April 27 – 30 and October 5 – 8, 2010
Practical Skills - There are currently 2 dates available for this unit which also stands alone as a practical course
for instructors of dog training. Exploring the knowledge, skills and equipment needed to
teach others the basic control of dogs – a must for anyone dealing with behaviour problems.

Unit 5        Behaviour Modification      November 8 – 11, 2010
Case studies – learning how to analyse specific behaviour problems and produce modification programmes
n the real world. For this unit you will be able to bring your own case studies, work though past case studies
of the tutors and the centre as well as working with real clients under the supervision of the course leaders.

IABTC Canine Behaviour and Modification

A series of 5 courses each with a duration of 4 days introducing and developing skills and diagnostic ability. Students will be offered an in depth study the dog's mind, motivation, reward systems, one to one teaching skills, breed differences, behaviour problems, as well as the more logistical and legal aspects of helping dog owners overcome behaviour problems with their dog. The course will be underpinned by the theory of the subject, but where possible there will also be an emphasis on the more practical elements. 

Unit 4 will give the students the opportunity to learn new practical handling techniques, brush up on those they already know and develop others.  The course is suitable for those who have dog training skills and wish to progress to teaching others. It stands alone as a course for instructors but for those wishing to deal with behavioural problems it lays the foundation for teaching the essential basic control skills that are often missing and a contributory factor to behaviour problems.

There will also be opportunities to handle other dogs (some trained - some untrained) as well as trying your skills (with the support of your course tutor where necessary) on especially invited clients – although this is a teaching environment you will have the opportunity of working with ‘real’ clients as part of the course.

It is not necessary to bring your own dog along on this course and there will be limited opportunities to work with your own dog.  However should you need to bring a dog with you will need to be able to leave it in your vehicle safely, there will be adequate breaks and there is ample exercise area – please ensure your vehicle is adequately ventilated.

Some students may wish to attend to gain more knowledge, others may hope to gain an IABTC qualification, and therefore assessment is available but not compulsory.  For students who wish to be assessed this will on going throughout the week, you will need to allocate a couple of hours in the evenings to digest what has been learnt during the day and some evenings you will need to complete a simple worksheet. There will be a final assignment that you will need to complete at home and send back.  Certificates will be graded depending on level of ability at that time. All candidates will be given a certificate of attendance at the end of each 4 day course.

KCAI - For those interested in becoming accredited instructors with the Kennel Club, the IABTC is a recognised training provider for the scheme. The course leader Angela White is KCAI accredited (CD Adv and Ob Adv), an assessor for the scheme, on the KCAI assessors and verifiers working party, the KCAI module development working party and a member of the KCAI board. Each of the units of this course will help provide valuable evidence of ability and competence for those working towards accreditation or wishing to brush up on skills and knowledge.

The cost of each unit (each 4 day course) is £293.75 (£250.00 plus 17.5%VAT). 

This price includes tuition, lecture notes, full support and assessment for those requiring it.  These courses will have restricted numbers to ensure you of our best attention.

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 Training Day for Dogs and Handlers
Dates - Saturday 27th February, & 6th November 2010

At the IABTC centre, Haxey (15mins from M180 junction 2)

With Behavioural Trainer Angela White
Author of ‘Clicker and Target Training’, ‘Happy Dogs Happy Winners’,
‘Dog Training Instructors Manual’ and many more.

Suitable for all levels, but especially those just starting out with HTM/Freestyle.
Tuition will be given on how to get started training your dog for HTM/Freestyle.
It will include teaching and developing moves, creating a routine and selecting, preparing and interpreting the music. 

All welcome whether you want to compete or just train for fun – no pressure do as much or as little as you want.

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Date to be arranged

At the IABTC centre, Haxey (15 mins from M180 junction 2)

With Behavioural Trainer Angela White
Author of ‘Clicker and Target Training’, ‘Happy Dogs Happy Winners’,
‘Dog Training Instructors Manual’ and many more.

This Session is suitable for all levels – tuition will be given on how to get started training your dog for the lime light!  It will include preparation, social training as well as the all important stage, film and camera work.  Information will also be given on how to try to get your dog into the media.  And if you never get that lucky break, you will have great fun training your dog and have an interesting repertoire of tricks and behaviours that you can astound your friends and family with.

Come and join in – all you need is a hungry dog, some of his/her favourite food and toys together with any props you might want to use (if you don’t have any props don’t worry - we do!) 

Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Free Clicker for Every Handler
Training will be both indoors and outside (weather permitting) so please bring suitable clothing.
Tea and coffee will be supplied, but bring with you a packed lunch.
For those traveling a long way, overnight camping on site is available or there are a number of local B&Bs.

Price £29.38 (£25.00 plus VAT) per handler (spectators £11.75 (£10.00 plus VAT)) (Numbers limited)

Training 10am – 4pm

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Regular 5 week courses are held at the Haxey Study Centre throughout the year (excluding school holiday periods).

The Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course ideal for
Puppies and Beginner Dogs
Learn how to get your dog to walk to heel, come back when he is called, not to jump up,
stay, controlled socialisation with other dogs and people etc.
We will also deal with general behaviour problems.

5 Week Course starting (Thursday) January 28th 7.00 – 8.00 pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) April 15th 8.15 – 9.15 pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) June 10th, 8.15 – 9.15pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) September 16th, 8.15 – 9.15pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) November 4th, 7.00 – 8.00pm

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Ideal for those who have completed basic training
and wish to progress to a higher level.
Starting at Bronze and going on to Silver and then Gold.
Also incorporating basic agility, tricks, scent and other fun exercises.

5 Week Course starting (Thursday) January 28th 8.00 – 9.15 pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) April 15th 7.00 – 8.15 pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) June 10th, 7.00 – 8.15pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) September 9th, 7.00 – 8.15pm
5 Week Course starting (Thursday) November 4th, 8.00 – 9.15pm

There is ample parking area on the field and you are assured of a friendly welcome. Training will be indoors on dark nights or if the weather is inclement, but we also have a large outdoor training area if the weather is good to us.

What will you learn?
The aim of the course is to teach you how to teach your dog to be a well behaved pet that is fun to live with and enjoy.  
At the Beginner/Puppy Classes we will cover the following training exercises:  
Walking on a loose lead, coming back when called, preventing jumping up
sit, down and stand, leave on command, basic tricks.
We will also cover the Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Training Scheme.
The class will also provide an ideal environment for you and your dog to socialise with others, and for your dog to learn how to behave when he meets and greets other people and dogs. However the group will be small to assure you of our personal attention and to set you on the right track. General behaviour problems and domestic issues will also be covered.
At the Kennel Club Good Citizen Classes:
we will cover all of the exercises needed (and more) to get you through the Bronze Silver and Gold levels of the scheme. See the Kennel Club website www.the-kennel-club.org.uk

Problem Dogs
If you have any specific problems with your dog and are concerned about his behaviour, feel free to discuss them either at the class or in more severe or worrying cases by phone prior to starting the course.

Class Guidance

• To avoid problems with other dogs, people and livestock, please ensure that your dog is on a lead when you arrive, and only let him/her off lead under the guidance of your instructor.
• If your dog needs to go to toilet while he is on the premises please make sure you clean up after him.
• Please wear flat comfortable shoes, and you may feel more comfortable in trousers rather than a skirt or dress.

Your main instructor will be Angela White KCAI CD adv, Ob adv, Cert Ed.  She is a qualified and highly experienced instructor and college lecturer.

Cost is £58.75 (£50.00 plus VAT at 17.5%) per dog.

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1 Day Workshop/Seminar
Sunday March 7th 2010

The workshop/seminar will start with a general overview of nutrition, but will also cover things like performance, stamina, energy, condition, behaviour problems, cognitive function, types of food and their relative value versus price , how to interpret food labels, additives, protein levels and type, value of carbohydrates and the various types, alternative diets e.g. BARF, serotonin, special diets,    and more.

The speaker will be Dr John A Lowe BSc., PhD., CBiol., MIBiol., RNutr - Consultant Nutritionist.

Dr John Lowe BSc., PhD., CBiol., MIBiol., RNutr, has worked as nutritionist for over 30 years, specialising in companion animals. He has worked within the industry as nutritionist, technical director of a large pet food company and now works free-lance all over the world, lecturing and advising in all aspects of pet nutrition and pet food formulation. He is currently consultant nutritionist to Chudleys. He is past chairman of the UK Pet Food manufacturers association. He is visiting Lecturer in companion animal nutrition at Nottingham University, where he also has a number of post graduate students working in aspects of pet nutrition and pet food production. He has published many papers, conference lectures and book chapters on companion animal nutrition and feeding.

Price: £58.75 (£50.00 + VAT) for what promises to be a very full and informative day
Book early to avoid disappointment

*IABTC Attendance certificate for all candidates
(This one day seminar will help provide evidence for KCAI A2 and A7)

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Next courses

May 23rd 2010 and November 7th 2010

Further dates to follow - please ring or email to be included on the mailing list.

To be held at the Haxey Study Centre, Haxey Carr, Haxey. DN9 2JN
(15 minutes from M180 junction 2). South Yorks/North Lincs border.

Tutor Alison Clark, VN, Tech.IOSH, MBVNA, Cert Ed
This Session is suitable for those wishing to learn or refresh and update their knowledge of the principles of emergency first aid for dogs and gain a certificate.  Ideal for dog training instructors, kennel owners/workers, in fact anyone working with or responsible for dogs.

This is an assessed course, but the assessment will be done in a relaxed informal manner. Successful candidates will receive a cerificate of competence.

Alison is an entertaining and interesting tutor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has been a vet nurse for 24 years, head nurse for 20 of those years, and has the accolade of being awarded 'Blue Cross Vet Nurse of the year 2001'. She has taught at various colleges including the College of Animal Welfare and Bishop Burton College. She is currently a health and safety assessor and consultant to vet practices all over the country.

As always at Haxey Study Centre you are assured of a
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

All learning materials and information will be supplied and included in the price. A Certificate  'Emergency First Aid for Dogs' will be presented on the day for all successful candidates.

Tea and coffee will be supplied, but bring with you a packed lunch.
For those travelling a long way, overnight camping on site is available or there are a number of local B&Bs.

Cost £41.13 (35.00 plus VAT at 17.5%) per candidate
Numbers limited. Places must be booked and paid for in advance.
Session starts at 9.30 - 4.30

Dogs are allowed on site and there is plenty of parking and exercise area, but please do not bring dogs into the classroom unless requested to do so for this session. With this in mind you must of course ensure that your dogs have adequate shade and ventilation, there is not much natural shade on site - thank you.  A few quiet dogs that are happy to be multi handled may be required for candidates to practice, let us know if you have a quiet dog that might be comfortable being bandaged by others.

For directions and to book your place please send a cheque made out to 'Rainbow' to the address at the top of this page. Directions and further information will be sent to you by return.

Also coming up for those who have already attended a first aid for dogs course
First Aid Refresher & Health Care
Cost and start times as above, dates and other details to follow, but please contact our office if you are interested.
This course will be largely driven by those on it and the areas that you would like to explore.

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Next date to be arranged - please contact the office if you are interested
To be held at the Haxey Study Centre, Haxey Carr, Haxey. DN9 2JN
(15 minutes from M180 junction 2)

Tutor Mick Flavell,
HSE Registered trainer for St. John Ambulance.

This Session is suitable for those wishing to learn or refresh and update their knowledge of the principles of emergency first aid (including the new CPR techniques) and gain a certificate as an appointed person.
Ideal for tutors, teachers, dog training instructors and anyone working with or responsible for others.
This is an assessed course, but the assessment will be done in a relaxed informal manner. Mick is an entertaining and interesting tutor with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

As always at Haxey Study Centre you are assured of a
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

All learning materials and an Emergency Aid information pack will be supplied by St John Ambulance and included in the price.
An official Certificate
'Emergency Aid in the work place for Appointed Persons'
will be sent on by St John Ambulance.

Tea and coffee will be supplied, but bring with you a packed lunch.
For those travelling a long way, overnight camping on site is available or there are a number of local B&Bs.

Cost £52.87 (45.00 plus VAT at 17.5%) per candidate
Numbers limited. Places must be booked and paid for in advance.
Session starts at 9.30 - 4.30

Dogs are allowed on site and there is plenty of parking and exercise area, but please do not bring dogs into the classroom for this session and with this in mind you must of course ensure that your dogs have adequate shade and ventilation, there is not much natural shade on site - thank you.

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Wednesday September 8th 2010

Learn various skills of scent work with dogs
for example some of the areas we may cover include;

Tracking
Searching
Scent discrimination
Detection (drugs, explosives, cadaver etc)

Course fee - Handler with a dog £41.13 (£35.00 plus VAT)
Numbers strictly limited

Sessions will be from 9.30 am - 4.00 pm (Bring and packed lunch)
Indoor and outdoor training area
Acres of land available for exercise, walks and tracking etc.
Coming far? Camping available on site, or local B&B (ask for details)

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Date to be arranged for 2010

With Instructor Barry Gilbert
Trainer of working trials champions, WT judge

Ideal for anyone interested in working trials with their dog.
The course will cover: Tracking, Area Search, General Control, Agility

Day 1 will consist of control, agility, basic tracks and searches
Day 2 will consist of more advanced tracks and will extend the other exercises.

Course fee
Handler with a dog £88.13 (£70.00 plus VAT)) for the full weekend
Spectators £47.00 (£40.00 plus VAT) for the full weekend.
Numbers strictly limited
Sessions will be from 9.30 am - 4.00 pm (Bring and packed lunch)

Indoor and outdoor training area
Acres of land available for exercise, walks and tracking etc.
Coming far? Camping available on site, or local B&B (ask for details)

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