Obedience Classes
The club offers obedience training classes on a Monday evening in Egremont, West Cumbria. Our experienced trainers have many years experience training and competing with their own dogs as well as teaching many people how to train their own. We also offer the option to train for and take the Kennel Club Good Citizen awards and have our own qualified assessors within the club.
The club uses reward based, positive training methods. All dogs attending classes must conform with legal requirements to be microchipped and wear a collar with an id tag stating owners name and address. We are obliged to scan all dogs attending classes with us to check for a chip so please ensure this is done before attending.
Foundation / puppy Class 5.15 – 6.00pm at Egremont Market Hall, Egremont, Cumbria.
With this class we aim to provide a means of socialisation for the dogs and owners. The foundation course ensures that the handler will develop a good understanding of their dog and its needs. The dog in return will respond to and understand commands from the owner. All of this will be reward based and will include lots of play and treats. The foundation class follows the Kennel clubs puppy foundation skills as well as being an introduction to more formal training.
KC Bronze Good Citizen class 6.15pm at Egremont Market Hall, Egremont , Cumbria.
This class is for any dog who has completed the Foundation course, or other wise has an existing foundation of training. Covering exercises from the KC Good Citizen awards Bronze, which focuses on control around distractions, recalls and other traditional obedience exercises and fun games that help the owner engage with their dog. There will be opportunities to achieve the Kennel Club Good citizen awards but the main aim of the class is to have happy contended dogs, who have fun with their handlers whilst practising new skills.
KC Silver/Gold Good Citizen’s Class – 7.15pm
Following on from the Bronze award, this class offers you the opportunity to progress through your silver and gold awards as well as incorporation some elements of dog sports and trick training.
If you are interested in joining us for classes at Egremont, please email pupdates@wldtc.co.uk
Competing
A number of our members take part in obedience competitions, whether these be companion (or , just for fun) shows, or formal obedience shows run under kennel club regulations. There are various classes covering all abilities and if you would like more information on how to start competing in obedience with your dog, please see club member Margaret who can advise on our nearest shows.
Margaret has produced a guide for anyone new to obedience competitions.