Can I bring more than one dog?

Yes. Each session is best enjoyed by one dog at a time. If you are joining the Lifeskills class you take Bruno for the lead walking session, but swap to Sheila for the Greeting and Meeting session. If you want both dogs to train at the same time, you will need to bring a second person and book 2 places.

Is my partner able to come too?

We encourage partners to come and participate in the training. You only pay for one dog place, but two people can train the one dog. If you partner simply wants to read the paper or take a snooze - no problem, we also have great pubs nearby.

Do I need to bring lunch for workshops?

Yes. We provide lashing of tea and coffee, but have no additional catering facilities. There is a CostCutter shop at the end of the road in the village, which carries sandwiches and usual snacks.

How many dogs will be on the workshop?

We only book for a maximum of 8 dogs per workshop to ensure all participants get the individual attention they need. Some dogs will train outdoors or practice their recall and walk training whilst some are indoors. Drop in classes have no fixed number.

Does my dog need up to date vaccinations to attend a workshop?

Vaccination is a personal choice. We recommend all pups are vaccinated before coming to class, but it is not a class requirement.

When will I receive confirmation of my booking?

When you book online you are sent a confirmation of your booking immediately. We will confirm this 2 weeks before the workshops. In certain circumstances we do not fill all the places for a workshop we will let you know 2 weeks before and offer you a refund or transfer to another workshop.

Can I just pay on the day for a workshop?

Yes, for evening classes only. All other workshops are booked in advance.

My dog is old, will there be plenty of breaks for him?

You can take you dog in and out of the Barn as often as you like. If you feel the dog needs a rest, you can snuggle them into their own bed by your side in the Barn, or pop them into the car for a rest.

Is the barn accessible by wheelchair?

We have wheelchair access to the barn, but no wheelchair accessible toilets.

Second-hand and Rescue Dogs

We welcome all types of dogs whatever their background. We want the dog to be as comfortable as possible in their learning environment. Some dogs will find this too stressful and we recommend Private Training.

Siblings. Two pups from the same litter

Very welcome to join the same puppy class, although they will be trained as individuals. If they live in the same house, then we recommend you start training as soon as possible - you’ll need it!

Private Training

Some dogs will be stressed coming into a new environment and coping with the company of other dogs and people. Private lessons with Kay Laurence can be arranged. We do not have the resources for serious aggression cases and can provide referral to specialists. You can book for help training your own dog in every day life skills or for specialised advice for sports and work training.

Fees are £95 per hour, payable with booking. With a discount of £25 for trainers with a CAP2 certificate.