Recall training classes in Tiverton

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Freedom for your dog; confidence for you

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Learn how to let your dog run free, knowing they’ll come when called

Next class starts 8pm Thursday 26th March at Washfield Memorial Hall

Fun and friendly recall training classes for you and your dog:

❤ Lose the fear of losing your dog

❤ Max 4 dogs per class — gives you and your dog plenty of individual support

❤ Enjoy more relaxed adventures together connected, not by a lead, but a bond of trust

❤ End the hassle of persuading your dog to come back at the end of the walk

❤ Teach your dog focus on you, not the distractions of other people and dogs

❤ Your whole family can enjoy the fun of recall

❤ Three 45-minute classes, usually spread over three weeks

❤ For friendly dogs over 6 months old

I'd prefer 1-2-1 recall training

Qualified

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Supportive

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You will learn how to teach your dog to:

❤ Joyfully come back when called

❤ Happily run back to be put on the lead

❤ Come away from people, dogs or dangerous situations as soon as you call

❤ When called, choose you instead of the distractions of the world around them

Each class includes a bundle of guided resources to last a lifetime:

❤ Weekly training plan: this week’s goals, training exercises to practise, tips for the week

❤ Never forget what you’ve learned: written and video tutorials keep it fresh and repeatable

❤ 13-page e-book teaches you how to read your dog’s body language

❤ 19-page e-book filled with tips for enriching your dog’s life

❤ Still struggling? Follow-up support by email and WhatsApp – lasts two months

Price: £60

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Recall for a joyful, go-anywhere partnership

A dog that comes back to you is a dog you can trust. The pair of you will have more fun when you’re more confident that your buddy will come bounding back: from unfriendly people and dogs … from wildlife and distractions ... and mostly because it’s time to go home or come in from the garden.

Recall gives you the confidence to let your dog explore off-lead – to give them the freedom to run and sniff and discover their surroundings on their terms. Recall opens up a world of possibility: long walks in the woods, runs in the park, adventures on the beach, and games anywhere that welcomes dogs off-lead.

Recall is the ultimate bond of trust. You trust your dog to come back when you call; your dog trusts you to make coming back a fun game. Reliable recall strengthens your relationship, and you become more confident and relaxed. You play together as partners with less to worry about and so much more to enjoy.

Training classes should never be a competition. In my classes, all dogs and their carers are winners. The classes are small – no more than three other dogs – so you both get far more individual attention. Fewer dogs means fewer distractions so your dog learns faster, and it’s easier to teach them to come away from dogs and other temptations.

The first step on the road to recall is a chat about the freedoms you want for your dog and the recall fears that are holding you back.

Yes, I’d like to have a chat about recall training classes

Recall class FAQs

  • Dogs learn much quicker away from distractions, so it’s important we teach any new skills with as few distractions as possible. The small group class and the controlled hall environment makes it easy for your dog to learn how to come back when they’re called. Then you and your dog can practise coming away from other dogs in a carefully managed way with other dogs in the class. Once your dog can do that, you’ve got all the skills you need to keep up the training in the real world.

  • It depends. If they’re friendly and get super excited about other dogs or people then the class can help them learn to be calmer and focus on you around dogs and people. If they’re worried about dogs or people then the class is unlikely to be right for them. If you’re not sure whether the class is suitable for your dog, send me an email to juniper@indigodogtraining.co.uk or arrange a time to chat on the phone.

  • The classes take place at Washfield Memorial Hall (postcode EX16 9QZ) around 10 minutes drive outside Tiverton. The hall has a small car park, but parking is limited so I ask that you only bring one car per dog to make sure everyone else has space to park.

  • There is step-free access into and around the hall and you can park right outside the entrance. Unfortunately there is no disabled toilet. If you have any other questions about accessibility send me an email to juniper@indigodogtraining.co.uk

  • You’ll need to bring lots of tiny tasty treats to reward your dog. Your dog will need to be on a normal flat collar and lead. If your dog has a harness then it would be useful for them to wear it (I can give you advice on choosing the right harness for your dog if you need help). If you can, bring a couple of your dog’s favourite toys and a bed or blanket for them to lie on.

  • Yes, of course. I encourage everyone in the family to come along so you can all be involved in your dog’s training. If your children might struggle to concentrate for the duration of the class I’d recommend bringing them a quiet activity to do so they don’t distract the other dogs.

  • You’ll still be sent the training plan for the class with the written instructions, videos and advice sheets. This means you and your puppy will be able to catch up at home on the training exercises you’ve missed.