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Dog Training Workshops 2026

Focus, Engagement & Loose Lead: Sunday 25th of Jan & 1st of Feb 11.45am - £35
A course of two workshops dedicated to introducing the skills that support focus, concentration, cooperation and beautiful loose lead walking.   
These sessions are suitable for dogs of all ages and content will be delivered through a variety of exercises and games that will be adapted to suit individual needs.
Each session will last approximately 60-70mins and with time afterwards for questions.

Recall For Beginners:  Mon 2nd Feb & Mon 9th Feb - 12.30-1.30pm - £35
A course of two sessions that will introduce the many skills needed so that you can work towards a reliable recall.  Learning will be delivered through a combination of formal exercises and games.
Owners will be asked to bring both a short flat lead of approx. 1M as well as a long line.  

Place Command & Stop Command: Saturday 7th February - 1.30pm-2.15pm - £15       
Suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities.  This will be a fun session to introduce two very important and useful skills - place and an emergency stop!
Place command is handy but also leads to many fun games and activities which we can cover.

Retrieve For Beginners: Sunday 15th of Feb - 11.45-12.15pm - £15
Suitable for dogs of all ages, ability and of any type/breed - ideal for dogs who love toys and balls.  This will suit those who have already learned a formal recall with me.
During this session we will introduce the skills needed to build a great retrieve such as manners, front sit, delivery and various activities that can be enjoyed as a result of these skills.   
I suggest that owners bring a short flat lead, an optional longer lead, dummy and/or ball.  If using a dummy for a novice dog, I would suggest one that is not too chunky and is easy for your dog to carry or hold.  However, this will be a fun session so you may bring a few items that your dog likes or is interested in - I will just ask that we have NO squeaky toys!

Using only kind, force-free methods we will work to meet each dog's individual needs with an emphasis on having fun and developing confidence.

We may work in the sand school, indoor training room and our fields.  Suitable clothing and footwear is essential.
A space on any workshop can be booked by contacting me and making payment through bank transfer.  You are welcome to message me or to telephone 07535 040602.

www.cottagefarmdogtraining.co.uk

pay-as-you-go intermediate group

​PAY-AS-YOU-GO DOG TRAINING GROUP
Starting Sunday 31st August - then weekly
9.30am - Intermediate/Advanced
£10 per dog/handler

This is a fun and friendly group class for dogs and their owners who enjoy working together and would like to develop and progress their skills.
All training is based on positive reinforcement and kind, effective force-free methods. We focus on developing happy human and canine relationships that are based on cooperation, clear communication and fun.
  • Obedience training
  • Heel work
  • Recall
  • Developing focus
  • Problem solving
  • Fun and games
  • Training takes place in the sand school, yard and fields

Important information - please read

1: We welcome dogs of all ages, ability, type and breed to our classes, however in order to ensure that all dogs and owners enjoy safe, peaceful and progressive classes we do try hard to organise intake effectively.  For this reason we may ask new owners to attend a 1-2-1 session prior to joining a group class.

2: If you are having any behavioural difficulties with your dog or you struggle to maintain proper control of your dog, then you must attend a behavioural consultation course prior to attending class.  Dogs who struggle to cope around other dogs will not improve by simply throwing them in at the deep end and in fact this can make matters worse.  If you are struggling then do not worry as we will get you in class with a bit of individual help first.

3: When entering our premises, please drive extremely slowly and with extreme caution at all times.

4: Dogs must be up to date with vaccinations and all parasite control prior to visiting our premises.

5: If your dog is unwell then please do NOT attend.

6: Please always keep your dogs on a lead when on our property unless asked to do otherwise.

7: Please give all other visitors and dogs space and do not allow your dog to run up to other dogs or people.

8: If I need to cancel I will announce this on the Cottage Farm Dog Training Facebook page - if you are not on Facebook then feel free to check by text before setting off.

9: I am happy to clean up and dispose of any dog waste with my pooper-scooper - if you choose instead to use a poop bag then please take it home with you.

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10: Water will be provided for dogs.

11: Do arrive dressed suitably for the weather and with appropriate footwear.  Please feel welcome to bring a drink and pop it on the school fence.
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12: Spectators must remain outside the training area unless invited in.

Cottage Farm, New Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9DS

Hours

M-F: 7am - 9pm

Telephone

07535 040602

Email

[email protected]
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