What do we cover?
Our 6-week course contains practical training in the group classes along with online training videos and resources to be able to give you as much foundation learning as possible.
In classes we will work on:
- Being able to engage and respond to their owners around other dogs and distractions.
- Polite greetings and prevent jumping up.
- Starting a sit stay.
- Respond and love their name.
- Settle on a bed.
- Learning how to stay calm and relaxed around distractions.
- Recall from other dogs and distractions, coming back when called.
- Foundations for walking nicely on a lead without pulling.
- Leave it cue – Impulse Control and how to prevent your dog from stealing.
- Socialisation and how to do it right.
- Confidence – teaching our dogs not to be worried by novelty.
- Friendly dog greetings, understanding body language and knowing when to intervene.
Why our classes?
Puppies and dogs don’t inherently possess knowledge of how to behave in our human environment. It’s our responsibility to teach them how to navigate life in our homes and interact appropriately with others.
By employing well-crafted training games, alongside positive and clear communication, our dogs will become happy well behaved family pets and gain the ability to enjoy more freedom. They will be equipped to listen and make improved choices, even when faced with distracting environments. This approach will also enable them to master crucial skills such as coming when called, settling down, walking nicely on a lead, and polite greetings.
The Beginner Group Classes are a great way to achieve proper socialisation as they learn to focus on you while there are other dogs and people nearby. If you have an older puppy or rescue dog, get in touch and we can discuss if these classes are suitable.
What's included:
- In-person 6-week block of group classes.
- Dedicated Puppy Class Whatsapp group to ask questions and get ongoing support between classes.
- FREE Access to our Life Skills Training videos & resources with over 30+ training tutorials and resources (worth £60).
- Classes are held outside with indoor space available.
- £210 per dog.
We recommend puppies be fully vaccinated when classes start.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any other specific questions, please get in touch with Cathy.
Group classes are held at Gibraltar Recreation Ground, West Ewell, Epsom. Google Maps here.
Yes, Gibraltar Rec has on-site car park. Please note, during football season, it can get busy. You can also park along West Street.
We have access to indoor space.
We recommend puppies be fully vaccinated when classes start.
What my clients say
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Ziwei Deng –
Our puppy had a great time attending Cathy’s lessons and has made great progress, he is now much better at listening and managing distractions. Would recommend to any dog owner.
Kt9 1rj Mayes –
Just finished Ted’s first puppy class, very good our trainer cathy is great and her two dog ,are so good with some training hopefully Ted will be good as that, Cathy is very good explaining and then showing us with her dogs, I’ve got Ted to sit and come when called , he listens ,he does get easily distracted, cathy has given me tip for this which has worked, when I’m training him I shortened training time so do a bit in morning then later on in afternoon, we are now booked on to next class, i recommend class ,very good and enjoys too.
Maggie Baggett –
Willow and myself thoroughly enjoyed our lessons with Cathy. She is very encouraging and supportive and we have both learnt a great deal. I would highly recommend.
James Owen –
Cathy was great at helping is develop the basics for Maple our Golden Retriever. She was 7 months and a lot of the commands we has started to introduce. The real value for us was the environment, it really challenges the puppies with real distractions being in a park with other dogs! Would highly recommend.
Monika Alsirt –
Cathy classes are full of fun and Milo my 5 month old puppy enjoyed very much. I was very happy with the program Cathy did prepare every week. Definitely recommend Horton dogs with Cathy.
Samantha Green –
Myself and my partner have been taking our 4 month old puppy to Horton Dogs for there Puppy Training classes. I am so happy with Berties progress and he has certainly improved and enjoyed his time in the classes. This class helps you to build a great bond with your puppy, gets them socialising with other dogs and of course coaches your puppy to become better behaved.
Gina Hamilton –
Great classes that our 4 month old puppy very much enjoyed. We now feel more confident in training our pup by understanding the basics of dog behaviour and psychology!