Welcome to Benefit Dog Training

British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers

Take time out to train your dog with Benefit
Our aim is for you to have a well behaved canine
companion and to encourage responsible dog ownership

Established in the year 2000, our instructors have experience of training and working with various breeds of dogs having in-depth knowledge of puppy training, obedience competition, pet handling, behavioural problems, sheepdog work, agility, flyball and canine movement to music. We use modern, kind, reward based methods. Training sessions are at the Staffordshire venues of Stafford and Colwich. We run six-week courses, with each class lasting for one hour. Training for Puppy & Level 1 is on Monday & Wednesday evenings and on Thursday evenings we have Level 2/3 & our activity hour. Flyball training is on a Friday evening & specialises in BFA competition work. Benefit Dog Training has Young Kennel Club Status. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, safe and friendly environment to train your dog. We run our classes with excellent instructor / pupil ratios which help deliver the best possible results.

Chris and Dave Deakin are Kennel Club Accredited Instructors (KCAI - CD) and offer mentoring and one to one sessions for student / members of the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme, for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour working towards accreditation. Chris and Dave are also Members of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers. Seven of the instructors at Benefit are Kennel Club Approved Examiners from Bronze to Gold level. All Kennel Club assessments at Benefit are carried out by Approved Examiners.

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Flyball

Flyball is a fun activity for you and your dog. Once matured, dogs of any breed, age or size can take part (age limits are in place to safeguard the dog’s long term health, click on the flyball page for more details). Flyball is the fastest growing canine sport in the country. Benefit’s team is called Haughton Lights/Barkers/Allsorts

One-2-One

One2One with Dave is available for practical reward based training using positive, gentle corrections. Dave has been involved with dog behaviour problems for many years dealing with such issues as pulling on lead, anti-social behaviour, separation anxiety, chasing and many

more.

Heelwork to Music

Benefit Dogs Puppy Training Courses Heelwork to Music / Freestyle incorporates obedience skills within a routine which has been choreographed by the handler to a piece of music. If you are a dog lover and enjoy music, the exciting combination of music and movement will use your creative side to formulate routines for you and your dog It keeps your dog (and you) supple and mentally stimulated and you will learn new skills and tricks.

Events

Benefit Dogs Kennel Club Listed We hold regular events, assessments, workshops and demo's at local and national events including Manchester Championships, Crufts, Newport Carnival, etc.

A gift with a difference..

Why not give your loved ones the opportunity to join a Benefit training class or 1-2-1 session with a gift card for that special occasion? Birthdays, Christmas or a special treat can be remembered with a training session for you and your dog. Ring Chris on 01785 780096 for further details or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Training your puppy

Betty A trained puppy is a happy puppy! The work you do with a puppy will provide a good grounding for the rest of his/her life. Many dogs develop behavioural problems when they reach the "teenage" stage through lack of training and control. Therefore, the early months are vital for socialisation and basic training for a well balanced and well behaved young dog. Come to Benefit for good quality puppy training!