We offer specialised puppy training for dogs aged between 10 weeks and 4 months. Those puppies aged between 8-12 weeks must have Vets recommendation to start socialisation at this early age. Handlers and puppies work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Puppy Foundation (please note that the Kennel Club recognise dogs up to 12 months old for this award).
Each handler will receive as part of this course a "puppy pack" including an e-booklet "A Guide to Dog Training and Responsible Ownership" written by Chris & Dave Deakin and Anne Herbert...
Puppy Parties at Veterinary Practices by arrangement. Please either call or email us for more details.
We pride ourselves on providing a happy, safe, friendly environment to train your dog. (training should be fun!)
Basic Skills is a specialised course for rehomed dogs or older dogs who haven’t done any training before. Some of the dogs have behavioural difficulties but can still attend a class situation for guidance. Class size is small and all exercises are on lead. The aim of the course is to provide the handler with basic skills and knowledge in how to start training their canine companion. Emphasis is placed on the ability of the handler to control, care for and be aware of responsible dog ownership.
In November 2001, we were awarded "Listed Status" by the Kennel Club to run the Good Citizen Dog Scheme. This is a nationally recognised scheme offering four levels of awards Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level involves a gradual development in the understanding and behaviour of our dogs.
The scheme is aimed specifically at pet dogs be they cross breed, pedigree, young or old, and aims to promote well behaved dogs with responsible owners. The scheme is non-competitive and on successful completion of each of the assessments, participants will be awarded a Kennel Club certificate to mark their achievement.
Guidance on training and behavioural problems. Dave Deakin offers one-2-one guidance on behavioural problems.
We run our training classes with excellent instructor / pupil ratios, which help deliver the best possible results.
What our team can offer:
• KCAI Members / Student Members
(working towards accreditation)
• Blue Cross Volunteers
• Area Co-ordinator Blue Cross (Education)
Stafford & South Staffordshire
• Behavioural one–2–one training
• Trained Counsellor
• Qualified First Aid at Work
• Animal First Aid aware
• Customer Service
• Qualified Flyball Instructor
• Grooming Advice
• On-site shop
In 2007 Benefit was awarded 1st place in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Annual Awards for the 2006 working period. Benefit Dog Training carry out regular Good Citizen Dog Scheme assessments and demonstrations of the scheme. 2007 has seen many events cancelled due to the awful summer weather! However, Greyhound Gap and Doxey Marshes both ran successful events attended by Benefit Dog Training. In 2008 we visited events at Codsall, Newport, Chillington Hall, Pets & People at Shugbourough Hall.
Lucy & Spider joinined Richard Curtis for a K9 Freestyle display at Discover Dogs Earls Court London. For more information about a wonderful family day out have a look at the Discover Dogs website The show is on the 10th & 11th of November 2007. To see more about Richard & his dogs visit www.k9freestyle.co.uk
In January 2008 Dave attended for Bronze Award testing at the Manchester Championship show. Dave and Arthur have also assessed at other clubs in Staffordshire, Shropshire & South Wales. In August Dave visited the National Gundog Association for Bronze testing.
Each year the handlers and dogs at Benefit take part in sponsored events for local charities which are featured in the local press. 2008 has seen a sponsored stay for Douglas MacMillan Hospice and we have made countless cups of tea for the Blue Cross Tea Party in May 2008.
Flyball
In May 2007 we started “Haughton Lights” mixed breed flyball team. From 2008 we will offer beginner flyball training for dogs over the age of 18 months who are under control off-lead.
For further details have a look at the following websites www.flyball.org.uk or www.scallywags-flyball.piczo.com
