Winner Of Dog Trainer Of The Year - Buckinghamshire 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rated 5 Stars by Local Dog Owners
Welcome to Cleaver Dog Training in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
We offer group puppy classes, adult dog training, dog agility courses, workshops and events, children's sessions, as well as bespoke individual 1 to 1 dog training throughout the local area.
Receive tailored guidance and training for your dog's specific needs.
Ensure a positive and rewarding training environment for both you and your dog.
Dedicated spacious indoor training hall and secure outdoor training paddock, providing a comfortable and diverse training environment.
Access to a wide range of services covering all aspects of dog ownership, from choosing the right dog to participating in canine sports.
Services
We offer help and support with all aspects of dog ownership from helping you choose the right dog for you and your family; day to day training issues and behavioural concerns; through to offering advice on competing your dog in various canine sports.
One To One Training
One to one dog training sessions offer personalised, focused guidance for your dog's specific training needs.
Puppy Training
We offer both group and 1 to 1 training to enable you and your puppy to get off to the best start
Classes and Workshops
These group sessions enable you to improve your specific training requirements with experienced trainers in small groups
Agility
Our recreational sessions are focused on providing the necessary skills improve stamina and to be able to safely negotiate a course of agility equipment whilst building your bond together.
About Cleaver Dog Training
Our main aim at Cleaver Dog Training is to make certain that dog ownership is an enjoyable experience. We strive to ensure that all learning is fun and rewarding, whilst at the same time achieving the best possible results.
Dogs can make a hugely beneficial contribution to your health and well-being but, we are also fully aware that it can be stressful. Our goal is to ensure that you both have the best possible life and enjoy your journey together.
We have our own dedicated training centre in Amersham, with spacious indoor training hall, as well as garden area for outdoor training with limited distractions; and a fenced training and agility paddock. Where required, training can also be carried out at other locations.
Free car parking is available at our training centre.
Upcoming Classes
Discover our engaging Dog Training Classes in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
From our Puppy Foundation Manners to our advanced workshops, our small, personalised classes take place in our dedicated training centre with both indoor and outdoor facilities.
We have classes which focus on general manners training for day to day life skills; more advanced obedience training, recreational dog agility, training, dedicated training for children and their dogs, and more!
Enhance your dog's skills and strengthen your bond in a fun, supportive environment.
Book now for a rewarding training experience with your canine companion!
Upcoming Workshops
Throughout the year, we run various workshops to suit all levels of dogs and handlers. We hold regular lead walking and recall workshops; children's' trick and agility training sessions during school holidays; specialist occasional workshops; and Heelwork to Music clinics with specialist guest instructors.
Puppy Foundation Manners Course.
PUPPY FOUNDATION MANNERS COURSE IS PERFECT TO START DEVELOPING YOUR PUPPY INTO A CONFIDENT, WELL MANNERED MEMBER IF YOUR FAMILY. IT IS RUN ON ROLLING PROGRAMME ENABLING YOU TO START STRAIGHT AWAY INSTEAD OF BEING GOVERNED BY A COURSE START DATE
The 6 week course all main common puppy issues including
🐾 how puppies learn and why positive training works
🐾 how to start teaching them to walk well on the lead
🐾 toilet training
🐾 bite prevention
🐾 returning when called
🐾 preventing jumping up
🐾 learning to sit, stand, lie down and how to settle
🐾 dropping and leaving items when asked
🐾 understanding body language
🐾 preventing separation anxiety
🐾 developing confidence through learning
Sessions take place on Sunday afternoons and as demand dictates, additional classes are added. If you are unable to attend the current sessions on offer, please do get in touch and we will let you know if we can accommodate your preferred session time in the near future.
For the optimum comfort and learning environment, this course takes place in our dedicated indoor hall unless government restrictions do not permit indoor training, in which case, the session will be held outdoors or via video call at the same time.
Week 1 content (which can be accessed at any time) is found online in the dedicated client only Facebook group CDT Clients Group - Puppy, Bronze, Silver, Gold, 121s) https://www.facebook.com/groups/618303232097410. To find the week 1 content, search 'Introductory Week' as unfortunately Facebook now displays it different ways so this is the only generic way to explain how to find it.
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE 5 CONSECUTIVE WEEKLY FACE TO FACE CLASSES THAT YOU WISH TO ATTEND (weeks 2-6 of the course). The rolling programme, enables you to start at any time as well as meeting a larger selection of other puppies and owners.
Good Behaviour Progression Course.
This is a 6 week course for older puppies and adult dogs who have already completed the Puppy Foundation Manners course or a foundation training course elsewhere. (If you have not trained with Cleaver Dog Training within the last 6 months, please book a free discovery call prior to booking to discuss your dog's individual requirements prior to booking on this course).
The Good Behaviour Progression Course is run on a rolling programme to allow dogs to continue their training at any point.
Training covered will include:
Loose lead walking and heelwork skills
Recall with distractions
Advancing positional changes
Send away
Emergency stop
Practical skills & tricks
Scentwork
Body awareness and confidence exercises
Impulse control skills
Leave and drop of items
The course takes place in the secure paddock at our dedicated training centre but if the weather is exceptionally bad, the session will be held in our indoor training hall.
Clients are encouraged to join the dedicated client only Facebook Group (CDT Clients Group - Puppy, Bronze, Silver, Gold, 121s) prior to commencing their training to familiarise themselves with our training methods. https://www.facebook.com/groups/618303232097410
During there course you have the opportunity to ask to be assessed for Level 2 and 3 of the CDT Achievement Awards free of charge, which includes training some of the behaviours covered in classes and canine knowledge - course content and theory questions can be found on the clients only Facebook group.
Hounds In The Holidays Childrens Trick Training Sessions.
Calling all budding young dog trainers! Fun training for the kids and their dogs for our trick training workshops ready to impress friends and family with their new skills
These sessions will help your children and dogs bond together whilst learning some valuable dog safety advice.
Participating children should be at least 4 years old and be able to focus around other children and dogs. Dogs of any age welcome but need to be comfortable around other dogs and people, plus have a desire to learn using food rewards. Due to insurance restrictions, all children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Training will take place in our dedicated indoor training hall in Old Amersham.
The junior session is suitable for children up to and including children about to start year 6 and the senior session is for children going in to year 6 and above. Children starting year 6 can join whichever session is most suitable.
Cleaver Dog Pantry Shop
At the training centre in Amersham, sister company Cleaver Dog Pantry stock a large range of premium natural chews, treats and equipment which can be purchased at your training sessions or ordered directly from The Pantry https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553105177230
The Pantry only stock quality products from specially selected suppliers including JR Pet Products, Skipper Pet Products, Yakkers, KONG, LickiMat and other high quality brands.
Perfect Fit harnesses (www.dog-games-shop.co.uk) are stocked at the training centre and can be fitted by authorised fitter, Vikki Cleaver at no additional charge. These superior fleece lined harnesses are available in a huge range of sizes and colours to suit all dogs and puppies.
We are passionate about ensuring that dogs are fed good quality food that is suitable for their needs and have our own range of high quality grain free kibble (samples are available on request and delivery is available across the UK)
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Contact Us
To find out more please contact Vikki Cleaver on
07773 784402
info@cleaverdogtraining.co.uk
Alternatively, please fill in the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We look forward to meeting you and your dog.
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