Intermediate Bronze-February 2026

Service Description

Next level Bronze course for puppies, young dogs, or as a refresher for an older dog. Confidence & Manners: A Positive Training Programme for You and Your Dog This practical and supportive training programme is designed to help you build a strong, trusting relationship with your dog while teaching essential life skills using kind, effective methods. Kind and Gentle Training Techniques Learn how to ask your dog for behaviours without force or pressure. We’ll show you how to reward them in ways that truly motivate and build trust, leading to lasting, reliable behaviours. Basic Good Manners equivalent to a Bronze level. We'll work on useful everyday cues, including: Sit and down Wait and stay Leave it Loose lead walking Calm greetings with other dogs and people Focus and recall around distractions Settle on a mat Impulse Control Handling Unwanted Behaviours We’ll help you address common challenges like: Jumping up Counter surfing Settling alone for short periods Understanding Canine Communication You’ll learn how to recognise signs of stress, anxiety or overstimulation—and what to do about it. We’ll cover simple, supportive ways to help your dog feel safe, calm and heard. This programme is ideal for the next level for puppies, rescue dogs, or any dog needing help building confidence or refining their manners. All training is reward-based, gentle, and tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Dogs that are reactive to others cannot attend this course as it is disrupting to the class and could cause welfare issues to himself and other dogs present.