Dog Training & Puppy Training in Knutsford

KC Puppy Foundation Course

Kennel Club Approved. Cost £120 - Duration 6 weeks

VENUE: Comberbach Memorial Hall, CW9 6AU

Monday classes @ 6.00pm / 7.15pm

• Kennel Club Approved. Indoor six week socialisation course
• Designed for young puppies aged 3-6 months.
  (Adolescent puppies over 7mths are best suited to the indoor KC Bronze course - see Dogs)
• Hour-long sessions, indoors. Great for confidence building and patience training
• Reward-based training, teaching your puppy the basics: commands, self-control, food manners, how to interact with other dogs, to respond to instructions, etc.
• We talk about why your puppy does things like play biting, jumping up and pulling on the lead, and the best way to stop it
• Owners will learn how to understand their dog’s behaviour and body language, why their dog is behaving in a certain way, and how to change bad behaviour/encourage good behaviour
• Cost for the course is £120 per dog (inc. £20 non-refundable deposit).
• Maximum of two people per dog are allowed to attend the indoor classes.

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Marbury Park -

Outdoor Puppy Classes

Weekly Saturday classes @ £10.  Drop-in or Pre-book online

Puppy Class (3-8 mths) - Saturday @ 11.45am

• Designed for puppies & young dogs aged between 3-8mths.
• Reward-based group training classes, 50 minute duration
• Teach your puppy the basics, and learn how to motivate them
• This is not a set course, the classes vary each week to focus on a different aspect of training, e.g. lead work, distraction control, dog-dog interaction, recall, games, confidence building etc. 
• Class numbers are limited, which is ideal for socialising and settling your puppy
• Ideally attended in conjunction with the indoor puppy course and/or a home visit

Training takes place in the enclosed area behind the Rangers cabins.

All dogs must wear a collar, or a snug-fitting harness, ID disc and a standard lead (no extendables). Also, remember to bring a supply of treats in a treat training bag.

N.B. Please make us aware of any socialisation issues your dog may have before attending a class.

Marbury Park -

Outdoor Training & Socialising

Weekly Saturday classes @ £10.  Drop-in, or Pre-book online

09.45am - Dogs - Age 9 mths & older - Basic Training & Socialising

10.45am - Dogs - On & Off Lead - Intermediate level, for Regulars only

12.45pm - Training & Behavioural Advice Sessions (10 min/enq)

• Designed for dogs of all sizes, age and ability
• Reward-based group training classes, 50 minute duration
• Teach your dog to focus on you, and learn how to motivate them
• This is not a set course, the classes vary each week to focus on a different aspect of training, e.g. lead work, distraction control, dog-dog interaction, recall, games, confidence building etc. 
• Class numbers are limited, which is ideal for socialising and settling young & excitable dogs, dogs that have been rehomed, and nervous ones too
• Dogs new to the club are best suited to the 9.45am session. Once they've trained at that level for a while you will be invited to move up to the Intermediate On & Off Lead classes
  
  
• If you need help with specific training requirements or behavioural issues then come along to 12.45 Advice Session. Should we need to devote more time to the issue then we'll arrange a one-to-one visit. The £10 discussion fee will then be deducted from the cost of a private session.

Training takes place in the enclosed area behind the Rangers cabins.

All dogs must wear a collar, or a snug-fitting harness, ID disc and a standard lead (no extendables). Also, remember to bring a supply of treats in a treat training bag.

N.B. Please make us aware of any socialisation issues your dog may have before attending a class.

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KC Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme (KCGCDS) - Indoor Training Courses 

Kennel Club Accredited & Approved Indoor Training Courses. Cost £150 - Duration 8 weeks

Bronze Level

Wednesday 6.50pm @ Barnton Memorial Hall (CW8 4LH)

Silver Level

Wednesday 8.00pm @ Barnton Memorial Hall (CW8 4LH)

Gold Level

Thursday 6.45pm @ Comberbach Memorial Hall (CW9 6AU)

Advanced Dog Training

Thursday 8pm @ Comberbach Memorial Hall (CW9 6AU)

The Club is an approved provider of the highly respected Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme (KCGCDS). This offers you the opportunity to develop your skills to a nationally recognised standard. The Scheme is ideal for puppy course graduates and dogs of all ages and consists of a number of control and stimulation exercises set by the Kennel Club. All handlers and dogs must achieve Bronze Level before moving up to Silver and Gold Levels. 

At the end of each course you will be assessed and tested on your dog handling skills by an independent KC Approved Examiner. If you've ever thought about using your dog as a therapy or assistance dog then this scheme is acknowledged as a standard of training which will be accepted by assessor groups in the UK. 

Any young person working towards their DofE Award intending to record dog training as a new skill must inform me at the start of the course. 

N.B. Only dogs with sound temperaments are allowed to attend the indoor venues. 

Cost & Duration: 

The cost to register and train for each Level is £150 and includes your KC test fee, weekly training sessions and course material. A typical course runs for an 8 week period. 

One-to-One Dog Training

Duration 1.5hrs. Cost £95 

From time-to-time people often need help with their dogs. It may be that you've recently taken on a rescue dog and you're not sure how s/he will behave in a group situation yet... Or maybe you've been struggling with one or two things, like socialisation, behaviour problems, recall training, separation issues or walking nicely on a lead? If so, then a 1-2-1 session can be really helpful, and it'll give you lots more confidence before joining a group training class.

By meeting up for a 1-2-1 session with Mike, the Club Trainer, he can get to know you and your dog, and you get to know him. Together you’d be able to assess your dog and focus on the things you'd like help with and you’ll be shown all sorts of techniques to motivate your dog to behave in the way you'd like. Mike often uses his dogs for help with teaching socialisation & distraction control methods.

A 1-2-1 session will take about 1.5hrs, cost £95. Ideally all adults who are responsible for your dog's care would need to be present.

HOW TO BOOK:  Please contact us and suggest a day/time to suit you.

Availability:  Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm // Eve:  Tuesday & Friday (£10 extra)

One-to-One Puppy Home Visit

Duration 1.5hrs. Cost £85 (local rate)

• Private lesson - Puppy Home-Rules visit for you and your puppy
• Ideal for first-time dog owners, or those just wanting to go over the basics
• Great opportunity for teaching children how to interact with the new puppy 
• All the family can learn how to stop unwanted behaviour like play-biting and jumping up
• We'll also cover all the essentials such as toilet training, sleeping, eating & separation training
• Plus easy ways to manage your puppy, how to exercise & socialise them properly, and how to build their confidence in your ability to look after them

HOW TO BOOK  Please contact us and suggest a day/time to suit you.

Availability: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm // Eve: Tuesday & Friday (£10 extra)

Online Zoom Sessions

Duration 50 mins. Cost £50

This service became very popular during lockdown and it will continue as an option for those who live a distance away or need to remain shielded. In either a private Zoom or Google Meet sessions, we’ll cover the key elements of dog ownership and help you with any training tips and/or behaviour issues that you might be struggling with. And, because these sessions are on a one-to-one basis, you get the benefit of bespoke advice based around you and your particular circumstances. Also, the timing can be flexible to suit you!

HOW TO BOOK:  Please contact us and suggest a day/time to suit you.

Availability:  Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm // Evenings & Weekends (£10 extra)

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How to Book: 

If you would like to secure a place on a class or a course click on 'BOOK' choose a time and follow the prompts.
For one-to-one training please call or email:

mike@thedogclub.co.uk // 07768 980918

Holly & Molly (Doberman)

"I was recommended by my vets to visit Mike with my dog and he has been brilliant. I have attended a few different dog trainers over years of owning dogs and whilst everyone has their own way I have found Mike's approach to be straightforward and easy to understand. He is open and direct and extremely knowledgeable about the day to day issues of owning a dog and how to train it effectively. He uses the right balance of reward based training without too much fuss and never uses any sort of fear based correction techniques. Molly and I can't wait for Saturday mornings, Mike and the other handlers are very welcoming and friendly and I really think he is the best dog trainer I have met."