6 week puppy training course (Outdoor)

Held outdoors at our training field at Hill Farm, Netherhill, Botley. Courses are for pups who have had their 2nd vaccination and are up to 6 months at start date. This is a 6 week block consisting of 6 approx 45 min sessions. Using reward based training you will learn how to teach your pup basic manners in a fun and rewarding way.

*Please note that as the course is outdoor and running through the Spring & Summer months, the weather may be variable. Sessions may be postponed or moved online if the weather is too wet, cold or hot (above 24 degrees). Therefore, if postponement occurs sessions may be moved on by a week to accomodate this.

We will cover:

Focus - To help gain your pups attention around distractions

Introduction to lead walking

Introduction to recall

Impulse control to help teach pups some self control around food and other goodies

Settle - Ideal to use help teach pup calmness. Try using when you are preparing or eating food, or when out at a cafe.

Not jumping up

Basic postions - Sit, Down

Confidence building and how to socialise your pup

We will also cover those early puppy issues including biting, toilet training and socialisation techniques.

Courses cost £145 (including Eventbrite fees).

Terms and Conditions

(Please note we cannot currently accept any dog that falls under breed specific legislation on the course, including any dog that falls under the XL bully type).

When booking on one of our classes you acknowledge you have read and fully accept our Terms and Conditions. (Full T&C can be found at www.talktothehound.net)

All fees are payable on booking. Course booking requires 7 days notice of cancellation prior to the course start date or fees will not be refundable.

Talk to the Hound provides force free training and uses reward based methods. Aversive types of equipment will not be permitted during training. If these forms of equipment are used, we reserve the right to cease our working relationship and you may be asked to leave the class. (this includes choke chains, prong collars, electronic collars including citronella, tightening harnesses and any other device which causes discomfort and pain). We do not allow physical force or training techniques based around punishment within our classes.

As we will be using reward-based training, you will be required to have lots of yummy treats available, along with your dog’s favourite toy.

You will also require a long fixed training line, poo bags, a towel, bed or mat and a small bowl.

Training sessions can only be undertaken by persons 18 or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Talk to the Hound holds full Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Talk to the Hound can not be held responsible for any loss or damage of property while attending training classes. any loss or damage to vehicle while parking on site is at your own risk

Talk to the Hound makes every effort to ensure the safety of both their client and dogs during sessions. Although Talk to the Hound is fully insured when confirming a booking, you accept that there are risks involved when working with dogs and this can result in injury to those humans or dogs involved. You agree that Talk to the Hound cannot be held responsible for any personal injury or damage to property during sessions.

Dogs must be both human and dog friendly to enrol on a class. If it is found that this is not the case, then the trainer reserves the right to ask for that dog to be removed from the session.

Please note that I can provide the tools for you to train your dog, but improvement will only be achieved with continued practice and time spent with you teaching your dog following the methods shown.

All pups must have had their 2nd vaccination before starting class. Only conventional vaccines will be accepted.

A VACCINATION CARD MUST BE PROVIDED AS PROOF OF VACCINATION BEFORE THE 1ST CLASS COMMENCES.

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times unless advised by a trainer.

Owners are responsible for their dogs at all times during class and are required to clean up after their dog should they go to the toilet. Poo bags must be taken off the premises at the end of a session and please do not leave in the car park.

Children are welcome at the sessions as we encourage all the family to be involved, however all children must be under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times. For health and safety reasons we do ask that children do not run in the field and that they do not approach other puppies or dogs without asking permission from the owners first. Trainers reserve the right to ask any disruptive children to not attend further sessions.

On occasion it may be decided that the group class setting does not suit the dog or owner. If this occurs, it will be discussed in full and it may result in alternative arrangements being made.

Injuries can occur through dog to dog play or interaction and you accept that Talk to The Hound cannot be held responsible for any injuries caused if play is appropriate.

The field has basic fencing, but you take full responsibility if your dog manages to escape the fencing and any resulting consequences caused by this.

Photos and Confidentiality:

By agreeing to our terms and conditions you give Talk to The Hound permission to publish images of you and your dog in electronic, video or print format in relation to marketing materials, including publishing on social media sites.

All client details are kept in confidence and will not be passed on to third parties. Email addresses may be used to inform clients of activities and services provided by Talk to The Hound. If you do not want to receive any future marketing material, please tick the appropriate box on the booking form to ‘opt out’. Please see our full Privacy Policy for how we will treat your personal information. Copies of the policy can be found on our website. Www.talktothehound.net

Cancellation and Refunds

If you are unable to make a session, please let us know as soon as possible. No refunds will be given for missed sessions.

Fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances or unless 7 DAYS NOTICE is given prior to the course start date.

Outdoor Venues

Training will be held outdoors and will continue in most weather conditions.

You are advised to dress for the conditions

If it is deemed to be adverse weather though heat, cold or rain and classes cancelled, then Talk to the Hound may arrange for the missed session/s to be rearranged or extra weeks added on to the end of the course if possible, but this is not guaranteed. These rearranged sessions may be on an alternative time or day depending on availability. If a session needs to be cancelled due to the weather, then the course may move to an online session on the same day which will run via Zoom. No refunds will be given.

If you choose not to come due to the weather no refunds will be given,

Please drive carefully up to the venues.

You will be notified up to an hour before the session begins if it is to be cancelled or postponed . Weather conditions change quickly so it will be left until the last hour for a final decision to be made. Please keep Talk to The Hound up dated with any new phone numbers or email addresses, so that you can be contacted with class changes.

The outdoor venues are usually fenced or are in safe locations. However, if you feel your dog is likely to jump the fences or escape from the field, then please advise the trainer. You may be asked to put a longline on your dog for safety.

The access to the venue is over uneven ground. If you have any special access requirements then please get in touch prior to booking to ensure access is suitable.

Parking is at your own risk and Talk To The Hound can accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to the vehicle or its contents while in the car park.

Please note there are no toilet facilites on site.