Recommendation for Dog training?

[sillywoman]

We are thinking about getting a dog. It will be our first so we are complete noobs, and as we hope to get a rescue dog/puppy I anticipate needing dog training classes. Can anyone recommend any locally?

Thanks

[bonniebird]

I used to go here http://beckenhamdtc.moonfruit.com/ kind way of training, usually a bit of a waiting list :) what breed are you getting?

[davidh]

contact pam mulvaney on 07939023135. she is brilliant. we used her both our jack russells

[kamila]

Wagging tails in South Norwood are brilliant

http://www.wtdt.co.uk

[hairandeyes]

Call Dilly 07887 5757 99. she is so good she is only available via recommendation.

[Take Note]

Agree with Kamila - Wagging Tails.

[first mate]

South Eastern Dog Training Society, South Norwood. Do Foundation training and progression to Good Citizens at all levels- positive training methods, qualified instructors. A very well established club.

http://www.southeasterndogtrainingsociety.co.uk/

[julesclaire]

I see the dulwich dog man around sometimes - the dogs are all very well behaved! Not all erscues need training, we were lucky with ours from battersea, being an older dog (but still v v v v cute) she knew eveything and we just had to work the words out! good luck !

[berbel]

Hi,if you are still looking for a dog trainer I would recommend Robert Davies 07572214073

I think he is the dulwich dog man mentioned by julesclaire.

[macutd]

we will be complete noobs if we get a dog!!!

[Huggers]

We used Pam Mulvaney too for our rescue dog. He hadnt been socialised as a puppy but this took a couple of years to reveal itself, and for his problems to show, so it was hard work and Pam really helped us. So would highly recommend socialisation under class conditions right from the start, even if your dog looks like he doesnt need it!

[sillywoman]

Thankyou so much everyone, sorry to take a while to come back to this thread.

bonniebird: I don't know yet, being 1st time dog owners we're taking our time to research what breed would fit well with our life & limited space (small London garden). I'd like to get a rescue dog, but we are progressing slowly. We'll probably get advice from Battersea or Dogstrust before we make any decisions. I jut wondered what training was available near by when we take the plunge.

macutd - 'noob' means 'new at this' you daft man, and you know that our son has you round his little finger, you know how much he wants a dog - it's inevitable, you cannot escape it!! :D

[bonniebird]

How exciting! good luck!

[sillywoman]

You're right ElmGrove, I was lapsing into 'teen-speak' - always a mistake ;)

Thankyou bonniebird, it is exciting, & a bit nerve wracking. Like having a first baby - you want to do it right.

[dulwichdogman]

hi sillywomen. if its any help i can pop round and give some advise about getting a new dog. i only do ono2one training not classes but my friend pam who as been recommended on this post runs a class on mondays and a class on saturdays and is good for socialising with other dogs. there is many things to consider when looking for a dog for the first time. some people are lucky to have a good dog but sometimes you have to put the work in on training them for them to become a better dog.

please contact me on 07572214073 many thanks Robert Davies (Dulwich Dogman)

[illume.pilates]

We got a Battersea dog last year and found Stephen at Clever Claws to be FANTASTIC! http://clever-claws.co.uk/

[KristinH]

we've recently done a great puppy training course with Jane Ball, Dulwich Dog School, which we really enjoyed. She runs them at the Scout Hut and also at the training huts next to Belair House.

The classes are kept very small and focussed and Jane is very knowledgeable. Definitely well worth while and good for any age dogs.