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Tuesday Morning Let’s Play
We believe so strongly in the power of PLAY! We love to play with all of our dogs and find it has a number of beneficial effects: It conditions our dogs and builds body awareness for health, longevity and speed! It teaches our dogs the concept that we are the funniest thing in the environment! It teaches our dogs work ethic and enhances our relationship! It can be used to build arousal and can become a super high value reward!…
Find out more »Confidence, Creativity and Play
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Weekly Life Skills Starters Wednesday 1.45pm – Bowerland
Here at Devon dogs we offer two levels of Life Skills Classes – Starters and Improvers. Each group of classes will last for a 5 week period. Our weekly training focuses on the Skills needed to to build a happy and rewarding partnership with your dog, with a view to gradually developing training to adapt to daily life situations. Starters Life Skills classes are suitable for for puppies up to adult dogs, if you are a new dog owner. The type…
Find out more »Weekly Life Skills Starters Wednesday 5.45pm – Bowerland
Here at Devon dogs we offer two levels of Life Skills Classes – Starters and Improvers. Each group of classes will last for a 5 week period. Our weekly training focuses on the Skills needed to to build a happy and rewarding partnership with your dog, with a view to gradually developing training to adapt to daily life situations. Starters Life Skills classes are suitable for for puppies up to adult dogs, if you are a new dog owner. The type…
Find out more »Weekly Classes Building Your Genius Dog (Wednesday 7.00pm – Bowerland)
Once you have completed Life Skills, if you want to continue with your training to get ready for Obedience or Agility or you just want to keep up with training your awesome dog to become a genius dog, join us for weekly classes. These classes will help build a confident optimistic dog that is ready to be your agility sports star, obedience master or a great dog to have around and spend time with, we will work on the following…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Focus Fury
Focus is a component of so much of our training – as a foundation for sport and companionship, as part of the super motivation formula and a fundamental for impulse control. Investing in building focus should never end! We know why focus is important and the ways we can very sneakily make our dogs LOVE giving us focus behaviours. We love to see the results you are getting – beautiful relationships! We want to show you one simple and small…
Find out more »Bravery Boost
Is your dog noise sensitive? Do you want your dog to stay focused no matter what is going on around while you train? In this workshop you will work on using the awesome power of play to develop a super brave dog. You'll learn how to incorporate noise and novelty into your play sessions and will leave with new strategies and ideas to work on at home. We will work on: Incorporating Play into Training Sessions Using Novelty Items During Play…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Gundog Games
Training your dog to become a gundog is a truly bonding experience. It builds a very strong relationship between the owner and their dog as trust has to be gained in order to succeed. A good trusting relationship is a key requirement when they are at a distance in the field with guns and birds everywhere. They help us by retrieving what is shot and we need to help them to find the retrieve. Teamwork is vital; they need to…
Find out more »Confidence, Creativity and Play
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Speed, Motivation & Drive
Is your dog giving you everything? Do they power ahead? If your dog needs to learn the skill of using all of his gears, our motivation, speed and fun workhop is for you. Jam-packed full of fast paced, fiery, punchy, fun games. You will leave with the skills and knowledge of how to increase your dog’s desire for drive. This workshop is for anyone looking to get the best from their dog Please bring a crate/bed if you have one,…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Distance and Independence
Does your dog drive ahead and work independently from you? This is a skill that is so essential as you can’t always be with your dog to show them what to do! This workshop will be packed full of exercises which will unlock the secrets to this much desired skill. This workshop is for every agility handler and will be suitable for any dog that has completed their foundation training. Please bring crate/ bed, treats, toys and notepad for note taking.
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Motivation, Attitude & Drive
Is your dog giving you everything? Do they power ahead? If your dog needs to learn the skill of using all of his gears, our motivation, attitude and drive workshop is for you. Jam-packed full of fast paced, fiery, punchy, fun games. You will leave with the skills and knowledge of how to increase your dog’s desire for drive. This workshop is for anyone looking to get the best from their dog Please bring a crate/bed if you have one,…
Find out more »Weekly Agility Starters Tuesday 12pm – Bowerland
This is a beginner’s agility class which will be suitable for all beginner dogs who would like to learn agility. Within our beginner classes we will introduce you and your dog to foundation skills and exercises that are crucial for your agility future. These exercises can often be worked on further at home to help you develop the behaviours further. Within class we will work with our beginner handlers and dogs on toy play if they don’t already have this…
Find out more »Weekly Agility Starters Tuesday 6pm – Bowerland
This is a beginner’s agility class which will be suitable for all beginner dogs who would like to learn agility. Within our beginner classes we will introduce you and your dog to foundation skills and exercises that are crucial for your agility future. These exercises can often be worked on further at home to help you develop the behaviours further. Within class we will work with our beginner handlers and dogs on toy play if they don’t already have this…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Jump Skills & Grids
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Scent Day
Would you like to teach your dog how to track? Or how to discriminate between different scents. Every dog has the ability to be able to become a K9 detective. This is a practical workshop that will teach you and your dog how to have fun with nosework. We will be covering basic search skills to more advanced discrimination between smells. Come along and let's get those dogs noses working. Please bring to the workshop: lots of toys including 2…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Let’s Play
We believe so strongly in the power of PLAY! We love to play with all of our dogs and find it has a number of beneficial effects: It conditions our dogs and builds body awareness for health, longevity and speed! It teaches our dogs the concept that we are the funniest thing in the environment! It teaches our dogs work ethic and enhances our relationship! It can be used to build arousal and can become a super high value reward!…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Distance and Independence
Does your dog drive ahead and work independently from you? This is a skill that is so essential as you can’t always be with your dog to show them what to do! This workshop will be packed full of exercises which will unlock the secrets to this much desired skill. This workshop is for every agility handler and will be suitable for any dog that has completed their foundation training. Please bring crate/ bed, treats, toys and notepad for note taking.
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Smooth Moves for Hot Handling
Do you want to improve your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? This workshop is packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn smooth handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. Get into the groove of smooth handling moves! Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and a notepad for note-taking.
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Crazy Contacts
Get your contacts skills really slick! Want to build phenomenal contacts? Or test and proof what you have? Do you want to improve your 2o2o or running contact skills or want help and advice of where to start? We will show you the most innovative games and exercises to keep your contacts fresh, confident and well understood! Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and a notepad for notetaking.
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Relationship & Recall
Poor recall is the single-most damaging thing to relationship, but, equally, an awesome recall can create a super relationship and can get your dog out of some potentially dangerous situations! The recall is a behaviour that you should never stop investing innovative, reward-based training techniques in, and the training is a whole lot of fun!! The aim of this workshop is to look at getting the best from your dog whilst they are working with you. We have an action…
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »FCI Course Running Day (invitation only)
A chance to try some of the FCI courses with top judge and handler Neil Ells. Limited to 10 dogs and handler, only £100 per working space, spectators £50. Lunch included.
Find out more »FCI Course Running Day (invitation only)
A chance to try some of the FCI courses with top judge and handler Neil Ells. Limited to 10 dogs and handler, only £100 per working space, spectators £50. Lunch included.
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Shaping School
We’ve all seen those trainers that seem to effortlessly get clean and dependable, high-quality behaviours and have a great relationship with their dog. The truth is, that anyone can become one of these trainers with understanding, skill and practice. In this workshop we will be looking at shaping and it will be suitable for those completely new to shaping and to those who would like to improve their timing and technique. Shaping Skills: Observation and mechanics, using targets, teaching cleanly and…
Find out more »Fit Paws Day with FIT PAWS Master Trainer
Do you want a fitter, faster, stronger dog? For dogs and handlers who want to learn about conditioning their dogs through some very fine adjustments and exercises that will work with each and every individual dog. Lauren and all of her team think this through super hard! Learn exercises for body awareness, core and individual limb strengthening; you will leave the day feeling inspired and excited about what you and your dog can achieve together! We hope you can join…
Find out more »Fit Paws Day with FIT PAWS Master Trainer
Do you want a fitter, faster, stronger dog? For dogs and handlers who want to learn about conditioning their dogs through some very fine adjustments and exercises that will work with each and every individual dog. Lauren and all of her team think this through super hard! Learn exercises for body awareness, core and individual limb strengthening; you will leave the day feeling inspired and excited about what you and your dog can achieve together! We hope you can join…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Tunnel Fun & Games
The tunnel is one of the basic obstacles on an agility course. It can be seen in different shapes and lengths, as well as with different approach angles. There are some specific handling techniques that can be applied on this obstacle. From the obstacle training point of view, the dog should be able to find the tunnel entry from all approach angles and perform the obstacle regardless of the handler's movement or position. We also want to use tunnels to…
Find out more »FULL – Naughty But Nice Intensive Training – FULL
Does your dog bark uncontrollably at the post man? Does your dog spin and lunge on the lead? Or is your dog rather friendly but over exuberant? Does your dog find some people or situations rather stressful? Do you feel out of control whilst walking your dog in public? Are you concerned about what people might think? Stop right there, help is at hand! This camp is aimed to give you confidence! Strategies for reactivity will be the focus of…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Wicked Weaves
Do you want super slick, super quick weaves? Are you now looking to proof those skills? In this workshop we will look at entry understanding, independence, recall entries, send aheads, footwork, desire, drive and enthusiasm. Get your weaves cracked! Please bring a crate/bed, toys, training treats and a notepad and pen
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening – Bowerland
Come and join us for a evening of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Jump Skills & Grids
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning European Handling
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn Europen style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? you will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Speed Circuits & Games
Is your dog giving you everything? Do they power ahead? If your dog needs to learn the skill of using all of his gears, our motivation, speed and fun workhop is for you. Jam-packed full of fast paced, fiery, punchy, fun games. You will leave with the skills and knowledge of how to increase your dog’s desire for drive. This workshop is for anyone looking to get the best from their dog Please bring a crate/bed if you have one,…
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Foundation & Flatwork Secrets
Foundation, foundation, foundation! We talk about it a lot here at Devon Dogs, but that’s because its essential. Without foundations skills you have nothing to build from. The great thing about teaching your dog solid foundation skills is that you always have something to go back to, this is why this workshop will be beneficial for everyone. Perfect for your young pup or beginner who is just starting out. Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening – Bowerland
Come and join us for a evening of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Fitness, Core Strength and Body Awareness Day
The body of a canine athlete should be physically toned to enable him to perform and excel in whatever sport or task required of him. Though all dogs need daily exercise, ones who regularly work or perform need a more expansive exercise regimen to maintain top physical form. The core is so important in maintaining fitness and this workshop will focus on key skills and tricks to improve core strength in your dog. Physical conditioning involves not only exercise, but…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Let’s Play
We believe so strongly in the power of PLAY! We love to play with all of our dogs and find it has a number of beneficial effects: It conditions our dogs and builds body awareness for health, longevity and speed! It teaches our dogs the concept that we are the funniest thing in the environment! It teaches our dogs work ethic and enhances our relationship! It can be used to build arousal and can become a super high value reward!…
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Handling 101
Do you want to improve your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? This workshop is packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn smooth handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. Get into the groove of smooth handling moves! Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and a notepad for note-taking.
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Spaniel Day
Sharing your life with a Spaniel is a privilege, and to have such beautiful dogs in our home is a pleasure to be enjoyed every day as anyone who has a Spaniel knows, and if we can approach that life together with targeted knowledge then you can have even more fun. We will be looking at Understanding your Spaniel and how to become a better expert of the breed. As happy-go-lucky hunters and great companions, Spaniels certainly have their quirks! Get the know…
Find out more »Handling Weekend
Do you want to improve your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Lauren will be sharing her expertise on handling! This weekend will be packed full of handling skills & sequences that will really get you thinking, practicing and honing that skill. If you want a more fluid course running experience, look no further! Lauren will give you handling sequences to challenge and push you! You will learn smooth handling moves that will allow you…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Christmas Coursework
Join us for some festive fun with our christmas coursework workshop Just as it says on the tin, this workshop is purely coursework, push and work courses in a more exciting environment! Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and a notepad for notetaking.
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Course Analysis Day with Martin Cavill – Invitation Only Event
Course Analysis Day with Championship Judge Martin Cavill. During the day we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. This workshop is by Invitation Only. Lunch and Refreshments are included. Please bring a crate/bed, treats, toys & notepad and pen
Find out more »Course Analysis Day with Martin Cavill – Invitation Only Event
Course Analysis Day with Championship Judge Martin Cavill. During the day we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. This workshop is by Invitation Only. Lunch and Refreshments are included. Please bring a crate/bed, treats, toys & notepad and pen
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Olympia Coursework
Join us for some festive fun with our Olympia themed coursework workshop, where we will be looking at typical courses from the biggest dog show on the calendar. Just as it says on the tin, this workshop is purely coursework, push and work courses in a more exciting environment! Please bring a crate/bed if you have one, toys, treats and a notepad for notetaking.
Find out more »Bravery, Confidence, Obedience and Problem Solving Clinic
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
Find out more »Festive Steeplechase Coursework Morning – Bowerland
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Non members - £30 Members…
Find out more »Tuesday Morning Festive Steeplechase Coursework
Come and join us for a morning of Festive Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. Perfect for the winter months ahead as you can use this workshop to establish and set what skills you need to hone over winter ready for next season! We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come…
Find out more »TEST EVENT
Do you want to build your dog's confidence? Are you looking for creative ways to do this? We have an awesome workshop for you and your dog! You can use play with your dog to help build their confidence while having loads of FUN with your dog. Learn how to be creative with your play, how to build up drive for play and different ways you can play with your dog. ~This workshop will help you develop some play strategies…
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