SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP -
Weekends from 10am
Come and Join in the Fun - cant make it then? - join
our pack sessions on Thursdays or Tuesday obedience control work or why not join
our pack walks instead - click here for details.
Adult dogs and Puppies can now benefit
from special social skills groups with the team at Walkabout. Whether your dog
or puppy needs to learn how to play and interact with other dogs or just needs a
chance to let off steam, Saturday or Sunday mornings is the time to set aside to
let your dog spend some doggy time with his or her friends.
We also now have sessions on Tuesday mornings or Thursday afternoons. These
sessions are fully supervised by our trainers and their teaching dogs. Teaching
dogs cannot be taught to do this job, they have a natural skill and then using
our experience, are encouraged to supervise the dogs. Over the past years we
have built up a group of friendly dogs and their owners that can help your dog
to learn too.
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Learning how to behave on lead using the power of the pack walk!
- at last some where to help our misunderstood dogs!
All
dogs need to have some rest and relaxation, a time to socialise and read the
doggy newspaper!
But they don’t get the chance………….
Perhaps their owner doesn’t have a place to allow them to run free.
Perhaps they have poor social skills and cannot cope with other dogs.
They are too nervous, too aggressive, too naughty?
Whatever the reason, they don’t get off lead very much.
We can help these dogs to run free in a fully supervised
and stress free
environment.
Using our “teaching “dogs, we can help your dog
learn how to behave.
We can offer a range of schemes to help these dogs develop
their real potential.
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How
Does it Work?
All
dogs have to be assessed before we allow them to join the groups. It will allow
our professional handlers and trainers to decide how to help your dog and into
which group we would like to put them. Appointments are
then
made for your
visits to our
social groups.
A minimum of
four visits is recommended to help the dog learn new skills. After this in
consultation with your dogs trainer and yourself, further visits can be
arranged.
Individual
help always available but most dogs just need to learn that you are their
leader.
Then they can learn to have fun!
If your dog has problems, we will devise a program for you to follow
through with your dog to help it learn new skills on how to cope with the new
situation it is facing. But if your
dog just needs the chance to run around and let off steam, then
fine, they can play with other nice dogs as well.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time to allow for your dog to
settle and for instructions to be given. Leave your dog in the car at first and
then we can assess your dog fully before introducing it to the pack. Come and
see how this works.
What
Does it Cost?
Initial
Assessment
£75
per
dog to include the first visit and assessment.
The first visit will cover the assessment and design of the training programme
with the dog and its owner. We then suggest a minimum of 4 visits to any of the social
groups to help your dog relearn its social skills and for you to put it all into
practice.
If subsequent 121 visits are
required these will be at the cost of £30 per dog per session if held within a
group. Independent visits are also available although the costs will be a little
higher. Visits to the
social groups cost £17.50 per session with discounts for block bookings.
Please note that to secure your booking you must return your
application form with a deposit of £25 to
the office.
Balance of payment can be made on the day.
Means of Payment?
Debit Card
Credit Card
Cash
Please note that a 3% charge is made for all debit/credit
cards taken. A £25 deposit must be made to secure your assessment and this is to
be made to the office before you attend for your first session.
Application Form to be sent
to the office @ 28 Leonard Close, Frimley, Surrey. GU16 7EQ
Please check diary dates for full list of dates and venues.
Farnham Meetings
As with all our socialisation groups, all meetings are
fully supervised and we are mindful of all the dogs' needs. A teenager's needs
( a chance to run and body slam with each other) will be different to a slightly
older dog who needs a calm and controlled environment. But both need a
chance to be off lead and relearn their canine manners and all owners need the
time to practice their skills within a safe environment. With this in mind, we
are splitting the group so that everyone can benefit from our Tuesday morning
meetings.
Teenage dogs -
start at 10.30 - all dogs under the age of 18months
All dogs that have currently been assessed - start at 11.30
We look forward to seeing you all again next Tuesday at
Farnham.
It
can be relaxing training your dog the Walkabout Way!
Obedience and basic control needed? Why not join our
Tuesday
morning class at Farnham.
Interested in how the pack works, then Thursday
afternoons are the place to be. We also offer 121 help at this venue and 1
hour sessions can be booked through the office to allow you to work on just your
dog and problems you are experiencing.
We can also help
with:
Puppy
Socialisation Classes
are held where puppies have the
opportunity to meet a variety of animals and learn how to behave around them.
The most valuable lesson they learn is how to relate to their own species. You'd
be surprised at how many dogs don't know simple canine communication skills! Our
puppies are all invited to join in at the social groups and enjoy the company of
our teacher dogs.
Regular meetings on Sunday mornings at our Farnborough venue.
What
does this mean? Should I stop it? Come and Find out.........
Appointments
can now be made to join
us
for daytime visits to our training venues throughout the area.
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