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At Gefion Dog Training Club, we welcome new members with all breeds, whether completely new dog owners or experienced handlers.
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Gefion Dog Training Club currently runs three training evenings, in different areas of Kent. The club has experienced instructors who will be ready to help with any problems your dog may be having. We meet on Tuesday evenings at Wye Village Hall, Wye, Ashford, and start training at 6.30pm.
We also have a weekly class at the Triangles Community Centre, Poultons Close, Dover on Thursday evenings, starting at 6.30pm. Puppies are welcome to join as soon as their vaccinations are completed. All puppies will start in a special socialising class, involving very basic training, playing and meeting other dogs and handlers. These social skills are absolutely vital for a puppy, and will ensure that your pup grows into an adult dog that is confident and comfortable when he is around other dogs and people.
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All the classes that we run are conducted through the Kennel Club. As handlers complete each course they are awarded a certificate of achievement. We also run a separate class for older dogs, who can be taught new tricks! If basic manners are lacking or maybe you have just re-homed an older dog you will also be very welcome to come along and start training. |
| We will aim to have a vet nurse attend each puppy course to help show handlers some basic bandaging techniques and also discuss some common problems we might face with our dogs. |
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By learning how to put a bandage on your
dogs foot you could help to save yourself a visit to the vet and the
associated costs. This is quite a common bandage and I am sure this knowledge
will be useful at some point of your dog's life. Once the vet nurse has shown
you what to do, you will have the chance to join in and bandage your own dog.
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 If you're not sure whether the classes are right for you and your dog, you are most welcome to come along for a coffee and take a look at the classes running, without commitment, before booking your own dog into a new course. |
| Above: Learning the down stay. |
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Above: Members of the
top class at the Gillingham Club who have completed the
KC GCDS Bronze, Silver & Gold and are working at Competition Obedience
level, with some having entered, and done well at shows. Below: The Gillingham Club instructors. |
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We run the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels at all three of the clubs. Right: Some club members after successfully completing their puppy training |
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An advanced class is available for those who may be interested in more Competitive Obedience training. |
Remember
that coming to weekly classes is just the start of your dog's education and you will need to
continue with regular training if you are to succeed. |
| Above: Some of our Dover club members |
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only gives you a few details of the Club, but please call in to a local venue
and see for yourself. Please do not bring your dog until a course has been booked. This is to ensure that dogs are covered by our insurance and also allows owners to watch without distraction. You may bring your dog along once a course is booked and watch with your dog until your new course starts. |
| Addresses of our 3 clubs and details of new course dates can be found on the contact page of this website. |
If you do not have the time to commit to regular training then maybe residential
training for your dog would be more suitable.We also offer microchipping, to ensure that your much-loved dog is never lost. Right: The Instructors from the Dover Club. |
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Every Wednesday evening we meet at the Parochial Hall, Ingram Road, Gillingham.
Classes start at 5.45m and run through till 10.15pm. Classes last half an
hour, which is plenty of time as your dogs will not be able to concentrate for a
longer period.
