About Us

Crafty Canine Training Club is a non-competitive companion dog training club. We help owners to relax with their dogs by making classes fun, and we use reward-based methods because we believe dogs should enjoy their lessons.

We encourage children to become involved with training the family dog, helping them to them grow into the next generation of responsible dog owners. Here at the Crafty Canine Training Club we understand that dog owners can have busy lifestyles, and in order to provide the best training for each individual we don’t set a time limit for our courses, leaving owners and dogs free to progress at their own pace.

Young or old, you and your dog will both benefit from the bond formed by learning together in a safe, friendly and fun environment.

Crafty Canine’s founder and instructor Linda Stone has had over thirty years of experience training dogs of all breeds and temperaments. Linda has successfully competed in obedience, working trials and the show ring with German Shepherds, Welsh Terriers and a Giant Schnauzer. Linda has instructed at dog training classes since 2001

Our classes are designed to develop confidence in dogs and their owners in a variety of situations.
Advice is freely given on all aspects of dog ownership.
One-to-one lessons can be arranged if required.

For more information about any of our classes email: info@craftycanine.co.uk or phone Linda on: 01267 211656

Class Details:

Mondays from 8.15pm to 9.00pm

Intermediate.
Lesson includes: Recall to front. Walk to heel and halt in sit, down and stand. Recall to heel from sit or down
Sit-stay. Down-stay. Stand-stay.

Mondays from 6.30pm to 7.10pm

Puppy/beginner.
Lesson includes: Sit still and pay attention. Walk on a lead amongst other dogs and people. Come when called. Laying down calmly. Preventing common behaviour problems

Mondays from 7.20pm to 8.00pm

Novice.
Reinforcing the foundation exercises using fun and rewards, and moving towards more advanced work

Thursdays from 7.30pm

Advanced.
Much of our Thursday class work is carried out off-lead and involves working as a team.
Class lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 20 minute tea break.
Exercises include:
Jumping (not competition agility). Halt in sit, stand and down. Down-stay. Sit-stay. Stand-stay. Stop on recall. And lots of fun stuff such as leg-weaving and jumping over people/other dogs. We can even show you some dance moves!