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Cocker Specific Discussion => Behaviour & Training => Topic started by: Lil3121 on July 05, 2016, 10:46:50 AM

Title: Dog Training Recommendations - Oxfordshire
Post by: Lil3121 on July 05, 2016, 10:46:50 AM

Hi All,

I'm looking to get some one on one training for my 9 month old, can anyone make a recommendation for a dog trainer in the Oxford area?

He's fab in the house, but when we're outside he becomes deaf and cannot be let off the lead as he just bolts.

We've done classes for the last 6 months - but I'd like to get some individual sessions, so any recommendations would be great!! 

Thanks so much :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Dog Training Recommendations - Oxfordshire
Post by: EmmaRose on July 05, 2016, 12:05:27 PM

Can't recommend anyone personally but if you have a look on the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website you can search for trainers in your area.  Anyone who is a member with them will only use positive, reward based methods :D

http://www.apdt.co.uk/

Title: Re: Dog Training Recommendations - Oxfordshire
Post by: Joules on July 05, 2016, 01:40:20 PM

Have you asked at your vet?

Title: Re: Dog Training Recommendations - Oxfordshire
Post by: Pearly on July 05, 2016, 01:47:03 PM

The Kennel Club website has a list of accredited trainers that may be able to help.

You may find its a phase he's going through - having found some confidence he doesn't 'need' you anymore  ;). I heard a great saying recently "12 months on the lead equals 12 years off lead" there's a lot of truth in that - at 9 months old he has little impulse control and his hearing is still developing.

A trainer is a great idea but until you find one I would suggest a long line and back to basics - reinforce a stop at distance plus heel work