Force Free Dog Training Classes - Forever Home Dog Training

Specialising in Rescue and Reactive Dogs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 80+ 5-Star Reviews from Rescue Dog Owners and Puppy Parents

Force free, Fun, Supportive Dog Training Classes

Comprehensive and nurturing advice
Improved obedience and manageability
Enhanced socialisation skills
Addresses behaviour issues
Prevents boredom and destructive behaviours

Join our supportive dog training community!

Our Credentials

Upcoming Dog Training Classes

Forever Home Dog Training provides comprehensive and nurturing advice. Gareth takes time to explain all the techniques and how they benefit you and your dog.

Classes

Tuesday night UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Scent Work class

Book your UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Work Classes A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. At Forever Home Dog Training we are approved UK SNIFFER DOG's scent work instructors. Our structured process builds on your dog's inbuilt ability to detect target odour. Scent work for dogs is a growing activity and is becoming popular for dog owners. It differs from traditional obedience as we training the dog to use their in built ability and giving them a job. These sessions are a natural follow on from our UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Classes and Moving on from the bronze level, our silver classes introduce two new target scents, gun oil and catnip as well as new active searches. will cover the introduction of gun oil to our dog's scent target library, working on chair and bag searches, novel environments and vehicle searches, as well as building upon distance, difficulty, duration and distraction of indications. We will also cover a new type of indication, known as an active search on another new target scent, cat nip. The active search involves teaching the dog a retrieve so that when they find the cat nip toy or key, they retrieve it and return to the handler. A great class and an excellent way of raising the challenge for your dog.

45 mins

£ 150

UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Work - progression class

A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. At Forever Home Dog Training we are approved UK SNIFFER DOG's scent work instructors. Our structured process builds on your dog's inbuilt ability to detect target odour. Scent work for dogs is a growing activity and is becoming popular for dog owners. It differs from traditional obedience as we training the dog to use their in built ability and giving them a job. I am Gareth and I am the founder of Forever Home Dog Training. I am really excited to announce the continuation classes for our bronze UK Sniffer Dogs WHO ARE THE CLASSES FOR? Everyone! Any dog, any age can take part..... If you have attended our UK Sniffer Dogs classes or an introduction workshop then this one is for you to continue growing as a UK Sniffer Dogs Team. Working up the levels of Bronze Silver Gold . During this six week period we will be introducing you to novel search items including: Gold bars Batteries Rocks Cash We will also be building on the dog's indication to make it stronger and more challenging and really encouraging the dog to work on their duration of indication. This promises to be a real game changer in your dog's scent journey. WHAT YOU NEED : RED KONG MEDIUM OR LARGE DOGS FAVOURITE REWARDS FOOD/TOY HARNESS, LEAD , FLAT COLLAR SUITABLE REST AREA , CAR / CRATE DOG WITH A NOSE

45 mins

£ 150

Saturday Adolescent Group Class

Book your adolescent dog class A group event with six dogs, taking place over six weeks, each session lasts sixty minutes. We cover everything that your adolescent rookie dog needs even if they have had little to no training to build skills and confidence to help you and your dog through this key area of development! We cover a range of life skills to help you achieve your goals. Loose lead walking Reducing stimulation Recall techniques Understanding your adolescent dog Increased obedience skills More importantly having fun!

45 mins

£ 150

Monday Puppy Group Class

A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. We cover everything that you need to have a confident, optimistic, puppy that focuses and listens to you in every event! **Please note that during this block we will be having a short break in sessions due to visiting Cyprus for behavioural work with rescue dogs and there will be NO class on Monday 17th March**

45 mins

£ 140

Saturday Puppy Group Class

Book your Saturday puppy group class A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. We cover everything that you need to have a confident, optimistic, puppy that focuses and listens to you in every event!

45 mins

£ 140

Saturday UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Work Class Bronze

Book your UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Work Class A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. At Forever Home Dog Training we are approved UK SNIFFER DOG's scent work instructors. Our structured process builds on your dog's inbuilt ability to detect target odour. Scent work for dogs is a growing activity and is becoming popular for dog owners. It differs from traditional obedience as we training the dog to use their in built ability and giving them a job. I am Gareth and I am the founder of Forever Home Dog Training. These sessions will teach you how to scent pair an article for your dog to then indicate on. As the weeks progress we then move onto making the articles smaller and harder to find. This is a really engaging six weeks that both you and your dog will get so much enjoyment and reward from. We will be teaching freeze indications, line up searches, searching chairs, novel environments and vehicle searches. WHAT YOU NEED : RED KONG MEDIUM OR LARGE DOGS FAVOURITE REWARDS FOOD/TOY HARNESS, LEAD , FLAT COLLAR SUITABLE REST AREA , CAR / CRATE DOG WITH A NOSE

45 mins

£ 150

Tuesday UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Work Class Bronze

Book your UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Work Class A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. At Forever Home Dog Training we are approved UK SNIFFER DOG's scent work instructors. Our structured process builds on your dog's inbuilt ability to detect target odour. Scent work for dogs is a growing activity and is becoming popular for dog owners. It differs from traditional obedience as we training the dog to use their in built ability and giving them a job. I am Gareth and I am the founder of Forever Home Dog Training. These sessions will teach you how to scent pair an article for your dog to then indicate on. As the weeks progress we then move onto making the articles smaller and harder to find. This is a really engaging six weeks that both you and your dog will get so much enjoyment and reward from. We will be teaching freeze indications, line up searches, searching chairs, novel environments and vehicle searches. WHAT YOU NEED : RED KONG MEDIUM OR LARGE DOGS FAVOURITE REWARDS FOOD/TOY HARNESS, LEAD , FLAT COLLAR SUITABLE REST AREA , CAR / CRATE DOG WITH A NOSE

45 mins

£ 150

Monday behaviour life skills class

Book your Behaviour Beginners Class A group event with six dogs, each session lasts sixty minutes. We cover everything that you need to bring your dogs training further by giving them new challenges to accomplish each week that are both fun, stimulating and build a strong bond between you and your dog. This is open to everyone that has attended our puppy classes or have been to puppy classes elsewhere and are looking to develop their dogs skills further. This is a six week course that aims to challenge you and your dog each week and build on your skills varying from duration, distance, confidence building, implementing distractions to name a few.

45 mins

£ 150

Who are Group Classes for and not for

Classes are for:

Dog owners looking for comprehensive and nurturing advice

Dogs requiring enhanced socialisation skills

Classes are not for:

Dogs showing aggression or extreme nervousness

Dogs needing improved obedience and manageability

Owners wanting to address behaviour issues

Classes are not for:

Dogs showing aggression or extreme nervousness

Join Our Community

Subscribe to Forever Home Dog Training's newsletter for exclusive updates on dog training, events, classes, client success, free training hints and tips. We promise to only send you the best, no spam.

Email Address *

Our Dog Training Classes

Building Confidence and Bonding Through Positive Reinforcement

Forever Home Dog Training offers a range of group classes that utilise positive reinforcement techniques. Our classes are designed to teach fundamental commands and behaviours for improved obedience and manageability. In a supportive and nurturing environment, both you and your dog can grow in confidence and build a magnificent bond. We aim to address behaviour issues such as jumping, barking, and lead pulling, preventing boredom and destructive behaviours. Our ultimate goal is to promote force-free dog training and eliminate aversive and dangerous methods and equipment. Whether your puppy is starting to display problematic behaviour or your adolescent dog needs guidance, our comprehensive classes will help build a great foundation and skills for life.

What the Client will Learn in Class:

Loose leash walking
Fundamental commands and behaviours
Socialisation skills
Addressing behaviour issues
Building a strong bond with your dog

How it works: 3 steps

➊

Choose your class

❷

Turn up

❸

Practice

Benefits

Friendly and Calm environment
Fully engaged in your training journey
Corporate partner of PPG

Accredited UK Sniffer
Qualified dog trainer
Adaptable to owner and dogs' needs and requirements

Gold member of PPN
Dogs Scent Work Instructor
Experience working with a range of dogs including puppies, rescue dogs, and reactive dogs

Class Graduates Gallery

Check out our gallery of class graduates who have successfully completed our dog training programs. Witness the transformation and success stories of dog and their owners.

What Our Clients Say

Follow Our Training Adventures

FAQ

Can children attend the class?

Although we encourage the whole family to get involved in their dog's training, we ask that children under the age of 8 do not attend the classes. Children in attendance must be supervised at all times and be kept away from other dogs within the class. Children in attendance must not be allowed to disrupt the class and may be asked to leave if they become disruptive. Some dogs may be nervous around children, scared of them running around or making loud noises so please respect the other attendees within the class.

What is the duration of group training sessions?

Our group training sessions last up to 1 hour from the advertised start time to the finish time.

Can I cancel a booking?

We require a minimum of 48 hours cancellation notice. For cancellations within 48 hours or non-appearance, the full rate will be charged. If you cancel a booking within 7 days of making payment, you will receive a refund minus the cost of one session and a processing/admin fee of £30.

What happens if my dog is not suitable for the class?

Should your puppy or dog be deemed unsuitable for any class or program, Forever Home Dog Training Ltd reserves the right to cancel the booking indefinitely, with immediate effect.

What are the payment methods?

The preferred method of payment is Bank transfer. Credit card is also accepted, however, an administration fee of 2.5% will apply to invoices not collected by bank transfer.

Are there any risks of infectious diseases in group classes?

In any situation where dogs are in close contact with each other, there is some risk of the transferal of infectious diseases, including kennel cough, and this is the case with bringing your dog(s) to a group class. Vaccinations reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of infection. Therefore, by attending classes you understand the risk and in the event of your dog becoming ill, cannot undertake a claim against Forever Home Dog Training Ltd.