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Assistance Dog Training

Helping you train your dog to become a confident, capable assistance dog.

Course length: Monthly ongoing

Each class lasts: 45 Minutes

Max dogs per class: 6

Suitable For

Clients must have completed the Level 1 Puppy or Beginner Course with Lincs Dog Training or undertaken a one-to-one assessment to align with our training methods

Class Information

Assistance Dog Training

Supporting individuals and families to train their own dogs to become capable, confident assistance dogs, from foundation training through to public access and individual assistance tasks.

Who is this class for?

These classes are suitable for individuals and families who are training their own assistance dog and want ongoing professional guidance and support.

Training is tailored to the needs of each individual and their dog, with the aim of developing a reliable working partnership and increasing independence and confidence in everyday life.

Those with a meaningful assistance requirement may also be able to access support through our partnership with Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs. [See here for further information.]

Class Information

Every assistance dog journey is different, so training is tailored to the individual needs of the handler and dog. Areas we may cover include:

  • Public access training
  • Heelwork on and off lead in distracting environments
  • Stationary positions in a variety of situations and around distractions
  • Voice, hand and whistle cues for positions
  • Impulse control around people, dogs and environmental distractions
  • Settling on a mat in a variety of environments
  • Reliable recall using verbal, visual and whistle cues, including around distractions
  • Deep pressure therapy
  • Developing and proofing individual assistance tasks
  • Any other assistance task or skill identified as appropriate for the individual

The above is not an exhaustive list. Training is adapted as your dog progresses and according to the specific assistance needs of the individual.

Pricing & Payment
£64 per month for 4 x 45 minute lessons, or £80 in the case of a 5-week month. Payment is required at the beginning of the month for the full month irrespective of attendance to maintain your place in class. The course is ongoing therefore, as long as payment is received your place is yours until such time you inform us you no longer require the place in the class.

Classes are held on Friday mornings at 11am instructed by Sophie

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