****DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK AND TO FOLLOW OUR GOVERNMENTS GUIDELINES WE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL ALL OFF OF OUR CLASSES WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. WHEN SAFE TO DO SO WE WILL OF COURSE BE BACK UP AND RUNNING.

UPDATE - AS OF MONDAY 1ST JULY WE WILL BE OFFERING ONE TO ONE TRAINING WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE ADHERED TO ( TAKE A LOOK AT THE HOME VISIT PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE ). OF COURSE FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNSURE WE ARE STILL OFFERING SKYPE / PHONE CALL SUPPORT

Google Reviews

I have attended puppy, junior and adult dog training classes for approx 15 years, and still continue attending the Sunday morning classes at 10 am with both my young Rotties Lulu & Spencer. The training in all classes is based on motivation and reward, and all my dogs have really enjoyed attending all the classes. David really understands dog behaviour and training and is always willing to assist with any problems you have. I would have no hesitation in recommending his classes, and I look forward to my Sunday morning classes for many more years to come.

Judith Cowgill - 27/11/2018

Absolutely no better place to take your pooch. The dogs and owner's enjoy the experience equally. They are the best around

Terry Thorne - 03/09/2018

Puppy course was absolutely brilliant.

Andrew Fussell - 25/04/2018

Loved every minute of the puppy course

Heather Baldwin - 07/06/2018

Have just completed the six week puppy course with our Labrador and have nothing but praise for David who has taught us and our puppy so so much. Would highly recommend this course. Best dog walking service in the area as well.

Deborah Pearce - 01/11/2018

excellent reward based training encouraging positive reinforcement. David's experience shows as he educates owners on training methods to practice at home. this is our third shepherd and even we've learnt a lot , in no way are any aggressive or harsh discipline methods encouraged in either training or collars/leashes used. would highly recommend.

Joanne Mcgee - 19/09/2018

PUPPY CLASSES

Name: Social Dog Behaviour Training
Address: 16 Copley Glen, Halifax, HX3 0UB, UK
Telephone: 01422 346823
Rating: 5

Tailor made Classes for young puppies under 16 weeks of age at start of course.

SOWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE, HX4 9HY

Puppy Classes are held on Tuesday Evenings. Location is ideal for puppy owners living in the Halifax and Huddersfield areas and close to the M62 for those living further afield.

ST JUDES CHURCH HALL, HALIFAX, HX1 2XE

Puppy Classes are held on Friday Evenings. Location is close to Savile Park and central Halifax.

We are proud to have been one of the first clubs in the country to run set, structured classes exclusively for young puppies.Take a look at our experience on the home page which includes working professionally with puppies and puppy walkers for Guide Dogs For The Blind.

If you have an older puppy, take a look at our Junior /Dog Training Page where classes are much more suited for dogs 5 months of age and over.

Course Content

Socialising and mixing with other puppies and people at our secure / safe warm / indoor venue. Children over 6 years are encouraged to attend

Responding well to basic commands, including stay exercises

Introduction to walking on a lead, with outdoor walks towards end of course

Puppy Recall

Teaching your puppy to settle at home

Grooming and handling

Greeting without jumping Up

Play Biting (It Hurts)

Chewing (Anything and Everything)

Improving house training

Teaching your puppy to be left

PLUS - Games, Games and more Games which can be used to encourage the behaviour you would like from your puppy when out and about

The first week of each course is for owners (without puppies). We will talk about having the right relationship with your puppy, how dogs learn, rewards and praise, how to avoid problem behaviour as your puppy gets older, time for individual questions plus much more.

If you have a very young puppy, find there is a delay of more than a week or two before the next puppy course starts or already experiencing unwanted behaviour such as mouthing, weeing or pooing in the house, jumping up, barking throughout the night or just want to avoid problems in the future by getting things right at the start we would recommend the PREMIUM PUPPY PACKAGE below.

SOWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE

The next available 6 week Puppy Course is starting on TUESDAY 31st ???, 2020. Due to the high amount of recommendations we receive, courses tend to fill very quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. Maximum of 8 puppies per course.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ST JUDES CHURCH HALL

The next 6 week Puppy Course is starting on FRIDAY ??? 2020

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The course fee is £60.00 and suitable for puppies under 16 WEEKS of age at start of course..Your place will be booked once the enrolment form has been sent and the course fee paid. You can either pay by cheque or bank transfer.

PUPPY CLASS ENROLMENT FORM

The first evening of each course at either venue is without puppies.The class runs from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. The following weeks are with puppies from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Full payment for the course £60.00 can be made by bank transfer and will pass on details after receiving the enrolment form. Payment can also be made by cheque made payable to David Evans and sent to 16 Copley Glen, Copley, Halifax, HX3 0UB

*Your place will be reserved once the enrolment form has been received and the course fee paid*

PREMIUM PUPPY PACKAGE

Comprehensive support and training package which is ideal for you and your new puppy. Includes a home visit as soon as possible after puppy's arrival, on all aspects of early training and home routine. Unlimited phone and email support and the 6 week puppy course. Cost £110.00 (a saving of £10 if you had booked individually)

PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE

Everything on the premium package plus 8 week Junior/dog course once your puppy is over 5 months of age. Cost £180.00 (a saving of £20 if you had booked individually)

TRAINING CLASS PACKAGE

Six week puppy course plus eight week dog course once your puppy is over five months of age. Cost £125.00 (a saving of £15 if you had booked individually)

Please contact us if you would like to book any of the above packages