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Master Classes & Workshops

We all need and want a break from routine and do something fun and exciting 

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Fun classes & workshops can be just the thing you are looking for to spend time with your dog and strengthen your bond in a fun, laid back way

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Let's have some fun with positive, reward based training and games! 

​Tricks Workshop

  • 2 hour Workshop led by a Qualified IMDT Instructor

  • Learn how to combine heel work to music, parkour and fun tricks such as ring a bell, pivot, do the Conga & give a kiss! 

  • Learn how to build behaviours and get your dog’s brain working

  • Build your dog’s confidence and your bond

  • Sign up here to be the first to know when new class dates become available! 
     

Recall MasterClasses

  • X4 sessions spread over 4 weeks, lasting 60 minutes each

  • Improve your dog's recall, learn how to utilise their natural behaviours to encourage focus on you

  • Learn fun games and exercises that you to start putting into practice immediately 

  • Access video tutorials to help support the learning 

  • Sign up here to be the first to know when new class dates become available! 

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Loose Lead MasterClasses

  • X4 sessions spread over 4 weeks, lasting 60 minutes each

  • Learn why dogs pull on their leads and how to overcome this in a positive, reward based training approach, so you can start taking them for a walk instead of the other way around!

  • Learn fun games, exercises and techniques to help you effectively walk your dog with a loose lead

  • Access video tutorials to help support the learning 

  • Sign up here to be the first to know when new class dates become available! 
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Herding Breeds MasterClass

Herding breeds, such as Border Collies, Welsh Collies & Bearded Collies have been an integral part of agricultural life for centuries and have become increasingly popular as pets, but they can struggle to adapt to urban environments. This masterclass is designed to help you understand your herding dog's natural behaviours and learn techniques to channel these into appropriate behaviours.

  • A 2 hour masterclass 

  • Learn how to select toys for your dog that provide an appropriate outlet for their herding instincts

  • Learn games and activities to aid their natural behaviours 

  • Improve your bond with your herding dog through the training 

  • Sign up here to be the first to know when new class dates become available! 
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Parkour MasterClasses

  • Level 1: X6 sessions spread over 6 weeks led by a Qualified Dog Parkour UK Instructor

  • Level 2: X6 sessions spread over 6 weeks led by a Qualified Dog Parkour UK Instructor

  • A fun activity for for all ages and breeds of dog

  • No specialist equipment is necessary, so it is easy to continue practice at home 

  • We run a 6 week course for Level 1 and a 6 week course for Level 2

  • Learn how to lead your dog and improve their proprioception (understanding and awareness of their feet and body position) through navigating different environments and obstacles, such as 2 paws, 4 paws, in, under, through, straddle and gap jump

  • Take part just for fun, or to work towards the different Parkour achievement titles

  • Sign up here to be the first to know when new class dates become available! â€‹

Where do they take place?

At APDS Training & Behaviour Centre, near Leominster & Hereford

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