Foundation Steps

For dogs aged 6 months plus who haven’t attended training classes

I am thrilled to be working with Vicki Main of Love Your Paws Dog Training based near Helston to present Love Your Paws puppy and foundation classes in the Falmouth/Penryn area. On booking this course, you agree that your details will be passed to Love Your Paws to be added to their online training course and private Facebook Group, the Training Hub.

All new starters will receive our special Welcome Pack:
Free 100g sample of Puppy Steps treat 80% fish or 80% PoultryDiscount voucher for Tug-E-Nuff tug toys and 10% off Superfood 65 dog food range in the Shop

A message from Love Your Paws:

This, fun, but in-depth and thought-provoking training course is for all dogs aged 6 months plus, who haven’t been to training classes yet.  We will look at different methods to achieve your goals, discuss the pros and cons, and find the techniques that suit you and your dog.  

Perfect for…
Adolescent dogs who missed out on puppy class
Re-homed dogs
Any other dogs who haven’t had any training and who want to have fun with their handler whilst learning lots of new life skills

Over 6 sessions, not only will your dog learn new skills, but so will you! You’ll learn how your dog learns, how to support them when they’re unsure, understand their body language better, and build a strong relationship based on mutual trust and understanding.

Your first class is available to you online as soon as you sign up so there’s no need to wait around, you can start your training straight away.  The core skills that will help you and your dog be successful in your training journey are covered, as well as information that will support you to be the best trainer for your dog that you can be.

In your sessions, we will practice the skills that you and your dog learned in the safety and comfort of your home around other dogs and people.  Building solid foundations is the key is ALL of your training.
 

Life Skills Covered

What do you need to bring?

•  Your dog! Wearing a flat collar, and harness if you use one.

• A training lead – no retractable or slip leads, please.

• Food for rewards!  As we use reward-based training we ‘pay’ our dogs for working for us.  Please bring really tasty treats – chicken, cheese, ham… they only need to be really small – think pea sized! 

• A mat or blanket for your dog to settle on when not working

Where?

Mawnan Cricket Club
Carwinion Playing Fields
Carwinion Road
Mawnan Smith
Nr Falmouth
TR11 5JA

Directions approaching Mawnan Smith village on Penwarne Road - just past the Spar Shop, the Red Lion Pub will be directly in front of you.  Take the road on the left of the pub.  Proceed for 0.3 miles.  There will be a sign on your left saying Carwinion Playing Fields.  

Directions approaching Mawnan Smith village on Maenporth Road, passing Maenporth Beach on your left.  From Maenporth Beach, follow this road for 1.5 miles.  There will be a sign on your right saying Carwinion Playing Fields.  

There is ample parking. Please try to toilet your puppy before class on the strip of grass alongside the hall - please pick up after your puppy to keep the venue clean.  Unfortunately, the field is not for dog play.

What Next?

If you'd like to continue training with us you'll be invited to join Improvers Steps. Or you may want to try Hoopers as an activity course.

Please note:

- For dogs aged 6 months plus
- These are outdoor sessions. Please come prepared for inclement weather. If the weather is very bad and not conducive to training, the class will be postponed and another session added to the end of the block.
- ONLY for dogs who are comfortable in the presence of other dogs and people. If your dog isn’t happy around other dogs, then please get in touch to find out if this is the right class for you, or to help you to find the right class.
- All classes are subject to Covid regulations in place at the time of the class; if we enter a lockdown all classes will continue online.