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Training 4 Dogs - Ethos and History

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Training 4 Dogs started formally in January 2004 and is based on 30 years experience in dog training and care. The first Puppy Socialisation Classes were held at Wield near Alresford in North East Hampshire, these classes proved very popular and within a short time further Puppy Training Classes and adult Dog Training Classes were added followed by Agility Classes in the Four Marks / Medstead area. Training4dogs was awarded Kennel Club Listed Status in March 2004 allowing us to offer The Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme.
Graham Everitt founded Training4dogs after taking early retirement from his role as a Senior Manager in a leading IT consultancy. He recognised the need for a forward looking, family oriented, motivation based dog training school in the Alton, Alresford and North Hampshire area. A school that would encourage new and experienced owners to train with their pet in a relaxed, non-competitive, friendly and fun environment. The emphasis was to be on creative learning and interactive classes with an full and fulfilling schedule. the curriculum was to be based on the real needs of pet owners rather than a collection of "tricks" gleaned from the world of competitive obedience tests.
Since its inception Training 4 Dogs has proved to be a outstandingly successful. The first classes were only for puppies and held on a Wednesday afternoon, evening puppy classes were quickly added to cope with a growing waiting list, within a short time demand from puppy owners who wanted to continue with this relaxed and effective approach to training as their puppies grew up saw additional classes laid on to cater for older dogs as well. In the Summer of 2004 Graham took the bold step of expanding Training 4 Dogs to include a full competition quality agility course, it was a gamble that paid off and classes were fully subscribed from the first few weeks, by mid Summer 2004 Training 4 Dogs was running 5 agility classes a week. Search and Tracking classes started in the Winter of 2004 and these too proved to be hugely successful. 2005 saw a huge demand in all classes and led to the decision to acquire our own dedicated Training Ground where further activities could be held on both a regular and ad hoc basis. From the start many of Training 4 Dogs clients have enjoyed private 1-2-1 training sessions mostly in the comfort of their own home and this together with behavioural work remains a significant and growing part of the organisation's work.

Graham Everitt Senior TrainerGraham Everitt - Senior Instructor

Graham Everitt, the senior dog training Instructor at Training 4 Dogs lives locally, between Alton and Alresford, he brings years of knowledge and professionalism to the Organisation. Graham is an Associate of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers with whom he holds a Graduate (hons) Instructor's qualification. The BIPDT is the only officially recognised civilian dog training body in the UK and as such act as advisors to the Government and Kennel Club.
Graham is one of only a handful dog trainers across the country to be assessed as a Kennel Club Approved Assessor for the Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, he is also the local Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme Co-ordinator.
Graham is an Agility Club Approved Agility Instructor, the Agility Club is the UK's foremost and officially recognised agility training body, he has also has passed the Kennel Club Examination for the Requirements of an Agility judge.
Graham is a successful dog handler who has regularly competed at Crufts, a former member of the committee of the Border Collie Club of Great Britain and a member of The Agility Club. In addition to his training activities and interests, Graham is also a qualified canine behaviourist and has extensive experience of dog breeding and rearing puppies for working, show and companionship.

Catherine Everitt ThumbnailCatherine Everitt is a qualified instructor with the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (Grade 2), an approved Judge with the UK Dog Handlers Association, an Agility Club Approved Instructor and a very experienced breeder and trainer. Catherine has owned and trained border collies since 1976, has served on the Committee of the Border Collie Club of Great Britain, judged in the show ring and competed in obedience competitions. She owns, breeders and trains Border Collies and Golden Retrievers.

Severus Golden RetrieverSeverus, officially known as Mastamariner Potion Master is an important partner in Training 4 Dogs. Severus helps us temperament test all sorts of dogs from puppies working towards the KCGCDS tests to dogs who have problems dealing with other dogs. Severus has help assess the KCGCDS at all sorts of places from Championship shows to local halls, he has attended courses at the British Institute of British Dog Trainers and assisted at many 1-2-1 sessions. Severus is a Golden Retriever

Mastamariner ThumbnailAs well as running training 4 dogs we also have our own family of happy canines who share our home and our lives. We register our dogs under the Mastamariner affix and own both border collies and golden retrievers, we breed, work and occasionally exhibit at championship shows including Crufts. The Mastamariner kennel is known and well respected for the temperament, character and type or our dogs. For more details Click Here

Arden Grange ThumbnailAs experienced breeders and owners we are well aware of the part that Nutrition plays in the physical development and behavioural characteristics of puppies and dogs. In recognition of this we have teamed up with Arden Grange the leading independent producer of high quality, complete dog food, we offer the full range of Arden Grange foods at highly competitive prices. We have found it to be ideal for all our dogs throughout their lives. For details Click Here

Pet Photographer ThumbnailCatherine Everitt is a respected photographer who specialises in canine and general pet photography. Photographic sessions can take place in a studio or under studio conditions at the owners home, alternatively action shoots and outdoor portraiture can take place at the owner's home or in our large attractive paddock. Photographs for year books and web sites are an important aspect of her work. For more details Click Here

More Information About our ClassesThumbnailIn the first instance please contact Graham Everitt on 01420 562119 or 07970 298532 or to send us an e-mail Click Here if you e-mail us or leave us a message please be sure to give us a number so that we can call you. Please don't arrive at classes without prior arrangement, otherwise you will be asked to wait outside until all classes have finished and we have time to discuss your requirements.