Searching and tracking uses a dogs natural hunting abilities to follow a laid track over areas of land or to seek airborne scent in order to locate a prize. Searching and tracking teaches dogs to use their senses in a way that most canine activities do not, obedience and agility are about the dog working to the handler's commands to compete exercises that only the handler fully understands. When searching and tracking the handler must put all their trust in their dog because the dog alone has the necessary skill to find and maintain the track or to find the scent of the article. 
Other Classes and Activities
Searching and tracking are just one element of part of our overall programme of Dog Training and Canine Activities. We run classes most days of the week except Sundays and we also have a programme of special events throughout the year. Our Agility Introduction Days are usually over subscribed and run monthly on Saturdays from Spring until Autumn, Agility classes are also very popular and run on weekdays and weekends from early March to late October (or later if the weather permits). We have Puppy Socialisation Classes every week in the early evening and regular Dog Training classes during the week (afternoon and evening) and on Saturday mornings. Most of our work is 1-2-1 training and behavioural work as well as pre-ownership consultations, these take place at the Clients home or if appropriate at our private Training Ground. We are very proud of our high pass rate for the Kennel Club Good Citizens Test and of our success as a family friendly organisation. Please see the information on this page and elsewhere on our web site for further details of our classes. We are distributors for Arden Grange Dog Food and can also supply an assortment of high quality training equipment at competitive prices. We are a professional, family run, companion dog training and activity organisation, we are not a Dog Club neither are we dedicated to competitive dog sport training, we welcome all levels of experience to all our activities. To book classes or consultations 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 turn up 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.
Our puppy socialisation classes are strictly for the babies. Puppies can join from 8 weeks of age or as soon as they have had their first inoculation. From 8 to 14 weeks puppies are at their most receptive and the need for socialisation at it is most imperative. Our premises are scrupulously disinfected and our classes very carefully managed to ensure that puppies get lots of experiences - all of them good. 
We offer adult training classes at a variety of times in the afternoon and evening. Numbers in our classes are strictly limited to ensure that everyone gets plenty of time and attention and the chance to fulfill their potential. Our classes are carefully planned and managed, we don't take any adult dog until it has been assessed to ensure that it will benefit from learning a class environment and to ensure that classes remain orderly and conducive to learning. 
We run our Dog Agility classes from March until the end of September, outdoors on a grass surface. Our Agility classes cater for all levels of experience from complete beginners to competition level. Our Instructors are Agility Club Approved and our equipment competition quality BUT this emphasis is on fun and we welcome all breeds of dog and all ages of handlers.
Most of our training takes place in private 1-2-1 sessions, sometimes these are aimed at dealing with a specific challenge such as not coming back or pulling on the lead. More often private lessons are simply more convenient and better focused to the needs of the individual. Adult dogs will need to be assessed at a private 1-2-1 session before being admitted to our Adult Training Classes 
Our Puppy Socialisation and Adult Training Classes are based on the KCGCDS which promotes sociable behaviour, good manners and reinforces the social, legal and practical responsibilities of dog ownership. T4D Senior Instructor is one of a very few Kennel Club Qualified Assessors for all levels of the KCGCDS, contributing to our outstanding success rate.
We offer a full programme of activities for all levels of participants. We have adult socialisation classes for those dogs and owners who could enjoy their walks a little more. There are also Introductory classes in Agility, Clicker and Tag training, Tracking and Scent work, plus some special Training Clinics for those who want a quick consultation on a specific concern or problem. 
if you are considering a puppy or rescue dog we can offer advice on selecting the right breed, finding the right pet, health schemes, training, worming, preparing for a new pet, socialisation, introduction to other pets, exercise, daily routines etc. As successful and reputable breeders and experts in the field of puppy care and rearing we are uniquely placed to help. 
If your dog has a specific behaviour problem with which you need assistance and advice we may be able to help. With a great deal of experience and qualifications in canine behaviour we can work with your to resolve issues as simple as pulling on the lead and not coming back or deal with more problematic behaviour such as dog to dog or dog to person aggression, anxiety, possessiveness, etc. 