Early training
Your DerwentSpire puppy will have begun the KC’s Puppy Plan … we can get you off to a great start but it is down to new owners to complete the process of socialisation.
Training a Young LAbrador
Training a lab is enormously rewarding and great fun. A well-trained dog is a happy and safe animal as well as a credit to its owner. There are many books, YouTubes and coaches who can advise you as you get going. This helpful article in the Gundog Journal might get you started …
Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Since the launch of the Kennel Club’s nation-wide training programme in 1992 over 52,000 dogs have successfully passed the test which is administered through 1,050 training organisations.
The scheme promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train their dog for everyday life situations. There are four award levels: Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold. The Scheme brings together simple exercises such as Basic dog training, grooming, exercise, cleaning up after the dog and general healthcare.
Training