Life Skills Classes
Relationship Skills | Boundary Skills | Calmness Skills | Lead Skills | Optimism Skills | Proximity Skills|
Help your dog to be the best version of themselves by playing games!
Do you...
Want to give your puppy the best start in life?
Want to train your dog with trust, using reward-based methods?
Want to help your dog make better choices?
...then keep reading!
Teaching your dog to be a good dog in our human world doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
You only need to commit to playing for a few minutes each day to start seeing results.
You don’t have to drown in the sea of information online.
You don’t need to go through this alone.
Sussex Canines'
Life Skills classes
can help you move from feeling confused about the best way to train your dog to feeling empowered about making positive steps in your dog’s training journey.
Life Skills classes
can help you move from feeling confused about the best way to train your dog to feeling empowered about making positive steps in your dog’s training journey.
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A weekly 45 minute mixed ability group class
Allowing you to train in a safe and controlled environment with experienced trainer, Gemma.
2 month’s free access to the Training Library
A collection of 50+ online training resources, so you can immerse yourself in games-based training and learn how to play even more games!
Access to a private Facebook group
So you can reach Gemma in between classes if you need additional support.
APDT Good Companion Awards
Opportunity to be tested at each award level.
Testimonials
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Class Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Class FAQ's
What age does my dog need to be to join?
Life skills classes are open to all dogs 10 weeks and over who have completed their vaccinations.
Is my dog too old to join the class?
It’s never too late to start playing games with your dog! As long as they’re healthy enough to attend classes they can join in.
What are mixed ability classes?
Our life skills classes are mixed ability classes, meaning that we have dogs of all different ages and skill levels learning together.
It can be hugely beneficial for newcomers to see how the games are played by a more experienced dog and handler team. Plus it doesn’t matter if your dog is at different levels within each skill set, the games will always be adapted to how your dog is doing on the day.
Your dog is great at coming back when called but awful at staying on their bed? No problem! When we play games surrounding recall success we can add in more difficulty. When we play boundary games we can go back to basics.
It can be hugely beneficial for newcomers to see how the games are played by a more experienced dog and handler team. Plus it doesn’t matter if your dog is at different levels within each skill set, the games will always be adapted to how your dog is doing on the day.
Your dog is great at coming back when called but awful at staying on their bed? No problem! When we play games surrounding recall success we can add in more difficulty. When we play boundary games we can go back to basics.
How many dogs will be in the class?
Class sizes will be kept small to allow everyone to get the help and feedback that they need.
Where are the classes held?
The classes are held in the barn at Southdowns Unleashed, which is just off the A27 near Falmer. Full details and directions will be provided upon booking your first class.
Payment & Booking FAQ's
How do I pay for the classes?
You will pay online via our secure booking system for your first month at the time of booking your place in the class. A Stripe subscription will be created to renew on the 1st of each month after your first class until you cancel. You'll be sent a link to manage your subscription payment card after booking.
For example, if you book in December with your first class taking place in January, you will be charged for January's classes at the time of booking in December. Your next payment will be taken on 1st February for February’s classes.
For example, if you book in December with your first class taking place in January, you will be charged for January's classes at the time of booking in December. Your next payment will be taken on 1st February for February’s classes.
Do I need to subscribe for a minimum amount of time?
The minimum subscription length is 2 months. After this time your subscription will renew automatically each month.
I’d like to enrol mid-month, is this possible?
Providing that there is a space in the class, absolutely! You’ll be invoiced for these classes along with your first month's subscription, which will begin on the 1st of the next month. These classes will not count towards your subscription time.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Simply email me at gemma@sussexcanines.co.uk and I will arrange it for you. Full details of cancellation times are at the bottom of this page.
What is your cancellation policy?
If your subscription has run for 2 months, you can cancel it at any time before the last class of the month. If you cancel after the last class of the month, your subscription will finish at the end of the following month.
If you wish to cancel after attending 1 class you will receive a 50% refund on your first payment and not be charged anything further.
After 2 or more classes have taken place within your subscription period you will not be able to cancel until the minimum 2 month period has passed.
If you wish to cancel after attending 1 class you will receive a 50% refund on your first payment and not be charged anything further.
After 2 or more classes have taken place within your subscription period you will not be able to cancel until the minimum 2 month period has passed.
How are the subscription payments taken?
Your subscription payments will be taken by Stripe automatically on 1st of each month.
I’m going to be away for a week, can I get a refund?
If you need to miss a week you will not be able to get a refund as your subscription also guarantees your space in the class for that month.
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