When and Where
Classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Wednesday classes are at Mudford Village Hall and Thursday classes are at Milborne Port Village Hall.
Find directions to Milborne Port Village Hall here and Mudford Village Hall here
Class times are as below, click on any class to be taken to our Booking Page
| Time | Mudford (Wednesdays) | Milborne Port (Thursdays) |
| 6.30 – 7.15pm | Puppy Foundation | Good Citizen Improvers |
| 7.30 – 8.15pm | Good Citizen Improvers | Good Citizen Test Programme |
| 8.30 – 9.15pm | Good Citizen Test Programme | Good Citizen Gold and beyond |
Which Class is Right for Me?
Puppies 6 months and under (at the start of the course) can attend our Puppy Foundation Course. See the Puppy Classes page for details.
If you have not trained with us before and your dog is too old for the puppy class (> 6 months) the Good Citizen Improvers class is the place to start and you can book either Wednesday 7.30 or Thursday 6.30pm by visiting our booking page.
If you already have a Bronze Good Citizen certificate with your current dog or have achieved at least Silver level with a previous dog you can skip straight to the Good Citizen Test Programme to work toward the Kennel Club Bronze, Silver or Gold Good Citizen levels. Examinations are approximately quarterly but you don’t have to take the test until you feel ready – or never if tests aren’t your thing and you just want to do the training. These classes are 8.30pm Wednesdays or Thursdays at 7.30pm for Bronze and Silver, 8.30pm for Gold.
The 8.30pm Thursday advanced class is also open to dogs who have already passed Gold level and want to continue to progress their dog’s skills. We are introducing a Sherborne Vale Diamond and Platinum levels aimed at challenging all of your dogs skills as a Good Citizen and looking at basic movement and conditioning skills and simple scentwork.
Our trainers have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you, and a passion for helping owners raise happy, well rounded and socially competent dogs who you would be proud to take anywhere.
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Prices
All classes are £5.50 for adults, £2.50 for juniors (16 and under) and can be booked up to a month in advance here https://svdtcbookings.as.me/
To attend these classes you must either be member or a guest. Membership is £10.00 per year and will enable you attend other classes (e.g. Agility or Hoopers) and our occasional social events. You are welcome to try one of our classes as a guest before signing up as a member.
What to bring
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Your dog’s normal collar and (if you use one) harness. A normal collar is flat or a martingale loose enough that when closed 2 fingers fit comfortably beneath it. We do not allow use of headcollars in class but if you usually use one you can bring your dog with one and switch to collar in the hall. Don’t worry if you have a strong puller, we will help if you are having trouble, and the hall is secure. Choke chains, prongs and electric collars are not permitted anywhere in the hall.
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A standard lead (not an extendable, slip lead or figure 8 lead);
- Plenty of small high value (e.g. soft and smelly such as sausage) treats;
- The normal essentials, e.g. poo bags etc.;
- A toy that is not likely to roll or be knocked into a neighbours space (please avoid balls unless attached to a rope, and squeaky toys as these get the dogs wound up!);
- A grooming brush (bronze level candidates only);
- A mat (needed for silver level and above, optional for bronze/improvers/puppy);
- Water for your dog if required.