Basic Obedience Classes "Basic Obedience for the Family Pet" (Classes held at various venues throughout Northern Ireland) All dogs from an early age must be taught the basic elements of obedience if they are to become acceptable members of your household and society at large. Keith’s motto is ‘I don’t train dogs; I teach owners how to train their dogs’. His ‘Think Dog’ Obedience & Behaviour programme is conducted over a six week training period at various venues throughout Northern Ireland. As well as training your dog to the usual heel, sit, stay and come, Keith covers all aspects of dog psychology and behaviour and socialisation and instructs you, the owner, in essential canine etiquette such as the legalities of owning a dog as well as nutrition, grooming and other aspects of your dog’s welfare. By the end of the six week training programme you and your dog, will become long lasting friends in every way and your lives together will be enhanced forever. Training your dog to an acceptable level of obedience is an essential requirement if you and your dog are to co-exist in a harmonious relationship, not only within the family circle, but within society as a whole. Whilst attending our ‘Think Dog’ obedience course your dog will learn to obey you and behave in a proper manner, not because it fears you but because it loves you. Keith will endeavour to show you by tried and trusted methods his uniquely developed Copperbirch formula for dog training which combines the art of obedience and the use of dog psychology and behaviour. Keith methods are based on timely, consistent, reward without the need for tit-bits. He believes that a dog should respond to your commands because it loves and respects you and not because you are bribing it with food. Keith will teach you how to set boundaries and become your dog’s pack leader in a very calm assertive way without the need for intimidation or bullying. Once you have channelled into your dog’s level of learning and understand the procedures, the results will astound you! It is a definite, overwhelming feeling of pride for both you and your dog. What We Plan To Achieve. The following is an inclusive, but not exclusive list of our set standard behaviour modifications you and your dog will learn while attending our 'Think Dog' Obedience course. • Necessary day to day management of any behavioural and control problems you are personally experiencing with your dog. • Sit on command. • Stay on command. • Walk to heel on the lead without pulling. • Controlled greeting. • Controlled in/out of car. • Recall (coming back when called). • All of the above with natural and realistic distractions. TO ENROL AND FOR DETAILS OF COURSES AND VENUES IN YOUR AREA. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ON : TEL 0845 006 8865 Our Aftercare Service On completion of your course and in the days and weeks to come you may have many questions relative to what you and your dog have learnt. Keith will be available to fine tune your handling skills for the lifetime of your dog, this is his ongoing commitment to you. Our Copperbirch Dog Training Programmes have been called astonishing and our Behaviourist and Trainer Keith Mathews likened to have the ‘magic’ touch. Without a doubt a well trained dog is a happy dog and a ‘dog trained the Keith Mathews Copperbirch Way’ is a delightful companion who will excite admiration on every occasion. If there are any aspects of your dogs training which we have not mentioned or if you require further information Copperbirch will happily advise without obligation.