Liverpool G.S.D. & Training Club

Welcome to Liverpool G.S.D. & Training Club !

We are one of the oldest dog clubs in Liverpool, orginally starting as a German Shepherd breed club. Today we offer companion dog training to all breeds. We are Kennel Club Registered which means we must abide by their standards and regulations for dog training clubs. We hold all the Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme tests. Our aim is to send pet dogs out into the world well behaved and with good manners.

If you are having specific problems with your dog please contact us. If it's something we can advise on we will, otherwise we will help you find someone suitably qualified to deal with your particular problem.

When you have a problem with your dog, try to remember what breed your dog is and it's intended purpose. Then have a think as to whether yoiu have inadvertantly enhanced this. For example

If you have a Dobermann or Rotweiller, this is a guarding breed. Have you left your dog alone with access to a window, gate or front door, where it can guard the house more easily. Do you live on a busy main road where the dog has more opportunity to "see off strangers" passing by and practice his guarding skills.? Your dog may also guard toys or it's bowl.

If you have a beagle this is a member of the hound family. It is bred to hunt in packs. Don't be alarmed if your dog is anxious while you are out at work and destroys the house or barks. Also it is more likely to run off in the park if it catches a scent. Beagles are probably not good pets unless there is someone around for most of the time and it is only left very short periods. You must also make sure you train a very good recall.

This applies to any breed you own. Spaniels will swim and chase birds. Terriers will chase small animals and dig. If you are house proud don't get a spaniel ! If you are someone who loves their borders it's probably not a good idea to get a terrier ! On the other hand you can teach a spaniel to chase balls instead of birds and you can teach a terrier to dig only in the scruffy part of your garden, but you must be prepared to put in the effort in training !


Thursday - All Souls Church Hall - Corner of Mather Ave & Springwood Ave

7-8pm

8 week course for puppies and untrained dogs

Dogs under 12 months will also be enrolled with the Kennel Club's puppy foundation course.

This course is by registration only, see dates below :-

26th August 2010 - Course Full Waiting List Available
21st October 2010 - Course Available
17th March 2011 - Course Available
19th May 2010 - Course Available


If you need training earlier than our next available course please try Best Pawz Forward - training in Old Swan on Monday night - PLEASE NOTE this is a separate club to Liverpool G.S.D. & Training club and is not linked or affiliated in any way.

Anyone on the waiting list who isn't sucessfull in getting a place on the current course will be automatically transferred to the next available course. Please let us know if you no longer need your place so it can be offered to someone else.

To book on these courses YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON WITH YOUR DOG, WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS EITHER BY PHONE OR INTERNET.

We like all owners to watch some of the class before registration to ensure that they are happy with us and our training and the course is suitable for them and their dog. Please arrive between 7.30 and 8pm. If you are here for a whole hour your dog may become bored not taking part !

For more information on the puppy courses please ring Val Fisher on 0151 430 6472 or click here to send an email.

8.10-9.10pm

Further training for dogs who have completed the 7pm course and other trained dogs.

Includes training for the Kennel Club's Good Citizens Dog Scheme levels Bronze and Silver.

These classes are roll on roll off - there is no obligation to attend every week, however if you are training for one of the Good Citizens Awards we do expect regular attendance - if not every week.

Please use the contact us button for more info on these courses.


Friday - Millenium Centre - St Marys Church West Derby Village

7-8pm - Due to the size of this hall we are unable to take dogs over 12 months old, all ages of dog are welcome at All Souls, Allerton

8 week course for puppies under 12 months old only - see above for details.

This course is by registration only, see dates below :-

27th August 2010 - Course Full Waiting List Available
22nd October 2010 - Course Available
18th March 2010 - Course Available
20st May 2010 - Course Available


If you need training earlier than our next available course please try Best Pawz Forward - training in Old Swan on Monday night - PLEASE NOTE this is a separate club to Liverpool G.S.D. & Training club and is not linked or affiliated in any way.

To book on these courses YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON WITH YOUR DOG, WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS EITHER BY PHONE OR INTERNET.

We like all owners to watch some of the class before registration to ensure that they are happy with us and our training and the course is suitable for them and their dog. Please arrive between 7.30 and 8pm. If you are here for a whole hour your dog may become bored not taking part !

For more information on the puppy courses please ring Val Fisher on 0151 430 6472 or click here to send an email.


About The Trainers

Val Fisher is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers number 00112

Jill Baker-Travis is a fully qualified instructor with the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour and also a non-accredited member of the Kennel Club Accredited Instructors Scheme number BJ404003 - More info about Jill here