Dog training classes

Training classes, held at the Shelter, hosted by our expert team and local specialists.

Training classes are held at the Shelter and are run by our behaviourists and local experts who have a wealth of experience working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

We are firm believers in force-free training and positive reinforcement as we have seen first-hand that these methods get the best results, and the dogs have fun in the process!

1-2-1 behaviour consultations

If your dog is displaying undesirable behaviours it is advisable to get in touch with a qualified behaviourist for support before things get worse. Speaking to a behaviourist will also avoid misdiagnosis as many behaviours can indicate other issues.

Our Behaviour Team offer a range of consultations to suit your needs, including home visits, Shelter visits or video call consultations.

  • 1-hour consult at the Shelter or by video call – £50
  • 1-hour consult at your home – £60

If you would like to find out more or to book a session, please email behaviour@gawa.org.uk

We are offering FREE one-to-one sessions with our qualified behaviourists for American XL Bully owners on things such as muzzle training, lead work and control.

These sessions can take place in person or online. Please email behaviour@gawa.org.uk to find out more.

Behaviour workshops

We offer a range of workshops throughout the year where our experts discuss a variety of dogs behaviours and offer practical tips and advice to continue training at home.

We are dedicated to educating owners on how to safely and confidently handle and train their pets. We run regular workshops covering a range of different topics from reactivity to recall and resource guarding to loose lead walking. Our workshops are hosted by our qualified team of behaviourists and animal care assistants.

Puppy training classes

We have partnered with our friends at Puppy School Ledbury, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham to offer six-week courses of puppy training classes here at the Shelter aimed at vaccinated puppies under 20 weeks.

Click the ‘book now’ button and select Cheltenham Animal Shelter from the drop-down list to find out when the next course is due to start.

£115 for a six-week course.

1-2-1 puppy workshops

Our behaviour team offer one-to-one puppy training workshops that can be booked at a time convenient to you.

The sessions are aimed at puppies up to six months old and will cover basic training including topics such as, lead work, mouthing, jumping up, and recall.

The workshop is a 1-2-1 session for you and your puppy to attend with each session running for 30 minutes at a cost of £20. Each session will be tailored to your pup’s individual needs, and you will also leave with an information pack. In order for your puppy to attend the workshop they need to be fully vaccinated.

To book your 1-2-1 workshop please email our behaviour team on behaviour@gawa.org.uk and they will contact you to arrange a time that suits you!

Foundation dog agility

We have partnered with our friends at Every Dog Can Dog Training to offer six-week courses of foundation-level agility classes here at the Shelter.

The course runs on Monday evenings at the Shelter. All dogs must be vaccinated. There will be a maximum of six dogs per class.

£110 for a six-week course.

Please contact Every Dog Can with any enquiries:
Email: everydogcan@outlook.com | Phone: 07739386945
Facebook:
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Website:
www.everydogcan.co.uk