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APDT Good Companion Awards

Good Companion Awards

The Good Companion Awards (GCA) set by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) can be undertaken in a group class or on a one to one basis. The awards are open to all pet dogs of all ages!

 

Designed to be non-competitive, fun, and focus on teamwork between guardians and their dogs. Over the course of 6 weeks, the partnership works to reach set criteria at each level encompassing life skills and fun tricks, as well as ensuring guardians have an understanding and knowledge of welfare, well-being, and the true meaning of companionship. 

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Starting at puppy, or foundation, work your way up four levels to advanced! 

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Next group courses:

Puppy (under 20 weeks at the start of the course)

Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 6pm  

£110

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​One to One Courses:

Starting at puppy or foundation level, these 6 week one to one training courses can be started at any time.

£175

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One to One Dog Training

One to One training is the perfect solution if:

  • your dog struggles in a class environment

  • there are specific areas to work one

  • you can't attend a group class

Areas we can help with are (not restricted to):

  • Good Companion Awards

  • Loose Lead Walking

  • Recall

  • Manners

  • Socialisation

  • Navigating Adolescence 

  • Reactivity

  • Overexcitement

  • Confidence Building

  • Separation Related Behaviours

  • Handling and Cooperative Care

  • Engagement

Initial Consultations last up to 2 hours and aims to help you understand why the behaviour is happening, establish a training plan to meet both yours and your dog's needs, as well as giving you the tools and skills to start you off on your training journey. 

£120

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Follow up sessions last an hour as we put the training plan into practice and strengthen your partnership. Some cases may only need the initial consultation, others, a couple of follow up sessions, and for a few, on going training may be required. 

£40 + cost of secure field hire or hall if necessary

Contact

For help and support contact us, today.

lara@labstraining.co.uk

07753194801

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