Welcome to the Start-Rite Canine Centre, a well established tutorial college situated on the borders of Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside and Nottinghamshire. The principals and instructors Dean and Dennis Johnson have been involved with animals from early childhood. Coming from a family of vets for five generations, involved with and the showing of show dogs, studying dogs became a hobby. From this' training and observation developed, studying zoology at Sheffield University with animal welfare, behaviour and psychology coupled with hands on experience. The training school was opened in the 1960's, instruction is given on all aspects of training. Having made TV programmes and also given various radio interviews.  Taking referrals from Vets, RSPCA, Animal Rescue, Police, students on  courses from Colleges.

Things we do:

  • Agility & Fly Ball lessons and courses

  • Heel Work To Music, Working Trials

  • Puppy Training, Pet Obedience

  • Competitive obedience - one-to-one

  • Disc & Clicker Training

  • Tests for litter pups available - Help choose right temperament to suit your requirements

  • Learning days, Extramural, Seminars, Courses throughout the year with attendance certificates working toward NVQ in Dog Training, Teaching Certificate, hands-on classes available. Final Qualification, membership and the use of letters

Ring craft having judged & breed show dogs had champions, also junior handling prefix "Jontays" charity displays, good citizen tests, pat dogs, backing KCADTI Pilot scheme.  Goods supplied grooming and microchipping available.

 


Course Details

Puppy Socialisation Classes

A six week course teaching reward based skills control and bonding, proper socialisation through a trained system can prevent problems developing later on.  Walking on a Lead, come when called, sit, down and stay.  Helping them to mix with other dogs and people, and have fun.  Suitable for puppies from 12 - 14 weeks of age after their course of vaccinations.

Junior

A six week course for dogs over 9 months.  This is for adolescent training, control and management, lead walking, the sit, down, stand, stay, and the recall.  Plus elements of fun.


The Kennel Club Good Citizens Awards

A six week course for dogs of all ages.  Training for control under all circumstances.


Ongoing courses are held for the following:

Pet Obedience - Obedience - Working Trials - Ring craft -           Agility and Flyball - Good Citizens


Set courses commence every six weeks and are payable in advance.
For start dates please phone.

Early booking is recommended as class numbers are restricted.
Qualified instructors.

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Principals
Dean and Dennis Johnson
Ethologists/Behavioural Ecology BBECS (British Behavioural Ecologist Canine Sociology)  
APBC Puppy Class Reg No:- 80  MBIPDT   MAADT
Members of ACENTO

 
Start-Rite Canine Centre
Bridge Lodge
Retford Road
Blyth
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 8EY