Dos
& Don'ts & Class Information
Please Read Carefully Before Attending Training
Before attending training, please ensure that you have completed a registration form and signed to confirm that you have read the information below. Thank you
SDT Training Protocol Covid-19
Exercising & Toileting Your Dog
What Training Gear for my Dog?
Conduct expected of all dogs and their Handlers
Complaints, Concerns & Feedback!
Weekly Drop in sessions. £10 per handler
(Discount for two handlers from the same household)
Agility
Thursdays 10.30am - 12pm
Saturdays 12 - 1.30pm
Pre - Agility
Saturdays 10.30 - 11.30am
(Beginners & Puppies)
MCC, (Misterton Christian Centre),
Cornley Road, Misterton, DN10 4AZ
(Also known as Yorkshire Christian Camp on Google)
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Parking is around the edge of the training field. If leaving your dogs in the car between training, please ensure they are contained safely within a crate or tethered to enable adequate ventilation by leaving doors and windows open.
On arrival please leave your dogs in the car until you have signed in and paid. Ideally we would ask you to arrive at least 15mins before class start time to allow you to sign in and give your dogs chance to settle in and relieve themselves.
EXERCISING & TOILETING YOUR DOG
Please keep your dogs under close control. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR DOG TO PEE ON THE EQUIPMENT! Encourage toileting away from the training areas. Please bring poo bags and clean up after your dog and take home. There is a lovely walk down Debdhill Bridleway opposite the entrance to the field. Your dog is allowed on lead to visit the toilet block and along the top of the large field towards the entrance gate. There is a no dog policy in place on the camping/football field.
Please remember to pick up & take home your dog's poo. SIT Dog Training promotes responsible dog ownership.
Harnesses are fine but by law your dog must also have a collar with ID The Control of Dogs Order act 1992 states that ‘any dog in a public place should wear the name and address of the owner either inscribed on the collar or a name plate or disc attached to it.
A normal clip on lead on a flat collar is the best. Puppy lead or training lead. FLEXI LEADS are not suitable for training. A long training line for distance training is useful.
Head collars can be used for obedience and for control between exercises, but are not safe when doing agility or using a long training line.
Please ensure that your equipment is fitted securely and will not slip over your dog’s head.
NO CHECK CHAINS, PRONG or SHOCK COLLARS ALLOWED!Please bring your dog’s favourite toy, balls on ropes, and tug types are the best for motivating them. No squeaky ones please.
Treats? Part of your dog’s daily food ration, Cocktail sausage, hot dog sausage, meaty strips, and cheese, lick treats are ideal. Treats must be prepared in pea sized pieces to be easily eaten. You will need a plentiful supply of these, easily accessible in a container, Treat bag, bum bag or pocket, not plastic bags! No crumbly treats please as crumbs on the floor will distract other dogs. Treats are on sale if you run out. Please note; If your dog is on a special diet then be advised by YOUR VET.Sue also welcomes Clicker training. Clickers are on sale in our shop.
Make sure you wear suitable comfy clothing for outdoors. Layers are best. You must use sensible and suitable footwear such as Trainers, Stout Shoes or Boots with non slip soles. The grass can get very slippy when wet. Loose fitting shoes like sandals, heels of any kind, or similar light footwear are totally unsuitable and could put you or others at risk of personal injury.
We will train in most weathers. If you can get there we will train. We have shelter and your cars will be close by if the weather turns bad. We will make every effort to contact you if there are any changes to training. Check your emails, texts, facebook and our website pages for any cancellations. If in doubt contact Sue before 9am on the morning of training.NOT TO BE USED UNSUPERVISED! ADUSTMENTS TO THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE MADE WITH FULL CONSENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR. Children are always welcome, but please make sure they do not climb on the equipment. PUPPIES UP TO 1 YEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE LARGE AGILITY EQUIPMENT. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS TO PEE ON THE EQUIPMENT.
Training maybe cancelled due to illness, weather conditions, holidays or competitions & When the centre holds it's family camps. You will receive good warning in advance wherever possible.
Please check on SIT Dog Training website or facebook for cancellations, also make sure you have supplied your email address and mobile number and keep them updated. Sue will text you. If in doubt, please contact Sue before 9am on the morning of training to make sure.
CONDUCT EXPECTED OF ALL HANDLERS & THEIR DOGS
Please keep your dog under close control when working on and off lead.
Please do not allow your dogs to bark all the time. We lost our last venue because of excessive barking. It is normal for some to bark when excited or worried. However it is extremely unpleasant for others and the instructors need to be heard. Please focus on your dog and don't let it bark continually. Keeping your dog distracted with obedience, tricks and toys will help this. Moving away so your dog cannot see the other dogs and keeping in the car between exercises will also help. We can also help you so please ask for our advice. Please don't take it personally if we ask you to keep your dog as quite as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
All dogs must be kept on-lead at all times, except when required by your instructor to be off-lead. or the exercise predicts off lead. If you don't feel comfortable letting your dog off then please say.
Harsh handling of dogs, smacking, kicking, check/choke chains, and the various punishment collars (e.g. citronella), water spray bottles, rattle cans are not permitted.
Please allow sufficient space between dogs in class so as not to provoke any unwanted aggression.
Do not allow your dog to stare into other dogs eyes.
If there is a risk that your dog may bite another if it enters their space, then you may be asked to muzzle your dog with a Baskerville type muzzle in between exercises.Extremely aggressive dogs will not be allowed at group sessions. Ask about a 121.
Do not treat other people’s dogs without their permission.
Always ask before handling and approaching other people’s dogs.Some dogs do not cope well in group situations. If it is decided that the group is not for your dog then we can discuss other options.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN DOGS BEHAVIOUR. SHOULD YOU ALLOW YOU’RE DOG TO INVADE ANOTHER DOGS SPACE HE/SHE MAY GET BITTEN AS THE DOG ON THE LEAD MAY FEEL THREATENED AND SIT DOG TRAINING WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Please make sure that your dog is on a regular vaccination program and microchipped. You may be asked to show proof of this. We also accept Titer testing.
If your dog is unwell or has kennel cough/runny nose, please inform Sue and stay away from training until clear. If you feel unwell then also consider staying away as partaking in strenuous exercise is not advisable when your body is coping with infection.
NO BITCHES IN SEASON ALLOWED to attend classes. They must be clear for at least 5 days before returning.REFRESHMENTS Please bring your own.
SMOKING No smoking other than within your vehicle or off the site. Please extinguish within your vehicle.
Families are always very welcome and children make great trainers! All children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. If there is more than one of you then make sure you take turns in training your dog. Giving multiple commands is very confusing for them. Mums & Dads can of course help their children. Please remind your little ones not to approach other dogs without asking. We have some toys on site to keep the young ones amused.
Weekly Group sessions PAYGO. To be paid at the beginning of the session when signing in. Please see PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS below. On arrival please leave your dogs in the car until you have signed in and paid.
DISCLAIMER
Please read this disclaimer before being permitted to use the facilities and equipment.I confirm that my use of the equipment and premises for the purpose of Agility activities and Recreation will be undertaken entirely at my own risk and I will not make any claim against SIT DOG TRAINING its owners employees assistants or family or the owners employees assistants or family of the owners of Misterton Christian Centre, for any accident(s) howsoever caused to myself or my family friends or anyone else attending with me in respect of personal or fatal injury or theft.
I also confirm that my dog is my sole responsibility and I am liable if not kept under proper and reasonable control.
I also confirm that my vehicle and its belongings are used and parked entirely at my sole risk whilst remaining on the premises of Misterton Christian Centre.
I also confirm that I will make no claim whatsoever against SIT DOG TRAINING its owner’s employee’s assistants or family or the owner’s employee’s assistants or family or anyone associated with the owners of Misterton Christian Centre.I also confirm that if I am in charge of young children, it is my sole responsibility to keep them safe.
I confirm that I have read and follow the Covid-19 Rules.
I therefore confirm that I attend this Venue entirely at my own risk and that I have been advised to take separate legal advice in respect of the above.
SIT Dog Training is covered for Public Liability and Personal Indemnity.
Pet Insurance Life Cover is advisable and a personal choice however we recommend that you always have 3rd Party Cover. A good way to get this is by joining the Dog's Trust. Only £25 a year, over 60's £12.50 a year.
FINALLY! If you have any complaints or concerns then please tell Sue immediately, problems shared are problems halved! We welcome feedback as this is the only way we can improve things.
Thank you for reading.
Happy Training
Susan C Fryer MGoDT,
Master Trainer, The Guild of Dog Trainers & Recognised Scentwork Uk trainer.Sue hopes that you will enjoy coming so much that you will stay forever but if you intend to stop coming then please let her know as there is a waiting list.
Payment for private lessons, puppy consultations, Telephone Advice, courses, & workshops to be paid in full prior to their commencement on booking or on the closing date given unless otherwise agreed. If you do not attend and don't give notice there will be no refund. If you give *reasonable notice the date can be changed. Travel Costs are priced from DN9 2LH. Any further travel costs will be taken on the day.*Reasonable notice is classed as more then 3 working days. (working days Monday to Friday, not including weekends) Refunds will only be given if the events/Appointments are cancelled by SDT. However every effort will be made to provide another suitable appointment. Confirmation and receipt with directions will be sent by email or post.
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