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Dog training 
with Mindful Canine

Bookable in blocks of 6 sessions for beginners or those taking their dog training to the next level. All abilities and all dogs over 20 weeks welcome!  

  • IMDT accredited classes – work towards broze, silver and gold IMDT awards
  • Fun sessions mixing traditional exercises with trick and agility training
  • Reward based training for a positive experience and reliable results
Book this course £55 for a block of 6 sessions

This course can
help you with

  • Beginning dog training
  • Reward based training
  • Traditional training exercises – sit, stay
  • Advancing your dog training – jumps, search
  • Recall
  • Loose lead walking
  • Trick training
  • Agility style training
  • Effective clicker training
  • Please note: This service isn’t for more serious behavioural problems like aggression towards people or other dogs.

What does this
course look like?

1

Dog training overview

Dog training is all about clear communication, building relationships and having fun with your dog. In these sessions you’ll learn reward based training techniques that are fun to use and that have been proven to work.

Sessions are lively with a broad mix of activities. And I’ll tailor exercises to suit you and your dog, whatever your ability.

Adult dog training games in the park with hoops in Urmston and Stretford.

2

Book 6 session

You can go as far as you like with dog training. This course runs continually and you’re welcome to join us for 6 sessions for quick refresh, or carry on to learn more advance skills.

We follow the IMDT Bronze, Silver and Gold awards programme which covers:

Loose lead walking
Preparation for vet and groomer visits 
Sit, down, stand 
Distance control and send to position 
Recall – from play and from distance
Search – searching for toy at a distance
Agility – fun foundation exercises
Tricks – rollover, spin, speak, bow, wave, walk backwards and more!

When you’re ready you can challenge yourself to take the IMDT Partnership Certificate Awards. Or you’re welcome to just take part for the fun of it!

Tony Cook training adult dog to touch hand in Trafford.

3

Relaxed and fun

Just like people, dogs learn best when they’re having fun. So, it’s really important to me that you and your dog enjoy your training. 

All my training is delivered in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere – this means celebrating our successes and laughing it off when things don’t go to plan. Mistakes are all part of the learning process.

Everyone learns at their own pace so I’ll make sure you’re always supported, whether you’re mastering the basics of recall and loose lead walking, or ready for tricks like spin and bow.

And if you and your dog are ready for more advanced training, we also do search exercises, foundation agility and more advance dog tricks.

Tony Cook training dog to walk well on a lead in dog training class in Cheshire.

Meet Samantha & Diago

“I was struggling with my German Shepherd puppy. He’s cute but I wasn’t prepared for the biting, chewing, chasing the children, and barking at everything! ”

Samantha & Diago the German Shepherd puppy
October 2020
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Meet Mark & Charlie

“Tony takes the time to listen. He studies you and your dog and chooses the best training for you. Tony is a great trainer who obviously understands dogs.”

Mark & Charlie the Labrador
October 2020
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Meet Jane & Nico

“Tony was fantastic in helping us to rehome our three-year-old German Shepherd, Nico. From practical tips about control and management (I also have two children under five!) to behavior strategies for issues such as barking at visitors and jumping up, he gave clear, concise advice, all based on positive reinforcement. ”

Jane & Nico the German Shepherd
November 2020
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Meet Claire and Charlie

“Hi Tony, Just wanted to say how much we both enjoyed today. I have done puppy training before but it's never been that enjoyable and positive. You brought things up no one else has before and it's reset my mind on training Charlie (and myself) we are looking forward to practicing and seeing you again. Oh and Charlie is LOVING his kong meals. Thanks again it was a pleasure.”

Claire and Charlie
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Meet Hayley and Buzz

“Buzz and I were so pleased with our first puppy training session with Tony. I got lots of great tips of how to stop Buzz from pulling on the lead, what games to play with him, what to feed him and when to give him treats. We have been practicing lots and I’m pleased to report that we are both we are both very happy with our progress.”

Hayley and Buzz
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Dog training

For beginners or those taking their dog training to the next level. All abilities and all dogs over 20 weeks welcome!

  • IMDT accredited classes – work towards bronze, silver and gold IMDT awards
  • Fun sessions mixing traditional exercises with trick and agility training

£55 for a block of 6 sessions

This course runs frequently across Trafford and Cheshire. I’ll get back to you with available dates and locations as soon as I can.

Get in touch

Hello! If you’re not sure what training you need, or if you’d like to ask about my courses or anything else, just send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Can’t wait to hear about you and your dog!

Tony

These courses run frequently across Trafford and Cheshire. I’ll get back to you with available dates and locations as soon as I can.