Alexandria & District Community Dog Training Service

Alexandria & District Community Dog Training Service Our main aims are to establish & encourage social responsibility and enhance the general welfare of our community, by promoting responsible dog ownership.

As a recognised Scottish Charity (SCO 25483) our main aims are to establish & encourage social and community education within our sphere of influence by creating a greater awareness of environmental issues, improving social responsibility and enhancing the general welfare of our community. Founded in 1976 under the title of Alexandria & District Road Safety Dog Training Club the organisation arose

from a request by the Road Safety Training Officer for Strathclyde Regional Council. In 1981 through a contact in D.D.C. Planning Department the former D.H.S.S.building in Alexander Street, Alexandria, was identified. The building had been reduced to an unrentable derelict hulk, vandalised beyond description . Whilst it suggested a monumental task it was decided to go for it as our new location. At this stage the full realisation of the buildings potential fell into place, and its uniqueness in becoming Scotland’s and possibly the U.K.’s first Community Dog Training Centre.

1985 saw the first direct education course designed at tackling the issue of responsible dog ownership. The introduction of the course highlighted that the main issues surrounding dogs was due more to a lack of awareness on the part of the owner rather than the dog itself. The training focused not on training the dog to be obedient, but with more emphasis on the owner to develop the skills required to be a responsible owner, resulting in the dogs being the benefactors of the work done with their owners. Since then the service has gone from Strength to Strength.

12/01/2025

Hi folks, just a wee reminder dog training starts back tomorrow Monday 13 January 2025.
Look forward to seeing you all.
FROM THE TEAM

11/12/2024

UPDATE

We still have spaces available for morning and evening classes, please message us for further details.

Thanks

A&DCDTS

New Responsible Ownership Courses will be starting on Monday 13 January 2025, classes will be on a Monday morning or evening. Dogs need to be six months or older to enrol and fully vaccinated. If you are interested in attending courses, please send us a message and we will send full details, prices, registration dates etc.
Thank you A&DCDTS

29/11/2024

New Responsible Ownership Courses will be starting on Monday 13 January 2025, classes will be on a Monday morning or evening. Dogs need to be six months or older to enrol and fully vaccinated. If you are interested in attending courses, please send us a message and we will send full details, prices, registration dates etc.

Thank you A&DCDTS

28/08/2024

Just a reminder that training classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced resume on Monday 02 Sept after the summer break. Usual class times Monday a.m.or p.m. possible adjustments may have to be made dependent upon numbers in classes.
New Responsible Ownership Course starts on Mon 16 Sept.
Looking forward to welcoming you all back for the next grades.
The Team @ A&DCDTS

11/08/2024

Hi folks, wondering if any of our members would have any spare time on Sunday 18 August to assist with a clean up of the centre ready for our training to start on Monday 02 September. If you can spare an hour or two the centre will be open from 1030 onwards, light lunch will be provided. If you are available to assist would you please send us a message so that we know how many for lunch.
Thank you The Team, A&DCDTS 🐶🐕

Rose in planter in memory of Billy, plus a selection of plants planted today in grounds. Thanks to Isobel and Neil from ...
16/07/2024

Rose in planter in memory of Billy, plus a selection of plants planted today in grounds. Thanks to Isobel and Neil from CATRA for their hard work digging holes, all done in the rain, we were a tad wet!

A&DCDTS would like to say a massive thank you to Angela, Anne, Paul & Neil from C.A.T.R.A. for the fantastic work they h...
10/07/2024

A&DCDTS would like to say a massive thank you to Angela, Anne, Paul & Neil from C.A.T.R.A. for the fantastic work they have completed in clearing years of overgrowth at our training centre, the difference is absolutely amazing. Thank you, seems so inadequate folks but we mean it sincerely, now we may be able to do some outdoor training.
Some before and after pics!

02/07/2024

Update

There are a few spaces left for the course. Please message the page for further info. Thanks.

Our new Responsible Ownership course will be starting on Monday 16 September 2024. The course consists of theory talks and practical training, dogs need to be six months or older to enrol and be fully vaccinated. Our enrolment will be on Monday 15 July from 10.30 am until 11.30 am and again in the evening between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm. We have very limited availability in the evening class. If you are interested in attending please message our page and further details will be given. Thanks

21/06/2024

Congratulations to all our handlers who gained their Responsible Ownership Certificates with their dogs on Mon 17 June and to handlers who achieved Beginner & Intermediate Certificates with their dogs last night Thu 20 June, well done everyone.
From the team @ A&DCDTS

08/06/2024

Remembering today our much loved, respected, dedicated, hard working Director of Training William (Billy) Lang who sadly closed his eyes and was called home one year ago 08.06.23. Billy fought courageously against Mesothelioma Cancer for a number of years and was a total inspiration to other sufferers. Billy you are sorely missed, we speak about you often, sharing memories of dog training, presentation nights, nights out, dog obedience and agility demonstrations both close to home and further afield, happy memories we have to treasure forever.

🙏 R I P BILLY YOU MAY BE GONE BUT CERTAINLY NOT FORGOTTEN 🙏

Thinking about Billy's wife Joan, family and friends today.
With love and thanks from Trainers, Admin and all members and associates of A&DCDTS.

26/03/2024

Congratulations to our handlers & dogs who achieved Novice, Beginner & Intermediate grades yesterday Mon 25 March, we are so proud of you all. The team look forward to seeing you all after the Easter break to continue your training.
Hope all our members have lovely Easter, see you Monday 08 April.
Janette, Tom, Laura, Ann, Cathie & Ann

20/02/2024

Update
The evening class is now full, there are still spaces for the morning class.

Our new Responsible Dog Ownership twelve week course will be starting on Monday 08 April 2024. The course consists of theory talks and practical training, dogs need to be six months or older to enrol and be fully vaccinated. Our enrolment will be on Monday 04 March from 11am until 12 noon and again in the evening between 7pm and 8pm. We have availability in Monday morning class but very limited availability in the evening class. If you are interested in attending please message our page and further details will be given.

15/12/2023

If Liz Whyte sees this message can you please email me ([email protected]) about the course. I have tried replying to your message but it will not send. Thanks Ann

20/11/2023

New Responsible Ownership Courses will be starting on Monday 15th January 2024, classes will be on a Monday morning or evening. Dogs need to be six months or older to enrol and fully vaccinated. If you are interested in attending courses, please send us a message and we will send full details, prices, registration dates etc.

Thank you A&DCDTS

19/08/2023

It is with regret we learned today that Harry Garvie, husband of one of our members Margaret sadly passed away on Friday after battling illness for the past year. Our condolences and thoughts go to Margaret and their families.

17/08/2023

Hi folks, wondering if any of our lovely members would have any spare time on Sunday 27 August to assist with a clean up of the centre ready for our training to start on Monday 04 September. If you can spare an hour or two the centre will be open from 1030 onwards, light lunch will be provided. We are all looking forward to seeing you return for next stage in dog training also to welcoming new members for Responsible Ownership Courses. Thank you The Team, A&DCDTS 🐶🐕

Our Dog Training Centre opens again on Monday 04 September after a well earned summer break for trainers and admin. We h...
06/08/2023

Our Dog Training Centre opens again on Monday 04 September after a well earned summer break for trainers and admin. We hope to welcome back previous members and new people who want to enrol for our next Responsible Ownership Courses starting on Monday 18 September, either morning or evening. Courses run over twelve weeks consisting of theory and basic obedience training. If you wish to register your interest in RO Course please message our page and further details will be given. Enrolment date for both returning members and new members will be on Monday 21 August either morning from 1030 until 1200 or evening from 1800 until 1930. Look forward to seeing everyone again.

13/06/2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Billy Lang our Director of Training. Billy passed away on Thursday 08 June, he had been suffering from the horrendous disease “Mesothelioma Cancer for over five and a half years and was a total inspiration to anyone fighting it . Billy was until he took ill a stalwart in the dog training, would do anything for anyone, enjoyed a laugh, was always the life and soul of any social event we had, loved doing the dog demonstrations and obedience. You are sorely missed Billy. Our sincere condolences go to his wife Joan, daughter Yvonne, son-in-law George, daughter Tracy, son-in-law Alan and the apple of Billy's eye his grandson Aaron.

🙏 RIP BILLY 🙏 💔GBNF 💔

FROM THE TEAM AT A&DCDTS

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This is the only way to slow down our puppies 😂

Puppy playtime

2 tennis balls, a chance meeting with some doggy friends, a stretch of water = hours of fun!

Cody taking an opportunity to enjoy the free space before the next courses begin. With the last of our assessments completed on Tuesday (100% pass rate!), we are ready to welcome new dogs to our next Responsible Ownership course that begins week commencing 18th April. Please contact us if you are interested in joining the obedience training classes or if you would like more information about the training we offer. Classes run Mondays AM and PM, Tuesdays PM and Thursdays PM.

Puppy Easter Parade

And Archie got third place!

Blitz (and Karen) try the agility challenge

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