Cleaver Dog Training

Cleaver Dog Training Cleaver Dog Training provides a variety of training services - 121 training, puppy and adult dog training classes, agility and behaviour consultations.

Cleaver Dog Training is run by Vikki Cleaver who is an accredited trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. The IMDT operate a strict code of ethics to ensure that all training is undertaken using positive force free methods. Group classes take place at our dedicated training centre at Copas Farm, High Street, Old Amersham HP7 0EG. Groups will be keep small with no more than 4-6 dogs in a

class. One to one consultations will either be held at our centre or at an alternative venue by agreement within a 10 mile radius of Great Missenden. Vikki has a passion for dogs and has owned and trained various dogs throughout her life and competed at agility and showing including at Crufts. She currently has Millie, a 6 year old Field Spaniel who she has shown and competed in rally, agility and Obreedience competitions; Hettie, a Border Terrier Cross, that she took on in April 2016 aged 15 months with no previous training and has competed in agility and rally competitions. Hettie also regularly attends demonstrations and shows off her extensive trick repertoire. The latest addition to the canine family is Pixie, a typical enthusiastic Working Cocker Spaniel and thinks that everything should be done at 1,000 miles an hour!

When coming to classes, you will not be able to go along High Street from Tesco end from tomorrow for 3 weeks so allow e...
01/06/2025

When coming to classes, you will not be able to go along High Street from Tesco end from tomorrow for 3 weeks so allow extra time for diversions.

HAVE YOU GOT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE?With improving medical advancements and escalating costs, I regularly hear of people ...
27/05/2025

HAVE YOU GOT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE?

With improving medical advancements and escalating costs, I regularly hear of people with vet bills running into 5 figures but people rarely discuss the importance of having third party insurance.

Third party insurance is there to pay out if your dog causes damage to a third party and this could run into 7 figures and without insurance, you could risk loosing everything.

There has recently been a land mark case concluded (after almost 7 years) finding professional dog walker liable for having out of control dogs near a horse rider.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/negligent-dog-walker-liable-riders-life-changing-injuries-legal-case-893907 #

Do you have the means to settle a claim if such a situation happened to you?

Most pet insurance does cover 3rd party claims but not everyone has this insurance.

Following various medical claims, as well as 2 of my dogs being over 10, my premiums and level of cover after exclusions were getting unsustainable. I have now taken the decision to reduce my standard insurance cover. However, I have ensured that I still have Third Party Insurance. The most cost effective way of doing this as far as I have found is by becoming a member of The Dogs Trust which is only £25 a year.
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/companion-club

Please look into your insurance and make sure you are protected (and also do your best to make sure your dog is not a potential risk to anyone through training of course!)






A rider who suffered life-changing injuries when her horse was spooked by dogs out with a professional walker hopes her legal case may help prevent other such situations. International grand prix dressage rider Melissa Smith suffered a smashed pelvis, broken back and head injury when her mare Lorent...

20/05/2025

This sort of thing happens all the time in training - most dogs would far rather have a bit of sausage! Next time you are tempted to overly 'love' your dog as a reward, take a step back and ask yourself if the dog actually enjoyed it or if it was an aversive.

Thanks Dawn Heaton of Preston Trick Dogs for the video

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO KEEP KIDS AND DOGS ENTERTAINED OVER THE HOLIDAYS?🐾 OUR HOUNDS IN THE HOLIDAYS SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🐾Lo...
13/05/2025

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO KEEP KIDS AND DOGS ENTERTAINED OVER THE HOLIDAYS?

🐾 OUR HOUNDS IN THE HOLIDAYS SESSIONS ARE BACK! 🐾

Looking for a pawsome way to keep the kids entertained this holiday? Join our Children’s Trick Training with Dogs classes!

🐶 Fun and engaging
🐶 Teach your furry friend cool tricks
🐶 Professional experienced trainer (and parent!)
🐶 Small group sizes
🐶 Perfect for All Children over 4 years and all ages of dogs
🐶 Various dates available in May Half Term and during the Summer Holidays
🐶 Classes indoors in our air conditioned dedicated training centre
🐶 More dates to be added

Location: Cleaver Dog Training Hall, Copas Farm, High Street, Old Amersham HP16 0HB

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! 🎉

https://cleaverdogtraining.co.uk/classes-and-workshop

02/05/2025

For anyone interested in Heelwork to Music, Beagles or just awesome training, the fantastic Lucy Creek has been selected to represent GB in the World Championships with her gorgeous Beagle, Echo. Anyone who knows anything about dogs will know that Beagles are not the easiest dogs to train so her achievement so far is amazing.

She is currently raising funds for team GB to get to the World Championships and is asking for a minimum donation of £30 to allow everyone to follow her final training journey before the competition. Included in this is training support and exercises for everyone to do, with a particular emphasis on distraction training. If you would like to join me in this training group see thttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9598787356836083&set=a.107313135983600

Good luck Lucy Creek and Echo, we are all routing for you!

CHARITY DOG SHOW at Bucks Country Show next weekend Myself and Liz Howlett of Barnaby's Friends will be judging the fun ...
25/04/2025

CHARITY DOG SHOW at Bucks Country Show next weekend

Myself and Liz Howlett of Barnaby's Friends will be judging the fun classes on bank holiday Monday. It would be lovely to see some of you there!

Proceeds to go to Husky Welfare Association

We currently have one space left for a small/medium dog to start the next beginners course on Monday 12th May at 9.30am....
24/04/2025

We currently have one space left for a small/medium dog to start the next beginners course on Monday 12th May at 9.30am.
If you are after starting with a larger dog or this time does not suit you, please get in touch directly and we can try to coordinate another course to accommodate you. The next course currently scheduled after his one is 28th June but there are others wanting to start earlier so do give Vikki a call on 07773 784402 and tell her your availability and we will do our best!
We aim at providing fun safe agility for everyone and target more at recreational level than for serious competition.
To book any of the agility courses currently proposed see www.cleaverdogtraining.co.uk/agility
07773 784402

Another bundle of gorgeousness having completed their Puppy Foundation Manners training recently - apologies to the othe...
24/04/2025

Another bundle of gorgeousness having completed their Puppy Foundation Manners training recently - apologies to the others but my phone appears to have lost some pictures 😢😢
Well done for the amazing progress and we look forward to seeing you all continue your training journey.
www.cleaverdogtraining.co.uk

Thank you Hannah Gates Art & Photography for these amazing pictures from our charity event.I can confirm that we raised ...
19/04/2025

Thank you Hannah Gates Art & Photography for these amazing pictures from our charity event.
I can confirm that we raised a massive £729 which will be divided between Bowel Cancer UK and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People so thank you to everyone that supported us.

What a fantastic afternoon in the sun raising g money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Bowel Cancer UKFinal figure n...
05/04/2025

What a fantastic afternoon in the sun raising g money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Bowel Cancer UK
Final figure not worked out but over £700 raised.
Thank you to everyone who came.
I think it is safe to say everyone (canine and human should sleep well tonight….if they haven’t already crashed! 😍😂

Getting off to the right start early on can set you up for a fantastic life together with your new family member. Beau’...
03/04/2025

Getting off to the right start early on can set you up for a fantastic life together with your new family member.

Beau’s family arranged a home visit a few days after his arrival with them so that they could get answers to their early concerns.

They were lucky that he did not disappear off with Vikki as he was sssssooooo scrummy 😍😂

If you would like to know more about the support available to potential, new or seasoned dog owners, feel free to get in touch for a free discovery call on 07773 784402

We offer home visits, 121 appointments at our training centre and group classes for both general training and agility with an experienced qualified trainer.

www.cleaverdogtraining.co.uk

I can recommend this course with Anna which takes place at our training centre
02/02/2025

I can recommend this course with Anna which takes place at our training centre

24th February and 24th March workshops now available to book here:

https://bookwhen.com/kangarook9

March 3.30 group now full. spaces in others available

Old Amersham HP7
Indoors. Max 4 dogs per class.

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Copas Old Amersham Farm, High Street
Amersham
HP70EG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+447773784402

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Cleaver Dog Training is run by Vikki Cleaver who is an accredited trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, Pet Professional Guild and The Agility Club. We operate a strict code of ethics to ensure that all training is undertaken using positive force free methods. Group classes take place at MARES Community Farm, High Street, Old Amersham HP7 0EG where there are a selection of areas that we can train, including paddocks, covered arena and surfaced car park area. This reflects real life istuations rather than training inside a hall which does not refelct day to day life. There are also lots of different animals on site so dogs and puppies can learn to train alongside these. Groups are kept small with no more than 4-6 dogs in a class. One to one consultations can be held at MARES Farm or at an alternative venue by agreement within a 10-15 mile radius of Great Missenden. Vikki has a passion for dogs and has owned and trained various dogs throughout her life and competed at agility and showing including at Crufts. She currently has Millie, a 3 year old Field Spaniel who she shows and competes in rally and Obreedience competitions; and Hettie, a 3 year old Border Terrier Cross, that she took on in April 2016 with no previous training and has already been placed in rally competitions and is being introduced to heelwork to music and agility and already has an extensive 70+ trick repertoire.