Fair Weather Dog Training Club

Fair Weather Dog Training Club Fair Weather Dog Training Club Our aim is for you to have a well behaved dog and to teach you responsible dog ownership. Showing e.g.

We can help you to train any size of dog- small, medium and large and any type be it a cross breed or a pedigree. The club offers classes for:
* Puppy training and Basic Obedience on Thursday evenings at Arncott village hall,
Arncott.
+ The puppy class (dogs less than 5 months of age) at 6:45pm
+ The Basic Obedience at any age over 6 months starting at 7:30pm.

* Agility, and Hoopers are

at Westfield Stables in Steeple Aston.
+ Agility is every Saturday from 1pm. Dogs must be at least 10 months old to start
Agility.
* Hoopers is every Saturday from 2:15pm.

* Scentwork once a month at Arncott village hall, Arncott. Contact Jennie
[email protected] for days and times.

* Tricks at Arncott village hall, Arncott. Teaching your dog to do various tricks helps to build the bond between you both and allows your dog to us it's brain. Granny that your dog can 'give paw' is a treat for Granny. Contact Jennie [email protected] for days and times. Thanks to Covid we can continue to do one to one training sessions in your own home using Zoom. Puppy training, Basic Obedience and Scentwork can all be trained using Zoom. Agility and Hoopers can't be trained using Zoom as you will need specialise equipment. We can train the whole family in your own homes so no one feels left out! You don't need to get out in the cold and wet to drive to training classes so saving on your time and petrol costs. If your dog is nervous of other dogs or has aggression towards other dogs, using Zoom training solves that problem as there are no other dogs in the zoom session. Puppies who are not allowed to go out and socialise with other dogs as they are not fully innoculated can start to train early using Zoom. For prices of any Zoom courses or the starting dates for our 'normal courses' please email Jennie [email protected] or message her using Facebook messenger

13/03/2025

WE are running a 2 hour Trick & Treat workshop at Arncott village hall, Arncott, Bicester.
So, what will we teach you? Anything you can think off as long as it will NOT be harmful to your dog. Trick Training is just another way to keep your dog occupied and to use it's brain to problem solve, and for your dog to do a job, as well as have a great deal of fun.
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Venue: Arncott village hall
Time 10-12pm
Cost is £25 per dog.
If you would like to join us then please email [email protected], message Jennie Fairweather on FB or phone 10869322996

13/03/2025

We will be starting a new Basic Obedience 8 week course in April:
Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Venue: Arncott village hall, Arncott, Bicester.
Time: 6:45pm to 7:40pm

This course is for any dog whether they have done some obedience before or not, whether they are pedigree or mixed breed, old or young (as long as they are fully innoculated).
What will we teach you that is relevant to you and your dogs needs? Well, first, to build the bond between you and your dog, to help you to get your dog to focus on you, if it jumps up at every body we can show you how to stop this, to help with the recall with distractions around, to allow your dog to walk on a loose lead, to have a dog that is a joy to live with, one you can be proud of!
All training is done in a responsible, reward based way. There is no tugging your dog, no harsh treatment it's all done in a fun way so you will both want to come back again and again!

If this is the sort of training you want for your dog then please contact Jennie on FB, by email; [email protected], or phone 01869 322996.
This club is listed with the Royal The Kennel Club UK and has been running for over 20 years. Our Instructor is fully qualified and been with the club for over 20 years.

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13/03/2025
Now that Crufts is over and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did? Do you think you would like to try out some of the d...
10/03/2025

Now that Crufts is over and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did? Do you think you would like to try out some of the dog sports you have just watched on the TV?
Well, The Fair Weather Dog Training Club based in Bicester has several Introduction Courses for you to try out with your dog:

1. An 8 week Basic Obedience course based on the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme at Arncott village hall starting on Thursday 3rd April at 6:45pm. This will increase the bond with your dog, perfect their recall as well as walking on a loose lead, etc.!

2. Rally Obedience every fortnight at Arncott village. This will strengthen your dogs obedience commands as well as having a lot of fun training.

3. UK Scent Sport for Kong, Catnip retrieve, Match and Trail ID at Arncott village hall every fortnight at Arncott village. This is just fun for you and your dog allowing your dog to use its nose in a different way. # UK Scent Sport .

4. Agility is every Saturday from 12 pm at Steeple Aston. Dogs need to be at least 10 months old to start Agility.

5. Hoopers is every Saturday from 1:30pm at Steeple Aston. Any dog can do this even the 3 legged ones, older dogs, etc.

6. Mantrialing or Tracking on a date and venue to suit you and the Instructor. Again any dog can do this sport. Scent Sport . For this sport the dog is taught to find a missing person (they are not really missing, just hiding from your dog!). Each dog is worked individually so even those shy or nervous dogs can do this!

7. Heel Work To Music (trick training) Dates to be confirmed, (Doggie Dancing).
If you would like to try any or all of these courses please contact Jennie Fairweather on FB, email: [email protected] or phone 01869 322996

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06/03/2025

The 4 Components of UK Scent Sport!

🐾 ScentDetection – Train your dog to locate and indicate on a target odour of Kong.
🧩 MatchToSample – Challenge your dog’s problem-solving skills by identifying matching scents.
🎾 CatnipRetrieve – A fun and engaging retrieve exercise using catnip-scented Gizit’s .
🚶‍♂️ – Develop your dog’s ability to follow an individual’s scent trail and correctly identify the target.

Each component is designed to test different skills, build confidence, and strengthen your bond with your dog! Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance, offers structured progression at every level.

Find your closest instructor :
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02/03/2025

Catnip search and retrieve is favorite among our instructors and students alike, the Catnip Retrieve is a fun, engaging way to introduce scent work. Here’s what one of our fabulous instructors says:

“Love the catnip retrieve.
Played it for years with my dogs in various forms. It’s engaging. Starts their scent work career easily. Uses the dogs brain. Keeps huge motivation and drive running because they find it exciting although it has “rules’’ for self control. It totally involves the owner/handler too. All part of learning to play with your dog. Helps build bonds. ……….

Join the UK Scent Sport community and start playing with purpose” Chrissy

21/02/2025

Scent Work: A Lifeline for Anxious Dogs

For many dogs, the world can feel overwhelming loud noises, unfamiliar people, and unpredictable situations can trigger fear or stress. That’s where scent work comes in.

At Doghampton, we’ve seen firsthand how nosework transforms anxious and reactive dogs. It’s not just a fun activity it’s a tool for building confidence, reducing stress, and creating a calmer, more focused mindset.

🐾 Why does scent work help?

🔸 It’s naturally calming – Sniffing activates the part of the brain that reduces anxiety.

🔸 It encourages independent problem-solving – Helping dogs become more resilient in new situations.

🔸 It provides a ‘safe job’ Giving nervous dogs a task they can focus on instead of worrying about their surroundings.

🔸 It strengthens the dog-handler bond – By working together, you build trust and communication in a way that traditional training often doesn’t.

We tailor our scent detection, scent sports and trailing sessions to each dog’s needs whether they need space, patience, or a confidence boost.

🌿 Our outdoor-based training environment makes it even more rewarding, allowing dogs to learn in a real world setting.

If you have a dog who struggles with confidence or anxiety, let’s talk! Scent training could be the game changer you’ve been looking for.

17/02/2025

🐶 GET YOUR NOSE IN THE GAME! 🐾

Introducing UK Scent Sport’s ultimate challenge 4 components, 5 levels to master!

🔥 TRAIL – Follow the scent and track the target
🔍 DETECTION – Hone precision searching skills
🎯 MATCH – Develop accuracy and indication reliability whilst working that short term memory
🧸 RETRIEVE – Combine scent work with structured retrieval

Take on all four challenges or focus on the skills that make your dog’s nose twitch with excitement! 🚀 Whether you’re starting your scent work journey or aiming for top level mastery, there’s a clear pathway for you and your dog to progress and achieve new heights.

🐾 Which component will your dog excel in? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

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Jennie Fairweather
Bicester
OX265EA

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This is a club where you can make new friends, have fun with your dog and get help to sort out any problems or concerns you might have. Our aim is for you to have a well behaved dog and to teach you responsible dog ownership. We take any size of dog- small, medium and large and any type be it a cross breed or a pedigree. We train for Obedience, Agility and Flyball. For prices of the courses please contact Jennie