St Austell Bay Dog Training Club

25/07/2024

Everyone is reminded that tonight is week 8 and week 4 for our 2 classes at 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
We will take our normal summer break and return 5 September with a new group and week 5 for the residual class.
Have a great summer.
Ruth

27/06/2024

I'm afraid I'm cancelling classes tonight.
I have Covid following my holiday and as Bob's wife is having a major op next week, I wasn't prepared to take any chances.
Next week the venue is used for a polling station so we will return on 11 July.
So sorry for any inconvenience.
Ruth 🐺 🐾 🐾

26/04/2024

In case anyone is looking to undertake our 8-week Foundation course, our next group will start Thursday 16 May at 6.30pm. Held in St Austell football club clubhouse.

09/03/2024

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/dogs-on-beaches/?fbclid=IwAR38j-Z1_m9HSHNZNNlYE0nofFKRhpvR-ru_p1DGOqimxdQFsVtxkz9NqHs

Dogs on beaches in Cornwall - Public Spaces Protection Orders. Details of when dogs are restricted on the designated beaches in Cornwall.

10/01/2024

Happy New Year!
All classes return 11 January 2024.

28/11/2023

Awards Winners November 2023. Congratulations

26/10/2023

7 new items added to shared album

30/09/2023

Thank you all for getting back with me. I'm now closing off the 5 October class.
Should anyone wish to join the 2 November 7.30pm group, please get in touch.

28/09/2023

Hi Everyone
We are now very low on people attending the 5 October 6.30pm class.
If you know of anyone who would enjoy this style of class, please ask them to get in touch.
It's £50 for the 8-week course. Cash or card.
Ruth

06/09/2023

Just to remind everyone that we return to training on Thursday, 7 September. It might be a bit warm, but I'm sure you'll want to show how your trust and bonding has developed over the summer holidays. ♡

29/04/2023

Hi Everyone
We are now very low on people attending the 11 May 7.30pm class.
If you know of anyone who would enjoy this style of class, please ask them to get in touch.
It's £50 for the 8-week course. Cash or card.
Ruth

14/03/2023

Awards night 9th March 2023

14/03/2023

Spring into action if you spot these pet poisons! ⚠️

March is Pet Poisoning Awareness Month

🌼 Many plant bulbs can be toxic
🐾 Adders - as it warms up we'll start to see them come out of hibernation
🌼 Slug pellets containing metaldehyde are extremely toxic
🐾 Mouldy bread or garden compost
🌼 Fertiliser and moss/weedkiller can be hazardous
🐾 Lilies - any part of the plant can cause kidney failure if ingested
🌼 Chocolate as Easter approaches (I've eaten my fair share of mini eggs since boxing day already 🙈☺️)
🐾 Raisins, currents, sultanas - all dried fruit found in hot cross buns and more Easter treats
🌼 Xylitol can be found in many sweet treats

Don't let your pets be a victim - keep these items out of reach

https://www.kernowvetgroup.com/about-us/emergencies

09/03/2023

AWARDS 2022-2023

31/08/2022

Be aware of what your dog is doing at all times!

Bird flu 🐦

With more cases being confirmed in CORNWALL please be aware of the risks

Click here to report dead birds on Council land:
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/street-cleaning/dead-animals/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu

31/08/2022

We'll be returning to training classes on Thursday 8 September. Where did the time go?
See those doing ongoing classes, from July, soon.

06/06/2022

Grass seed injuries 🌱

Where do they go? Between the toes, ear canals or under eye lids

For such tiny objects they cause a lot of pain and trouble!

A sign your dog may have a grass seed lodged somewhere, head shaking, holding head to one side, rubbing ear, licking paw, swollen red boil between the toes, sometimes a little hole appears or the foot may swell

Seek Veterinary advice if you have any concerns, grass seeds often need removal under a general anaesthetic

https://www.kernowvetgroup.com/about-us/emergencies

14/03/2022

Melinda with Bella, Emma & Scott with Henry, Kate with Loki.
Ruth (Senior Instructor) is in the centre in the group shot

02/01/2022

Happy new year Class!
Class starts again 6 January for those doing "Understanding, Educating and Control of Your Dogs". Week 4. Ruth 🐺 🐾 🐾

06/12/2021

Congratulations to Lizzie with Bumble on completion of the Kennel Club Silver Course

06/12/2021

Congratulations to Holly with Floki on completion of the Kennel Club Silver Course

06/12/2021

Congratulations to Alan Brown with Josie on completion of the Kennel Club Bronze Course

08/11/2021

Congratulations to Alan Brown with Josie on completion of the Kennel Club Foundatrion Course

08/11/2021

Congratulations to Amy Green with Winston on completion of the Kennel Club Foundatrion Course

08/11/2021

Congratulations to Ryan Cain with Kobi on completion of the Kennel Club Foundatrion Course

05/11/2021

Guidance for those attending classes

17/09/2021

This what I was referring to with last night's class

We talk a lot about SAFETY in our work, but what does that really mean?

Does it mean that we shelter our dogs from any experience that is scary or dangerous?

Does it mean that we “cotton wool” their world to protect them from it?

NOPE….

We do differentiate between a dog being safe and a dog feeling safe for sure!!

These are two very different things 😬

🐺 We tailor each animals education based on its social character
👉🏼 This is essential as each social character has a VERY different view on safety

🐺 Through relationship and teaching we support the dogs as they navigate their way around the world

👉🏼 By building the right bond and offering our dogs what they need at any given time we build in a natural ability for them to manage the stresses of life

If you would like to learn about The Hemene Approach, our next course starts next month on the 18th October!

Get in touch by email to find out more!

10/09/2021

Please see our latest guidance a copy will be in each new dog's pack.

ST AUSTELL BAY DOG TRAINING CLUB

Covid-19: Related Guidance
(Amended following Lockdown)

Our guidance has been written in conjunction with Government advice and The Kennel Club online information. It is a difficult balancing act to maintain a safe environment and allow some much-needed dog social development. Please be thoughtful and use common sense when attending. PARTICIPATION IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

- You are not to attend classes if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or self-isolating - credits will be given. Please phone and give as much notice as possible.
- Any queuing must be done at an appropriate social-distance, in accordance with current Government guidance.
- You must arrive on time for your class and depart promptly - class times will be staggered.
- Masks must be worn on entry but then at your discretion.
- The space allocated for you to attend is for one person plus one other, when needed.
- Yours and your dog’s belongings (toys, treats, retrieve item and mat) are potential carriers of the virus infection, please limit them to a minimum. There will be no shared water, so please bring water and water bowl with you, if required.
- A one-way system will be in operation on entry and exit.
- Hand-sanitizer will be available although bringing your own is good practice.
- Any paperwork will be prepared 72 hours in advance and placed in a plastic folder.
- Consider the use of a long line/ lead if your dog is likely not to return directly to you.
- Contactless payment will be made on arrival.

Dated: 1 September 2021

09/09/2021

I'm starting to contact people who have messaged us over Lockdown and the summer holidays.
Unfortunately, my 'Notifications' for this site had been turned off but I'm attempting to catch up in date order.
Please check your mobiles for any messages from me as I need to hear back quickly before moving on to the next on my list.
Many thanks for your patience. Senior Instructor- Ruth

30/08/2021

Hi Everyone, after what has been a difficult period for both ourselves and our dogs.

I promised that once Government regulations permitted, we would attempt to restart the club training again. The committee and I have agreed that we should try again soon so, on Thursday 9 SEPTEMBER 2021, we will reopen our club again. Times, as before, are 6.30pm for Foundation class (6.15pm for new dogs), 7.30pm for Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
Covid-related rules will still apply with mask-wearing on entering the room, hand sanitising and distance sitting plus card payment, where appropriate. This should enable us to maintain a safe environment for us all and allow us to run things as near 'normal' as possible in the circumstances.

Obviously, if you are unwell or test 'positive', please contact me and stay away.

I intend to continue to run the Good Citizen Dog Scheme until December 2021 and in January 2022, move to a simpler club set-up away from the Kennel Club. It will focus primarily on dogs new to obedience-related training and occur once the dog/ owner relationship is established and a good bond exists. We will award successful dogs with our own 'St Austell Bay Dog Training Club' certificates and rossettes. There may be an opportunity to do more advanced work but I will await the outcome from this change.

We plan to have a Christmas party in December, if safe to do so.

Again, thank you for your patience during these difficult times. I will contact those who were undertaking training by the mobile numbers I have on record.

Looking forward to seeing you again. Ruth - Senior Instructor 🐺 🐾 🐾