Classes and Venues Across the New Forest
St Marks Community Hall - Pennington
The Square
Ramley Road
Lymington
SO41 8GQ
This venue is down a small road (there is sign at the end of the road- which might not be visible in the dark) The entrance is opposite North Street- A carpark is in front of the venue.J
SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER
11am
CLASSES ALSO RUN ON THURSDAY EVENINGS 7pm
Come and join are fun, informal, force free, kind and compassionate training classes.....
"Myself and pup Ru recently completed the puppy foundation course and were very happy to have been taught by Michelle @newforestdogtrainingacademy, we couldn’t ask for a better training class. Michelle is just brilliant. She's clearly a very experienced, knowledgeable dog trainer, who's calm, kind and relaxed attitude coached us humans to bring out the best in our pups" Karen Church
What our clients say about us........
"Hi Michelle,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for running such fantastic classes and for your help and support. I have had an absolute blast and I know Kaiser has enjoyed himself.
We can’t wait to come back again after Christmas.
We have learnt so much and will continue to put all those things into practice.
Kind regards
Emma "
"Thank you so much for all your help and for all your hard work last night, so pleased to have passed at last, wasn’t sure if we were going to after several ‘Murphy’ moments. Love Jo"
"Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for this last course, we all enjoyed it - and I am so pleased that we could bring the children!! Janette "
"Hello Michelle
Thank you so much.
It was great to meet you too. We all loved having you here....especially Reggie."
"Frank LOVED puppy classes, he has learn't so much and you made us feel so welcome... Thank you - Carly"
New Forest Dog Training & Behaviour Academy
Find out more about our
November
puppy classes
SUNDAYS 10am
"Some people talk to animals,
but not many people listen"
Teaching and training is about building and maintaining a bond between you and your dog built upon kindness, understanding and compassion.
Booking and more course details-click courses below to find out more
How I Can Help - Behaviour & Training
New Forest Dog Training Services- Covering the New Forest and Beyond!
For puppies, adults and rescue dogs.
Kennel Club Puppy foundation Course / Real life Training
New Forest Dog Training Academy follows the Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Award.
This means that the course is part of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme and we are delighted to be approved to run the highly successful course.
We help you training over 12 exercises that we teach in a fun, successful learning environment and importantly in a low stress environment for owners and puppies!
Our course also covers real life skills! Our classes are more than just about training....
We go into lots of detail on behaviour, and look to recognise early behaviours that may potentially become issues later on and give you tools etc to help. We cover understanding body language, signs of fear in the big wide world and how you can help your puppy cope in the big wide world!
Puppy classes are also important for socialising as they get to be around other dogs and people in a positive environment- it's all about fun!
SPECIALISES IN SMALL GROUPS - Maximum of Six puppies
Bronze Foundation course - Training Teenagers Adult dogs / rescue dogs
Training continues throughout life....... so from puppy course this is the next level.
Kennel Club Bronze for younger dogs and adults.
We build solid foundations in training, beginning to delve deeper into dog training.. We help you with the onset of adolescence and the challenges it brings! We support you through the challenges that occur with training and importantly help support you through your training journey!
The class is an ideal starting point for all rescue / adult dogs that have
Attending the course and successfully completing the exercises will also mean that you if you and dog would like to receive the prestigious GCDS Bronze Award you could attend the examination night!
Maximum of six dogs in a class
SCENTWORK UK
Scentwork is when a dog uses its sense of smell to identify and locate a scent which it has been trained to detect.
Dogs have a highly sensitive nose, vastly superior to our own. Scentwork is a natural behaviour for a dog and essential in hunting and finding prey. As man’s best friend, this behaviour has been put to many uses – for example in police work, search and rescue, and hunting. As a dog sport, Scentwork has emerged from detection style nosework as practiced by customs and excise, explosives detection, search and rescue and medical detection dogs.
Scentwork UK has been set up to promote and develop scentwork as a dog sport and training activity throughout the country.
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It is open to anyone whether you are a pet dog trainer or a more advanced dog trainer.
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It is suitable for all breeds and ages, puppies and dogs with injuries or disabilities – scentwork is a non injurious sport.
As a training activity, scentwork is fun, very rewarding and at the same time mentally tiring for your dog. It will improve the relationship between you and your dog and is a great confidence builder especially for the shy dog. You can participate whether it is just for fun, or go on - Once you begin its a fantastic journey!
Michelle Richmond - Veterinary Nurse and Qualified IMDT Dog Trainer
My passion and dedication for dog training began over twenty eight years ago. My first border collie Ross was one of my greatest teachers and in 1995 we began competing in obedience shows all over the UK. We excelled in competitions with our partnership taking us from Pre-beginners to ticket- an outstanding achievement for one of the first UK trainers using kind, compassionate, positive clicker training methods.
Today I continue my philosophy of only kind, force free, motivational, positive reward based fun training. Methods which build a relationship based upon trust which will last a lifetime.
As an experienced and highly qualified veterinary nurse, I have considerable experience in educating dog owners and training dogs with particular training issues that are encountered on a daily basis, helping to prevent little issues becoming more challenging.
I am a qualified member of the Institution of Modern Dog Trainers, which involves a rigorous two day practical and theoretical examination process. I have successfully studied the Veterinary Nursing Certificate in Canine and Feline Behaviour CFBM (RQF Level 3) and presently studying the diploma in canine behaviour. I successfully completed the assessment required to become a Scentwork UK accredited trainer in 2018
I am “trained” by three Border Collies, who continually test my training skills and
my ability to stay one step ahead! Drift is my present obedience “superstar” who just adores competing and is heading to the top!- All achieved via clicker training and force free training- He just loves to be working!
Storm is the sweetest, honest collie to train and in his first season competing
in 2017 accomplished incredible success- Becoming B an C only.
Sadly I lost Flynn my agility star in June 2017
Moss joined the team in 2019
Michelle Richmond DipAVN (Medical) DipAVN (Surgical) Cert VN ECC RVN IMDT
Kennel club approved trainer- Qualified Dog Trainer Member of The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
Accredited Scentwork UK instructor
Qualified double diploma holding registered veterinary nurse
Crufts 2023
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Crufts 2023
Crufts 2023 - Team Winners SE & East Anglian Team
Continued Professional Development and Qualifications.
Over twenty five years of kind, compassionate dog training.
Qualified Veterinary Nurse RCVS 4437 1995
Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing- Medical
Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing - Surgical
Veterinary Nursing Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care
Veterinary Nursing Qualification- COAPE in Canine and Feline Behaviour. CBFM
IMDT Qualified Instructor- Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
2 day and 4 day Instructor Training Courses IMDT
Diploma in Puppy Behaviour
Scentwork UK Accredited Instructor.
IMDT Behaviour - Separation Anxiety
IMDT Canine Behaviour and Body Language
IMDT Resource Guarding
IMDT Impulse Control
IMDT - Fears and Phobias
Fear- Free Qualified Veterinary Professional and Trainer
Hoopers World Qualified Instructor
Dog Training College Instructor
Kennel Club Approved Instructor for Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme.
Canine Tutor (Owner) of Canine First Aid Training - K999 Canine First Aid Training
Studying Compass Diploma in Canine Behaviour.
Scentwork Uk Level 2- 4 - Feb 2020
Behaviour and training conference - Lemonade Conference ( 3 days) 2020, 2021
DTC- Understanding Canine Aggression
Level 3 - Teacher Qualification - Education and Teaching
"Dogs do speak but only to those that listen....
I listen and answer with kindness, compassion and understanding......." Michelle
In memory of flynn
Home - 2, Island View
Manchester Rd
Sway
Lymington - SO41 6AS
Tel - 01590 682183
Mobile - 07788 413503
info@newforestdogtrainingacademy.com
OUR ADDRESS
Training classes
All training classes are kept small. Puppies join classes that are suitable for their age and size.
We have classes for everyone!
Courses held at various locations in the New Forest and various veterinary practices
Please contact me for more information and course dates