All of our Good Citizen training classes are run at our training facility at Barton on Sea. We're Kennel Club listed.
Our Online Puppy Course and Challenges give you everything you need to know to train your puppy at home.
Agility classes for dogs from 10 months. Held at Brockenhurst. Great for enjoyment and healthy exercise.
Angela and Kate are both KAD (Kids around dogs) Pros, working to teach children how to be safer around dogs.
Our apps are written and hosted by The Friendly Dog Club's Angela Horsley. We currently have two apps, one for basic training and a follow up for 'the next steps'.
The "temporary" building that has been our home for the last 24 years is beyond repair. We have spent a lot of money patching up the leaking roof and replacing timber over the years, but there is very little that can be done now, short of replacing it.
We estimate the cost to be around £150,000, so we are fundraising. We've raised a total of £115,543 so far including a grant from New Forest District Council's Community Infrastructure Levy.
The club has always been run on a not for profit basis, we have been able to keep class fees low by just covering our costs each term, rather than making huge profits, so we are asking for your help!
Fundraising
Our fundraising towards a brand new Dog Hut has now reached an amazing £113,600.00. We still need another £20k so very important that our fundraising continues so that we can reach our target. Donations can be made on our Fundraising Page www.friendlydog.club/fundraising. Every £1 makes a difference.
About us
The Friendly Dog Club was established in 1993 and over the years we have helped successfully train thousands of dogs to be Good Citizens and Good Companions we hope you enjoy and learn from our in-person and online training courses.
Remember a trained dog is a happy one!
Classes
If you would like to join classes please get in touch with Kate (details below) and we will do our best find you a place. Also remember you can always purchase our online puppy course and training challenges. Click here for details.
Accessing your website account
To access your account on The Friendly Dog Club website, please click here and enter your email address plus your password. If you've forgotten your password you can request that a new one is emailed to you.
Angela & Kate 🐾
Angela 07971545292, angela@friendlydog.club
Kate 01425 615880, info@friendlydog.club
In this film, the history of the club, the challenges and triumphs are discussed by some of the current training team. With the help of archive footage they delve into the stories that make the club such an inspiring and positive organisation.
Angela Horsley has been involved in dog training for over 30 years. She started The Friendly Dog Club in 1993 and is also founder of Pet Dog Line Dancing with a record of 61 dogs dancing together for the Royal Variety Club of Great Britain in 1999. She is a KAD (Kids around dogs) approved professional.
Kate Anderson has worked with dogs for many years and is especially involved in rescue dogs working closely with Dorset Animal Workers Group. Joined the club in 2003 and then in 2006 agreed to join the training team. Kate is also a trainer for assistance dogs with Dog A.I.D., a member of PACT (Professional Association of Animal Trainers), ABTC ATI and a KAD (Kids around dogs) approved professional.
Kate Anderson has worked with dogs for many years and is especially involved in rescue dogs working closely with Dorset Animal Workers Group. Joined the club in 2003 and then in 2006 agreed to join the training team. Kate is also a trainer for assistance dogs with Dog A.I.D., a member of PACT (Professional Association of Animal Trainers), ABTC ATI and a KAD (Kids around dogs) approved professional.
Trainer
Ann Corbett has been involved in training for many years. She joined the club when it started and has enjoyed being part of the training team for some years.
Trainer
Rach joined the training team in 2013. Alongside running her successful dog walking and healthy treat business, she competes at flyball with her 10 (yes-10!) dogs. Rach loves teaching agility and has gained her Agility First instructors certificate.
Trainer
Rach joined the training team in 2013. Alongside running her successful dog walking and healthy treat business, she competes at flyball with her 10 (yes-10!) dogs. Rach loves teaching agility and has gained her Agility First instructors certificate.
We're lucky enough to have our own premises at Long Meadow, Barton on Sea with special non slip flooring and all our training equipment to hand. The Friendly Dog Club, Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea BH25 7FN. What3Words ///regaining.gangway.quantity
