Training

Training

All of our Good Citizen training classes are run at our training facility at Barton on Sea. We're Kennel Club listed.

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Mobile and Tablet app

Online Classes

Our Online Puppy Course and Challenges give you everything you need to know to train your puppy at home.

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Agility

Agility

Agility classes for dogs from 10 months. Held at Brockenhurst. Great for enjoyment and healthy exercise.

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Mobile and Tablet app

Mobile/Tablet

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'.

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Latest News

Hi Everyone

Summer Holidays are nearly over and we are raring to go with our new autumn term.  

If you would like to join classes please get in touch with Kate via email: info@friendlydog.club or phone: 01425 615880 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.

 

2023 is a very special year for us as it marks 30 years of The Friendly Dog Club! WOW! We had a wonderful Line Dancing celebration party in July.  Thank you to everyone who came along it was amazing fun and excellent food.

We are looking for photos and videos of the club's activities going back over the last 30 years. If you have anything suitable for inclusion in a special "30 year video" that's currently in development then please contact us for details of how to send us your content.

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 new online training courses.

Remember a trained dog is a happy one  

Thank you once again for all your support.

Stay safe & thank you
Angela & Kate 🐾
www.friendlydog.club

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Meet the team

Photograph of Angela Horsley

Angela Horsley

Founder and Trainer


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 Britian in 1999.

Kate Hurcombe KCAI(CD)

Trainer


Kate Hurcombe 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.

Photograph of Kate Hurcombe
Photograph of Kate Hurcombe

Kate Hurcombe

Trainer


Kate Hurcombe 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 has a KCAI(CD) qualification.

Photograph of Ann Corbett

Ann Corbett

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.

Rach Cooper

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.

Photograph of Rach Cooper
Photograph of Rach Cooper

Rach Cooper

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.

How to find us

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 Dog House, Long Meadow, Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire. The nearest poscode is BH25 7TL