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.
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 becoming 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 £50,000, so we are starting fundraising. We've raised a total of £15,200 so far. 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!
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.
Happy New Year to you all
2025 is now here and we are expecting it to be a busy and exciting one for us. We have been overwhelmed with all of the help that’s been offered, with the donations from so many of you and as always, with the fun we’ve had with the classes. The fund now stands at just over £16,000, raised from raffles, workshops, sales, sponsored tattoos, donations and any profit the club has made this year. Still a long way to go but some exciting fund raising events coming up in February and March. (See below)
Please keep those donations coming in, every £1 makes a difference.
We are now a CIC (community interest company), which we hope will help with our plans to replace the building. We need to look at finding an architect and submitting a planning application!?
February - we are holding a full day Tellington Touch workshop on February 8th, spectator places are still available at the cost of £30.
March - We have a fully certificated canine first aid course on March the 8th, which has a few places left at £60.
To book either of these, please email us.
Please keep an eye on our fundraising page to see up and coming events and to see how our savings thermometer is progressing. Please keep giving we still have a very long way to go.
Classes start back the week beginning 6th January see you then. 🐾
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..
Remember a trained dog is a happy one
Thank you once again for all your support.
Stay safe & thank you
Angela & Kate 🐾
Angela: angela@friendlydog.club 07971 545292
Kate: info@friendlydog.club 01425 615880
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.
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. and a member of PACT (Professional Association of Animal Trainers).
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 Dog House, Long Meadow, Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire. The nearest poscode is BH25 7TL
