Fun, friendly dog training classes & workshops for dogs & puppies in Taunton, Somerset.
Are you looking for group training classes to help set your dog or puppy on the path to training success?
Would you like to learn in a friendly and relaxed environment, with other like minded dog owners?
Have you completed basic training classes and now you and your dog are looking for something a little bit ‘extra’?
With a range of courses and workshops, catering from beginners through to more experienced dogs (and people!), there’s something for everyone here at All for Woofs.
Life Skills Courses
General training classes covering essential skills for a confident and well rounded companion.
Explore Your Dog’s Senses
Fun courses exploring activities and enrichment to boost your relationship and learn what makes your dog tick!
Group Workshops
Deep dive into specific training topics in relaxed and friendly group sessions.
Life Skills Courses
Series of in-person courses, coaching you and your dog through a range of essential skills from Beginner to Pro level.
Each course is four weeks, covering skills including recall, loose lead walking, confidence with handling and some fun tricks, for a polite and happy canine companion.
The Life Skills course is great for fully vaccinated puppies or dogs up to 12 months old who are new to training, while follow-on courses offer opportunities to progress your dog’s learning and gain exciting new skills!
Successful completion of the Life Skills course enables progression through the Intermediate, Advanced and Pro level courses and gives you exclusive access to Life Skills Boost sessions, to continue learning and keep your training on track.
For dogs over 12 months old, please get in touch to book a One to One assessment, so I can get you started on the right course for you.
What’s included?
4 x 50 minute group sessions per course
Small groups with a maximum of four dogs so everyone has opportunity for one to one support
Handbook of exercises for at home guidance and practise between sessions and beyond!
Certificate of achievement on completion of each course
This is for you if…
You love sharing life with your dog and understand that responsible dog ownership involves teaching your furry friend essential skills using kind and positive methods.
It’s important to you that you attend a class with a qualified Trainer (and you’ll have the added bonus that I’m a qualified Behaviour Technician as well!).
You have a new puppy or ‘new to you’ dog and you’d love to get your training journey off to a great start in a fun and friendly environment, with options for follow on courses to continue your dog’s learning.
Life Skills
Beginners course covering a range of essential skills for fully vaccinated puppies or dogs up to 12 months old who are new to training, to get your training journey off to a great start!
What will I learn?
Lead Walking
Recall
Basic Cues
Leave & Drop
Stay
Introduction to Consent Based Handling
Dog Body Language
Confidence Building
Tips to safeguard against problem behaviours
Courses held Saturday mornings at Bradford on Tone Village Hall
4 week course, £65
Successful completion of the Life Skills course enables progression to follow on classes, to continue your dog’s training in a fun and relaxed group environment.
Intermediate Skills
For those who’ve completed the Life Skills course, or One to One training with us and are working at this level, come and develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment.
4 week course, £65
Advanced Skills
The third course in the Life Skills series, develop existing skills and learn some fun new ones to take your training to the next level! Open to anyone who has completed the Life Skills and Intermediate Skills courses, or One to One training with us and is working at this level.
4 week course, £65
Pro Skills
The final course in the Life Skills series, for dogs (and their people!) who have progressed through the previous levels and are now working at Pro level!
4 week course, £65
Life Skills Boost
Exclusive to existing clients, these PAYG top up sessions help you and your dog stay on track with training.
Each session covers various skills from the Life Skills course series so there’s always something new or to stretch your learning wherever you’ve progressed in the programme.
Opportunity for personalised advice, troubleshooting any issues you may be having with training exercises from the Life Skills course content.
Book as many sessions or as often as you wish. Check back here or on social media for upcoming dates and get in touch to request a booking link.
Sessions held Saturday mornings at Bradford on Tone Village Hall throughout the year plus additional dates and locations during the Spring and Summer.
50 minute group session, £15
Testimonial
“Our rescue puppy Elsa responded really well to the life skills training sessions. It was a relaxed and fun experience for her and I could see her learning while we were there. We have plenty to continue to work on and Hayley has given us the basics to build on.
Hayley is so calm and gentle & the dogs all seem to love her!”
Lyz & Elsa
Explore Your Dog’s Senses
An in depth exploration into how dogs experience the world and how we can find joy together in the smaller things (which can lead to positively pawsome changes!)
A series of four week courses, exploring a range of sensory and enrichment activities to enjoy with your canine companion while building skills and confidence.
Build connection through communication and understanding, while learning new skills and having fun together, so you and your dog can enjoy a happy and harmonious relationship.
A truly unique set of courses for you and your dog, bringing together my interest in animal behaviour with a passion for dog training and providing sensory exploration and enriching experiences, plus, as a Music Technology graduate, nearly 20 years experience as a professional musician and sound technician!
This is for you if…
As a dedicated dog guardian, you feel in need of something a bit ‘extra’.
You enjoy training classes and would love to dive deeper into exploring how your dog experiences the world and engaging with them in activities they really love!
You want to find ways to connect with your dog, beyond everyday tasks and obedience.
Nose Games
Tricks
Simple ideas for everyday enrichment
Introducing novel items or equipment
Exploring sensory enrichment and play
Basic nose work skills
4 week course, £65
Marvellous Movement
Tricks
Proprioception and body awareness
Introducing novel experiences
Confidence building for everyday environments and dog sports
Encouraging calm
4 week course, £65
Audio Tails
Tricks
Confidence building
Introducing novel experiences
Learning to listen
Exploring cues, from visual to verbal
4 week course, £65
Testimonial
“Betty and I really enjoy Hayley’s classes. We’ve done one-to-one sessions and also the group classes. There’s always different exciting things for us to try. It’s a nice hall and good that the classes are small so everyone gets full attention. We can’t wait to see what’s next! Thank you Hayley!”
Jane & Betty
Workshops
Lead Walking
Does your dog pull on the lead?
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to try and help them learn to walk just a little bit slower?
Do you want to get started on the path to calmer walks?
Join me for a deep dive into why your dog may be pulling and how we can get them started on the path to calmer and more connected walks.
£20
Next Date
17th January, 10.30am, Bradford on Tone
Recall Games
Does your dog disappear into the distance at the sight of another dog, person…or squirrel?
Would you like to give your dog more freedom on walks without worrying about who they may rush over to greet next?
Join me for a deep dive into what motivates our dogs and how we can help them learn that coming back to us can be just as much fun as the world around them.
£20
Next Date
28th February, 10.30am, Bradford on Tone
Tricks
Do you enjoy learning new skills with your dog?
Are you looking for fun ways to boost your relationship with your dog?
Would you like some party tricks to perform at the next family gathering?
All for Woofs tricks workshops cater for all abilities, whether you’re new to training or seasoned trick stars, there’s always something new to learn!
£20
Next Date
31st January, 10.30am, Bradford on Tone
Testimonial
“Absolutely love going to both the training courses and one off workshops. The class size is small so not loads of distractions and Hayley is an excellent instructor. My dog has really benefitted from the group classes and also the 121 instruction we had with regards to a small issue my dog had.”
Julie & Angel
Ready to join a group class?
Step 1
Book online.
Most courses are available to book using the link in the course description.
Life Skills follow on courses and Boost sessions are exclusive to existing clients so please get in touch to request a booking link.
Step 2
Get ready.
Look out for your confirmation and reminder emails with details of what to bring with you on the day.
Step 3
Practise makes perfect!
Come along to your chosen class and learn together with other like minded dog owners.
We’ll cover new skills each week which you can practise at home between sessions and beyond!
Frequently asked questions
What age can my dog join a group class?
The Life Skills course is open to fully vaccinated puppies and dogs up to 12 months of age at the start date of the course.
Other group classes and workshops are open to dogs of any age. Puppies need to be fully vaccinated please before enrolling onto any group class.
My dog is over 12 months of age, can we join the Life Skills courses?
If your dog is over 12 months of age and has not attended courses with All for Woofs previously, please get in touch to arrange a One to One training assessment, so I can see what level your dog is working at and help you enrol on the right course for you and your dog.
Where are group classes held?
Many of the group classes are held at the village hall in Bradford on Tone though some classes are held at suitable outdoor locations.
You can find the location of each class on the website, the online booking form and in your confirmation and reminder emails.
My dog is reactive, can we attend a group class?
Dogs need to be comfortable working around other dogs to attend a group class so it may be that One to One training would be a better fit for your dog. If you are unsure, please get in touch to discuss your dog’s needs before making a booking.
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