Bognor Regis and District Dog Training Club

Bognor Regis and District Dog Training Club recently held its Annual General Meeting and it was reported that the club had recovered well after the disruption caused by the pandemic. A spokesperson said: “Training is now based on the Kennel Club of Great Britain Good Citizen programme and takes place on Thursday evenings, which is supplemented by basic obedience training. For anyone that would prefer to do straight obedience and not Good Citizens they are welcome to come to the Friday class at 9pm for one hour. Anyone that would like to join the Friday training, please contact the trainer Dave Vivash on 01243 606420.

"It was also reported that the club’s very popular annual show, which is usually held in June, has reluctantly been held over for this year.

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club has vacancies for its next training courses which include a special puppy class for dogs up to six months old and three levels of normal Kennel Club-based Good Citizen training, which also include some additional obedience training. The next courses start on Thursday, April 20 and are held at Felpham Village Memorial Hall, times are dependent on the class.

“Having been formed in 1967 the club is proud to be one of the longest established in the area, and as a non-profit making organisation, it also boasts as having possibly the lowest fees in the area, making Dog Training affordable to everyone. All of the club’s trainers are experienced and have relevant training qualifications and all adhere rigidly to the club’s motto Training by Kindness.

“Anyone interested in training their dog please contact Hilary on 07842081089 or email hilary.sykes@talktalk.net, or visit the club web site at www.bognordogclub.org.uk