Dog Training near Cranleigh, covering Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Horsham, Loxwood, Billingshurst.
All breeds, skills and ages catered for.
Working with International clients.
A range of bespoke options available to suit your training needs, from 1 to 1 to live-in training.
Knowledgeable and experienced in a number of fields.
Friendly, family business based on the Surrey /West Sussex border.
Private training grounds.
Full Professional Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (MBIPDT).
COVID-19 UPDATE - 11th May 2020
Following the announcement made on the 10th May 2020 by our PM Boris Johnson we have decided the following:
1-2-1 Training can go ahead face or face or virtually.
However social distancing must be observed. Ideally, where possible, one handler and the dog only. Please do not bring your children with you at this time.
1-2-1 Training will be limited to 2 people per day.
Group Classes will continue to be conducted virtually. Self-paced online training is available, please contact us for more information.
Face to face group classes may restart in July 2020 - contact us to join the waiting list.
Jul 03, 2020
09:00hrs - 10:00hrs
Puppy Group Class
We are taking expressions of interest for a face to face group class we are hoping to start in July 2020. Those who are interested will be contacted once the lockdown lifts and it is safe to run.
Relaxed group class suitable for dogs aged 12 weeks to 6 months old (2nd vaccinations are a must) of any breed.
Ideal for complete novices or seasoned dog owners. Covering the very basics to get you started.
May 01, 2020
10:00hrs - 1400hrs
Gundog Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
We are taking expressions of interest for a face to face group class we are hoping to start in July 2020. Those who are interested will be contacted once the lockdown lifts and it is safe to run.
10:00hrs - Level 1 training - for the complete novice and dogs with little to no training.
11:00hrs - Level 2 training - for those who have completed level one or whose dogs can walk on a loose lead, sit for 2 minutes on lead at 10m from the handler and retrieve to hand with minimal fuss.
12:00hrs - Level 3 training - for those who have completed level two or whose dogs can walk to heel off lead, sit off lead, retrieve reliably and stop at a reasonable distance. Spaniels and Pointers should also hunt with a loose pattern.
13:00 hrs - Level 4 training - for those who have completed level three or whose dogs can do all the requirements for level three, handle left, right and back on double marks, perform a basic blind and retrieve over obstacles (fence, bushes, water). Spaniels and Pointers should hunt with a tight pattern and drop to flush reliably.
Classes now open for bookings! If you are unsure or have any questions, please get in touch!
ABOUT
VALMORAH
Felicity Winters MBIPDT is passionate about everything canine, from breeding, training and working dogs, she has an intuitive ability to understand the dogs she is working with and come up with inventive and unique solutions, striving for long term results.
Having initially been refused a dog growing up as a child, Felicity managed to persuade her mother to allow her to have a dog. With one small stipulation: Teach the cat, Sebastian, to sit. Impossible? No (we even have a video as proof). Within 24 hours the cat sat to a hand signal, due to a combination of understanding the nature of the animal in front of her, and the correct application of a suitable training method.
After spending time volunteering at a rescue kennel, Felicity was given a role working in an internationally credited Police Dog training kennels whilst employed as a Police Constable, spending a period of time working around General Purpose Police dogs and Detection Dogs. Following the birth of Norse litter in 2015, Valmorah Gundogs became official with the grant of a kennel name and in 2016, Felicity left the Police and began "Valmorah Dog Training", offering 121 training, group classes and intensive training.
Felicity is a full professional member of the British Insitute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT) and has worked with local and international clients. She has built a strong reputation within her local community. With the addition of private training grounds, Valmorah Dog Training has gone from strength to strength.
Felicity and her dogs have consistently placed in a variety of gundog competitions and working tests with Buccleuch Quaver of Valmorah FTAW and Valmorah Peaky Blinder, winning the Arun and Downland Spaniel Trophy in both 2018 and 2019; and Best Spaniel at the Edenbridge and Oxted Team Challenge in 2019. We are looking forward to their performance during the 2020/2021 field trials.
OUR
SERVICES
One to One Training
Training tailored to your needs, ideal for dogs aged 6 months onwards from basic obedience to advanced gundog training.We can also cater a small group of friends or clients wishing to train two dogs at the same time.
Puppy Training
From 12 weeks to 6 months old, this is the ideal time to introduce your puppy to a number of exciting sounds, smells and textures, instilling behavioural ideals in a fun, positive way.Group Classes
We run a number of different classes and courses throughout the year:Gundog Levels 1-4 and Advanced Training
Puppy Classes
Obedience Classes
Heelwork Workshops
Recall Workshops
Canine First Aid
Game Training / Shoot Day Experience (In season only)
Intensive Training
A pre-booking assessment must be completed.2020 availability:
August – FULL
September / October / November – SPACE
December (until 20th) - SPACE
Christmas / NY 2020/2021 – FULL (wait list)
Assistance Dog Training
Felicity Winters MBIPDT is a volunteer instructor with Dog A.I.D (Assistance in disability).Please contact us, or Dog A.I.D for more information on assistance dog training.
We have also trained a PAT (Pets as Therapy) dog and have worked with several authorised dogs.
Dogs at Stud / For Sale
We do not anticipate breeding for the foreseeable future.Our stud service is currently CLOSED for the duration of the lockdown.
We currently have a long waiting list for part/fully trained Labradors and Springer Spaniels.
Call us: 01403 752 002
Office opening Hours until the 1st October 2020:
Monday 09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday Group Classes
Sunday CLOSED
Job Opportunities:
There are no vacancies at the moment.