Alternative Dog Training Classes & Basic Dog Training Classes in Ashford

UK Sniffer Dogs Techniques | Puppies Welcome | Indoor and Outdoor Training

At Cockers & Squatters, we aim to help educate and instill dog owners with the knowledge and confidence needed to basically train their puppy or dog and to help build a good rapport with your friend for life.

Alternative dog training, focuses on using your dogs natural behaviour – “sniffing” to identify target scents. Scent detection training aids puppies and dogs in improving their mental stimulation, reducing their stress and anxiety levels, and offers them a great physical workout provided in both an indoor and an outdoor environment.

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Scent Detection for Pet Dogs

Male & Female Dogs Welcome

Cockers & Squatters is an Ashford-based company that goes the extra-mile with dog training in your local area. We are specialists in alternative training for your pet dogs using practises from UK Sniffer Dogs, and work with males and females of all ages. Ideal for improving mental stimulation, physical fitness, and reducing stress and anxiety, resulting in a much happier, healthier dog. Receive a free scent work starter kit when you book onto a course!

Specialists in Pet Dog Training

With many qualifications, years of experience and associated with UK Sniffer Dogs, you can trust our team to lead your course professionally. Train your dog in scent detection today and call 07979 967361.

Bookings

Book on to our upcoming 6 Week UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Scent Detection course starting on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 10.45am. Receive a scent detection starter kit and a Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course. Book on to our upcoming 6 Week Basic Training Course for your puppy or older dog starting on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 9.30am. Receive a Certificate of Attendance of completion of the course.

Dog Training Info

Find out more about our basic training. Also our alternative dog training, aimed at improving health and wellbeing and helping your pet dog learn new and exciting skills.

Contact Us

Have any questions for us? Get in touch with Jude today to find out more information and book your course. We offer courses on an individual and group basis.

Jude Judge – Owner & Trainer

Hello fellow dog owners! My name is Jude Judge, and I’m the proud owner of Cockers & Squatters in Ashford!

A Little About Me

I set up a Council approved home boarding and dog walking service in Essex in 2013 which became very successful, then in 2018 a change in personal circumstances brought me to Ashford.

I was (and am) very fortunate to work alongside a local dog trainer in the area which I have been doing so since 2019. I also run my own dog training classes.

I have also completed several training modules with the CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training) and more recently so UK Sniffer Dogs. Of all the dog training disciplines, doing and teaching scent detection has become my passion.

I have two dogs, a Labrador (fully trained gundog) and a Spaniel (part trained gundog). Yes, one was born “half trained” and, Yes, the other will more than likely die “half trained!!!” However, the shooting season is very fleeting and I wanted to work my dogs with another form of training.

Many forms of dog training concentrate solely on giving our dogs an energetic workout, whereas scent detection concentrates on working our dogs mentally. In an ideal world it’s great to be able to give them both types of training, but what if they have physical limitations?

Sniffer training is low impact, meaning that any dog, of any breed, male or female and of any age can participate. After all, they have a highly developed sense of smell, so why not use it! Scent training is a partnership between you and your dog. They, and you, will absolutely love it!

To find out more about alternative dog training classes in Ashford, call our team today! Available to talk 9am - 5pm 7 days a week.