Book Basic Training/Scent Detection Courses in Ashford
Cockers & Squatters in Ashford provide basic training. Also sniffer training courses that teach your dog how to identify specific scents! Great for puppies or mature dogs. Gain a certificate of attendance on completion of the course that you book on to.
Our services
Recall Workshop
9.30am – 11.30am
Dates:
Saturday 12 July 2025
Please contact Cockers and Squatters, Jude – 07979 967361
Location: Hamstreet Victory Hall, B2067 Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
£30.00
Rusty recall? Partial recall? No recall?
Our dogs, now, more so than ever need to have a good recall
Our dogs need to be under our control for their safety and the safety of the public and other dogs. As dog owners it is our responsibility to teach them this command, enforce it and maintain it.
Being off lead is a privilege for our dogs. If we can’t call them back, they shouldn’t be off lead. “It’s okay. He’s friendly”, just doesn’t cut it – and why would you want to put your dog in a potentially perilous situation? In four words, you have just revealed that you haven’t taught your dog what a recall is.
Come and enrol on the Recall Workshop and learn all the tricks of the trade for getting your dog to come back to you.
We will go through several exercises and techniques that make us so much fun that our dogs can’t wait to get back to us!
Equipment Needed;
- Flat collar
- Lead
- Dog treats (Treats that your dog will work for!)
- A dog toy that you and your dog can play with together e.g. tug toy
Scent Detection Taster Session
Saturday 19 July 2025
10.45am – 11.45am
Please contact Cockers and Squatters, Jude – 07979 967361
Location: Hamstreet Victory Hall, B2067, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
£18.00
On the taster session we will be teaching our dog to identify a particular scent, which in this case is red KONG. We will work on encouraging our dog “how to search” and observe their reaction when they indicate on the scent ID.
At the end of the session, we will combine what you and your dog have learnt and, as a partnership, you will complete a linear search.
Progression would be to enrol onto the UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Bronze Level Course.
Equipment Needed;
- KONG’s must be red
- A harness
- A 1.5m – 2m lead
- Lots of high quality treats e.g. chopped sausage, chicken, ham, cheese.
Any dog can do it!
Your dog knows they can do this….. let them convince you!
1-2-1 Scent Detection Classes
At Your House
At times that are convenient to you
£25.00 Per Hour
*Fuel surcharges apply outside of Ashford
Do you want to give your dog the experience of doing scent work, but are unable to commit to weekly classes?
Do you have a reactive dog that could benefit from the calming and constructive activity of scent work?
Do you have a dog that lacks confidence?
Give them an exercise to do that will make them come out of their shell and shine!
Does your dog have mobility issues?
This low impact pursuit stimulates their mind rather than stressing their joints.
Any dog can do it!
Be your dog’s even better best friend and introduce them to the world of scent work. They will thank you for it.
During these classes we will be teaching your dog to have “scent recognition” for red KONG. We will work on teaching your dog “how to search” and how to develop their “indication”.
We will complete linear drainpipe searches, bag searches, chair searches, vehicle searches and a search of a “novel” area.
There is the opportunity to do the UK Sniffer Dogs – Bronze Level, Scent Detection assessment. Successful completion allows you and your dog access to enter Bronze Scent Detection Trials.
**Course includes Starter Scent Detection Kit.
**Certificate of Attendance is included upon completion of the course.
Continuation classes and “On Location” scent detection sessions will be available in due course and advertised on the website and Facebook page.
1-2-1 Puppy Training/Basic Training
At Your House
At times that are convenient to you
£25.00 Per Hour
*Fuel surcharges apply outside of Ashford
Do you need help with puppy training or basic training, but do not have the time to commit to weekly classes?
Are there particular areas of training that you would like to concentrate on?
Taking the time to train our dogs helps them to integrate into our family and our lifestyle.
Our dogs need guidance when it comes to living with us!
Training and guidance helps them to know what is expected of them. When they know this, they feel safe, they feel secure and they feel happy, which is what we all want for our dogs.
Work at your and your dog’s own pace with a training programme that is tailored to your needs.
Loose Lead Walking Hints & Tips Session
9.30am – 10.30am
Saturday 19 July 2025
Please contact Cockers and Squatters – Jude, 07979 967361
Location: Hamstreet Victory Hall, B2067 Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
£18.00
This brief session is designed help you with techniques to encourage your dog to keep by your side when you’re out on a lead walk.
It is about teaching your dog the meaning of walking “close” or to “heel”.
We provide the methods that will enhance your on-going training.
You will need;
- Flat collar and lead (preferably no harnesses)
- Treats – that your dog likes and will work for! E.g. cooked sausage, ham, chicken
- Kibble from your dog’s daily allowance may be used. Our dogs do like to work for their food
- a bumbag or easily accessible bag to access your treats
1-2-1 Puppy Training/Basic Training
At Your House
At times that are convenient to you
£25.00 Per Hour
*Fuel surcharges apply outside of Ashford
Do you need help with puppy training or basic training, but do not have the time to commit to weekly classes?
Are there particular areas of training that you would like to concentrate on?
Taking the time to train our dogs helps them to integrate into our family and our lifestyle.
Our dogs need guidance when it comes to living with us!
Training and guidance helps them to know what is expected of them. When they know this, they feel safe, they feel secure and they feel happy, which is what we all want for our dogs.
Work at your and your dog’s own pace with a training programme that is tailored to your needs.
Loose Lead Walking Hints & Tips Session
9.30am – 10.30am
Saturday 19 July 2025
Please contact Cockers and Squatters – Jude, 07979 967361
Location: Hamstreet Victory Hall, B2067 Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
£18.00
This brief session is designed help you with techniques to encourage your dog to keep by your side when you’re out on a lead walk.
It is about teaching your dog the meaning of walking “close” or to “heel”.
We provide the methods that will enhance your on-going training.
You will need;
- Flat collar and lead (preferably no harnesses)
- Treats – that your dog likes and will work for! E.g. cooked sausage, ham, chicken
- Kibble from your dog’s daily allowance may be used. Our dogs do like to work for their food
- a bumbag or easily accessible bag to access your treats
3 Week Scent Detection Course – Bronze
Starts; Saturday 13 September, 2025
9.30am – 11.30am
Dates:
Saturday – 13, 20 & 27 September 2025
Location – Hamstreet Victory Hall, B2067 Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
£99.00
On this course we will be teaching your dog to have “scent recognition” for red KONG. We will work on teaching your dog “how to search” and how to develop their “indication”.
We will complete linear drainpipe searches, bag searches, chair searches, vehicle searches and a search of a “novel” area.
Week 3 will include the assessment of everything we have learnt. Successful completion of the UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Level Certificate of Attendance allows you and your dog access to entering UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Scent Detection Trials.
*Course includes Starter Scent Detection Kit.
*Certificate of Attendance is included is included upon completion of the course.
Continuation classes will be available in addition to the “On Location” scent detection sessions which will be added in due course.
Coming Soon! New For 2025 – Scent Detection – Silver
Canine Chaperone Service
This is for anyone that would like to include their dog(s) in their special celebrations.
Whatever the occasion, we’ll get your dog to the venue and back again.
Our dogs are so much part of our lives, why would we not want to include them?
When we look back at our photos of life’s momentous events, it only feels right that our dog shared those experiences with us.
We can walk your dog after their guest appearance, feed and settle them back home.
Prices start from £15.00 per hour, plus fuel expenses.