Established 2007
ABOUT PUPPY PREP SCHOOL AND ELAINE BOLTON
At Puppy Prep School & Further Education for Dogs we aim to produce happy, socialised, responsive dogs. The training is not just for the dogs; the handlers are shown the modern methods of training which they are amazed how easy and quickly their puppy/dog responds and learns.
There are no harsh methods used, no choke chains, no shouting commands, in fact in some circumstances silence works when everything else, (that has been tried according to the owner), has failed.
We are lucky to have a large hall to work in and areas for the stressed dog to observe the class from a distance, prior to joining in.
Handlers make friends and all are welcome catering for all disabilities including wheelchair users.
Informative leaflets are provided including advice on nutrition.
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I have attended seminars absorbing much information from some of the world's greatest dog trainers, ethologists, behaviourists and psychologists; including:-
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Dr. Roger Abrantes
Nina Bonderenko
Brenda Aloff
Turid Rugaas
Cesar Milan
Marie Miller
Geert de Bolster
Prof. Nicholas Dodman
Chirag Patel
David Ryan
Also 1-2-1 consultation with Dima Yeremenko
Denise McCleod
Muriel Brasseur
Craig Ogilvie
Leslie McDevitt
Russell Becque
Amber Batson
Rachel Bean
Bente Dubnitzki
John Rogerson
N.B. Although attending all the above seminars/talks I do not necessarily approve of all methods used by Cesar Milan.
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Seminar attendance history:-
July 2010 - 3 day seminar Milton Keynes
Dr. Ian Dunbar M.R.C.V.S
which included
1. Predict and Prevent Adolescent/Adult Problems
2. Quick & Easy, Reliable, Off-Leash Verbal Control
3. Science-Based Dog Training with Feeling
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March 2011, Birmingham
Turid Rugaas
'From the dog's point of view'.
We should all consider how our dogs feel and do our best to enrich their lives.
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December 12th & 13th 2011, Buckingham
Dr. Roger Abrantes
"Brave New World of Dog Training - Science with a Brain and a Heart"
A most interesting, informative, educational and enjoyable 2 days. Amazing to see video footage of a trained rat searching for land mines, a cat doing heelwork and 'sit' when the handler halted, wolf behaviour, and also dogs in training. Dr. Abrantes discussed the myths surrounding 'leadership,' 'dominance' and 'aggression'.
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May 2012 Enfield, Middlesex
Geert de Bolster
'TRAINING PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE & AGGRESSIVE COMMUNICATION, MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION'
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October 8th & 9th 2012 Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Dr. Nichlolas Dodman
'Well Adjusted Dog'
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and Phobias.
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April 27th 2013 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Brenda Aloff
''The Reactive Dog'
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June 5th 2013 Trefeglwys, Powys
Trevor Cooper
'Doglaw: What every responsible dog owner needs to know'
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September 21st 2013, Abergavenny
1st aid for dogs course.
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May 13th & 14th 2014 Maidenhead, Berkshire
Brenda Aloff
Instructors Workshop
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November 9th 2014 Cardiff
Chirag Patel
Understanding and communicating to your canine companion
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June 27th & 28th Caersws
Sally Marchant
Film & TV Masterclass
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July 26th 2015 Ponthir
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Pros & Cons of the Five Reward-Based Training Techniques
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November 7th 2015, Birmingham
David Ryan
Preditary Chase.
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April 11th & 12th 2016, Bedfordshire.
Brenda Aloff
Handling reactive dogs.
Training reactive dogs.
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November 19th 2016, Nottingham.
Denise Mcleod
Cadelac Turn & Face method for reactive dogs.
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April 21st & 22nd 2017, Ringmer, E.Sussex
Muriel Brasseur
Interactive Behaviour & Training clinic
Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours.
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September 2nd 2017, Llanwelwedd, Powys
Craig Ogilvie
Interactive play workshop
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March 19th 2018, Cardiff
Caroline Cowan
Fitpaws master trainer.
Proprioception workshop
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May 26th & 27th 2018, Purley, Gloucestershire
Leslie McDevitt
Control Unleashed Workshop
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June 23rd & 24th 2018, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
2018 Conference for Dog Trainers & Behaviourists
Speakers:
Kay Laurence
The Urban Collie – What does finished training look like?
Claudia Pereira Estanislau
The Mulit-dog Household
Dr. Isla Fishburn
Understanding Individual Function
David Brice
Working with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Robin Toal
APOPO/Hero Rats – Training Rats for Landmine & TB Detection
Robert Hewings
Trouble Shooting for the Working Dog
John McGuigan
The Logan Diaries – From Kennel Dog to New Home – Clearing the Confusion in Training
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September 1st Cosham 2018, Portsmouth, Sussex.
Russell Becque
Impulse control workshop
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December 2nd 2018,Cardiff
Amber Batson
What's up Dog
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December 8th 2018, Llanelwedd
Rachel Bean
Canine First Aid Workshop
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September 29th 2019 Cardiff
Trevor Cooper
Dog Law Seminar
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January 24th Zoom from Australia
Bente Dubnitzki
Film & TV course
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September 9th & 10th Caersws
John Rogerson
Recall course
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Puppy Prep School has Kennel Club Listed Status
We hold the KC Good Citizens tests in Builth Wells - enquiries welcome.
2018
Puppy Foundation
Passes
Diane & Ozzy, Sue & Suki, Paul & Molly, Lowri & Ron, Sue & Ivy, June & Max, Steve/Lauren & Theo.
Brenda & Cassie, Mali & Phoebe, Heidi-Marie & Otis, Aileen & Benji.
Jayshea & Thumbelina,
Bre & Freddie, Richard & Szena, Sue & Barney, Barbara & Buddy, Magda & Moss, Sarah & Marley,
Jeanne & Mango, Christine & Betty, Alinda & Riley, Emma & Bonnie.
Hazel & Penny, John & Kimi, Tanyia & Maille, Sarah & Mari, Gerald & Waffle.
Hannah & Bertie, Katherine & Cwci, Gill & Bella, Debra & Willow, Chloe & Bono, Teddy & Jo,
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2019 - 100% PASS
Bronze
June & Tess,Heather & Conroy, Janette & Woody, Amber & Winston, Clair & Fly
Silver
Elaine & BB, June & Tess,Heather & Conroy, Janette & Woody, Amber & Winston, Clair & Fly
Gold
Laura & Nico, Janine & Elsa, Aurwen & Elska, Elaine & Molly, Laura & Roo.
2018 - 100% PASS
Bronze
Sarah & Reggie, Laura & Nico, Aurwen & Elska, Ella & Buddy, Elaine & BB.
Silver
Laura & Nico, Sally & Wyn, Elsa & Lucy, Janine & Elsa, Aurwen & Elska, Elaine & Molly, Jo & Wilma
Gold
Yvonne & Merlin, Sue & Teasel, Pauline & Bizzie, Sally & Wyn, June & Pip, Zoe & Rosie,
2017 - 100% PASS
Bronze Zoe & Finn, Elaine & Molly Janine & Elsa, Elsa & Bear, Quentin & Lucy.
Silver Laura & Roo, Yvonne & Merlin, Sue & Maddie, June & Pip, Pauline & Bizzie.
Gold Janette & Molly, Sue & Kiti, Zoe & Maddie, June & Susie, Toby & Yazoo.
2016
Puppy Foundation passes
Jackie & Monty, Cathy & Monty, Mandy & Cal, Helen & Del, Elaine & Poppy.
Annette & Toby, Jackie & Megan, Alison & Luna, Julia & Poppy.
Laura & Roo, Martha & Lilly, Rupert & Charlie, Rachael & Harlee.
Hannah & Bumblebee, Paul & Pebbles, Katy & Cleo.
Heather & Henry ,Jo & Finn, Claire & Bryn, Jamie & Blue, Brian & Elijah, Kathleen & Hugo, Sophie & Daisy, Alison & Lucia.
Patrick & Raja, Jo/James & Llio, Sue/Gerald & Maisie, Elsa & Bear.
Zoe & Finn, Janet & Spark, Stephan & Pippin, Emily & Coco, Gayle & Pippa, Bev & Milo, Geraldine & Peggy.
2016 - 100% PASS
Bronze - June & Susie, Laura & Roo, Zoe & Maddie, Sue & Rosie, Yvonne & Merlin, Toby & Yazoo, Zoe & Luna, June & Pip
Silver - Jeanette & Molly, June & Susie, Sue & Rosy, Zoe & Maddie, Sue & Kiti
Gold - Laura & Clyde, Sue & Poli
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RALLY OBEDIENCE RESULTS
Whitchurch Rally Obedience Results 3/9/2011
Epaminondas (Nonny) 5th - 204
Gwen - 198
Charlie - 194
Jack - 185
Kizmet (Kizzy) - 184
Bob - 167
Nonny, Kizzy, Gwen, Charlie, Jack all qualified at the Whitchurch Rally Obedience competition on 3rd September 2011
9 month old Bob only just missed out by 3 points.
Nonny came 5th scoring 204 out of a possible 210 marks.
Well done to all.
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