Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre
About
At the Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre there is training to suit every dog and owner’s needs, from Puppy to Adult Dog, group courses to private sessions.
The aim is to promote responsible ownership, develop an understanding of dog behaviour, understand the canine instincts that apply to all dogs and develop skills to prevent problems, develop communication and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Achieving your aims and ambitions with training techniques that are kind and enjoyable for both the handler and the dog.
At Raw Instinct Dog training classes, your puppy will have the opportunity to socialise with other puppies whilst on lead in a controlled and safe environment.
Training Centre Information:
Address:Â Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre,
Bankwood Lane, Rossington, Doncaster, DN11 0PS
Email:Â steph@raw-instinct.co.uk
Phone:Â 07810464128
Meet The Team
Hi, I’m Stephanie, I am a qualified ‘Dog Behavioural Psychologist’ working with dogs ‘Natural drives and instincts’; allowing dogs to work out what is required and developing their true potential in a kind and positive way.
I have continued to develop my skills and understanding of dogs by further training, striving to train happy, healthy and well-adjusted dogs.
I have an ever expanding pack that continues to teach me something new everyday. Combined with my training and their natural instinct, I believe I can deliver that knowledge to you.
My pack has given me an amazing opportunity to observe and understand how they communicate, from puppy to adult and into old age. I have learned invaluable knowledge about a balanced pack, a structure that is based on trust, cooperation and well defined roles. No aggression in the pack; just pure calm and assertive energy!
My hobby was ‘Dog Showing’ before my dogs retired and I have had considerable success in the show ring. The control and confidence that I had in my dogs allowed me to show them to their best advantage.
All my valuable members of the Raw Instinct Training Team have been dogs from my own pack.Â
Service #1 – Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Good Citizen Dog Scheme is open to all dogs, young or old.
The scheme promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train their dog for everyday life situations.
There are 4 award levels.
Puppy Foundation – Which is assessed throughout the course by myself.
Bronze, Silver & Gold will be assessed at the training centre on the final night of the course by an external examiners.
Dogs need to be fully vaccinated & both human & dog friendly to take part.
Service #2 – Additional Courses
Additional Courses
Dogs need to be both human and dog friendly to take part.
Distraction Course
 For puppies\dogs who already have some basic training and would like to continue & strengthen their training with added distractions around.
Platinum Level
For those dogs who have completed Bronze, Silver &Gold and would like to continue their training further.
Platinum Level is not a GCDS course. This is a unique course devised by myself to extend your training skills further and setting you weekly tasks to complete at home to test your skills in the ‘real world’.
Fun Brain Games – is ideal for
1) less physically active dogs & owners too!
2) Dogs that have boundless energy, so a mental workout is ideal!
3)Dogs who simple just love using their ‘nose’ and ‘brain’.
4)Meet new human & dog friends.
And most importantly!!!!!
5)Any dog & owner who simply wants to have lots of fun.
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Introduction to Treiball Training
Treibball means Ball Driving. ​ Treibball is a sport of distance skill and teamwork. Dogs learn to push a ball with their nose into a goal with the guidance of their handler.
Introduction to Platform Training
A platform provides a visual barrier for your dog, which aids them in being able to hold position for longer periods of time. Platform dog training can be used  when asking a dog to sit or stand still in a specific spot.
Variety Course
Each week on the variety course is different – from formal training to Fun Brain Games and more besides.
Service #3 Private sessions
Private 1 hour sessions are held at the training centre in Rossington.
These 1 hour private sessions are ideal for owners who wish to work on a specific behaviour with their dog i.e. pulling on the lead, come back when called, grooming, health checks etc.
These sessions are also for owners who may have a dog that struggles being around or just seeing unfamiliar dogs and people. I allow dogs the time to build up a relationship with me and my ‘psychology dog’ can help them learn vital ‘dog friendly skills’.
Private sessions can also help build up the confidence of the nervous\anxious dog, outside of the home and for those who can’t be left home alone without being in distress.
Also these sessions can help those owners who struggle to attend a group course due to work/personal commitments, as these sessions are on an individual basis and can be booked at a convenient time to suit.
Training Aims
Training at ‘Raw Instinct’ is taught by Stephanie Foster who is a qualified Dog Behavioural Psychologist.
Training involves working with a dog’s natural instinct.
Dogs are allowed to work out what is required of them through positive reinforcement. No harsh punishment or physical force just an assertive tone, ignoring and redirecting unwanted behaviour. This reward base system reinforces appropriate behaviour.
The result is a calm and relaxed dog.
Positive reinforcement training encourages a dog to work more for their owner to produce desired behaviour.
The use of a treat as a bribe encourages a dog to only behave correctly if it knows it will get a treat and therefore is more likely to misbehave if no treat is given.
Positive reinforcement training aims to prevent this behaviour. Treats should be ‘Guides’ not ‘Bribes’.
We want owner and dog to be a team, building a bond between themselves where the dog looks to their owner for guidance. Owners learn how to read their own dog’s body language and react accordingly.
A dog of any age will benefit from socialising and training; puppies can attend classes as soon as they are fully vaccinated.
Training classes are tailored to meet the needs of all dogs attending, allowing them to work at their own pace and for owners to discover what motivates their canine companion.
I can also offer one-one private sessions for owners wishing to work individually with their dog on behaviour such as lead work, recall and more serious issues such as anxiety or reactivity etc.
Courses available at
Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre
Kennel Club ‘GCDS’ Puppy
Foundation Course
This 7 week course is suitable for puppies as soon as they are fully vaccinated and up to a maximum of 12 months old on week 6 of the course.
The course covers vital social skills to enable your puppy to fit happily into family life.
Your puppy will have the opportunity to socialise with other puppies in a controlled and safe environment.
They will learn basic behaviours such as sit, down, introduction to lead work, food manners etc.
You will also learn how to carry out vital health checks on your puppy and much more………
The inclusion of play exercises will be used to making training fun!
The next Puppy Foundation Course is –Â
                                         Tuesday 27th June at 6pm (Fully booked)
The next ‘Puppy Course will be –
Kennel Club ‘Bronze Good Citizen’Â
This 9 week course is for owners who have good basic training with their dogs and wish to develop training further. If your dog is deemed ready by week 8 it will be eligible to take the ‘Bronze Level’ Test by an independent examiner at the ‘Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre’.Â
 Your dog will be encouraged to respond to your instructions quickly.
Emphasis of the ‘Bronze Award’ is placed on the handler’s ability to handle, control and generally care for their dog in a domestic environment.
Some exercises will be an extension of the Puppy Foundation Award, but do not worry if you have not gained your ‘Puppy Foundation’ as this is not a requirement to be able to take your ‘Bronze Level’.
The next Bronze Course is –
The next ‘ Bronze Level’ GCDS course will be –Â
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Kennel Club ‘Silver Good Citizen’
This 9 week course are for those dogs who have already passed their ‘Bronze Level’. The ‘Silver’ is a natural progression and introduces new concepts such as road walk and vehicle control exercises which are important in everyday life situations.
If your dog is deemed ready by week 8 it will be eligible to take the ‘Silver level’ Test by an independent examiner at the ‘Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre’.
The next Silver Course is –
The next ‘Silver Level’ GCDS Course will be –
Kennel Club ‘ Gold Good Citizen’
This 10 week course are for those dogs who have already passed their ‘Silver Level’ and is the highest level of achievement of the scheme.
The ‘Gold’ is a natural progression and introduces new concepts such as relaxed isolation and send the dog to bed exercises which are important in everyday life situations.
If your dog is deemed ready by week 9 it will be eligible to take the ‘Gold level’ Test by an independent examiner at the ‘Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre’.
The next Gold Course is –
The next ‘Gold Level’ GCDS Course will be –
Follow on Distraction Course Â
This 5 week course is for puppies that have already completed the ‘Kennel Club GCDS Puppy Foundation Course’ and for other older dogs who need help focusing with distractions around.
The course builds on the basic behaviours already learnt, developing techniques with added distractions around and continues to make the bond between you and your dog stronger.
The next Distraction Course is –
                                  Saturday 6th May at 8.45am
ThPlatinum Level
Platinum Level
For those dogs who have completed Bronze, Silver &Gold and would like to continue their training further.
Platinum Level is not a GCDS course. This is a unique course devised by myself to extend your training skills further and setting you weekly tasks to complete at home to test your skills in the ‘real world’.
The next Platinum Course is –
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Fun Brain Games (blocks of 5)Â
‘Fun brain games’ are suitable for any dog with a friendly nature and are for anyone who wants to have fun with their dog.
Your dog will be mentally and physically stimulated through fun activities such as scent work, twirling and spinning, target control, tunnel dash and much more….
The next Fun Brain Games Course is –
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Introduction to Treiball Training
Treibball means Ball Driving. ​ Treibball is a sport of distance skill and teamwork. Dogs learn to push a ball with their nose into a goal with the guidance of their handler.
The next Treiball Training Course is –
Introduction to Platform Training
A platform provides a visual barrier for your dog, which aids them in being able to hold position for longer periods of time. Platform dog training can be used when asking a dog to sit or stand still in a specific spot.
The next Platform Training Course is –
Variety Course
Each week on the variety course is different – from formal training to Fun Brain Games and more besides.
The next variety Course is –
                              Tuesday 9th May at 6pm
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The next ‘Fun Brain Games’ will be –Â
Individual Attention Needed?…..
These 1 hour sessions are ideal for owners who wish to work on a specific behaviour with their dog i.e. pulling on the lead, come back when called, also more serious issues such as nervousness, anxiety or reactivity etc.
These sessions are also for owners who may have a dog that does not get on very well with other dogs or people.
My ‘psychology dog’ can help them learn vital ‘dog friendly skills’ and both you and your dog will learn important coping strategies.
Also these sessions can help those owners who struggle to attend a group course due to work commitments, as these sessions are on an individual basis and can be booked at a convenient time to suit.
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