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K9 Skool was set up in June 2008, by Gill and Simon Vann, primarily for Gill to train her dogs Mawgan and Zara for agility, as there were no agility classes in the area with vacancies.
They were listed at the Kennel Club for the Good Citizen Dog Scheme and started obedience classes, which were very successful, followed by an agility class which was even more popular, at Moorview Equestrian Centre.
In 2009 they moved the obedience classes to The Lighthouse Chapel on a different night in order to offer more agility classes.
The ethos of K9 Skool is to encourage responsible dog ownership and to allow dog and handler to have a happy fulfilling relationship, by using kind training methods.
Gill and Simon were both Police Dog handlers and have always used reward based training methods with all their dogs, pet and working, with excellent results.
The aim is to have fun with your dog and enjoy quality time together.
Latest News & Events
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 Results of Spring League 2012Date: 04-04-2012
We have run 2 leagues this year for the 7pm and 8pm classes Well Done everyone, you have had great results and are improving weekly. Congratulations to Sharon and Ryan (BSD - Groenendael) 1st place Michelle and Rufus (Crossbreed) 2nd place Heidi and Zeta (GSD) 1st place Tina and Penny (GSD x Labrador) 2nd place Summer league will run up to 30 July 2012 |
| Overall winner for agility 2011Date: 21-12-2011
Congratulations to Heidi and Zeta (GSD) for being the overall winners of the K9 Skool Agility League for 2011, and to Anne and Charlie (Springer) for the runners up Also Well Done to Heidi and Zeta for winning the Winter League and to Tayler and Dexter (Nove Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever) as runners up Hope everyone has a good Christmas and will see you all on 9 January 2012 |
| Obedience Classes to FinishDate: 23-09-2011
We have made the decision to stop doing the obedience classes, due to work constraints. The agility classes will continue as normal. We will also offer one to one training. |
| Summer Agility League ResultsDate: 23-09-2011
Well Done to Anne and Charlie on winning the summer league and to Tina and Penny on second place. A big thank you to Ali, Chewie and Wicket for providing the lovely trophies |
| Well Done on the Bronze Good Citizen SchemeDate: 29-05-2011
Well Done to the following K9 Skool members who passed the Good Citizen Bronze Award on Friday 27 May 2011 Margaret and Holly Fenya and DJ Ali and Chewie Abby and Scooby Julie and Kelev It was good to see your good handling and that the hard work has paid off. Thank you to Derek Ross from Buddies Dog Training Club in Bolton for assessing for us:) |
| Results for the Spring League 2011Date: 20-04-2011
In 2011 we will hold 3 separate leagues Spring, Summer and Winter, with an overall winner for the year Spring 2011 results: 1st Maureen and Archie 2nd Heidi and Zeta 3rd Anne and Charlie 4th Glynnis and Charlie Points, so far, for 2011 overall winner are : Maureen and Archie 20 points Heidi and Zeta 18 Anne and Charlie 16 Glynnis and Charlie 14 Lindsey and Candy 12 Liz and Kenzie 10 Tayler and Henry 8 Emma and Molly 6 Alex and Whistler 4 |
| Spring Agility League ResultsDate: 20-04-2011
Well Done to Maureen and Archie for winning the Spring Agility League, and congratulations to Heidi and Zeta for 2nd place. A big thank you to Heidi and Zeta for sponsoring the league and providing two lovely trophies. A belated congratulations to Alex and Whistler for winning the 2010 leagues both jumping and agility, and Maureen and Archie for 2nd place on both. |
| Dates for Current Obedience CourseDate: 26-03-2011
Here are the dates for the obedience clesses that started on 25 March 2011: 8 April, 15 April, 6 May, 13 May & 20 May. Bronze Good Citizen assessments will take place on 27 May 2011 Next course will start on Friday 10 June 2011 |
| Ruger at CruftsDate: 13-03-2011
Ruger won Best Puppy in Breed at Crufts on Friday |
| Mal Found - sad newsDate: 16-02-2011
Thank you to everyone who looked out for Mal, sadly his body was found on Monday afternoon by the railway tracks. Such a sad ending. |
| LOST DOG IN DARWEN - BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG - MALINOISDate: 10-02-2011
LOST DOG LOWER DARWEN Please look out for Mal he is a 9 month old Belgian Shepherd Dog - Malinois, he was spooked and ran away on Monday. He is tan in colour and of medium to large in size, he was last seen at 1800hrs on Monday 7 Feb at the chip shop in Lower Darwen. Please contact us immediately if he is sighted or for any more information on him. |
| Zara qualifies for Rescue Agility Dog FinalsDate: 30-01-2011
Zara has qualified for the finals of the Superdog Agility Rescue League, by her points acheived in the Grade 2 league for 2010. Finals are in Peterborough on 9 July 2011 |
| Archie wins out!!Date: 09-01-2011
Congratulations to Maureen and Archie who won out of Grade 1 at their first KC show at Wilmslow on Saturday 8 January 11 |
| Results to date for the Agility and Jumpnig leagues for 2010Date: 04-12-2010
Each week the advanced agility class has been taking part in league for Agility and Jumping, prize to be presented on 20 December, leaders so far are:- Agility League Alex and Whistler on 12 points Maureen and Archie on 12 points Lindsey and Candy on 11 points Anne and Charlie on 10 points Jumping League Alex and Whistler on 23 points Maureen and Archie on 12 points Heidi and Zeta on 12 points |
| Classes cancelledDate: 03-12-2010
sorry but due to the weather we have had to cancel classes tonight, the roads are very slippy up here. |
| New course starts Friday 26 Novemebr 2010Date: 14-11-2010
The next beginners course starts on Friday 26 November at 1900hrs. Please call Gill or Simon if you would like to enrol. |
| K9 Skool visit ScoutsDate: 14-11-2010
There will be no training on Friday 19 Novemebr 2010 as we are visiting the Scouts to give a talk on responsible dog ownership. |
Newcomers are Welcome
and encouraged to attend to watch the training at both venues, in order to see our training methods and make a decision if the training suits, however we ask that you do not bring your dog to watch.
One to One we also offer one to one consultations for behaviour issues or if classes are not feasible at £25 per hour (plus mileage of 25p/mile if more than a 10 mile radius of Darwen)
Hyndburn Stray Dogs In Need
Who's moto is 'Giving Stray Dogs A Second Chance' fully support K9 Skool Dog Training Club and are associated with K9 Skool dog training clubs
Please Support the HSDIN cause by helping to raise funds or donate to care and re-abiltate abandoned dogs.
To help simply click this link HSDIN to visit our website
Agility Classes
are run on Mondays at Moorview Equestrian Centre
Blacksnape Road Blacksnape, Darwen
1700-1745 Beginners 1
1800-1845 Improvers
1845-1930 Beginners 2
1930-2000 Puppies
2015-2115 Advanced
A waiting list is kept for agility, phone Gill for details.
Courses are run on a 6 week basis at the cost of £30 per course.
Obedience Classes are run on Friday evenings at the Lighthouse Chapel:
1900-2000 Beginners and puppies
2000-2100 Bronze and Silver
Good Citizen and Rally Obedience
Phone Gill or Simon for details, obedience training is run on a 6 week course basis at £40 per course, class numbers are kept low to ensure quality instruction is maintained for all, a £10 non returnable deposit secures a place.
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