About the Club

Forest Oak Dog Training (FODT) is dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership, to helping you develop a closer bond with your dog and learn how to maximise the enjoyment of each others company.

Our classes range from basic puppy, rescue and adult pet obedience training, trick training, Scentwork and Mantrailing, through to competition Heelwork to Music, Obedience and Agility.

FODT is proud to provide a relaxed, fun and friendly environment for you and your dog to train. Joining as a member has the added benefits of the unique and spacious training facilities at Forest Oak Farm. Classes and 121s are structured to enable you to recognize and build on your achievements and provide you with the stepping stones toward a happy and healthy partnership – be that for every day life or for competing in your favourite dog sport.

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*    Most classes are now back up and running, If you are interested in joining us please email us

Weekly Classes

Tuesdays - Obedience (All levels)

Wednesdays - Agility

Thursday - Puppy and Scentwork

Friday - Heelwork to Music/Freestyle Tricks

(There are also Monthly sessions in some sports - info available on request)

Upcoming 2026 Competitions/Events

^{* Updated December 2025 *}  

FODT Obedience League Dates - 10th January 2026, 14th February 2026

HTM Training Show - 9th April 2026

FOGCS KC Premier Heelwork to Music Show - 10th, 11th & 12th April 2026

FOGCS KC Open Obedience Show and Obreedience Heat - 13th June 2026

HTM Training Show - 27th August 2026 

Planned Closure Periods 2025/6

Friday 12th December 2025 - Sunday 11th January 2026 Christmas Break 

3rd March - 10th March 2026 - Crufts Break

9th August 2026 - 13th September 2026 (TBC) Summer Break 

12th December 2026 - 10th January 2027 (TBC) Christmas Break 

Please note there may be a small number of training activities during this period, these will be announced to the specific training groups that are affected, on facebook and here as appropriate.

Limited 121s will go ahead over this period - contact us for details.

Who should come to training?

Every dog and owner can benefit from training be that to live a stress free life or to have a bit of fun! We encourage everyone who is involved in walking, playing or lounging around with your dog get involved in the training. Children are always keen to get involved – by teaching them how to communicate with their dog, you'll find less mishaps occurring along the way. Dogs need a consistent style, tone and body language to follow, especially in the early days, so all the family should learn how to handle the dog too.

Dog training is not a 'one size fits all' solution, every dog is different and so are the owners – both in their particular needs and the kind of activities they enjoy makes each training journey unique. Contact us to find out what training might suit you and your dog either by calling 01594 840322 or by emailing us making sure you mention the Dog Training Club.

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