The club integrates the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme into its training sessions and all members who train their dogs at the club are encouraged to participate in working towards this goal. The object is to ensure your German Shepherd is a well behaved PET DOG in the company of canines, other animals and us humans.
The exercises include things like walking properly on the lead, grooming, vet inspections, temperament etc. – basic standards which I’m sure we would all want for our dogs.
Training sessions are held inside at Greenside Community Centre (near Ryton) during the winter months (Sep-May) and are held outside during the summer months on the nearby Greenside football field (Jun-Aug).
Classes & Training Times
Classes are held every Tuesday Evening
Note: this is the revised class schedule from 6th August 2024
| Class 1 – Puppies, Beginners & Improvers | 7:30pm – 8:15pm |
| Class 2 – Advanced | 8:15pm – 9:00pm |
Puppies, Beginners and Improvers class is for puppies up to 10 months and those dogs training towards KC Bronze Award. Please note that we require all pups to have had their vaccinations completed before joining in the classes.
Advanced is for those dogs who have achieved KC Good Citizen Award at Bronze, Silver or Gold level.
Members & their dogs can socialise/train at their own pace, and enjoy a friendly and welcoming club atmosphere.
The object of the Club is to promote obedience through training based on motivation and reward. To assist this, we encourage you to equip yourself with the following:
- Dog lead
- Half check or flat collar (that’s a regular style collar)
- Tit-bit food rewards. Rewards should be something your dog really likes. During early stages of training, you will use quite a lot, so bring plenty with you.
- Play toy (Note: No tennis balls etc.)
- Poop scoop bags
Dogs must be kept on lead at all times unless released for training purposes. Please note that aggressive dogs may be required to wear a muzzle.
UK law requires that your dog is micro-chipped and you must ensure that an appropriate collar and identification is in place while attending class (or being out and about in public).
Our two trainers are Emma and Brian.
Emma Steel is the principal traininer and has been a GSD owner all her life, and is a KC certified Bronze Award assessor.
Brian Lonsdale also owns GSDs and has been with the club for 7 years and assisted the club with training and other aspects for the last few years.
Both trainers have participated in external training classes ran via the IMDT
Tyne Valley German Shepherd Dog Club 