Tail Tapping Antics offers a complete Dog Walking, Dog Grooming, Dog Training & Dog Feeding package for dogs in Chorley, Leyland and Wigan.

Dog Workshops

Current Dog Courses & Workshops

After the amazing response we had from our first batch of course,s we are happy to announce that we will be running these courses and some new ones again for you to benefit from.  If there is a course you are interested in learning about, and you cant see it on here, please contact us for more details, we are happy to help.

Tail Tapping Antics is pleased to offer the following new courses.  It is recommended that you book early to avoid dissapointment.  Please note that all bookings and fees must be made in advance of the course start date and in full.  Please contact us to book onto the course on: 07968 248 698 or by email: info@tailtappingantics.co.uk

Canine First Aid

Sunday 24th October 2010 9:30am till 4:00pm

After the amazing response we had from our first course, we are happy to announce that we will be running this course again for you to benefit from.

Practical first aid tips for every dog owner, dog walker, dog trainer, dog groomer.  What to do in an emergency.

Full Workshop including handouts, practical demonstrations, refreshments & certification.  Please note that dogs are not required for this workshop.  Introductory offer at only £50.00.

Walk to heel canine workshop

Sunday 17th October 2010 9:30am till 12:30pm

Does your dog pull? Have you tried to get your dog to walk to heel? Are you fed up of having your arm pulled out of your socket? Then we have the answer, come along and join us on our friendly, fun interactive workshop.  You will need to bring your dog with you, please notify us if your dog has issues with people or dogs. Full Interactive workshop, including handouts and refreshments included.  Introductory offer at only £30.00. Workshop run by Angela Vernon MAPDT 01087 (Approved trainer – Association of Pet Dog Trainers)

Canine Recall workshop

Sunday 17th October 2010 2:00pm till 5:00pm

Does your dog ignore you when you call him/her?  Do you get a delayed recall with your dog?Do you trust your dog to come back to you off lead?  Does this sound familiar, if so then this workshop for you.  Tail Tapping Antics aim is to improve your recall ten fold.  Build up trust with your canine friend, and help you have fun enjoyable walks were your dog can be off the lead in a safe environment and come back when called.  Full interactive workshop including handouts and refreshments. NOTE: You will need to bring along a dog with you for this workshop, please let us know if your dog has issues with people or other dogs.   Introductory offer at only £30.00. Workshop run by Angela Vernon MAPDT 01087 (Approved trainer – Association of Pet Dog Trainers)

Understanding your dogs behaviour and communication

Sunday 26th September 2010 9:30am till 4:00pm

Find out how dogs learn, learn how to understand and read your dogs body language, find out about communication with other dogs and animals.  Learn more about your dogs senses and how it interacts in its environment. Top secrets tips on creating a stronger bond with your dog.  If you have every asked yourself why does my dog….. then this is the course for you.

This fun, friendly workshop is aimed at anybody who either has a dog, is thinking of getting a dog, or has a passion for learning, or has interests in dogs.  No dogs are required to be in attendance for this course.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.  A folder containing handouts for the day will also be included. An unbeatable price: Introductory offer at only £50.00. Workshop run by Angela Vernon MAPDT 01087 (Approved trainer – Association of Pet Dog Trainers)

Introduction to Dog GroomingSunday 7th November 9:30am – 5:00pm

This course has been designed for the owner of a pet dog who would like to learn about the care and grooming of their animal.

The curse is run by a current qualified and experienced dog grooming tutor and a qualified and experienced dog groomer. Although the programme does not intend to give you the skills required to set up business as a canine beautician and does NOT lead to a qualification, it does provide a sound basis from which to commence training for that field.

The course will be tailored to the needs of the students attending and the types of dogs they own.

Topics will include parasites, signs and treatments, health and disease recognition and prevention, first aid for ears, teeth and eyes and includes demonstrations & practicals in grooming, bathing and drying. Brushing styles,  How to avoid/get rid of matts and other common grooming problems.

Refreshments, handouts and certification included in price.  Introductory price at £60.00

Canine Handstripping course – Date: Sunday 31st October 2010 9:30am – 5:00pm

Using clippers on a handstrip coat can ruin a dogs coat. Handstripping a coat ensures the correct coarse texture and improves the skin and coat quality.  This practical workshop will enable the pet owner to save money on their grooming, by doing it themselves in the correct manner and is also ideal for the dog groomer to further their skills and bring more money into their salon by extending their skills.

Introductory price: Course cost only £45.00. This includes demonstrations of how to handstrip, education on how to keep your dogs coat in tip top condition.

Price includes handouts, refreshments and certificate, contact us to book your place.

Understanding Canine Aggression – Date: Sunday 21st November 2010 9:30am – 5:00pm

Aggression in dogs is not only dangerous but can be very scary  for a pet owner.

This course will enable you to recognise the signs and the different types of aggression that dogs display.

Helping to pin point the cause of aggression will help to treat the problem. The course will cover causes of aggression and the links to learning theory.

Health issues, safety awareness, how to deal with dogs in an aggressive display.

How to manage aggression and how treat it.

Introductory price: Course cost only £50.00. Price includes handouts, refreshments and certificate, contact us to book your place.