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Dog Training Specialist

in East Sussex and Surrey

Why choose My Complex Canine?

Fully supported progressive dog training services in East Sussex & Surrey for socialisation, behaviour and building a strong, positive bond with your canine companion

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Choosing What's Best For Your Dog

Choose Where To Start

Choose between private dog training or group dog training classes.

Need help with your decision? See the flow chart below.

Turn Up and Practice

Commit to consistent practice and implementation of the training techniques.

Choose Your Next Step

Flexibility to switch your next level of support, between classes and 1:1s.

Which Dog Training Option is Best for Your Family?

Which Option is Best for Your Family? Pointers to consider if you're not sure if group, or private dog training is the right option for you.

Private 1:1 Dog Training is best if:

  • Your dog has specific behaviour challenges such as reactivity, barking, or lead pulling

  • You want personalised, one-to-one guidance tailored specifically to your dog and lifestyle

  • You would prefer training in your home or local environment, where the issues usually occur

  • Stay on track with achieving your goals due to regular contact and progression points

  • Your dog struggles around other dogs and needs focused training without distractions

  • You want faster progress with dedicated support and coaching

Group Dog Training is best if:

  • Your dog needs to gain confidence in busy social environments

  • You want to practice obedience skills around real-life distractions

  • Your dog is generally friendly, but needs help with focus and manners around other people and dogs

  • You'd like to learn in a safe, non-judgmental environment

  • You enjoy the humour and camaraderie of shared experiences as a dog owner

  • You want to feel supported and understand you're not alone in your struggles

Learn More About Your Options

Private Dog Behaviour Training with My Complex Canine

My Complex Canine’s 1:1 dog training sessions offer personalised support tailored to you and your dog’s individual needs. These sessions provide focused guidance on essential skills such as recall, loose lead walking, settling calmly, and building confidence in new situations.

Working at your dog’s pace in a familiar environment helps create a relaxed learning experience. Using kind, reward-based training methods, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical tools to build strong foundations and set your dog up for a happy, well-behaved life with your family.

Group Dog Training Classes

The Youth Club course is for young dogs (5 months to 18 months). It is designed to build your dog’s ability to focus on you when out and about, move away from exciting things, and remain calmer around distractions. The training methods are fun game-based methods that engage natural instincts and behaviours. Covering, leave and drop, wait, distance positions, recall and loose lead exercises and calm boundary training.

The Happy Handling consent-based dog behaviour group class is for dogs of any age (over 20 weeks). It is designed to offer a structured, yet fun and educational course, to improve your dog's confidence and trust in all aspects of handling whilst giving them choice and control. We teach dogs to offer consent for all aspects of handling, from grooming to injections, making life happier and vet visits less stressful for all. This course is beneficial to every single dog and owner and will give you a greater understanding of your dog.

Not sure which dog training option is best for you?

If you're not sure if group, or private training is the right option for you - then book a call to discuss your options.

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FAQ

What age should my dog be to join a dog training course?

Youth Club is designed for dogs between 5 and 18 months old, that are relaxed and happy around other dogs. and people.

Happy Handling is for puppies and dogs of any age that are relaxed and happy around other dogs. and people.

What will my dog learn in the classes?

Youth Club - covers leave and drop cues, recall exercises, loose lead exercises, distance control & positions, manners around doorways, gates and roadsides/ strong bed settle.

Happy Handling - You will learn how to read and understand your dog, train new behaviours and build your dog's ability to deal with all types of handling. This includes putting things on (collar, harness, jacket, lead, buster collar etc), putting something in (medication, vaccination, temperature etc), removing something (tick, grass seed etc), lifting, examination, teeth cleaning/grooming.

What should I bring to dog training classes?

Bring a mixture of tasty treats, a flat mat or towel, a stuffed Kong, a water bowl, long soft tugging toys, poo bags, and a lead and collar or harness.

How long are the dog training courses?

Youth Club is a 4 week course that runs weekly unless specified.

Happy Handling is a 6 week course (the first week is a pre-recorded webinar to watch at home, the remaining five weeks run weekly unless specified).

What are the timings of the dog training classes?

Each class session lasts for 1 hour.

Can children attend all of your dog training courses?

Yes, children can attend under the supervision of a responsible adult.

How many dogs attend your classes?

Small class sizes (5-6) allow for some individual coaching.

What if I miss a dog training class?

Please let your trainer know as soon as possible. There are no partial refunds for missed classes.

How do I sign up for a dog training course?

Click on the link to view class dates and times, and follow the instructions to sign up.

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My Complex Canine offers professional puppy training classes (Puppy School Hartfield, Puppy School Uckfield and Puppy School Lingfield) and supportive private dog training programs.

Owner Sarah Worth is a registered ABTC training instructor and practices science-led ethical training methods.

Contact

Working Days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.