The Dog Training Barn

For basic and further education of dogs and their people

The Dog Training Barn is available for training and education at basic and advanced levels in The Barn itself, the Schoolroom, the AstroTurf Paddock and two exercise paddocks. Until further notice, all activities are subject to Covid Security Rules which are in addition to the General Rules - see Rules Section.

All visitors to any areas of The Dog Training Barn property are requested to abide by these Rules to ensure the safety of all people and animals.

A formal Risk Assessment (required by the UK Government guidelines) can be found here

1:1 New Puppy Training
with Sally Stephens
Puppy training with a relaxed approach
Zoom Meetings, 1:1, Email and online support available to help you and your puppy settle into a happy life together.

Outdoor AstroTurf Training Area for hire

We are taking bookings for the AstroTurf Training Area.
Click here for details

Welcome to our fabulous indoor dog training arena

Purpose built indoor dog training arena situated about a mile from junction 11 of the M40 just one hour from London, Birmingham, Bedford and Gloucester. It is accessed via a well lit tarmacked drive. The Dog Barn has its own tarmacked car park which comfortably parks 35 vehicles. At weekends a further 35 vehicles can be parked in the adjacent tarmacked car park by prior arrangement.
The Dog Barn is available for events, individual, private and group hire. Training courses are also available for dogs of all ages and at all levels including basic and advanced Obedience and Agility. Our facilities and equipment are constantly maintained to keep them in top class condition.

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Schoolroom

A lovely comfortable space available for hire for lectures and presentations (seats an audience of up to 24) or for teaching small groups of dogs, physiotherapy, massage or 1:1 sessions. Its facilities include a screen, projector and speakers, kettle, urn, sink and heating.
Can be hired together with the dog barn, for example as a lunch venue or lecture room, or on its own. Booked without the barn the hourly rates apply See our Prices page for hire charges.

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Advanced Further Education (Adult Learning) Courses for Professionals with Chirag Patel

We currently offer 2 FE courses for adults who are, or who are working towards becoming
professional puppy course instructors or animal behaviour consultants. Chirag Patel BSc(Hons) CPDT-KA, DipCABT is an internationally acclaimed behaviour and animal training consultant.

Practical Puppy Training Instructors' Course

7-day puppy instructors training course
Designed and developed to provide both theoretical and hands-on practical skills in teaching puppies and their people.
Chirag Patel Puppy Instructors 2021

Visit Domesticated Manners website here to find out more about this course

"I found the Course to be truly the best I have EVER attended. I was so fired up by it that, although the change-over in my classes is going to take a little time, I am already employing the ideas in my Home Visits and One-to-Ones. Very successfully too!"

Also not to be missed - Chirag Patel Understanding, Managing and Modifying Problem Behaviours

25 - 31 August 2021
1 - 7 October 2021
Fantastic opportunity to learn about and discuss problem behaviours and behaviour consulting in a safe environment with only 11 other students and Chirag over 7 days. Read more...

Dave Munnings Agility

We are so lucky to have Dave Munnings training here at The Dog Training Barn. He recently became the first handler in the world to own and train four large dogs to UK Agility Champion status and was a Crufts Championship winner this year. See his courses and find out how you can benefit from his expertise and experience.

Weekly Classes at The Dog Training Barn

There are various weekly classes being held:

Puppy classes and Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Awards

Agility classes run by Sarah Shaw, Sally Walker, Emma Sadler, Beverley Manners and Chipping Norton Dog Training Society.
for more Classes information, click here

‘Time it perfect’ timing equipment

We are delighted to have received our new set of timing equipment. This is a really neat, quick and easy to use battery powered set with a hand-held unit showing the last couple of times recorded for a sequence. The Time it Perfect set is available now to add to your Barn hire bookings. Please see our website or email for details. Simple instructions included or view the video to see it in use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pykqHFJBRJk
Hire prices Half day or Evening £25 Full day £40

The Dog Training Barn
Main Road, Middleton Cheney
Banbury, Oxon, OX17 2PW

info@thedogtrainingbarn.co.uk

Free WiFi on site

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Have you checked out Dave Munnings' website? There's a great online learning facility there which can be used alongside the work you do here on his workshops at The Dog Training Barn. http://www.qme-agility.co.uk

Opening Times
April- September
Opening times 1.00pm-10.00 pm Sunday- Friday
8.00am –10.00pm on Saturdays

October – March
Opening times
8.00am-10.00pm 7 days a week
Please see our Prices page for specific time slot prices