Additional Covid-19 Protection Rules for visitors to The Dog Training Barn - to be read in conjunction with General Rules below.
Staying COVID - secure at The Dog Training Barn
We are very pleased to be opening the Barn and the Astroturf Paddock again. We have had to make several adjustments to the way we operate to minimise the risk of spreading Covid and these are shown below.
However, first we must ask that if you have any symptoms of Covid, or have been socialising with anyone who has, then please do not come to the Barn - contact us (or whoever your booking is with) asap and we will arrange another booking.
We have looked at all the Government guidelines and taken advice from the County Council. We have carried out a risk assessment to identify sensible measures we can all take to minimise the risk.
We have consulted those who work here and some of our regular visitors and we have carried out some trial activities to test out some new procedures. We will keep these under review and make any necessary changes as required. Click here for the formal Risk Assessment we are required to publish.
First though there are three very important measures which we need to keep in force at all times for everyone who works at or visits The Barn:
Face masks are not currently required at the Barn except for agility “course-walking” in small group - see below. Masks do make breathing and communication more difficult. However they may be worn if you prefer.
Cleanliness measures
We are cleaning/disinfecting toilets, surfaces, door handles etc at least daily. Hand-sanitisers are in place at the entrances, in the Schoolroom and in the toilets. Normal hand washing facilities are also in place. Please only use the toilets if essential and disinfect them after use. Anti-virus spray and paper towels are in the toilets. Please also bring your own hand-sanitisers if you wish.
Social distances
If you are sitting down, standing still or walking slowly, please maintain at least 2 metres/6 feet distance from others. If you are running your dog on a course or doing other energetic activities please maintain 3 metres distance from others. This will allow the recommended “airspace” of 100 sq ft around you.
Ventilation
When in use all toilet and Schoolroom windows and the Barn doors must be left open to allow maximum airflow. Please adjust according to temperature/wind.
Further measures to reduce the spread of Covid
Avoid shouting, loud music, radios etc as these all make normal conversation difficult and also encourage others to reduce social distancing. Avoid “sharing” objects: leads, toys, equipment etc and leave doors & gates open whenever possible. One-way routes are in use with separate entrance gates for the Barn and Astroturf Paddock and separate doors for entry and exit for the Barn. Please follow the guidance on the signs at entrances.
Reducing Capacity to avoid overcrowding
To maintain safe distancing and a maximum amount of fresh circulating air numbers attending any Barn activities must be limited. The numbers allowed may vary depending on the activity being undertaken and the location (i.e. Schoolroom, Barn, Astroturf Paddock or the Exercise Paddocks) but the general rule is to follow the guidance on social distances and ventilation requirements above.
Currently we are allowed only 5 “Trainees” and 1 “Trainer/Host” in The Barn at any one time. Numbers allowed in the Astroturf and Exercise Paddocks will be advised on a case by case basis – please contact us for details. In any event the general rules on social distancing above must be followed in all locations.
Any additional personnel (waiting groups, spouses, partners, drivers, children etc) must wait in the car park and avoid contact with others. Separate guidelines for shows and other events are available by request. Please email for details.
Food and drink
Apart from personal bottled water and hot drink flasks, food and drinks are not normally to be consumed in the Barn. For longer courses special arrangements will be made.
Supervision
We ask all trainers/organisers who use The Barn, Astroturf or exercise paddocks to brief and supervise their clients to maintain these measures. We also ask them to keep a record (date, name and contact number) of all attendees for 21 days, to aid the national “track and trace” programme. We will record and keep contact details of all who make Barn bookings.
All these measures will be kept under review and adjusted as Government guidelines and instructions permit. We will let you know of any changes as soon as we do!
We look forward to seeing you at the barn again soon and ask you to do all you can to help us to avoid the spread of Covid.
The Dog Training Barn
May 2021
We are very pleased to be opening the Barn and the Astroturf Paddock again. We have had to make several adjustments to the way we operate to minimise the risk of spreading Covid and these are shown below.
However, first we must ask that if you have any symptoms of Covid, or have been socialising with anyone who has, then please do not come to the Barn - contact us (or whoever your booking is with) asap and we will arrange another booking.
We have looked at all the Government guidelines and taken advice from the County Council. We have carried out a risk assessment to identify sensible measures we can all take to minimise the risk.
We have consulted those who work here and some of our regular visitors and we have carried out some trial activities to test out some new procedures. We will keep these under review and make any necessary changes as required. Click here for the formal Risk Assessment we are required to publish.
First though there are three very important measures which we need to keep in force at all times for everyone who works at or visits The Barn:
- Regular hand washing/sanitising and surface cleaning
- Maintaining strict social distances, which vary with the activity undertaken
- Increasing ventilation of all indoor spaces
Face masks are not currently required at the Barn except for agility “course-walking” in small group - see below. Masks do make breathing and communication more difficult. However they may be worn if you prefer.
Cleanliness measures
We are cleaning/disinfecting toilets, surfaces, door handles etc at least daily. Hand-sanitisers are in place at the entrances, in the Schoolroom and in the toilets. Normal hand washing facilities are also in place. Please only use the toilets if essential and disinfect them after use. Anti-virus spray and paper towels are in the toilets. Please also bring your own hand-sanitisers if you wish.
Social distances
If you are sitting down, standing still or walking slowly, please maintain at least 2 metres/6 feet distance from others. If you are running your dog on a course or doing other energetic activities please maintain 3 metres distance from others. This will allow the recommended “airspace” of 100 sq ft around you.
Ventilation
When in use all toilet and Schoolroom windows and the Barn doors must be left open to allow maximum airflow. Please adjust according to temperature/wind.
Further measures to reduce the spread of Covid
Avoid shouting, loud music, radios etc as these all make normal conversation difficult and also encourage others to reduce social distancing. Avoid “sharing” objects: leads, toys, equipment etc and leave doors & gates open whenever possible. One-way routes are in use with separate entrance gates for the Barn and Astroturf Paddock and separate doors for entry and exit for the Barn. Please follow the guidance on the signs at entrances.
Reducing Capacity to avoid overcrowding
To maintain safe distancing and a maximum amount of fresh circulating air numbers attending any Barn activities must be limited. The numbers allowed may vary depending on the activity being undertaken and the location (i.e. Schoolroom, Barn, Astroturf Paddock or the Exercise Paddocks) but the general rule is to follow the guidance on social distances and ventilation requirements above.
Currently we are allowed only 5 “Trainees” and 1 “Trainer/Host” in The Barn at any one time. Numbers allowed in the Astroturf and Exercise Paddocks will be advised on a case by case basis – please contact us for details. In any event the general rules on social distancing above must be followed in all locations.
Any additional personnel (waiting groups, spouses, partners, drivers, children etc) must wait in the car park and avoid contact with others. Separate guidelines for shows and other events are available by request. Please email for details.
Food and drink
Apart from personal bottled water and hot drink flasks, food and drinks are not normally to be consumed in the Barn. For longer courses special arrangements will be made.
Supervision
We ask all trainers/organisers who use The Barn, Astroturf or exercise paddocks to brief and supervise their clients to maintain these measures. We also ask them to keep a record (date, name and contact number) of all attendees for 21 days, to aid the national “track and trace” programme. We will record and keep contact details of all who make Barn bookings.
All these measures will be kept under review and adjusted as Government guidelines and instructions permit. We will let you know of any changes as soon as we do!
We look forward to seeing you at the barn again soon and ask you to do all you can to help us to avoid the spread of Covid.
The Dog Training Barn
May 2021
General Conditions for Barn Hire
You must be aged 18 or over to make a booking.
To use the agility equipment you need to be competing at Kennel Club agility shows or attend an introduction session or private lesson here.
Please pay when you book.
For hourly hire - All bookings need to be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All bookings to be paid in full at the time of booking. Payments are non refundable but dates are transferable to other free times with one months notice - (this can only be done once for each booking, further transfers will incur an administration charge of £10)
For places on whole or half day events cancellations will not be refunded but you may sell your place if required and let us know the details of the new handler prior to the course.
For whole or half day event hire of the barn:
5% discount if paid up in full on booking more than 2 months before the event - no refund at any time. (Extras payable on the day)
If paying full price then the deposit of 25% is refundable up to 2 months before the event. Thereafter, non refundable.
All deposits transferrable to an alternative date if 1 month's notice is given. The balance is to be paid one month before hire date and is again, non refundable..
Please email info@thedogtrainingbarn.co.uk for availability
At the end of the session/event please replace all agility equipment to where you found it and leave the barn tidy for the next user.
All dogs to be on leads except when working or in the exercise field or paddock. Please pick up after your dogs. Bins are provided.
Dogs must not be allowed to toilet in the barn, please ensure they have time to toilet outside beforehand. Any accidents must be sprayed with urine-off and a £2 left in the pot towards the chemical costs.
Breakages or other damage will need to be paid for; please report all breakages straightaway.
Tea and coffee are available on request.
Please ensure your booking finishes on time, the toilets and car park are left clean & tidy.
You are responsible to ensuring there is no cause for complaints about noise or misuse of our neighbour's (Tube & Bracket Ltd) driveway and car park ( no exercising or toileting of dogs there as per the signs)
Please make sure you switch off the lights and the kettle and close the firedoors when you leave, as well as the main doors, unless the next user is present.
To use the agility equipment you need to be competing at Kennel Club agility shows or attend an introduction session or private lesson here.
Please pay when you book.
For hourly hire - All bookings need to be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All bookings to be paid in full at the time of booking. Payments are non refundable but dates are transferable to other free times with one months notice - (this can only be done once for each booking, further transfers will incur an administration charge of £10)
For places on whole or half day events cancellations will not be refunded but you may sell your place if required and let us know the details of the new handler prior to the course.
For whole or half day event hire of the barn:
5% discount if paid up in full on booking more than 2 months before the event - no refund at any time. (Extras payable on the day)
If paying full price then the deposit of 25% is refundable up to 2 months before the event. Thereafter, non refundable.
All deposits transferrable to an alternative date if 1 month's notice is given. The balance is to be paid one month before hire date and is again, non refundable..
Please email info@thedogtrainingbarn.co.uk for availability
At the end of the session/event please replace all agility equipment to where you found it and leave the barn tidy for the next user.
All dogs to be on leads except when working or in the exercise field or paddock. Please pick up after your dogs. Bins are provided.
Dogs must not be allowed to toilet in the barn, please ensure they have time to toilet outside beforehand. Any accidents must be sprayed with urine-off and a £2 left in the pot towards the chemical costs.
Breakages or other damage will need to be paid for; please report all breakages straightaway.
Tea and coffee are available on request.
Please ensure your booking finishes on time, the toilets and car park are left clean & tidy.
You are responsible to ensuring there is no cause for complaints about noise or misuse of our neighbour's (Tube & Bracket Ltd) driveway and car park ( no exercising or toileting of dogs there as per the signs)
Please make sure you switch off the lights and the kettle and close the firedoors when you leave, as well as the main doors, unless the next user is present.
Locking Up
By previous arrangement, we may ask you to lock up the barn and exit gates out of hours. To do this:
1. Make sure both firedoors are shut - close them gently whilst pressing the safety bar down.
2. Turn off the kettle, lights and any other electrical equipment.
3. Lock main doors with padlock.
4. Lock gate as you exit the car park.
5. Shut the gate between our car park and the driveway belonging to Tube and Bracket
NB The barn and gate padlock have the same key
1. Make sure both firedoors are shut - close them gently whilst pressing the safety bar down.
2. Turn off the kettle, lights and any other electrical equipment.
3. Lock main doors with padlock.
4. Lock gate as you exit the car park.
5. Shut the gate between our car park and the driveway belonging to Tube and Bracket
NB The barn and gate padlock have the same key
Dog Barn Rules
Please read - These apply to everyone using The Barn.
The floor is waterproof. Waterbowls to be tipped down the sink not on the floor please.
Do not let your dogs off lead unless they are working and watched. They MUST NOT toilet in The Barn.
If any puppies have an accident please use the urine-off and leave £2 in the pot.
Please replace everything after use - equipment, crates, water bowls and chairs.
Dogs are only allowed off lead in the rear gated paddock or when working in the barn, everywhere else please keep them on leads.
No smoking of any device in The Barn or School
Inform us straight away of any breakages.
Finally please remember to pay for any drinks.
Thank you all for your co-operation and for looking after
The Barn and equipment.
Please read - These apply to everyone using The Barn.
The floor is waterproof. Waterbowls to be tipped down the sink not on the floor please.
Do not let your dogs off lead unless they are working and watched. They MUST NOT toilet in The Barn.
If any puppies have an accident please use the urine-off and leave £2 in the pot.
Please replace everything after use - equipment, crates, water bowls and chairs.
Dogs are only allowed off lead in the rear gated paddock or when working in the barn, everywhere else please keep them on leads.
No smoking of any device in The Barn or School
Inform us straight away of any breakages.
Finally please remember to pay for any drinks.
Thank you all for your co-operation and for looking after
The Barn and equipment.
The Dog Training Barn Users Agreement
To maintain the highest standards of welfare and animal care we ask all users of The Dog Training Barn to read and abide by our ethos. By booking The Dog Training Barn, you are also agreeing to abide by our ethos and the minimal standards as provided below. While using this venue you will be responsible for ensuring that your clients / customers adhere to the terms of the Agreement as well.
Our ethos: To promote animal training that is based in science and adheres to ethical standards that promote positive animal welfare.
Our users agree:
a. To ensure that all animals are managed in accordance with the standards provided by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. (Visit: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/endcruelty/changingthelaw/whatwechanged/animalwelfareact for more information)
b. The selection and use of any training methods and protocols must adhere to the “Least intrusive and most positive” philosophy. (Visit:http://www.behaviorworks.org/files/articles for more information.)
c. No training tools or methods which cause pain or rely on fear and intimidation may be used while training at The Dog Training Barn.
To maintain the highest standards of welfare and animal care we ask all users of The Dog Training Barn to read and abide by our ethos. By booking The Dog Training Barn, you are also agreeing to abide by our ethos and the minimal standards as provided below. While using this venue you will be responsible for ensuring that your clients / customers adhere to the terms of the Agreement as well.
Our ethos: To promote animal training that is based in science and adheres to ethical standards that promote positive animal welfare.
Our users agree:
a. To ensure that all animals are managed in accordance with the standards provided by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. (Visit: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/endcruelty/changingthelaw/whatwechanged/animalwelfareact for more information)
b. The selection and use of any training methods and protocols must adhere to the “Least intrusive and most positive” philosophy. (Visit:
c. No training tools or methods which cause pain or rely on fear and intimidation may be used while training at The Dog Training Barn.
