General Information
All classes are booked in advance after taster session and payable by BACS and our bank details maybe found in number 13 of our Terms and Conditions. All puppies must have an up to date vaccination record if they wish to come to our venue. Proof of this is requested on the first visit; without it, you may not be able to take part in the classes unless we can contact your vet by telephone on the day.
We do accept titre tests if your adult dog is not vaccinated.
Puppies must have undertaken the vaccination protocol to attend our premises.
Classes are held at our outdoor venue between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, close to the A14.
Class sizes
– We endeavour to keep the puppy class size to a maximum of 6 – 10 puppies.
– Further learning classes to a maximum of 15 dogs but the average is up to 10 dogs.
– The agility classes to a maximum of 10 dogs.
– The training workshops are from 6 to 10 dogs, depending on the workshop being held.
-Parkour, hooper’s and neutrality sessions between 3 and 5 dogs.
-All other disciplines to a maximum of 10 dogs.
Step 1b: Private & One-to-One Clients: Please read our One-to-One information sheet.
Step 2: Download the Booking Form (PDF)
Please download, print and complete this booking form once you have reserved your place on one of our courses and bring it with you with your payment. Please do not email it to us. Thank you.
Please note that as of January 2019 we no longer take cheques as payment despite the information on the booking form. Payment is by BACS only and account details maybe found in section 13 of our terms and conditions. Many thanks.
Classes and other Activities we offer
- Puppy socialisation and training
- Beginners’ Class
- Beginners / Fun dog agility
- Training workshops
- One to one personal training tuition (incl gundog training)
- Home visits
- Canine Parkour
- Hoopers.
- Rally Obedience.
- Golden years, Fit and Fun.
- Thursdays Canine Activity night. Every two weeks, April – September.
- Thursdays Golden years Fit and Fun. Every two weeks, April – September.
Puppy socialisation and further learning classes
The classes are for puppies from once they have completed their vaccination course up to senior years of age. In brief we cover sit, down, stand, recall away from play and walking nicely on a loose leash along with life skill training and whistle training and much more and all classes are fun for both you and your canine companion.
Classes are run on a ten consecutive week basis, and last for 45 minutes per class.
Beginners Class
For puppies who have completed the puppy course. This class is on a Saturday at 10.15 am.
Beginners / Fun dog agility
Classes are held all the year round unless the weather stops play!
Fun Dog Agility – Booked in blocks of 10 consecutive weeks. From beginners upwards.
– Dogs must be a minimum age of 16 months, fit and not over weight.
– For the dog owners, agility is a great way to get fitter or to stay fit, but I have to say once the dogs know what they are doing, very often the owners get left behind!
Dog Agility is very good for the Working Gun dog too, where their owners wish to get their dogs fit for the next Shooting season or keep them fit throughout the Summer months after a busy Shooting season. It’s an excellent way for dog and handler to relax and have fun!
We are not for those who wish to take part in competitions but can recommend other agility schools who do compete. We teach Fun Safe agility on the correct equipment for those who wish to add another activity to their dogs life.
Many working dogs and their owners will do this fun sport between March and September as it helps to keep the dog’s brain active and the body fit… it also helps keep the owners fit for purpose too! Between May and September we offer Agility and Parkour parties.
Training workshops 2026.
Fun events for both the guardian and their dog who has specific training needs like their canine companion pulling on the lead, recall issues, through to those guardians who would like to learn more about ’Clicker’ training or other canine activities available but who are unable to commit to a 10 week training term.
The workshops are held periodically and last from two hours upwards.
Days and times maybe found below under the Events for 2026. Alternatively see our Face Book page ‘On the Scent dog training’ Suffolk.
I am very excited to announce the 2026 Workshops being held here at On the Scent Suffolk UK.
They are fun for both the dogs and their owners/caregiver.
A very warm welcome awaits and as always look forward to welcoming you all.
The following workshops are being held at On the Scent this year.
RECALL WORKSHOP:
Sunday 29th March 2026 12pm. ***FULL***
Sunday 3rd May 2026 1pm. ***A couple of spaces available***
Sunday 7th June 2026 2.30pm.
Suitable for all dogs and owners who need a better recall or a refresher.
LOOSE LEASH WALKING.
Sunday 17th May 2026 2.30pm
Saturday 23rd May 2026 1.30pm.
INTRODUCTION TO TRACKING.
Sunday 14th June 2026 2.30pm.
SCENT WORKSHOP.
Saturday 27th June 2026 1.30pm.
CLICKER AND TRICKS TRAINING WORKSHOP.
Saturday 25th July 2026 1.30pm.
Important information.
All the workshops are open to all dogs with either an up to date vaccination record or a titre test certificate. Proof is required.
In the event a bitch comes into season then the owner would need to attend without their dog.
Reactive dogs are welcome subject to wearing the correct muzzle.
NON-REFUNDABLE deposits are required at the time of booking of £30.00 for one dog and one handler and £10.00 per spectator.
Price:
All the workshops are priced at £70 per dog with one handler.
Spectators: £20 per person.
Depending on attendee numbers, the workshops last between 2 and 3 hours.
If we need to cancel
In the event the weather stops play due to heat or pouring rain then another workshop date will be offered or a 2 hour private lesson will be offered instead as all training takes place outside.
For further information and an informal chat please text me Sophia on 07784349976.
Sophia x
Private tuition
Prices are charged at £160 for the first one and a half hours consultation and then £60 per hour for all other sessions or clients may book either five or ten consecutive lessons to get a discount. Private lessons are very popular for those needing a more bespoke approach. From mouthing, jumping up and poor recall to pulling on the lead and lack of focus. These sessions are tailormade for you and your dog of any age or breed type.
Home visits
We no longer offer this service but I am able to refer to the appropriate trainer and behaviourist for your specific needs.
Canine Parkour
Canine Parkour is a super new sport from the USA. There is currently one other dog school offering Parkour in East Anglia. We offer Parkour as another fun activity for you and your dog. Apart from being great fun, it is also brilliant for nervous dogs, reactive dogs, hyper dogs, confidence building and to be honest to help create and even stronger bond between dog and owner.
Dogs of all ages and breed types are able to do parkour at ground level. larger and fitter dogs are able to go on to the higher equipment available here.
It is also very helpful for building up muscle tone on dogs which have had joint injuries and have been signed off from their veterinary surgeon and for dogs for who agility is not suitable. Contact us for more details.
Rally Obedience
New for 2019. Class times and days to be confirmed. This will be for fun and not for competition.
Hoopers
Fun and games through hoops, round barrels and through tunnels. A low impact sport for any dog of any age and any breed. FUN FUN FUN all the way.
Canine Golden Years.
No one likes to think of their dog getting older but sadly that is one thing all animals and humans do, God willing health and fitness allowing.
These sessions are for the older dog or the less mobile canine companion or dogs who have never been asked to exercise their brain.
Do not be mistaken, you can teach an older dog new tricks!
These fun sessions are for dogs from the age of 8 years of age or dogs with limited movement or partial deafness.
These groups will involve, scent work, parkour, hoopers, seated training games or rally obedience at a gentle pace.
Class times
Thursday
Day time only: Open for Private lessons but do call for other days and times available.
Friday
Puppy Class: 11.15 am arrive at carpark 11.05am
Intermediate: 12.30 pm arrive at carpark 12.20pm
Advanced: 1.15 pm arrive at carpark 1.10pm
Saturday
Puppy class and intermediate. Socialisation and habituation. Run independently. 11.15am arrive to carpark 11.10am.
Sunday Fun Day
Agility: 11.30 am arrive to carpark 11.20am
2.15pm every two weeks.
Parkour: Every two weeks 11.30 am arrive to carpark 11.20am
Hoopers: Every two weeks 11.30 am arrive to carpark 11.20am
Monday
Agility: 11.30 am and 12.45pm arrive to carpark 11.20am and again at 12.35pm
Carpark arrival is allow time for the previous class to vacate the parking area. Thank you.
Tuesday CLOSED.
Wednesday Private lessons only.
Thursday Private lessons only..
Golden years. As our dogs get older or after certain surgery it doesn’t mean life is over for our older or less mobile dogs. It simply means a slower or easier time to have fun. Those interested in keeping their older dog mentally and physically active then do get in touch for further information.
After the initial consultation there is the opportunity to book a block of 5 or 10 sessions. Depending on fitness levels this maybe 30 or 60 minute sessions and tailored to your individual dogs needs and working at your dogs pace at all times.
EVENTS: We are holding a number of workshops during 2026.
Recall workshops Part one and part two.
Loose leash walking.
Fun Gundog part one.
Scent workshop.
For further information and availability then get in touch by texting 07784349976.
Arriving to Class:
Please arrive only 10 minutes before your class is due to start so you can get your dog settled as we do start on time and this saves disruption to other clients and their dogs. On your first visit please KEEP YOUR DOG IN YOUR CAR until we have seen your dogs vaccination record. It is greatly appreciated that you would all please keep your dog(s) on lead at ALL times. Thank you.