Name: Whippet Dog Training
Brand: Leeds Dog School
Rating: 5 (222 reviews)

THE WHIPPET

The original function of the breed was to course rabbits, and the Northern Miners enjoyed gambling in their sport. Later when this was outlawed, the dogs were used for chasing lure or rags which were dragged down straight tracks or alleyways this earned the breed the nickname of the “lightning rag dog”. Early training is important to stop bad habits developing and control of such an athletic dog is vital.

WHIPPET OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Obedience training is important for your Whippet. At Leeds Dog School we will train your dog to a high level in obedience.We also believe that this should involve the owner at every stage and so our training is one to one with you and your dog. It’s important that your dog obeys your commands and we work with you until you are confident in controlling your dog.

Owners with obedient pets get more satisfaction and have a stronger bond with their pet. As Whippets are working dogs owner training is vital so that the owner can enjoy having such an energetic and athletic dog.

Heel Work – walk to heel on the lead
Heel Work – walk to heel off the lead
Recall - return to you when called
Down – “down” on command
Sit – dog will sit when you stop walking
Come – come to you in the “frontal sit”

WHIPPET PUPPY TRAINING

Training your new puppy should be started as soon as possible from 8 weeks. You’ll be amazed just how quickly they learn and at a very early age and it’s just fun for them and they love it!

Leeds Dog Training School train your puppy on a 1-2-1 visit to your home in Yorkshire rather than in classes as we believe this is much more effective.

Toilet Training - we will show you the easiest way to toilet train your puppy
Crate Training - we will show you how to crate train your puppy
Biting - we will show you how to stop "mouthing" or biting
Destructive Behaviour - we will show you how to stop destructive behaviour

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STOPPING BAD BEHAVIOUR BY YOUR WHIPPET

Some trainers believe that giving a dog treats is the best way to stop bad behaviour but in our opinion relying on treats exclusively just does not work. Your dog may learn how behave but only does it at because there's a treat at the end of it and many times treats just stop working. Essentially you are bribing the dog to behave properly. Our dog training solves problems with bad behaviour as this is our speciality. Many of the problems are very common and we work with your dog and just as importantly, with you at your home or on a walk, to solve any problems you may have.

Stop pulling on the lead
Stop lunging at other dogs
Stop barking at dogs & people
Stop jumping up at people
Stop aggression
Stop running away and not returning
Stop constant barking

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Leeds Dog School

5 Stars 234 User Reviews

Ruth came to see us to help stop our 8 week old puppy from biting our hands and feet. In just 1 hour she showed us a really helpful correction technique that he is gradually responding very well to. Ruth was happy to talk through any other issues/aspects and gave us great advice and support overall. Many thanks Ruth and Leeds Dog School, I am sure we'll be calling on you for help again in the near future!
Sophie Abbott 20 Jun 2019
Thank you so much Rob for being so kind and patient with helping us with Kiwi and her bad behaviours around jumping and barking. I was gobsmacked how quickly you were able to train both us and her. Chuffed to bits thank u so much and we’ll continue with the tools you’ve provided us with.
Juliette Beacher 07 Jun 2019
A gentleman called Rob came out to us today to rid our 3 month old German Shepheard of his bad behaviour. Myself and my partner were really struggling with the dog as he was very defiant which was causing a lot of stress in the household. However the method we were shown today has proven to be extremely positive and actually works as our dog has changed in a matter of an hour. We are so happy we chose this company as the results are amazing all we can say is thank you and we will definitely be using them again for on and off lead walking.
Chelsey Greenwood 01 Jun 2019
We couldn't recommend Leeds Dog School enough. Straight away when Kyle came over, our 6 month old Weimaraner was instantly obedient. Kyle was excellent on showing us the techniques to train our dog.
Kim Holm 31 May 2019
I couldn’t recommend Rob and his team highly enough. Rob came to see us a little while ago to help us with our 5 month old Labrador who was being overly boisterous when meeting people and playing. Within minutes she was drastically better and the results have continued to be great! Rob gave us tips for the future on how to overcome potential issues down the road and they have really helped.
James Brassington 30 May 2019
Just had my second dog training session with rob and just like the first session it went amazing. For 6 months my 3 Doberman’s have been dragging me around the streets and no matter wot advice I’d been given in the past non of it worked 😩 after just 2 minutes with rob my dog was walking in harmony 🤗 I couldn’t believe it finally I can take my dogs for a walk rather than they take me for a spin. Thank you rob you are amazing xxx
Bridie Murphy 30 May 2019
Cannot recommend Leeds Dog School enough. We saw a difference within minutes of Rob arriving. We have been able to use the tips that Rob gave us easily on our own and it is like walking a different dog! We will definitely be using again for help with recall. Thanks Rob!
Emma RC 06 May 2019
Rob came round today to help us with some obedience training for our German Shepherd puppy.. the results were instant!! Not only did Rob do a great job training our puppy he taught us very easy but extremely effective techniques to keep up the good work! Thank you so much and we will definitely be booking another session soon!

I would 100% recommended!
lizzie cunneen 19 Apr 2019
Thanks Rob for working your magic on my 9wk old Border Collie. Not only have you taught us both some valuable skills you’ve also built her confidence. And all in just one session!!
Claire Tennant 17 Apr 2019
Wow I must admit I was skeptical as to are they going to be able to help well within the first 10 minutes of Ruth taking our border collie on the lead I was blown away it was like watching a different dog being walked

The difference in our dog now is amazing all this just in 1 visit a massive thanks to Ruth you have made a great difference

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Stephen Brown 12 Apr 2019
Fantastic service! Kyle fixed our problem within minutes and it’s been brilliant ever since. Parker our 9 month old English Springer Spaniel was awful on the lead and within 24 hours I was able to take him for a walk on my own and he didn’t pull once. Would definitely recommend and will be using again for recall training.
Emma Cawood 31 Mar 2019
Has to be seen to be believed!! It was incredible to see the change in our puppy after spending literally 10 minutes with Leeds Dog School. He has stopped biting. Couldn't be happier. Definitely money well spent. Thank you.
Sarah Tunnicliff 30 Mar 2019
would of put 10 starts if i could, Kyle fixed my crazy american bull dog cross in 5 minutes !!!!!!!!!! took him for a walk and behaved perfectly. I feel so much happier an confident with my dog 100% worth every penny. Lovely guy great knowledge can't wait for the next session.
Louis Perera 27 Mar 2019
We have had dogs for over 20 years and never needed to call in a trainer before but the aggression our 4 year old rescue Doberman was showing was getting out of hand. When Rob came, he instantly assessed our dog ( and us ) and gave us a simple but very affective method to correct this behaviour. It worked practically immediately and has continued to work in the days after. Hopefully we won’t need Rob again as he has given us the tools to control our very adorable but feisty dog, but we wouldn’t hesitate to call on him again.thanks Rob ( and Ruth) Vicki, Ian and Stan xxx
Vicki Tams 17 Mar 2019
Can’t believe the change in our dog in less than half an hour my dog stopped his constant barking best nights sleep in 5 weeks since we got Ernie. No more stress for us and Ernie he is like a different dog, my partner came home from been away a couple of days and could not believe the difference Ying and Yang. I would recommend Rob to anyone life changing !!!
Annette Cullingworth 15 Mar 2019