Learn. Understand. Handle.
2-Day Canine theory &
practical handling
course
Understand your dog. Build your confidence. Gain the knowledge and practical skills to create a better life together.
Early-bird price · Both days included · Nottinghamshire
Understand the theoryDay one · Without your dog
Put it into practiceDay two · With your own dog
- Course dates
- 14 & 15 NovemberSaturday & Sunday · 2026
- Time
- 9am – 4pmBoth days
- Location
- NottinghamshireNext Level Dog School
- Early-bird price
- £199 per personFor the full two-day course
For the owner. For the dog.
Better understanding.
Stronger partnership.
Being a better dog owner is about more than teaching commands.
It’s about understanding the dog you have: how they think, what motivates them, how they communicate and how you can become the owner they need.
We’ve designed this two-day course to give everyday dog owners the knowledge, skills and confidence to build a better relationship with their dog — and keep developing it long after the course is over.
Understand your dog
Learn about breed characteristics, fulfilment, communication and how dogs learn.
Handle with confidence
Put the theory into practice through guided, real-life training with your dog.
Build a better bond
Develop clearer communication and the right foundations for life together.
Two days. One stronger partnership.
Learn it. Then live it.
A day to build the foundations. A day to put them into practice with your own dog.
Saturday 14 November · 9am–4pm
Day 1 — Theory
Without your dogBuild the foundations and leave with a deeper understanding of your dog and the role you play in their development.
- Building the right relationship with your dog
- Reinforcement and how dogs learn
- Play and its role in strengthening relationships
- Breed characteristics and understanding genetics
- Breed-specific fulfilment and meeting your dog’s needs
- Canine communication and body language
- Marker systems and clear communication
- How we shape, develop and build behaviours
Sunday 15 November · 9am–4pm
Day 2 — Practical
With your own dogTake what you learned on day one and apply it in real-life situations, with trainer guidance, support and feedback.
- Timing of markers and reinforcement
- Structured play and impulse control
- Confident handling techniques
- Building confidence in both dog and owner
- Engagement and working around distractions
- Practical group training sessions
- Trainer guidance, support and feedback
- Finishing with an open Q&A session
Willing to learn? You’re in the right place.
Your dog doesn’t need to be perfect.
Neither do you.
You don’t need to be an experienced handler. You just need to be willing to learn. This course is about giving you practical tools to become a more knowledgeable, confident dog owner for years to come.
Our first course · Early-bird places
Invest in your knowledge.
Invest in your dog.
Two days of theory, practical handling and trainer support. One opportunity to take your understanding — and your relationship with your dog — to the next level.
Can’t make this one?
We’re planning another course for the end of November. Contact us about pre-booking a future course.
Only 8 places remaining
£199
Per person. Both days included.
9am–4pm both days
Next Level Dog School · Nottinghamshire
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Before you book
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Do I bring my dog on both days?
No. Day one is theory and takes place without your dog. Bring your own dog on day two for the practical handling sessions.
Do I need experience as a handler?
No. The course is designed for everyday dog owners. You don’t need to be an experienced handler or have a perfect dog — just be willing to learn.
What does the £199 price cover?
The early-bird price is £199 per person for the full two-day course: theory on 14 November and practical handling on 15 November, from 9am to 4pm each day.
How do I secure my place?
Click any booking button to open our secure Stripe payment page. Places are allocated on a first come, first paid basis. Complete your payment to secure your place.
What if I can’t attend these dates?
We’re planning another course for the end of November and taking pre-booking enquiries. Contact us to ask about the next course.