Thank you for booking your place on our KAHU Group Training Sessions. We’re looking forward to welcoming you and your dog.

To help you feel prepared for your first session, please take a few minutes to read through the information below.

About KAHU Group Training Sessions
 

Our group training sessions support dogs and their guardians to learn together, building practical, real-world skills in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

At KAHU, we use force-free, ethical and science-based training methods. We do not use or advocate aversive tools or techniques, including choke chains, prong collars, slip leads used as correction tools, electronic collars (e-collars), physical punishment or intimidation-based methods.

Our focus is on helping dogs and their humans learn through trust, understanding, clear communication and positive experiences.

Where are the sessions held?

Clayton Church Hall, Underhill Lane, Clayton, West Sussex, BN6 9PJ

What facilities are available?

There is free on-site parking, disabled access and toilet facilities, as well as a small kitchen area where you can refill water bottles and dog bowls if needed.

When are the sessions?

Tuesday evenings

6:00pm - 7:00pm

We have use of the hall from 6:00pm. If you arrive earlier, please wait in your car or feel free to give your dog a leg stretch and toilet opportunity on the recreational field before the session starts.

What will we cover?

Throughout the course, we’ll focus on practical skills that support everyday life, including:

• Creating calm, connected loose lead walking
• Building a reliable recall through trust and consistency
• Supporting your dog to settle calmly in public and around other dogs
• Developing key life skills such as leave it, drop and stay, while building impulse control
• Strengthening communication and connection between you and your dog

What support is included between sessions?

To help you continue your learning at home, you’ll receive:

• Training notes and guidance after each session
• Access to a private Facebook group for questions, feedback and ongoing support throughout the course

What is the aim of the sessions?

The overall aim is to help you and your dog feel more connected, understood and confident together, while developing practical skills that support a happy and enjoyable life as a team.

What should you bring?

Please bring the following to each session:

• A comfortable harness and/or flat collar
• A standard lead (no retractable leads, please)
• A 5-metre long line (for recall exercises)
• Plenty of small, high-value treats 
• Your dog’s favourite toy
• A small blanket or towel for settling exercises
• A small water bowl for your dog if needed – there will also be a communal water bowl available and a tap where you can refill your own

As our training is reward-based, please make sure you bring plenty of treats – we’ll be using them throughout the session!

Most importantly, come ready to learn, have fun and enjoy spending quality time with your dog. We can’t wait to meet you both.

What happens if you can’t make a session?

We understand that life doesn’t always go to plan, and there may be times when you or your dog aren’t able to attend.

At KAHU, we believe learning happens best when both dogs and their guardians feel comfortable, supported and ready to engage. If either of you is having an off day, that’s okay.

We simply ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you’re unable to attend, so we can offer the space to another dog and guardian who may be waiting for a place.

We can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to offer a replacement session on another course, but where we have availability, we’ll always do our best to accommodate you.

Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information about our cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Any further questions?

If there's anything you're unsure about, or if you'd simply like to chat something through before your first session, please feel free to get in touch

E: hello@kahudogs.co.uk