Puppy and Obedience Dog Training

Silverthorn Dog Training Club est. 1978 is a Kennel Club Registered, non-profit, community run dog training club located in London

We train towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme

St Edmunds Centre, Chingford, E4 8JL

Classes

Our classes take place weekly on Thursday evenings

Membership Fee: £10 Renewal Fee: £6 Training Fee: £5 Please note: we are cash only

Currently we have 5 classes: Mixed Ability, Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Each class works towards a stage in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme

Mixed Ability

Time: 5-6pm

Instructor: Gemma

Working towards: Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze/Silver/Gold Award

Puppy

Time: 6-7pm

Instructor: Gemma

Working towards: Kennel Club Good Citizen Puppy Foundation

Beginner

Time: 7-8pm

Instructor: Janet

Working towards: Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award

Intermediate

Time: 8-9pm

Instructor: Janet

Working towards: Kennel Club Good Citizen Silver Award

Advanced

Time: 8:30-9:30pm

Instructor: Gemma

Working towards: Kennel Club Good Citizen Gold Award

Meet the Team

Janet

Chairperson/Treasurer
Instructor: Beginner and Intermediate
Dogs: Abbie (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Doris and Mavis (Russian Toy Terriers)
About: Janet joined Silverthorn Dog Training Club in 2003. With over 20 years experience, she pretty much runs the place
Carol

Secretary
Dog: Jessica (German Shepherd)
About: Carol deals with all the boring stuff. She also makes themed bandanas and dog biscuits for our charity evenings
Becca

Vice Secretary
Dog: Lola-Rose (Pug)
About: Daughter of Janet and future heir to Silverthorn, Becca has been coming to training since she was 5-years-old. She now helps with the admin stuff and designs things (like this website)
Gemma

Instructor: Mixed Ability, Puppy and Advanced
Dog: Zerah (Irish Setter)
About: Gemma joined in 2012 and now takes the majority of our classes. Passionate and enthusiastic, she is happy to offer tips and advice when needed
Committee

Joining our officers is our lovely committee, consisting of: Sophie, Liz, Jackie and Terry
Dogs: Ted (French Bulldog), Luna (Labrador) and Toffee (Cavapoo)

Register Today

Looking for an affordable, community run dog training club? Look no further! Established in 1978, Silverthorn Dog Training Club is well respected and will help stregnthen the relationship between you and your dog whilst implementing important obedience training that is useful in every day life.

Interested? Fill out the form below or email us at: silverthorn.dtc@outlook.com introducing yourself and your dog and of course any queries you may have, and we will get back to you to discuss availability and class placements

Contact Us

Please tell us your dogs name, age and breed so we can assign you to the best suited class

News/Events

Sports Day

Thursday 17th July

Members, join us for a fun-filled “Sports Day” themed evening and raffle. There will be various races for you and your dog to compete in, with medals for the winners! Refresh with a cup of tea or coffee or even a glass of Pimm’s (£1 donation). And get your dog dressed for the occassion with one of Carol’s themed bandanas (£4) on sale from 19th June. All proceeds will go to Dogs on the Streets. We look forward to seeing you there!