Puppy and Obedience Dog Training
Silverthorn Dog Training Club est. 1978 is a Royal Kennel Club Registered, non-profit, community run dog training club located in London
We train towards the Royal 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 Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme
Mixed Ability
Time: 5-6pm
Instructor: Gemma
Working towards:Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze/Silver/Gold Award
Puppy
Time: 6-7pm
Instructor: Gemma
Working towards:Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Puppy Foundation
Beginner
Time: 7-8pm
Instructor: Janet
Working towards:Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze Award
Intermediate
Time: 8-9pm
Instructor: Janet
Working towards:Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Silver Award
Advanced
Time: 8:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Gemma
Working towards:Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Gold Award
Meet the Team
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Janet
Chairperson/Treasurer
Instructor: Beginner and Intermediate
Dogs: 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
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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
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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)
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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
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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, Royal Kennel Club registered, community run dog training club? Look no further! Established in 1978, Silverthorn Dog Training Club is well respected and will help strengthen 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
We aim to respond within 1-3 days. Please check your junk/spam folders if you have not received a response
News/Events
Hot Cross Bun Evening
Please join us on 2nd April for hot cross buns and a hot drink during your class
We kindly ask for a £1 donation for refreshments, proceeds to Dogs on the Streets
We would like to say a huge thank you to all our members who attended our AGM
This evening is incredibly important in ensuring the continued running of the club and thanks to your generosity our raffle raised an amazing £110 to kickstart this year’s fundraising for Dogs on the Streets!
This year we have again decided to raise money for Dogs on the Streets
Founded by Michelle Clark in 2016, DOTS is an incredible volunteer-run, not-for-profit charity dedicated to the welfare of dogs belonging to the UK’s homeless community. They ensure these dogs have free access to veterinary care, food, grooming and so much more
Last year we raised £1,334.95 for DOTS and were absolutely touched at the gratitude Michelle showed us for this. Her and her team’s dedication and hard-work is truly inspiring and we are honoured to again be raising money for such a fantastic cause
Please visit www.dogsonthestreets.org for more info on how you can help support this wonderful charity and check our News/Events page for updates on our upcoming fundraising evenings
FAQs
How do I join?
Please fill out the above “Contact Us” form. Let us know your dogs age, breed and name. We will advise which class we feel most suitable and if we have availability. We accept puppies after their first vaccination. Older dogs require a free in-class assessment before registering so we can determine if the class environment is suitable for them. It is then a matter of arranging a starting date and turning up. As we do not run courses and instead operate on a “pay as you go” basis, you do not need to wait until a specific date to join us, we take new members at any time, provided we have availability. In the event your desired class is full, we can put you on our waiting list and contact you when a place becomes available
What do I need to bring with me?
Please ensure your dog is wearing a collar with a nametag and lead. You will also need to bring poo bags and training treats
Can children attend/train?
We are child-friendly, however children must remain quiet and seated during the class to not distract the dogs whilst working. Children over the age of 12 can train
Does my dog need to be vaccinated?
Dogs require their first vaccination before training with us. You will be asked to show your vaccination certificate in class during our registration process
My dog is reactive/aggressive towards other dogs/people. Is this something you deal with?
We are an obedience training club so we do not deal with these types of issues. We will always recommend you contact a behaviourist to support with this
Is there parking?
We have on-site parking and there is also free street parking on surrounding streets such as Larkswood Road
Do you have accessible access?
Yes. We have both wheelchair access ramp and a wheelchair accessible toilet
Will classes ever be cancelled and will I be notified?
During extreme weather, we occasionally make the decision to cancel training sessions, this is always done in the dogs best interest. We aim to notify members of any cancellations ASAP either via WhatsApp, email or social media. Although we operate throughout the year, we do have a summer and Christmas break. Members will be notified of this in class, with reminders being sent out via the above mentioned methods
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