Information
The Elementary School Van Stal is a super comprehensive, intensive course of 8 lessons completed within 1 month. Lots of information in a short time so you won’t be left behind. And these lessons are mostly held indoors!
During the elementary school, you learn to look through the eyes of a trainer. You gain insight into the behaviour of your dog and dogs in general. Why does your dog show certain behaviour, what is the underlying emotion and how do you deal with it in a positive way? We not only increase your dog’s capacity to think, but also yours as a handler. You learn to think consciously and solution-focused in terms of changing behaviour, not unlearning it.
The basics are the foundation on which to build. It starts with recognising the (individual) needs of your dog and how you as a handler can fulfil them. You don’t do this by immediately teaching commands/signals because that is an interpretation of our needs. You do this by first studying the nature of the dog. How does he communicate and what role do I give my dog within our family? How can we start working together to meet his needs but also mine?
The Basic School Van Stal is suitable for all dogs from 12 weeks. So also dogs from abroad, shelters or old berries.
Primary school package:
Every month a Primary School Van Stal starts. With your registration, you get one month of access to all the accompanying course material of the Primary School via the website or access to a special interactive Basic Group.
The course material includes extensive theory lessons and training videos on body language, dog needs, walking without pulling, coming here and clicker training, among other things. The course can also be followed without a clicker, so no worries if you don’t want to use the clicker.
The online Group is designed to be an interactive group where you can share all your questions, concerns, training videos and successes on a daily basis. You can also revisit all exercises covered in the lessons through clear instructional videos.
Van Stal has both an indoor and outdoor training space, so in case of rain you’ll be dry.
You will be taught by several qualified instructors and behaviourist.
– Two theory lessons at Van Stal of ± 100 min.
– Six practical lessons in small groups at Van Stal of ± 40 min.
– Access to special private Primary School group:
Course days are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 19:00 (each group will have its own start time).
PLEASE NOTE: Lesson 1 and lesson 5 are theory lessons of ± 100 minutes WITHOUT dog!
Included:
– Clicker (not compulsory to use)
– Welcome pack
– Certificate
Supplies:
– Dog passport
– Leash of at least 3 to 5 metres* (no flexi leash)
– Harness (preferably Y harness)*
– Reward food*
– Poop bags
* Available at Van Stal
Do you NOT want your dog to:
– pulls on the lead
– jumps up against visitors
– does not come to you when you call
– chases (moving objects)
– drags you outside
– barks at the doorbell
– is a loose cannon
Do you WANT your dog to:
– runs on a loose lead
– goes quietly to his place when visitors arrive
– comes immediately when you call
– no longer chases moving objects
– calmly waits at the door before it is opened
– goes to his place when the doorbell rings
– has more self-control.
Then join the Elementary School Van Stal. During this course, we will give you all the tools you need to become a creative and thoughtful handler of your dog. If the basics are right, the rest will follow naturally.
We also have all kinds of articles to help you get started. From harnesses and leashes to toys and tasty treats. All payments can be made contactless. Via the website (online) or an invoice. Products purchased from Van Stal (feeders, lines, etc.) can also be paid contactless.
The English version will go ahead if there are enough applications. This will become clearer a week before it starts.
All upcoming course dates at a glance:
Is this your first course at Van Stal? Then you must first create an account in Aniday and add your dog. This will allow us to give you and your dog the best possible service. Account created? Choose your course + start date and click on register.