On Track Dog Training School

From puppies to police dogs - 2009

Ruby’s family and owner Steve who is a dog handler for Merseyside Police Click to zoom

Have you ever wondered how police dogs get to be so highly trained? Rochdale Online has teamed up with one of Rochdale's best known dog trainer, who works as an outside trainer for Greater Manchester Police, and can reveal the grueling journey from a cuddly puppy into a strictly trained criminal catcher.

Cath has started a weekly diary to give an insight into her job as a dog trainer for both GMP and Merseyside Police.

Click these links to read the full articles: 

Week one - From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary

Week two - From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary

Week three - From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary

Week four- From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary  

Week five- From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary  

Week six- From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary

Week seven- From puppies to police dogs - a trainers diary

Contact Information

On Track Dog Training School


Smallbridge
Rochdale

Tel: 01706 522539

Opening times

School Closure

The school will be closed for two weeks over the firework period - 28th October till 11th November, however fireworks are already being let off by the usual uncaring idiots.

FIREWORKS

Most dogs are fearful of fireworks and sometimes the signs are very subtle. If your dog barks at the fireworks he is sounding the alarm and calling for back up. Please give training a miss and come back the week commnecing 11th November when public sales have stopped and there should no longer be any fireworks

TRAINING CLASSES

Tuesday

Beginners:  7.00pm to 8.00pm

Intermediate 8.15pm to 9.15pm

Wednesday

Beginners: 9.30am to 10.30am

Intermediate: 11.00am to 12.00 noon

Beginners: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Intermediate: 8.15pm to 9.15pm

Thursday

Advanced : 7.00pm till 9.00pm

 

Where we are

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