Hondenschool De Bacchanten

About Hondenschool De Bacchanten

Hondenschool De Bacchanten is a dog training school in Hem, specialising in raising, retraining and training dogs of all ages. The school uses positive training methods and keeps practical groups small.

Training and support

The programme includes courses, workshops and behaviour therapy. The school works with local veterinarians and the animal shelter in Hoorn.

• Puppy course
• Basic course
• Puppy and basic course
• Obedience
• Follow-up course I, II and III
• Coming when called in practice
• Rally obedience
• Agility
• Funtroopers
• Tracking
• Detection
• Behaviour therapy
• Private lesson
• Puppy tests
• Puppy party
• Consultation before purchase
• Tracking workshop
• Balance and coordination
• First aid for dogs
• Brain training for dogs
• Making dog leads and toys

Basic course

The basic course consists of three theory lessons and ten practical lessons. Participants get access to an online theory module and receive their own book and clicker.

• 13 lessons in 3,5 weeks
• A maximum of six dogs per practical group
• For dogs aged three months and up

Puppy course

The puppy course covers socialisation, grooming and handling, bite prevention and toilet training. It also introduces obedience exercises.

• 4 practical lessons and 2 theory lessons
• For healthy puppies from 8 through 13 weeks old

About the school

The training team is qualified and takes part in further training and seminars. The school has two certified behaviour therapists and is affiliated with the Gilde van Hondentrainers (Guild of Dog Trainers) and the Federatie Hondensport Nederland (Dutch Dog Sports Federation).