Canine Cognition Clinic
With Georgie Armstrong – Endeavour Canine
Available spots
Service Description
Canine Cognition Clinic With Georgie Armstrong – Endeavour Canine Events Hosted by ClickStart Dog Training We’re excited to welcome Georgie Armstrong, the only Ford K9 Cognition Instructor in the UK, for a two-day Canine Cognition Clinic suitable for all disciplines and sports. Based on research by Cameron Ford (Ford K9) and Brian Hare at Duke University, these cognition tests help you understand how your individual dog learns, thinks and solves problems. Georgie has extensive experience across multiple scent-based disciplines including Search and Rescue, Victim Recovery, pyrotechnics detection, tracking, and working with sport and pet dogs. What is Canine Cognition Testing? These structured K9 brain games help you understand: • Memory strength • Problem solving ability • Inference skills • Response to gestural communication • Laterality (left/right bias) • Learning style and decision making This helps you tailor training, improve performance, and better understand your dog. Suitable for scent detection, tracking, dog sport, gundog work, obedience, agility, pet dog owners and professional trainers. Clinic Structure Day 1 – Theory & Inference Testing Morning theory covering the tests and what they measure. Afternoon practical inference testing with dogs. Day 2 – Cognition Testing & Interpretation Morning cognition testing including memory tests. Afternoon interpretation and applying results to your training. Event Details 📅 Monday 13th July 📅 Tuesday 14th July 🕙 10am – approx 4pm each day 📍 Carmarthen Showground Limited to 8 working handler spaces Pricing Working Handler (2 days): £250 Spectator (both days): £60 Spectator (single day): £35 How to Book To book a place, please email: clickstartdogtraining@gmail.com Please include your name, dog’s name (working spaces only), and whether you'd like a working or spectator place. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Payment details will be sent to secure your place. This clinic is suitable for all levels, whether you're competing, training, or simply want to better understand your dog. Cognition testing can help identify how your dog learns, processes information and solves problems, allowing you to tailor your training and get the most out of your sessions. Working spaces are very limited and expected to fill quickly. Spectator places are available for those who would like to learn without bringing a dog.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
ClickStart Dog Training – Booking Policy Payment is required in full at the time of booking to secure your place. Payment can be made by bank transfer or online. If you need a payment plan, please contact us before booking. Cancellations made 14 days or more before the start date will be refunded minus a 25% administration fee to cover processing and preparation costs. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start date are non-refundable, as spaces are limited and cannot usually be reallocated at short notice. If you or your dog are unwell, please get in touch as soon as possible. We may offer to transfer your booking to a future course or session at our discretion. If your booking starts within 14 days of purchase, you agree to waive the statutory cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. If weather conditions or other factors make training unsafe or unsuitable, we may postpone a session. Any affected classes or events will be rescheduled, not refunded. If a course is cancelled due to low enrolment, you will be offered a transfer or full refund. Only kind, science-based or ethical training methods are permitted. Harsh handling, shouting, lead jerking, or the use of aversive tools (such as choke chains, prong collars, spray collars or rattle bottles) are not allowed. Please do not bring dogs who are unwell or contagious. Dogs who have received the kennel cough (bordetella) vaccine should not attend for three weeks after vaccination, as it is a live vaccine. By booking, you accept responsibility for your dog’s behaviour and safety during all training sessions. ClickStart Dog Training accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage to property, dogs, or persons.
Contact Details
Carmarthen Showground, Carmarthen SA33 5DR, UK
07779265170
clickstartdogtraining@gmail.com