Dog friendly boutique inn, The Old Swan & Minster Mill, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is running two new puppy training weekends this year from 22nd-24th April and 21st-23rd October. Perfect for pups of all breeds needing some country etiquette training, the weekends will train puppies to a level where owners will never need to leave home without their dogs again. The five star inn, owned by the de Savary family, recently won bronze in the dog-friendly category in VisitEngland's Awards for Excellence.

The weekends are being run by leading dog training and behavioural specialists, Cotswold Pet Services. In three fun filled training sessions, puppies will be trained to a level where owners can influence their behavior and temperament. During the training puppies will be able to socialise with other puppies, teaching them to be good communicators. The training will also help keep puppies' minds active and teach owners about what makes their dog tick.

The weekends will be pooch friendly from start to finish. All guests will be accommodated in dog friendly rooms with dog beds, bowls and treats. Time has been left between the three training sessions for owners and puppies to relax at the dog friendly inn; whether it be time to play in the lovely gardens and 70 acres of beautiful grounds or a short walk along the banks of the meandering River Windrush. Puppies can even be brought to supper, where they will have a special 'dogs dinner'. Surrounding the hotel are a number of dog friendly places to visit including the idyllic Cotswolds town of Burford, the award winning farm, Daylesford Organic and the Cotswold Garden Centre.

The weekends are priced from £295 per person including two nights' accommodation for two in a cosy room, a drinks reception on arrival, a three course dinner each evening and the puppy training sessions. Guests can upgrade to River Rooms with a Riverside Terrace and Fire Pit from £375 per person.  Note that there are only 15 spaces for each puppy weekend. 

Arrival is from 2pm on Friday and checkout is at 11am on Sunday. On the Friday, there will be welcome drinks from 7-8pm in the Minster Mill. Dinner will be served each evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm (reservations required). Puppy sessions will be at 10am and 4pm on Saturday and 10am on Sunday and each will last 45 minutes. 

The weekends are suitable for puppies of four to ten months old. The hotel recommends that guests bring the puppy's normal diet food to avoid any upsets and a puppy cage if used at home. Wellies or walking boots are also recommended. 

For bookings and further information: http://oldswanandminstermill.com/ 01993 774 441

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For more information please contact Minty Woolgar, Amelia Astley Birtwistle or Arwen Sellick at desavaryhotels@brightergroup.com or call 020 7326 9880.

About the Old Swan & Minster Mill

The boutique hotel and inn is situated in the characterful and historical Cotswold village of Old Minster between Witney and Burford (just outside of Oxford), on the banks of the River Windrush. The Old Swan captures the charm of bygone years, with the laid-back atmosphere of the gastro-inn inspired dining with log fires and cosy snugs.  The inn is set in 70 acres of its own land and has lovely gardens. As well as characterful bedrooms there are independent reception and events areas. With a history spanning almost 600 years, the Old Swan & Minster Mill is quintessentially English, offering the perfect spot to escape the city and explore the Cotswolds. With 53 bedrooms/suites and a charming 3 bedroom cottage, the boutique inn is classed 5 stars by the AA.

For more information please visit http://oldswanandminstermill.com/