Training Classes
Puppy Training Classes
Classes are run by a qualified dog trainer who will help you raise your puppy to his or her full potential!
| Cost | $129 |
| Ages | Up to 13 weeks |
| Duration | 5 classes held over 4 weeks. Class 1 (pup free) and Class 2 are held same week |
| Class Length | 1 hour |
| Class Size | Maximum of 6 pups. Will not run with fewer than 4 pups. The entire human family is more than welcome to attend too! |
| When | 7:30pm Thursday nights. Class 1 (pup free) is held Wednesday night |
| Venue | Training building |
What to bring to Class One
- Vaccination certificate
- No puppy
Class One (no pups)
- What is socialisation?
- How dogs learn
- Dog body language
- Common puppy problems (covered in handouts)
- Toilet training / mouthing / crying / destructive behaviour / attention seeking etc
- Go to mat
Class Two
- Pay attention
- Sit
- Down
- Recall
- Handling
Class Three
- Leave it
- Sit
- Down
- Exchanging items
Class Four
- Revison
- Coming back when called (recall)
- Interaction (how to know how if your puppy is happy)
- Body language
- Teach tricks and other fun things
Class Five
- Revision in the form of a novel obstacle circuit
- Graduation!
Adult Dog Training Classes
A well trained dog is a pleasure to live with. Our qualified dog training instructor will help you reach your goals!
| Cost | $129 |
| Ages | Over 16 weeks |
| Duration | 6 weeks. Week one is dog free! |
| Class Length | 1 hour |
| Class Size | Maximum of 8 dogs. The entire human family is more than welcome to attend too! |
| When | Saturdays 8am, 9:30am, and 3:30pm |
| Venue | Training building week one, then the training yard |
Class One (no dogs)
- Introduction
- Expectations
- Training theory
- Marker word introduction
- Types of training – lure, capture etc
- Motivators
- Name recognition
- Equipment
- Dog body language
Class Two
- Pay attention
- Sit
- Recall
- Social walking
- Down
- Handling
- Common problems: jumping, mouthing, destructive behaviour, barking etc
- Dog etiquette
Class Three
- Pay attention
- Sit
- Recall
- Social walking
- Down
- Handling
- Stay
- Responsible ownership
Class Four
- Pay attention
- Sit
- Recall
- Social walking
- Down
- Handling
- Stay
- Trick
Class Five
- Pay attention
- Sit
- Recall
- Social walking
- Down
- Handling
- Stay
- Trick
Class Six
- Graduation!
- Introduction to ongoing training, clubs, dog sports etc
- Revise all exercises
- Demonstrate trick to class