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Classes resume in the new year, most probably at the end of Term 1 and/or during the school holidays!

Introduction

Children are always welcome in all of our classes, however we also offer this special class for kids and their dogs.   Your dog must be a friendly dog. This is not a class for dogs that rush at other dogs or people when they see them.
Call (389 4065) or email for other class suggestions if you think your dog may currently be too wild for this class. Check our other dog training courses

Training Method

Positive dog training methods is where we reward the dog for good behaviour. This is perfect for kids because dogs are not pushed into position or punished physically, they are just rewarded for great behaviour. Physical punishment or jerking the leash does not play any part of our training. It just doesn't pay either for the dog or for children. Building a positive relationship is vital for having fun with your dog, and training.

We help kids learn how to make a dog want to cooperate. A lot of the training can be done silently! Our dog training methods means that if the dog doesn't do what is asked, the dog just doesn't get the reward. That's it !! No yelling, no force. This is how many animals who cannot be leashed, like dolphins or other zoo animals have been trained for years and years. Now it's the dog's turn and he'll love you for it.

Classes are small in size, fun for you and your dog and very effective.

Please register
We'll ask for a deposit to secure your place. If there are not enough dog, we will refund your money in full.

Location
We use the Foundation of the Blind's Social Hall (96 Bristol Street, in Merivale, off of St Albans Street) See Google Map for directions.

Cost
4 weeks- $80, and some give aways during the course.
or $20 per class per dog. If you have two children and 1 dog, then it's $10 per child :)

Participation in class means that you are entitled to our Homestays for Dogs at a reduced rate. Some of our clients said that it was more like Club Med for Dogs :)

Age requirement: We prefer that kids are older than 8 years old however all kids welcome.

Equipment needed: yummy treats, towel or dog bed, leash, flat collar (no choke chains).

We will use a clicker. If you want to keep using a clicker, we sell them for $5.00 or pet shops for $7.00

Treats: Bring HEAPS. You can never have too much/many treats. A treat is a little piece of dry liver, or cut up ham, or pieces of cheese, or yesterdays roast beef pieces.

Homework: Yes your dog will have some activities to do during the week and he'll need some help for you!

Certificate of Completion: If you attend ALL 4 classes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. A picture will be taken, and we'll ask your opinion of the class by filling in a questionnaire. It may be that your success ends up on our website!

So, what now? Are you interested?

1) Fill out the registration form

2) You will receive an automatic email from us telling you how you can secure your place on our course. You will need to pay in advance, and all details on how to do this will be given to you.

Some dog tricks that we can be inspired to do with our dogs :)

Jilli Dog Plays Basketball

We play the Doggone Crazy Board Game!

"This game is great!" -James (10)

"I just want to play it again!" Rebecca (11)

"It really teaches you a lot, and I won!" Hohepa (8)

"I had dogs for 20 years, and I didn't know about how to read my dog (body language)!"- John (parent)