Obedience!

*** FEBRUARY 2012 CLASSES ARE FULL***

WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS NOW FOR APRIL 2012

Basic obedience skills are something every dog should have. Not only does it make your life easier but it helps your dog to understand what you want from him or her, reducing stress for both of you. Obedience is about learning to communicate with your dog to help prevent those undesirable problem behaviours from forming.

Our club does not offer specialist competition style obedience classes. But we are pleased to be able to offer a Domestic obedience course that covers all the basic skills needed for a well mannered companion dog. These skills are also required before your dog can start training for Agility. The course is available to all dogs over the age of 3 months. Dogs must be fully vaccinated prior to attending and you may be asked to present proof of this when attending the class for the first time.

Domestic Obedience - 6 Week Course

Under the instruction of an experienced trainer, you will learn how to teach your dog to behave appropriately. You will introduce your dog to the commands Come, Heel, Sit, Down and Stay to name but a few. You dog will have the opportunity to socialise with other dogs and people in a safe and interesting environment.

This Course costs $60* which is payable on the first night of attendance.

This class runs on Wednesday nights, We like you to be there at 6.45 p.m. so you can settle your dog down and make sure it has been to the toilet before class starts. The class runs for one hour from 7.00 p.m.

To take part in this course you need to book in, we only take a few intakes throughout the year and these can fill quickly. Booking can be done online PLEASE CLICK HERE or by phoning 09 528 0528 after work hours. These contacts will also be able to provide you with information as to when the next class is starting.

* Course and membership prices are are subject to change without notice. Please check prices when enrolling.

Comfortable clothes and shoes such as trackpants & sneakers with good grip.

Water for yourself and the dog.

Small Yummy treats for the dog (such as cheese or broken up Schmackos that can be eaten quickly without the dog choking on them).

We recommend you do not give your dog its dinner before a training class. They will worker harder for their treats and they will not have to do exercise on a full stomach which can cause medical problems.

A tug type toy for the dog (not squeaky please as this distracts other peoples dogs).

A suitable leash and collar- Preferably NOT a "zipper" style lead

Toilet bags for cleaning up after your dog.