iINTRODUCTION for New Members
New members will be accepted on the FIRST and THIRD Sunday of each month.
The Introduction is limited to 15 places which will be allocated on a first-come basis ahead of a 9 am class start. Interest in our classes is VERY HIGH and an early arrival is advised to secure a spot. All new members must attend the Introduction which is held over two consecutive weeks at 9am before moving to training with Class 1. A current vaccination certificate for your dog is mandatory – a photo on your mobile is acceptable.
- Introduction to club, policies and responsibilities, including class times and formats
- Fees and donations
- Overview of class content
- Demonstration of recommended equipment and correct use
- Discussion and demonstration of positive reinforcement techniques and the importance of body language
- Overview of basic commands – sit, stand, heel etc
- Building a trusting relationship with your dog
Class 1
- Heeling with loose lead
- Right about turns
- Sit command
- Stand command.
- Socialising
- Introduction to recall
Class 2
Continuation of First Class exercises, plus…
- Improved loose lead heeling
- Left about turns
- Left and right turns
- Drop
- Stability exercises:
- Sit, stay
- Drop, stay
- Stand, stay
- Leaving and returning around dog
- Hand signals
- Short on-lead recall
Class 3
Continuation of First and Second Class exercises, plus…
- Improved heeling
- Advanced recall, off lead
- Sit stay, off-lead
- Drop stay, off-lead
- Stand stay, off lead
- Increased control with distractions
- Return to heel
Exercises in Class 3 may be on or off lead, depending on environment.
Class 4
Continuation of First, Second and Third Class exercises at an advanced level and may include the following:
- Extended sit, drop and stay
- Flying drop, sit and stand
- Recall with drop
- Distance commands, off lead
- Agility skills
- Food refusal
- Clicker training
- Figures of eight
- Weaving
