Dog Skills classes cover general good dog manners including listening under distractions, coming when called, lead manners, calm greetings, lots of information on engaging your dog for life & much more!
We have 4 Levels to progress through. All dogs begin at Level 1, and move through the levels at their own pace.
Topics will vary week by week, building on skill sets.
Clients may join at any time throughout the term. New clients just need to join a Welcome class first (offered regularly through the term). Existing clients can simply join in the next available class.
Classes are suitable for fully vaccinated dogs. For dogs 16 weeks & younger, please see our puppy classes.
Cost/dog | Package |
$30 | Welcome class: all NEW clients must attend a Welcome class first |
$100 | 1 Term, 1 day/week. Live-online. |
$160 | 1 Term, 1 day/week. In-person. |
$260 | 1 Term, unlimited*. In-person & live-online (when offered). |
Class Details
- All new clients must register for a Welcome class before attending either the live-online or in-person classes. Welcome classes may be run as live online or in-person, plus we will provide a Welcome pack including a clicker & treat tote, valued at $22.50
- Unlimited* memberships may attend all available classes for your dog’s level & below.
- If you join mid-way through a term your membership will roll into the next term.
- Equipment required for live-online class: a computer, smart phone or device connected to the internet, with the ability to broadcast video & audio. You will get the best experience with a webcam & microphone, so we can hear & see you.
When & how do I start?
- New clients must register for a Welcome class
- Sign-up for a package (select from mid-week or Saturday classes, or both)
- Come along to a Dog Skills class! See our schedule for class dates & times. We'll email you full details before class commences.
Class Schedule
All times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Term 1, 2024: 3 Feb - 13 April 2024 (no class Sat 30 March, Easter long weekend)
Term 2, 2024: 30 April - 6 July
** Please note classes will be run as live-online if Government restrictions do not permit in-person classes. Times may vary slightly. **
Welcome classes (Lasts approx 1 hr)
Sat 16 March, 9am, Gwynneville Guide Hall
Mon 18 March, 615pm, Companion Animal Vet Hospital, Dapto
Thurs 4 April, 615pm, Companion Animal Vet Hospital, Dapto
Dog Skills classes
In 2024, Dog Skills classes run:
Keira High School
Level 1 - Tuesdays 6pm - 645pm & Saturdays 1130am - 1215pm
Level 2 - Tuesdays 7pm - 745pm & Saturdays 1030am - 1115am
Level 3 - Tuesdays 6pm - 645pm & Saturdays 930am - 1015am
Level 4 - Tuesdays 7pm - 745pm & Saturdays 830am - 915am
Live-online:
Not scheduled for Term 1, 2023.
Coronavirus & Class
- We will adhere to all current NSW & federal guidelines in respect to maximum numbers of people per venue. This may mean that some packages are unavailable at certain times (if we have already hit our limit).
- Classes will be run as live-online if Government restrictions do not permit in-person classes. Class times may vary slightly.
- There may be a limit to handlers per dog for in-person classes.
- We ask all participants to maintain social distancing, and not attend class if feeling unwell.
- Full guidelines will be provided to all class participants.