Important Information for evening classes at The Village Green through Autumn and possibly Winter 2022

The City of Unley are currently undertaking renovation works to the cottages adjacent to the ground we use for dog training. The lighting is attached to the power from those cottages which is currently switched off. The council was planning to provide temporary lighting but unfortunately they are unable to do so.

This means we can only train in daylight hours so we have to start bringing the class forward from April 2022. Classes will start around 5.00pm up to Anzac Day then at 4.45pm after Anzac Day. Class in May and June will start at 4.30pm.

We apologies for any inconvenience. 

Dog Training During COVID-19

During COVID-19 we are restricing numbers to two people per dog; (exceptions are where a parent needs to bring two children if there is no alternative option).

Basic Dog Manners course covers:

• Sit for polite greeting
• Drop
• Stay
• Come when called
• Walk well on a lead
• Give up objects
• Leave objects
• Teaching dogs to come away from play
• Go to mat
• Reading dog's body language
• Keeping your dog safe
• Environmental enrichment
• Practising in distracting environments

Suitable for puppies over 13weeks who have attended puppy preschool, or those dogs or puppies over 13weeks that have had no formal training.

Week 1 is a dog free lesson so we can teach the handlers some skills and behaviours to train at home in a non distracting environment.

Suitable for puppies and dogs who have had no training.

Venue

Training classes are held at either:

Page Park - corner of Cross Rd and East Ave Clarence Park  or

The Village Green - behind the Unley Council corner of Unley Rd and Oxford Terrace

Course Cost 

The Basic Dog Manners - Level 2 is designed for any dog who has completed Basic Dog Manners - Level 1 with Positive Dog Training. Ideally it is best to move straight from Basic Dog Manners - Level 1 to Basic Dog Manners Level 2. The course is designed so your dog does not need to be proficient in all the behaviours learnt in Level 1 before progressing to Level 2.

The course runs for five weeks and your dog comes to all five lessons.

If you have not completed out Basic Dog Manners Level 1 course please contact us before booking.

Basic Dog Manners - Level 2 covers:

• Wait at gate
• Wait for food bowl
• Loose lead walking with more distraction
• Leave It - whilst walking
• Parking - teaching your dog to settle whilst adults are talking
• Recalls with distraction
• Settling quickly after play
• Curving - approaching other dogs on lead
• Revision of all behaviours learnt in Basic Dog Manners (stay, go to mat, drop, paying attention etc)
• Chaining - putting multiple behaviours together before bridging and rewarding
• How to shape a behaviour
• Trick training
• Mini agility items such as tunnel, weave poles, A-frame and small jumps (this helps to build confidence with your dog)

If you dog has completed training at other dog club or training venue please contact Positive Dog Training so we can ensure you are booked into the correct level.

Venue

Training classes are held at either:

Page Park - corner of Cross Rd and East Ave Clarence Park  or

The Village Green - behind the Unley Council corner of Unley Rd and Oxford Terrace

Puppy Preschool is designed for puppies up to the age of 12weeks at the start of the course. If your puppy is older than 12 weeks on Week 1 you can book into Basic Dog Manners Level 1 or phone us to discuss.

Puppy preschool is held on Wednesday evening at Hills Vet Play Centre 199 Main Rd Blackwood and is an indoor facility. 

Currently we allow you to bring two people per puppy and ask that you adhere to social distancing. Please do not attend if you or anyone in your family is showing cold or flu symptoms.