Classes and Enrolments

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Domestic Obedience
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General Information

Classes are run on a Tuesday night and start at 6 or 7pm, unless you are notified otherwise. Classes are approximately 45 minutes long.
For classes, wear comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and  shoes. Your dog should have a plain collar or a safe check chain (not a choke chain), and a webbing or leather lead at least one metre long (no retractable leads).
Make sure that you carry a plastic bag to clean up after your dog if necessary.
Please make sure you are familiar with our club rules.

The First Night Of The Term

The first night of term is so administrative task based. We sight your vaccination records and then your instructor will give you a talk so that you know what to expect from classes and what to bring. 

We ask that you leave your puppies/dogs at home on the first night of each new term (except for those in advanced classes) as to not be distracted. We do not do any training on the first night.

Assessment Information

Each class (aside from Junior) is assessed at the end of the term by your instructor. The assessment is done on the final night of the term. Usually, the week before there will be a mock assessment so that you know exactly what to expect.

Domestic Obedience Classes

Domestic obedience classes are aimed at helping your dog develop the basic obedience skills.
These include developing good manners when being around other dogs, in public places, and visiting a vet. You will learn how to communicate with your dog so that they know what you want and how to prevent or deal with undesirable behaviours.
All domestic obedience courses go over the period of nine weeks.
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Junior Class

This is a course for puppies UNDER six months with no prior training (except Puppy Preschool if this was attended).

The course covers common puppy behaviours/traits, teaches bite inhibition, socialisation, appropriate play, handling your puppy, suitable treats and more.

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Basic + Obedience

This class is for dogs that have already completed some training through TADTC.
This class is for graduates of the junior class and for dogs who need to repeat the Basic Obedience class. This class extends what was learnt in Junior and repeats the basic skills practiced in the Basic Obedience class.
 
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Basic Obedience

This is a course for dogs OVER six months with no or limited prior training (e.g. Puppy Preschool).

Teach your dog to walk nicely on a lead, to sit and down on command, and to come when called.  General dog care and training will be given, as well as assistance with any problems you are having. 

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Intermediate Obedience

After you have passed the basic course, you can enrol in the intermediate obedience course to further develop the skills learned in basic.

Some things we teach include the dog looking at you with and without a cue, down stay, taking a treat nicely, the instructor handling your dog, recall with a wait, collar hold and walk, as well as some information around responsible ownership and legal requirements.

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Advanced Obedience Classes

If you have mastered the basic skills, you may like to try something more. Consider joining one of our advanced classes. You will further solidify the skills you have developed and expand into new skills.
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Competition Obedience

If you are interested in expanding your dog’s obedience skills and are interested in trying something that will challenge both you and your pooch, this is a class for you. 

Training is fun, and your dog will learn to follow your every move: forward, sideways, around in circles, or backward. If you are not thinking of competing, don’t let the name Competition deter you. This class will encourage your dog to exercise its brain and will also equip you with very useful skills. 

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Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

This is a national certification programme, consisting of four testing levels, developed and administered by the Dogs New Zealand.

You can enrol your dog in CGC classes after they have passed Basic and Intermediate obedience, but cannot actually sit the tests until he or she is at least 12 months old.  You do not need to be a member of the Dogs New Zealand to join this class.

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Scent work

Scent work (or Nose work) is a relatively new discipline in NZ where the dog is trained to identify the location of the target odour. It is a fun sport to try even if you are not planning to compete. A great benefit of this sport is that it is suitable for dogs of any age. You will build a strong bond with your dog too, and we can guarantee that your pooch will love it!

Scent work involves dogs locating an odour in a variety of environments, communicating the location to their handler, who then informs the judge where they think the odour is located. 

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Rally-O

This dog sport is recognised by Dogs New Zealand and competitions are held throughout the year at different dog clubs. 

A fun way to use and improve skills learnt in the intermediate class in new and sometimes challenging ways. Please ask your instructor at the Club or email us to find out more about Rally-o.

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Our Instructors

Classes are taught by members of the club on a voluntary basis.  Training fees cover the costs of running the club and classes.  The club members who teach know what they’re doing, as they compete with their own dogs in Obedience, Rally-O, Agility, Working Trials, Sledding, and Conformation competitions!

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