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Dog Training at
Hairy Hounds' classes
Dog Training at Hairy Hounds offers
group classes focusing on lifetime manners, helping your dog fit
into your lifestyle and become and remain a happy member of your
family.
Our classes are
small to ensure you and your dog receive a personalised service.
Classes are held at
various times throughout the week to meet your needs.
Although the aim
of class is for everyone involved to have fun, there are some
basic rules we ask you to follow in order to help our animals
feel comfortable and confident in class. As wonderful leaders we’re
going to do our best to ensure that our dogs become confident, happy
dogs, and following some basic rules will help with this process.
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Have a fun
positive attitude, leave your troubles at the door for your dog’s
sake
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Wear
appropriate clothing & closed footwear
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Please be a
few minutes early in order to start classes on time.
Dogs are easily distracted by late comers. If a class is running,
don’t enter until given the okay by the trainer to avoid
disruption.
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All
dogs are to remain on lead unless permitted by the trainer.
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Dogs and
owners are to maintain a safe distance (approx 2 metres) from
other students at all times, unless otherwise instructed
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Children under
15 are to be accompanied by an adult.
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Children are
not to run onto training areas and must be supervised.
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When children
are helping with the training, please ensure mum or dad trains the
dog first and once the dog understands then the child can assist
with training
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Please, no
yelling or physical force – we will teach pups to learn with
positive methods (therefore rewarding positive and ignoring
negative behaviours) and it also upsets other dogs and owners.
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The school
accepts no responsibility for any accident, loss, or damage to
person or property.
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No dog is
allowed to be tethered unattended.
Important health notes to consider when coming to training
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If
your dog is showing any signs of illness please do not bring
him/her to class and if you are concerned, consult your vet as
soon as possible.
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If your dog
passes stools at training school please clear it up immediately.
(bags provided).
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If your dog
could be pregnant please do not bring her to class.
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If your dog is
in season do not bring her to class.
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Always wash
your hands after handling your pup or dog
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There is a
first aid kit on site, please consult your trainer.
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In
cases of extreme heat classes may not be held. Your trainer will
contact you if this is the case.
Classes provided
include:
Puppy Class
Designed for pups
8-16 weeks of age.
A wonderful
introduction to life experiences, socialisation and basic requests
(sit, drop, stay, recall). At this time in your pup's life it is
critical that he become familiar with different sounds, that he gets
to learn how to play appropriately and gets to meet a variety of
people. What better way to do this than training in a safe
environment with pups of a similar age.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 5 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $100 cash or cheque only
Covering –
Basic exercises
Covering –
Behaviour information
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socialisation
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play stances
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leadership
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on leash
behaviour
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biting
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toilet training
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environmental
enrichment
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and more!
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
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a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Super Puppy
Class
The aim of this 6
week program will be to provide training for dogs aged sixteen weeks
to six months or have completed Puppy School. This class is
structured for puppies that have puppy pre-school, or some
preliminary training.
The next step for
pups and owners to ensure they’re still on the right track. Your pup
will have entered another developmental stage at this time, where you
will be facing different issues and meeting different behaviours
form your pup. Get the right advice. Includes a one hour trainer to
owner personal session in which students will learn how to use
luring and a reinforcement to elicit desired behaviours using
positive reinforcement training.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 1 personal session & 5 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
Covering -
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A revision of the
exercises taught in Puppy 1 but with the added distraction of
duration and distance.
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Combating the
latest concerns
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Training
equipment and the latest environmental enrichment products
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
- treats
for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes your dog’s
fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole class, we
recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and less
likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut up
pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken or
very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
- puppy certificate for advanced puppy students
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Life Basics
A fantastic
introduction to positive reinforcement training focusing on manners
and basic cues (sit, drop, stay, recall) with some distractions.
You’re dog will learn to meet and greet people and other dogs
politely, will wait for his dinner and will patiently wait as you
walk through a door. You and your dog's level of training experience
is relevant when joining this class, not the age of your dog.
Problem solving and
behavioural information is covered and owners receive handouts each
week as a reference guide for information provided by your trainer.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 1 personal session & 5 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
Covering – Basic
exercises with distractions and increased duration
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sit
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drop
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recall
- focus
- stand
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calm and on your mat
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polite meetings of other people and pups
- and more!
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Adult Tweenies
classes
The in-between Life Basics and Adult classes. This course has
been designed for those dogs ready for the next step. In Tweenies we
will focus on cementing your dog's existing manners so that they
last a life time, adding in duration and distance work. This course
offers generalising, retrieving,
heeling, tricks, jumping, recalls, stop and more....
You and your dog's
level of training experience is relevant when joining this
class, not the age of your dog.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 6 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Adult Supreme
classes
This course is
designed for those owners wanting to further stimulate their dog,
improve their techniques and perfect their timing. We revisit all
the basics, adding in high level distractions and generalising as
well as teaching new tricks and tackling any behavioural issues
owners may be having with their dogs.
Also covering distance work, duration work, targeting, tricks and
games.
You and your dog's
level of training experience is relevant when joining this
class, not the age of your dog.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 6 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Agility
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 6 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Tricks, Tricks
and more Tricks Classes
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 6 weeks x 50 minutes
Class Price - $155 cash or cheque only
Have a ball with
your dog. Designed to keep your dog stimulated. Teach him useful
tricks:
Shake hands (helps with calmly stepping into a harness or with
having him desensitised at having his paws touched - great for nail
clipping!!!)
Take a Bow
Great for stretching before a free range run at the park or agility!
Pick it up and Give it
Great for getting your dog to deliver the newspaper or your
slippers.
Spin
Your dog will wipe his feet for you!
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Specialised
Classes
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 50 minutes
(Amount of classes depending on subject).
Class Price - $25 per class cash or cheque only
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
Trainer & Owner
Personal
This is a one on
one consultation with a qualified trainer.
This would suit dogs not yet ready for group classes, for those
having difficulties in a specific area
or for those wanting a more personal touch.
Class Times – TBA
Class Duration – 50 minutes
Class Price - $45 on site cash or cheque only
What to bring to
class:
- current
vaccination certificate (first meeting only)
- a
standard lead (no retractable leads)
- a
flat collar for your dog during classes.
-
treats for class. Treats can be whatever it is that really takes
your dog’s fancy. Dog chocolates are a bit too much for a whole
class, we recommend something soft as they are easier to consume and
less likely to get caught in your dog’s throat – such as small cut
up pieces of hotdog or 4 legs meaty bite portions broken up, chicken
or very small broken bits of liver treats. There will be treats
provided at class but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!
Payment:
Full payment is expected for all group class bookings before
commencement of class. The booking is not confirmed until a
completed enrolment form and full payment is received. Private
consultations are to be paid prior to or at the time of
consultation. Payment can be cash or cheque.
Cancellations:
Any enrolment in a group class is entitled to a refund of the course
fee, providing notification one week prior to commencement date. If
you are unable to come to class and you give us at least 24 hours
notice, you will not lose your class payment. Classes have staggered
entry so you will be able to catch up if you miss a class. Any
client withdrawing from a course will not be entitled to a refund
due to occupying a position that could have been allocated to
another client. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to failure in
their dog’s health will be entitled to postpone the completion of
the course. Clients who are forced to withdraw due to their dog
being overly stressed (determined by the instructor), will be
entitled to a refund of the course fee or the equivalent in private
training. Full payment for private consultations will be expected if
a cancellation is made less than twenty-four hours in advance.
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