• Dog Training

    Dog Training @ Hairy HoundsDog Training @ 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 held at various times throughout the week to meet your needs and class sizes are small enough to ensure you and your dog receive a personalised service.

    Our Classes

    Life Basics
    A fantastic introduction to positive reinforcement training focusing on manners and basic cues (sit, drop, stay, recall) with some distractions. Your dog will learn to meet and greet people and other dogs politely, wait for his dinner and to patiently wait as you walk through a door. Problem solving and behavioural information is covered and owners receive handouts each week as a reference guide for information provided by your trainer.

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 1 personal session and 5 weekly 50 minute sessions
    Price: $215 cash or online deposit only


    Tweenies
    This course has been designed for those dogs ready for the next step from Life Basics. 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.

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 6 weekly 50 minutes sessions
    Price: $215 cash or online deposit only


    Adult Supreme
    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 covered is distance work, duration work, targeting, tricks and games.

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 6 weekly 50 minute sessions
    Price: $215 cash or online deposit only


    Tricks, Tricks and More Tricks!
    Have a ball with your dog! This course is designed to keep your dog stimulated. Some of the tricks covered include:

    'Shake Hands'
    Helps with calmly stepping into a harness or with having him desensitised at having his paws touched.

    '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!

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 6 weekly 50 minute sessions
    Price: $215 cash or online deposit only


    Specialised Classes
    Specialised classes are also run from time to time and can cover a number of different subjects such as agility, recall and desensitisation. To find out more about the specialised classes that we are currently running please give us a call!

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 50 minute sessions (Number of classes depends on the subject)
    Price: TBC


    One on One Classes
    One on one consultation sessions are suited for dogs that are not yet ready for group classes, for those having difficulties in a specific area or for owners who want a more personal touch when it comes to dog training. All personal one on one classes are with a qualified trainer and are designed to cater to the individual needs of your dog.

    When: Contact Us
    Duration: 50 minute sessions
    Price: $65 per session, $55 per session thereafter if further classes are booked


    What To Bring

    Current C5 Vaccination Certificate
    Lead (Non-retractable)
    Profile Sheet for Dog Training
    Flat Collar (No correction collars)
    Treats (Whatever it is that really takes your dog's fancy! We recommend something soft, such as small cut up pieces of hotdog or 4 Legs meaty bite portions broken up as these types of treats are easier to consume and less likely to get caught in your dog's throat. There will also be treats provided but we cannot guarantee your dog will like them!)
    Your dog!


    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, cheque or online deposit.


    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.