We love building canine and human duos who can enjoy the world together.
Join Canine Connect’s dog obedience training course to learn all the basics you need for a great relationship with your dog and skills to handle real-world scenarios.
This dog obedience course includes five 45-minute sessions. Class groups are kept small to ensure enough trainer interaction.
These classes will cover a wide range of areas to keep those minds engaged and consistently achieve new goals. Classes are run by our experienced and passionate trainers.
A strong commitment to your dog’s development and your relationship is a must. Plenty of training at home is encouraged to get the most out of your journey.
THIS IS NOT a course for those wanting to START change in a behavioural issue such as reactivity, or aggression. If unsure, please ask our trainers if you and your dog would be suitable and would benefit.
You will need…
- A C5 vaccine presented at the first session
- A leash and collar
- Treats and plenty of them! (we recommend diced fritz, cheese or hotdog)
- A positive attitude and a willingness to have fun!
Book your dog obedience training course
Each course consists of 5 sessions, held at the same time each week. Please check the start date you’ve selected, and a list of session dates will be displayed inside each button.
What topics are covered?
Level 1
Level 1 introduces you to dog obedience training. We’ll work on foundations, engagement, and functional obedience in a group environment.
We’ll work on and discuss:
- Sit, drop, recall
- Place/Bed skill
- Mastering the walk and leash mechanics
- How to communicate with your dog
- Preventing problem behaviours
- Canine equipment and its correct use
- Canine safety
Level 2
Level 2 reinforces skills learned from Level 1, and helps bulletproof your training. Our goal is to help you communicate with your dog more effectively.
We’ll work on and discuss:
- Increasing duration of skills
- Using verbal or visual cues
- Obedience around distractions
- Practical life skills
- Safety behaviours
- Emergency drops
- “Paws up” trick
We require all dogs to complete the Level 1 course before signing up to Level 2. If you have questions about this, please get in touch with our trainers.
What have others said?
Adam W.
Easily the most dedicated, respectful and passionate professionals I've met. My dogs thrived from the training we all received, and you can really see the care and thought that is put into each dogs treatment based on their needs. The best that the state has to offer, hands down.
Kathryn W.
I've attended private training sessions, small group classes and workshops. All have been delivered in a professional while friendly and accessible manner, plus the classes are always innovative and fun. Definitely recommend.
Karen F.
I can't recommend highly enough Scott McGuiness and the team at Canine Connect. Having attended many of their workshops and events over the years the professional yet caring approach they consistently display is certainly unsurpassed. The team certainly bring a fresh approach to the art of dog training to our local dog community. Keep up all the amazing and great work guys!