What’s Included
Who is this class for?
This class is for those dogs that struggle with being handled for simple grooming or care activities. Typical husbandry activities include: brushing teeth, brushing coat or ears, clipping nails, bathing, cleaning ears, cleaning eyes, checking paws, etc.
If your dog is uncomfortable with any of these activities and you want to improve their ability to tolerate them, this class can help.
Please note if your dog overly aggressive in responding to these, then you may require individual attention to improve the situation. If your dog has a bite history in these situation, please contact Mark prior to booking.
What will you learn?
This class will teach you and your dog a specific process that allows them to feel more in control of the activity, and therefore less anxious about it. You will learn about the importance of naming these activities, and putting them on cue. You will learn the theory, and we will practice some in class. Please realise this is a VERY slow process, and some dogs pick it up quicker than others.
What do you need to bring to class?
- Your dog should be wearing a well-fitting collar or harness.
- A flat lead, preferably around 2 metres long.
- Treats or a chew object to keep them entertained while we are talking.
- A ton of yummy treats that you know your dog loves. We will be using a lot, so best to break them up to small pieces, the size of a peanut or less. One of my favourites is Ziwi Peak, available at most pet shops.
- A piece of equipment that your dog may not be fond of (e.g. brush, toothbrush, nail clipper, etc). If they have previous trauma from a particular piece of equipment, it may be best to buy a new one to bring to class, so that we can start over again with.
The following are NOT permitted:
- Check chains (choke chains)
- Prong collars, or any training device designed to cause pain or discomfort to the dog
- Head halters (e.g. Haltis)
- Bungy leads
- Retractable leads (e.g. Flexi-leads)
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Class Cost
- $60 Per Dog
- 1 Hour Course
- 2 Family Members Included
Note: Additional family members may join depending on the available space
Location
Classes are held on location at Rosebery Veterinary Hospital. Please see the addresses and maps below. Classes are strictly limited to 3-8 puppies to ensure a safe and controlled environment while providing individual instruction and learning opportunities for each puppy. Popular classes may be larger, with the addition of other instructors.
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Fine Print
Payment required at time of booking. Bookings cancelled more then 24 hours prior to start of class are refunded (minus $5 processing fee). Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours, or no-shows, will not be refunded.
Dogs should be 5 months old, or older. If less than 5 months, please consider puppy school instead.
The class is held indoors, in an enclosed space. The dogs will be in close proximity to each other, and depending on the class may be interacting. If you dog is either extremely social, or extremely anti-social, please contact Mark to see if this learning environment would be suitable for your dog.
Dogs that bark continuously wanting to play, or bark continuously in fear/aggression, can be disruptive and if they are unable to be settled, may have to be separated.
