GOOD MANNERS +6 MONTHS

We offer a seven week course designed to develop basic good manners for dogs over the age of 6 months. The first class is dog free where we cover theory, equipment and discuss what will be happening in the course and what to prepare.

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Our venue is located in Penrith at G13, 1 Salmon Close, Penrith.  (corner of Castlereagh Road and Andrews Road)  The training room is equipped with seating and your own training zone to focus on working with your dog. We will teach you how to train and work with your dog utilising a clicker and reward based training.

• The next Good Manners Class commences on Saturday 8 May 2021 at 12.45pm.

• We have up to four dogs in a class so we can give you personal attention.

• The Good Manners course total cost is $350. Prepayment is required to reserve your place in the class.

Aims for our Good Manners Program

Dogs

• Respond to name

• Eye contact with mild distractions

• Walk nicely on a loose lead

• Sit for greeting

• Lie down and stand up on cue

• Stay briefly in position

• Appropriate on lead manners around dogs and people

• Settle on mat when asked

• Leave objects when asked

• Progression of recall with mild distractions (come)

• Accept collar holds and extended gentle restraint

Owner education

• How dogs learn

• Positive reinforcement training how does it work and what’s the benefits

• Appropriate handling and restraint of your dog

• Being a good guardian and guiding your dog

• Environmental enrichment

• Management for undesirable behaviours

• Child safety and boundaries

• Interpreting body language and what to do

If you would like to join the next class, please click here.