The new Life Skills for Life classes are here!
After asking you what you wanted I have designed a different way to attend a training course doing the things YOU want to focus on!
PLEASE EMAIL ME ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE THERE IS BOUND TO BE INFO I HAVE ACCIDENTALLY NOT INCLUDED (shellsaukett@gmail.com).
I believe that setting dogs up to succeed is a fairer and a substantially premium method of getting our dogs to learn desired behaviours and if the reinforcement is delivered just right, then the chances of your dog repeating the desired behaviour is high.
Training both dog and owner how to improve on life skills and what they think they already know! This class is for all dogs over 6 months of age, whether they be new to training or a puppy school graduate.
The basic IN's and OUT'S of whats going on:
Each practical class is now approximately 40-50mins in length - this keeps you and your dog more focused, as around the 40 minute mark most dogs are pretty much done.
Classes are running on Wednesday Evenings in Alexandria at the Dogs In Town Doggy Day care.
There is a compulsory ONLINE component that you MUST do first before attending the practical classes, which are run over a period of 6 weeks.
Classes are small in numbers to get the best results in the small time frame.
Each practical class is now based around a 'topic' or a 'concept'. They are:
To complete the Life Skills for Life training course you are required to complete the compulsory online theory lesson AND attend at least 4 of the practical training classes of your choice.
Please excuse the hilariousness of the video's of Jeddah and I in the Online Lesson!
To enrol you are required to make a $50.00 deposit after emailing me indicating you are ready to get the private link for the course to begin - this gives you access to the online lesson. Once completed and if you would like to continue to the practical classes the remaining fee of $250 is required and you can then contact me to let me know which 4 classes of your choice you wish to enrol into - if you want to attend MORE than 4 classes an additional fee of $25 for each extra class is required. Why do it this way? Not everyone has the same training issues so some classes may be irrelevant for your needs.
Classes are not designed for anxious, fearful, troublesome behaviours or reactive dogs - a private consultation is recommended to help you and your dog achieve desirable results in these situations. Please discuss this with me if you are unsure if your dog falls into this category.
Now - here is the Nitty Gritty of what's going on:
Good FOUNDATION SKILLS every owner needs their dogs to do!
Dates and time: Wednesday 16th June 8.30pm
Everyone thinks that they have these skills sorted - and some absolutely do! But to ensure that you can enrol in many of the other classes can your dog reliably do the following skills?
Foundations to getting GOOD MANNERS AT HOME (This is not a 'my neighbours have complained' class - this does not cover 'barking', 'separation issues' or other 'anxieties' - those issues are 100% recommended for private consultations.
Dates and time: Wednesday 23rd June 8.30pm
Sometimes is hard to work on keeping a happy home life right?!?
Foundations behind the RECALL (There is a FULL 'Rebound The Hound' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 30th June 8.30pm
Understand what makes your dog want to come to you when you call them?
Introduction to LOOSE LEAD WALKING and how to get it (There is a FULL 'Loosen The Lead' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 7th July 8.30pm
Learn the foundations behind how to teach a dog to walk nicely on lead - Management, tricks on what to do and 'Connect the Dots!'
Enjoy the moments URBAN STREET WALKS with your dog (This is NOT a loose lead walking programme)
Dates and time: Wednesday 14th July 8.30pm
Sometimes walking your dog can be a stressful event - between not stopping when you stop, not listening to you when they are on lead and eating 'stuff' off the street.
Introduction to the new dog sport 'HOOPERS' (There is a FULL 'Hoopers' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 21st July 8.30pm
The newest Dog sport around town! A sport ALL dogs and owners can play regardless of age, physical ability & character (aka I will be running classes for reactive dogs to come and play too!).
After asking you what you wanted I have designed a different way to attend a training course doing the things YOU want to focus on!
PLEASE EMAIL ME ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE THERE IS BOUND TO BE INFO I HAVE ACCIDENTALLY NOT INCLUDED (shellsaukett@gmail.com).
I believe that setting dogs up to succeed is a fairer and a substantially premium method of getting our dogs to learn desired behaviours and if the reinforcement is delivered just right, then the chances of your dog repeating the desired behaviour is high.
Training both dog and owner how to improve on life skills and what they think they already know! This class is for all dogs over 6 months of age, whether they be new to training or a puppy school graduate.
The basic IN's and OUT'S of whats going on:
Each practical class is now approximately 40-50mins in length - this keeps you and your dog more focused, as around the 40 minute mark most dogs are pretty much done.
Classes are running on Wednesday Evenings in Alexandria at the Dogs In Town Doggy Day care.
There is a compulsory ONLINE component that you MUST do first before attending the practical classes, which are run over a period of 6 weeks.
Classes are small in numbers to get the best results in the small time frame.
Each practical class is now based around a 'topic' or a 'concept'. They are:
- Foundation skills every owner needs their dogs to do readily and easily
- Introduction to loose lead walking and how to get it
- Foundations behind the recall
- Enjoy the moments with your dog when walking the streets
- Introduction to the new dog sport 'Hoopers'
- Foundations to getting good manners at home
To complete the Life Skills for Life training course you are required to complete the compulsory online theory lesson AND attend at least 4 of the practical training classes of your choice.
Please excuse the hilariousness of the video's of Jeddah and I in the Online Lesson!
To enrol you are required to make a $50.00 deposit after emailing me indicating you are ready to get the private link for the course to begin - this gives you access to the online lesson. Once completed and if you would like to continue to the practical classes the remaining fee of $250 is required and you can then contact me to let me know which 4 classes of your choice you wish to enrol into - if you want to attend MORE than 4 classes an additional fee of $25 for each extra class is required. Why do it this way? Not everyone has the same training issues so some classes may be irrelevant for your needs.
Classes are not designed for anxious, fearful, troublesome behaviours or reactive dogs - a private consultation is recommended to help you and your dog achieve desirable results in these situations. Please discuss this with me if you are unsure if your dog falls into this category.
Now - here is the Nitty Gritty of what's going on:
Good FOUNDATION SKILLS every owner needs their dogs to do!
Dates and time: Wednesday 16th June 8.30pm
Everyone thinks that they have these skills sorted - and some absolutely do! But to ensure that you can enrol in many of the other classes can your dog reliably do the following skills?
- Reliably respond to their name & give their handler their attention.
- Sit and/or lie down on cue and remain in that position (within reason)
- Offer you a behaviour that you can see, mark and reinforce
- Nose target on cue = 'Touch!' (visual and/or verbal)
Foundations to getting GOOD MANNERS AT HOME (This is not a 'my neighbours have complained' class - this does not cover 'barking', 'separation issues' or other 'anxieties' - those issues are 100% recommended for private consultations.
Dates and time: Wednesday 23rd June 8.30pm
Sometimes is hard to work on keeping a happy home life right?!?
- Work on teaching your dog to go to their beds on cue and settling
- Reduce the antics in the kitchen
- How to stop your dog jumping up on your guests
- Gaining good manners around dinner time and doorways
- How to teach a reliable 'stay'
Foundations behind the RECALL (There is a FULL 'Rebound The Hound' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 30th June 8.30pm
Understand what makes your dog want to come to you when you call them?
- Quick chat on why dogs don't come to you and how to change that
- Hand targeting
- Introducing Games and making training easy and fun
Introduction to LOOSE LEAD WALKING and how to get it (There is a FULL 'Loosen The Lead' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 7th July 8.30pm
Learn the foundations behind how to teach a dog to walk nicely on lead - Management, tricks on what to do and 'Connect the Dots!'
- Advise on appropriate equipment/harnesses/collars etc...
- Learn what options you have - each dog is individual.
- Putting the foundation skills into practice - learn by doing and learn by watching others.
Enjoy the moments URBAN STREET WALKS with your dog (This is NOT a loose lead walking programme)
Dates and time: Wednesday 14th July 8.30pm
Sometimes walking your dog can be a stressful event - between not stopping when you stop, not listening to you when they are on lead and eating 'stuff' off the street.
- Introducing the 'leave it' , and how to train it & what to do in the meantime
- Introducing the 'wait' & being calm when standing still when on leash
- Improving the connection - listening to each together on the walk.
Introduction to the new dog sport 'HOOPERS' (There is a FULL 'Hoopers' training programme that you may prefer)
Dates and time: Wednesday 21st July 8.30pm
The newest Dog sport around town! A sport ALL dogs and owners can play regardless of age, physical ability & character (aka I will be running classes for reactive dogs to come and play too!).
- Get a taste of what's Hoopers is like
- Get your dog's Hoop value started
- Begin with Hoops, Barrels and Pinwheels
