The club is available to people wishing to train their dogs, that are purebred or crossbred, in obedience and agility. As with any obedience club, handlers and dogs are encouraged to work together with the aim of becoming a great team and we promote all positive, reward-based training methods.

The basics for the family pet needing 'manners' at home are taught in our classes, along with the skills needed by the trial and show enthusiast. Small personalized classes are offered, with experienced instructors at all levels.

The tools required for positive training are:

• Plain flat collar or harness (no check chains);
• Regular flat webbing lead;
• Lots of treats;
• Lots of praise;
• Lots of enthusiasm; and
• a sense of humor!

For your comfort & safety, please also remember these tips:

• Please leave your dog in the car while you 'check-in' and pay your fees;
• Take your dog for a 'toilet walk' before class, but be sure to pick-up after him - use 'poobags' & place in the bins provided;
• Wear comfortable clothes that you can sit on the grass in, and closed in shoes (runners preferably, no thongs/scuffs/bare feet.);
• "When it's raining, there's no training". Please call your Instructor or Club President to confirm when it looks "iffy", and discuss lessons to practice at home;
• Protect yourself from mosquitoes & "midgies", which can be very fierce;
• We provide water for dogs, but make sure you bring enough water for yourself;
• Bring along your current C5 vaccination certificate on the first night you join.