Try out some new fun activities with your dog or learn more about dogs, training, and behaviour in these short ‘taster’ classes and presentations. Get some fresh dog-sport ideas or simply enjoy a little quality fun time together. Force-free training methods.
Activities with dogs
Location: 120 Robert Street, Whangarei
Cost: $ 10 per dog
Requirements
- Dogs need to be over 4 months old and very social on- and off-lead with people and other dogs
- Dogs must be current with vaccinations
- Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- One dog per handler
Bookings: Essential – no later than one day before event. Small groups (4 dogs max)
Tricks
Teach your dog a fun trick or two (tailored to your dog’s skill level)
Days and times:
Friday 5 Jan at 3:30 pm
Saturday 6 Jan at 10:30 am
Wednesday 10 Jan at 10:30 am
Friday 12 Jan at 12:00 pm
Tuesday 16 Jan at 10:30 am
Thursday 18 Jan at 2:30 pm
Scent games
Get your dog searching for treats or a toy
Days and times:
Saturday 6 Jan at 1:00 pm
Tuesday 9 Jan at 10:30 pm
Thursday 11 Jan at 10:30 am
Tuesday 16 Jan at 12:00 pm
Thursday 18 Jan at 4:00 pm
Friday 19 Jan at 10:30 am
Canine fitness
Learn how you can keep your dog fit and healthy with simple core and strengthening exercises
Days and times:
Friday 5 Jan at 2:00 pm
Tuesday 9 Jan at 12:00 pm
Friday 12 Jan at 10:30 am
Wednesday 17 Jan at 10:30 am
Solid Sit (Impulse Control)
Build a solid ‘Sit’ around real-life distractions as a tool to help your dog with impulse control
Days and times:
Thursday 4 Jan 12:30 pm
Thursday 11 Jan at 12:00 pm
Friday 19 Jan at 12:00 pm
Presentations / DVD - sessions without dogs
Hear short presentations or view DVD
Canine Body Language
What is your dog saying to you and other dogs? How can you tell when play turns to aggression? How do dogs show friendliness, fear, or stress? This educational video features a lively presentation and extensive footage of dogs showing examples of canine behaviour and body language. Behaviourist Sarah Kalnajs (US). 2 hours 12 min. Small screen – small groups.
Day and time: Saturday 13 Jan 3:00 pm
Cost: Donation to Ruakaka Dog Rescue
Clicker training
Learn about the theory behind clicker training and how to use the clicker in your training
Days and times:
Friday 5 Jan at 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 Jan at 5:30 pm
Saturday 13 Jan at 1:00 pm
Cost: $ 10 per person
How dogs learn
Find out about the two main ways dogs learn and how to apply this to your training
Day and time:
Friday 12 Jan at 5:30 pm
Tuesday 16 Jan at 5:30 pm
Saturday 20 Jan at 1:00 pm
Cost: $ 10 per person