Group Training
Looking for a small group class where you get loads of 1:1 coaching, in a beautiful park with a dynamic instructor?
Sign up for a Dog Gone Good class!
Puppy Essentials Clinic
Puppy Essentials Clinic - for puppies UNDER 5 months old
Duration: 5 weeks
- Build confidence by exploring new surfaces and heights
- Socialization checklist
- Get them used to handling/grooming
- Teach them to come when called
- Puppy biting: what to do and what not to do
- Positive dog to dog play skills (our classes include ample dog to dog play and you'll learn about why this is important)
- Learn about body language and how to make positive associations
- Teach them to target your hand (helps with recall and to move them without restraining them)
- Discuss how to build a tolerance to alone time
- Intro to Housetraining
- Enrichment. Dogs that have their needs met and feel good will behave better! Optimism promotes resilience!
- Intro to lead skills
This class includes easy to read handouts and support in between classes via email and WhatsApp. Ask me anything in the 4 weeks we are together!
Young Adolescent Clinic
Young Adolescent Clinic - dogs 5-9 months old
Prerequisite: completed Puppy Essentials with me, if not, your dog must be assessed by me before they are admitted to ensure suitability. Must be friendly with other dogs/strangers .
This class includes LOTS of off lead play.
This is a critical time for you and your young adolescent to deepen your bond, and to give both you & your
developing pup skills for managing their emotions. The adolescent brain is still forming in dogs for up to 2-3 years. It is a time where they are easily frustrated, impulsive and very vulnerable to stress. It's also a time where they crave social interaction. We ensure it is the right kind of socialization and not overwhelming.
IN THIS CLASS you and your pup will:
- Continue to develop social skills with reliable friends, lots of off lead play!
- Deep dive into the things that will help their developing bodies & brains, and make training more accessible to them, such as simple, effective manners and games.
- Decompression and relaxation. Can your dog relax around stimuli?
- Increase emotional resilience.
- Build a deeper bond and connection.
- Consent, choice and agency!
- THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 4-5 DOGS. Dogs must be friendly.
Confidence Building Clinic
Confidence Building Clinic: for dogs over 5 months old with mild fears.
If your dog struggles with severe fears, please ask about private training. If you aren't sure, we can schedule an assessment.
Duration: 4 weeks
This clinic is a game changer for timid dogs. You will learn an effective training technique to change their emotional state. They will socialize in a small group and learn ways to de-stress through scent work. You will also learn how to get them to engage with the environment to boost confidence & with you. This course has been evaluated by a leading educator in the dog training field. It includes easy to read handouts and light assignments.
Dogs over 5 months old. Must not struggle with aggression or reactivity (no biting, or barking and lunging at other dogs/strangers). 4-5 dogs only.
FEE: $220
Frustrated Fido Clinic
FRUSTRATED FIDO CLINIC - dogs 6 months - 2yrs. old
Duration: 6 weeks
For adolescent dogs who struggle around other dogs/humans because they are so desperate to say hi (super friendly and hyper). They struggle to focus on their handler and to ignore the other dog/human. Play with other dogs will be used as a reward at times, so all dogs in attendance MUST be friendly with NO bite history! Assessments for suitability for this class are required if I don't know your dog. 4 dogs only.
- Learn how to get your dog's attention and keep them from making poor/risky choices.
- Learn how to redirect them in a positive way.
- Learn to read their body language.
- Boost engagement with your dog through fun games.
- Discuss lead etiquette and get support
- What is enrichment and why is it so important?
- How to set up positive social experiences for your dog
- Why is adolescence such a challenging time?
Use the button below to fill-out the intake form and start the registration process for group training.
All classes are approximately 50-60 minutes long.
- For clinics, you are expected to attend all of the classes. A make up class will only be given if I cancel. Refunds are not granted after the clinic has begun, and they are only granted 3 days before the start of the first class, if I can fill the spot.
- Dogs must be up to date on core vaccines, including lepto vaccine and dewormed within the last 6 months. Dogs must have NO injurious bite history (this does not included normal puppy biting). Vaccine record required.
- Children under 8 years old are not permitted. Handlers must be over 18 years old. If you bring children over 8 years old, a guardian must accompany them who is separate from the handler of the dog. For a puppy class younger children may be permitted but please enquire.
- One dog per handler.
- Please do not bring a female in heat or a sick/injured dog. Stool must be firm. No fleas or contagious skin issues.
- If your dog falls ill or goes into heat, you are expected to attend class without your dog to learn and practice on other dogs.
- Payment is due via bank transfer when you sign up. Bank details and contract will be sent to you upon registration.