Blacktown Kennel And Training Club

[grakat]

Good Evening,

We live fairly close to the Blacktown Kennel and Training Club. As stated in our intro we are in the process of getting a Great Dane, who has shown some aptitude to obedience or agility - although a Dane doing agility would be a sight to see. My wife has owned a number of dogs in the past but this is my first dog. I am interested in joining this club as I believe that I need training as well as the dog, and it could be fun to boot.

Is naybody had any experience with this club. I have sent an enquiry off but have heard nothing. I have considered visiting on a meeting night but it would be good to see what other peoples expereiences are with the club.

Regards

Graham and Kathy

[Freckles]

I'm only 1 suburb over from the training field and have used them earlier this year myself. They are a fantastic club and all the training members we worked under were easy going and right on top of any thing that happened. if I ever have another bight pup to work with I'll be heading straight back there to train and socialise my pup.

They are a bit slow on the email replies but don't let that put you off. head out on the first Tuesday of the month (Oct 6th) without your dog but take the dogs vaccination records if you want to sing him/her up to start training the following week. You fill in a form, they make suggestions on the best equipment to use for training and you pay your fee. Then you turn up the following Tuesday and are put in the beginners class with all the other new members or those who have not yet passed (very unlikely anyone will be held back).

Their main aim on the training nights is to train YOU to work with your dog. Moving up the grades depends on how often you want to work out side of the Tuesday night sessions and reinforce the lessons you learn. The more home work you do, the better your dog will respond and up you go to the next level.

You can use a flat collar or a check chain it's entirely up to you. They won't allow prong collars or head halters but they explain all this at the intro meeting.

You just need to turn up at training with your dog, collar and lead, poo bags and a full bait bag if you are using food rewards. They encourage food rewards so don't be scared to treat.

Good luck with your new dog and enjoy training, where ever you end up.

[grakat]

Hello Freckles

We are a suburb over, but in the other direction - Rooty Hill. Thank you for your response, it was exactly what we hoped we would hear.

Now I am going to do some research on the grading system and see how far it could go.

Regards

Graham and Kathy

[Freckles]

No worries guys.

If you find the trigger that works for training, you can go on and do competition obedience. Most of the trainers there do competition level obedience too. It can be very rewarding and a great deal of fun

[Janba]

I have been a member on but am not now as I no longer trial obedience. My 2 eldest dogs were both in the 8.30 trialling class as was my old BC.

It is a good club and I used to enjoy training there. When I was there there was no pressure do trials if you didn't want to but plenty of help if you did.