Snowball Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Does anyone go, can you please tell me more about it? We have a 7 month old goldie and she needs to learn how to walk on a lead and lots of other basics. We have paid somewhere else, but I am not too happy with it, so looking for something else. Would also like a bit of socialising for me and my dog , as well as training and the option to do some agility or other stuff suitable for my dog later down the track what philosphy do they have, what collars can you use? how do they train? I am after some more information so I can convince my husband to go and have a look if it sounds good. Thanks heaps Snowball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsablue Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Snowball, I can't answer any of your questions myself, all I know is they run excellent trials. Have a look at their website: www.berwickodc.asn.au Cheers, luvsablue beckie the blue dog Victoria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulp Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 HiDoes anyone go, can you please tell me more about it? We have a 7 month old goldie and she needs to learn how to walk on a lead and lots of other basics. We have paid somewhere else, but I am not too happy with it, so looking for something else. Would also like a bit of socialising for me and my dog , as well as training and the option to do some agility or other stuff suitable for my dog later down the track what philosphy do they have, what collars can you use? how do they train? I am after some more information so I can convince my husband to go and have a look if it sounds good. Thanks heaps ;) Snowball Hi Snowball BODC focus on making your dog a better pet in the lower classes, stuff like loose lead walking, sitting, self control (the dogs) etc. In the higher classes the focus moves towards preparation for trialling such as tightening up heeling, stands for examinations. off lead work etc. The training methods are positive, we don't condone anything past a verbal correction. You can use pretty much any collar you want so long as they are not used to give harsh corrections. We promote using a flat collar to start with and if you are having problems try a gentle leader head collar or harness depending on the problem. Personally I encourage handlers to only view the use of these as a temporary measure to get them past a difficult phase. After achieving a certain level of obedience you can start agility or flyball. We can't train you to trialling level for agility as we don't have instructors at that level but several members are at that level who can help you. Our flyball team is very competitive and it is great fun! You pay a one off joining fee and then a yearly renewal, no other fees are payable. You will find lots of other goldies there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Paul is your agility more a fun social agility rather than competition agility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulp Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Paul is your agility more a fun social agility rather than competition agility? I don't do agility myself but I believe it is more a social agility, if you want to compete you will probably need to go somewhere such as action dogs for higher level training. I think the instructors can set you on the right course for competition if that is where you want to go, they just can't take you all the way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) ... Sorry. Took this out. The thread is "Berwick Obedience Club". In retrospect I felt my post to be inappropriate (wasn't saying anything bad about Berwick Obed Club). Edited April 6, 2010 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Actually I just want fun agility. If I have to do one more box drill I may have to kill myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulp Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Forgot to mention that the first Saturday of the month is our sign up day so that will be this Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zola's mum Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Hi Paulp, I would like to join up this Saturday, but cannot get there until 1.30pm (I work till 1pm). Is this too late for sign up? I'd like to join up for beginners obedience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulp Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Hi Paulp, I would like to join up this Saturday, but cannot get there until 1.30pm (I work till 1pm). Is this too late for sign up? I'd like to join up for beginners obedience. Beginners classes start at 1:30 so usually sign up is done earlier. You won't be turned away but if you could get there even 5-10 minutes earlier it would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarzc Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 when does Berwick start up again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Usually first weekend in Feb- check their website they may have dates in the final newsletter for 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 HiDoes anyone go, can you please tell me more about it? We have a 7 month old goldie and she needs to learn how to walk on a lead and lots of other basics. We have paid somewhere else, but I am not too happy with it, so looking for something else. Would also like a bit of socialising for me and my dog , as well as training and the option to do some agility or other stuff suitable for my dog later down the track what philosphy do they have, what collars can you use? how do they train? I am after some more information so I can convince my husband to go and have a look if it sounds good. Thanks heaps Snowball Hi Snowball If it's training for general companion dogs and for a good level of everyday control (and beyond) then I would recommend ProK9 who run out of All Breeds Kennels in Lyndhurst. I can't speak for Berwick Obedience but I would definitely check out ProK9 as well......their instructors all hold certifications as well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now