Sheridan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Can anyone recommend a good puppy school in Canberra? I called the Animal Medical Centre in Phillip but they're no longer running them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Companion Dog Club Narrabundah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Be careful with the ones run by dog clubs, they tend to be free-for-alls with dogs of all sizes thrown in together. Or at least they used to be (i am from Canberra). Perhaps go along to one first to see if you feel comfortable with their style? It's a shame the animal medical centre isn't running them anymore, Sandra is awesome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Precisely why I'm wary, DeltaCharlie. I can't see anything on the dog club websites about puppy school or how it's run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbedWire Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 CDC call it a kindi class http://www.actcdc.org.au/new/obedience.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Tailwag took Link (who is now 7) to the one at Narrabundah and was mortified at what went on. Bigger pups kept hassling her and knocking her to the ground no matter how much she submitted and when it was questioned she was told by the trainers that it is ok, they are puppies and will work it out in the end. Like I said though, it may have changed now, that was 7 years ago and the Canberra region has come a long way in its understanding of dog behaviour in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethBailey Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 We took our latest to All Round Good Hounds (they're on facebook) at Belco Pets. I knew the trainer, Eleni, through my mum who does foster stuff with ARF. She is hugely knowledgeable and the classes are *very* controlled in terms of any interactions the puppies have. I will say I found the lessons a little wordy for someone like me who already knows a bit about dogs, but that might not bother you :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethBailey Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 She is also fantastic with working through any individual problems you might be having and the class sizes are generally very small (4-6 dogs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've heard good things about All Round Good Houndooze Belco Pets too, and I took two of mine to Geraldine of Geraldine's Animal Training and they were good classes - controlled off leash time with matched up dogs and a focus on teaching pup to work with owner and handle distractions. This was when she was running classes at Hall Vet but she has her own set up now. RSPCA runs really good puppy classes too, although apparently can vary a little depending on your instructor. When I was there our syllabus really focussed on the relationship with the owner and setting up a pattern for training/working together, as well as socialisation with different surfaces, distractions etc - very controlled interaction between the pups (at least in my classes :p ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 I take it Belco Pets doesn't sell pets? It's a bit far from me. Woden would have been ideal. And not going to the RSPCA obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 No Belco Pets don't sell pets. They work with foster groups to promote their available animals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 You could try calling Weston Creek Vet Hospital. Their receptionist Erin has a lot of dog training knowledge, I don't know if they run puppy classes there but they may have somewhere they recommend if not. Erin did work/train at RSPCA though so you may not be interested in her opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronja Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I attended the Inner South Vet puppy class last year and found it very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Omg.. stay right away from that awful narrabundah club. The Canine Coach runs puppy/dog/obedience classes. Usually at RSPCA in weston. Paul - the canine coach is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks all, I spoke to someone today recommended by All Round Good Hounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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