Rising STARS

Wednesdays 6:00-6:45pm.

• For dogs over 6 months (no upper age limit).
• 6 week course.
• Join anytime.
• Complete all 6 classes to graduate.
• Pay as you go per class or pay for the full course and get a 10% discount.

Rising STARS lays the foundations for basic training and assists Guardians in understanding basic training techniques. It's a great starter course for dogs who have missed some of their basic training, have not been training before or would like a refresher.

More About This Course

The 6 week course will cover:

• Basic positions (sit, down, stand)
• Recall
• Walking in a controlled manner
• Take article away
• Food manners
• Play
• Stay for approximately 30 seconds
• Handling and inspection to maintain health
• Cleanliness and identification
• Socialisation with a placid dog unknown to the dog
• Socialisation with an adult person unknown to the dog
• Socialisation with noise distraction
• Responsibility and care (recognition of basic health problems, health protection for the dog, separation anxiety, socialisation with people and other dogs)

Dogs who successfully complete the course are encouraged to continue their learning in the Bronze STARS course.