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Eastern Suburbs Obedience Dog Club Inc offers a wide range of dog training activities. From basic obedience for a well behaved family pet through to competitions in Rally and Obedience, we have plenty for our members to participate in.
Formal training classesWe run 3 levels of formal training classes - Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced.
Social ClassSocial class is available to members who have completed Foundation and Intermediate class. This class does not follow a structured program and offers members the opportunity to build on their dogs' social skills. It is a relaxed, educational and fun class with different skills taught each week.
Topics covered include: - tricks
- different dog sports (e.g. Obedience, Rally, Scent-work, Retrieving, Tracking, etc
- toy exchange
- pack walks
- tethering
- and more
The aim is to give members and dogs an opportunity to build a variety of skills, broaden their knowledge of what is available and develop dogs' sociability.
Practice ClassPractice class is designed to support you, and your dog, to learn skills that are taught primarily in the Intermediate classes, that you would like to practice more. This is a group class focussing on some of the main skills we all desire our dogs to do including loose-lead walking, recall, calm greeting (e.g not jumping) and focus.
Sometimes you just need a little bit more time to refine the skills taught in intermediate class. This is a class where more time is spent on individual skills supporting you to be the best you and your dog can be.
Each week will be different as this class does not follow a set program. Various activities to build and refine your skills are there to be enjoyed and mastered before progressing to Advanced or Social class.
Rally Class This class is designed to support your skills in undertaking the Rally stations. This is a group class held outside of a Ring, where you will learn skills together.
Each of the Rally stations will be taught, breaking them into easy-to-understand steps so you can learn and execute each activity with your dog. You will learn what each sign should look like when performed correctly and how to achieve it. You will have opportunities to practice the station activity and receive feedback from the instructor, and often a short Rally course will be set up to practice as you learn.
During the class you will also develop skills to improve your connection with your dog, including heeling. As well as what to expect if/when you compete including ring etiquette.
Rally practice rings are set up each week, for you to go through part or a complete course, and often there will be someone around to give you feedback.
You do not have to compete in Rally to participate in this class. Rally stations are a great way to build skills, build a strong connection with your dog and have fun.
Obedience Trial ClassThis class is designed to support your skills and developments in obedience training. This is a group class held outside of a Ring, where you will practice skills together. Activities such as heel work, formal recall, stand for exam, stays and a variety of other Obedience skills will be covered.
During class you may have the opportunity to go through the ring (dependent on how many are participating in the class), however there is always a practice ring set up and usually there is someone around to take you through a few exercises (one-on-one) to practice what you have learnt in the Obedience Trial class.
Ring etiquette and processes will also be taught, and will include elements such as where to stand when entering a ring, what to expect from a judge or steward, when to enter and exit a ring, and more.
You do not have to compete in Obedience to participate in this class. Obedience skills are a great way to develop your dog and build a strong connection. Many of the skills taught in the Obedience Trial class are transferable to competing in Rally. Rally class will explore the specifics of competing in a Rally Ring.
Our Training Approach There are many different training approaches. We teach a positive reinforcement approach as we find it is the most beneficial to building a respectful, trusting and mutual bond between owner and dog.
Positive reinforcement is one of the most powerful tools to shape or change your dog's actions and behaviours. It sets our dogs up to succeed and rewards the positive behaviour you desire. When you set clear expectations with a positive reward, anything is possible.
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