Obedience Courses
Requirements
Course Details & Price
Course Calender
Enrolments
Printable Booking Form
Course Passes
Behaviours We Work With
Client Updates

Dog Obedience and Behavioural Courses

Check course calender for training dates - book in advance to avoid disappointment.

***Gift Certificates Available***

"Enrolments now being taken"

Ask about our "NEW" unlimited 2 year dog training package.

Purchase 20 classes (2UL) & receive 1.5 years FREE

Direct debit payment plan now available.

As both dog and handler learn from this course it is necessary that the handler is not substituted for the duration of the course however, we welcome any additional family / friends to come along and participate.

Is your dog an embarrassment to you? Do you feel you have no control

There are no bad dogs; every dog deserves the right to an education. Why not unlock your dog’s inner good manners and hidden behaviours. You have nothing to lose except all the bad behaviours your dog is currently showing.

Maybe you don’t have any particular problems with your dog, but would like to develop some important skills with your dog. These courses are designed to allow you and your dog to have a healthy and loving relationship.

Just think how nice it would be to have a dog that is well behaved, confident, listens to you even when your dog doesn’t want to “this may save your dogs life one day”.

Can you imagine having your dog at a park on a busy day when there are lots of barbeques, children and dogs playing and you want to call your dog back to you and he/she comes back with bounding enthusiasm. You may even want your dog to stay in a drop / lay down by your side while you sit back and enjoy the day; this is what you can easily achieve.

Sankiri pride themselves in educating you the owner. We want you to gain the knowledge to fully understand and have the confidence to not only train your dog but know how to problem solve when things go wrong for you.

All it takes is a little effort and time; courses are designed to allow you to achieve Basic dog handling skills on lead through to Advanced off lead obedience, the choice is yours.

Courses are structured for enrolments to commence with the Basic level on lead obedience. For those of you that would like to achieve more than basic obedience all you need to do is pre-book the next level, after being able to demonstrate that you and your dog have learnt the skills necessary to be able to continue to the next level. Contact Lorraine to discuss further dog obedience levels.

Basic Level On Lead Obedience Package Ten Week Course Includes:-

Training Head Halter and Training Lead learn the correct technique when using this equipment.
Sit and Sit Step Away dropping lead and moving away from your dog.
Heeling / Walking how to have your dog on a loose lead and enjoy your walk.
Drop and Drop Step Away 30 minutes plus, dropping the lead and moving away from your dog.
Recall to dogs name this is the start of teaching your dog to come back.
Canine Good Behaviour Shaping
Behavioural Problem Solving
Socialisation

ALL THESE EXCERCISES ARE PERFORMED ON A LOOSE LEAD, UNDER DISTRACTION FOOD IS NOT USED TO TRAIN DOGS.

Learn how to read your dogs behaviour and how to eliminate problem behaviour such as barking, digging, jumping, pulling on lead, scratching and jumping at doors, pulling washing off clothes lines, mouthing, aggression, fence fighting and many more unwanted behaviours.
Training classes (10) are run as an honesty policy - you will not be marked off nor given a class card, simply attend classes. Should you feel the need to attend any extra classes within the level you have enrolled in, all we ask is for you to tell us that you would like to attend more classes, this is so we don't end up with too many people within one class - class sizes are kept small.
Training sessions run approximately one (1) hour.
Certificate in “Basic on Lead Obedience” – demonstrate that you and your dog have learnt the skills necessary to satisfy the requirements of the Basic on Lead Obedience 10 week course as set down by Sankiri Dog Training.

Servicing the South Eastern and Mornington Peninsula

Requirements to enrol in Basic Level On Lead Obedience:-

Puppies / dogs must be approximately five (5) months of age or older at time of commencing course; no dog is too old, if you have any doubt as to the suitability of your dog attending training please contact Lorraine to discuss your concerns.

All dogs must have a current C5 vaccination certificate (this must be shown upon arrival). Children from the age of ten (10) are welcome to attend and train their dog under adult supervision. If the child is having difficulties handling the dog an adult will be required to continue with the training, this will be at the discretion of the trainer.

As both dog and handler learn from this course it is necessary that the handler is not substituted for the duration, however we welcome any additional family / friends to come along and participate.

All dogs must be trained on training head halter.

Occasionally, not all training head halter and lead colors are in stock, wherever possible the color selected will be supplied.

Course Details and Price:-

***Gift Certificates Available***

"Enrolments now being taken"

Ask about our "NEW" unlimited 2 year dog training package.

Purchase 20 classes (2UL) & receive 1.5 years for FREE

Direct debit payment plan now available.

Classes will be held at The Masonic Hall 2 Baxter - Tooradin Road, (Cnr Stott's Lane) Frankston Sth / Baxter (Saturdays) 9.00am to 10.00am and (Sundays) 9.00am to 10.00am to coincide with school terms as much as we possibly can.

You can pay for your 10 training sessions by either:

(a) paying a discounted total fee of $395.00 per dog, training equipment not included (inclusive of GST) by a deposit of $50.00 per dog to confirm your enrolment prior to or by the due date on your invoice; or
(b) paying a total fee of $450 per dog, training equipment not included (inclusive of GST) by a deposit of $50.00 per dog to confirm your enrolment payable prior to or by the due date on your invoice and then by fortnightly payments (in advance) of $80.00 per dog, commencing prior to or on your second training session.

Enrol two or more dogs: $15.00 discount per dog, this is only available for the 10 week basic obedience & behavioural course. Conditions apply - Proof must be supplied that dogs belong to the same owner.

You can pay for your 2 year unlimited training package (all levels) by either:

(a) by paying a discounted total fee of $795.00 per dog, training equipment not included (inclusive of GST) by a deposit of $50.00 per dog to confirm your enrolment prior to or by the due date on your invoice; or
(b) paying a total fee of $850.00 per dog, training equipment not included (inclusive of GST) by a deposit of $50.00 per dog to confirm your enrolment prior to or by the due date on your invoice and then by fortnightly (in advance) of $100.00 per dog commencing prior to or on the third training session. Fortnightly payments will be debited on Fridays only, you will be asked to nominate which Friday you would like to commence your direct debit payment plan. For people that are paid monthly or any other special requirements we are happy to come to an agreement to suit all parties.

2 year unlimited training; this is for you to decide how you wish to use this, we encourage you to attend approximately twenty classes. After this time you may choose to consistently attend classes, you may choose to come on a casual basis, if you have decide that you have accomplished your needs you may leave at anytime then return without paying any further fees within the 2 year period so long as your expiry date is still current.

The 2 year unlimited package has been designed to allow you plenty of opportunity to improve on your dogs behaviour, gain the skills required to problem solve for yourself. When training dogs you need time to develop life long changing behaviours to cope with real life situations.

Sankiri Dog Training prides themselves in being an expert in their field and offers full support for all clients and dogs attending classes. Classes average out at less than $10.00 per class, massive savings plus much more!

Once you have received confirmation of your enrolment why not make further payments off your course, the sooner you enrol the more time you will have to pay.

Course enrolment forms and relevant information will be mailed out upon request by phoning 0401 634 392, enrolment details will also be taken over the phone or alternatively download the enrolment form, Options one and two will still apply.

Important Information:- Training Equipment and Prices

Training head halters are fitted at the first lesson, please don’t go out and waste your money buying useless equipment from outlets that clearly have no knowledge on the correct use or fitting of this equipment.

As trainers we have done extensive training in the correct fitting of training head halters, it is critical for your puppy / dog; to have a positive experience and for you as an owner not to end up in a tug of war with your puppy / dog. This can set the pace for disaster and make it extremely unenjoyable for you and your puppy / dog to continue with dog training in a positive manner.

You will be taught the correct technique to use this training equipment to achieve the best possible results.

If your puppy grows out of their head halter, so long as it has been purchased at Sankiri and is in good condition you will be able to trade it in on another head halter when the time is right.

• Training head halter $35.00 all sizes – Training leads $25.00 – Total $60.00
• Purchase the set and pay only $55.00 discount $5.00

Occasionally, not all training head halter and lead colors are in stock, wherever possible the color selected will be supplied.

These are for you to keep, all dogs must use a training head halter to participate in Sankiri Dog Training. Anyone not wanting their dog to use a training head halter will not be able to participate unless their reasons are due to breed type no mussel on dog etc, please contact Lorraine for further information before enrolling.

Would you like to train your dog to a higher level?
Further information is available by request after your enrolment is confirmed, the following levels are:-

• Intermediate -Extending all the previous exercises from the Basic Obedience & Behavioural 10 week course to a higher level, which you have completed from the Basic Obedience & Behavioural course. At the conclusion of the Intermediate Level, we are now expecting our dogs to offer the exercises on command only, with very little re-commands.

• Advanced Level One -This is the level where we now start to complete all the exercises that we have learnt. We will start to work our dogs on collar and less on the training head halter. By now you should have built a very strong communication / bond / leadership relationship with your dog. Our aim it to work your dog on collar and head towards the off lead stage.

• Advanced Level Two - This is our off lead level; you will find that there are still some exercises that you will need to fully achieve before taking your dog completely off the lead. By now you have an extremely high level of knowledge, communication and respect both between you and your dog. This is also a proofing stage, where we challenge to a much higher level all the exercises that we have learnt. For example can we take any / all of what we have learnt from the Basic obedience & Behavioural course through to the Advanced Level Two course and make it work for us at any given time or place regardless of where we are.

Course Calender

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Printable Booking Form

Below we have provided a printable booking form where you can print and fill in your details.

Gift Certificates Available

You can either fax or mail us your completed form.

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Course Passes

Below are some of our proud graduates:

Class 2010 Term 1

Class 2010 Term 2

Class 2010 Term 2 (Saturday)

Class 2009 Term 1

Class 2009 Term 2

Class 2009 Term 4

Behaviours We Work With:-

Dog aggression
People aggression
Food aggression
Possession aggression (eg. dog toys, stolen treasures like your shoes)
Fence fighting (eg. attacking dogs that are behind fencing within your property and / or your walk along streets)
Obsessive- compulsive behaviours (eg. tail chasing, licking etc.)
Fearful behaviour
Over excitability
Jumping
Escaping
Barking
Destructiveness
Disobedience
Not recalling on command
Socialisation
Separation anxiety
Multiple dog households
Re-homed and rescued dogs
Behavioural modification
Thunderstorm and firework stress
Digging
Pulling on lead (eg. dog taking you for a walk / drag (to the point of you being pulled to the ground and or across a busy road)
Scratching and jumping at doors / windows
Pulling washing off clothes line
Mouthing / nipping
Harassing children / visitors
Stealing food (eg. from children, off benches, tables etc.)
Raiding the rubbish bin
Jumping in or out of an open parked car uninvited
Jumping on cars (eg. on doors and panels of car)
Toilet training (eg. puppies / adult dogs messing in house
Pushing through doorways and gates
Bullying dogs when playing, being too rough
Dog ignores you (eg. plays games with you, “catch me if you can” when you need to be able to grab or discipline your dog)
Attention seeking (eg. dog stands near you and continually barks at you)
Puppies
Adolescent Dogs
Senior dogs
Deaf Dogs

No dog turned away, we train all dogs regardless of their behavioural needs.

Many owners feel extremely embarrassed of their dog’s behaviour; we are not here to judge you nor your dog. We see many dogs with the same or similar behavioural problems; we don’t just take the easy dogs!

We love a challenge.