Dog Obedience and Behavioural Courses

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commencing 10th & 11th July 2010

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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.

Terms and Conditions:-

You will be required to sign a disclaimer prior to commencing training.
Balance of course fees (if not paid in full) to be paid in full prior your first lesson, no refunds given.

Unforseen circumstances should any situation arise causing the need for you to cancel your booking prior to the course date commencing. You will be required to give a minimum seven (7) days notice in writing that you wish to cancel your booking to a later date or have another person train your dog in your absence, a credit in full will happily be given to be used for training in the future.

Training lessons are not transferable after the commencement date of the training course, lessons are only valid for use with the owners and dog that have been enrolled, un-used lessons will become void. Regardless of attendance or circumstances as this booking has been held for you, therefore we are not able to book this position out.

If you have enrolled just prior to the commencement of a course, you will be given a seven (7) day cooling off period,.  After this time the named person on the invoice will be liable, for any outstanding balance to be paid in full.  Regardless of attendance or circumstances as this booking has been held for you, therefore we are not able to book this position out.

Training Head Halters and Leads must be paid for in full prior to the commencement of the first lesson. Occasionally, not all training head halter and lead colors are in stock, wherever possible the color selected will be supplied.

After the training head halter has been fitted to your dog, it is the responsibility of the owner / handler to make sure that your dog doesn't chew at the head halter.  Should the head halter become damaged /  not suitable to use for training you will be required to purchase a new head halter.  This will be at the discretion of the trainer.

To Save You Time you may prefer to pre-pay your course and/or place your order and choice of color for training head halters and leads prior to the commencement date and send a copy of your vaccination certificate.

Please note training head halter size for your dog will be determined on the day.

First Lesson please allow a little longer for this lesson, training head halters will be fitted, you will be taught the correct technique for using training head halters and leads.

Current Vaccination Certificate C5 must be sighted at your first lesson, please don’t forget to bring your vaccination certificate as we are unable to accept your dog for training without this certificate (this is a council regulation).

We reserve the right to make necessary changes to dates and/or times and/or cancel proposed courses if the minimum number of bookings is not reached. We will make every effort to accommodate all bookings by way of working with individual needs; refunds will be given under these circumstances.

Lessons will be held Saturdays and Sundays for people not able to attend on this day but would like to enrol in a Basic level obedience course, please register your interest and I will try to put a group together to suit your availability.

Owners / Dog handlers must not allow their dog/s to approach other dog/s before first obtaining the other owners / dog handler’s permission.

Owners / Dog Handlers attending Sankiri Dog Training and Behavioural Courses train at their own risk.

Should an injury occur between dogs it is the responsibility of the owners / dog handers to pay for their own vet/medical bills. All dogs are to be under adult supervision, control and on lead at all times.

Poo Scoopers are to be used if your dog makes a mess, poo scoopers and water will be placed in the training area.

Footwear closed shoes must be worn at all times, thongs and open toe shoes are not acceptable.

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.

If deposit has not been received within seven (7) days after enrolment your booking will not be guaranteed. You run the risk of loosing your booking if another person enrols by making a payment. However, should you have any concerns with making payment within seven (7) days, please advise Lorraine within the seven (7) day period to hold your booking.

Course Details and Price:-

***Gift Certificates Available***

Enrolments now being taken for the next course

commencing 10th & 11th July 2010

Direct Debit Payment Plan Now Available!

Classes will be held at Baxter (Saturdays) and Baxter (Sundays) to coincide with school terms as much as we possibly can.

Mobile training will also be available for people outside of this area if you would like to put your own private group together, please contact Lorraine for further information (conditions apply).

Please go to our Enrolment form to complete and register your enrolment for the Basic level obedience classes to commence Saturday 10th July 2010 time 9.15am to 10.15am and Sunday 11th July 2010 time 9.15am to 10.15am. The total cost is three hundred and ninety-five dollars ($395.00) inclusive gst, this is a pre paid course.

Option One

Pay in full when enrolling and receive a thirty dollar $30.00 discount (non-refundable) see “Terms and Conditions”.

Option Two

A deposit of fifty dollars $50.00 (non-refundable) see “Terms and Conditions” will be required to confirm your booking; the balance must be paid by the due date on your invoice Friday 2nd July 2010.

Save thirty dollars $30.00 by paying in full by the due date Friday 2nd July 2010.  This discount will be manually applied against the balance due when full payment has been received.  Deposits must be received within seven (7) days to confirm and guarantee your booking. You will not be eligible to receive the thirty dollar $30.00 discount , if your deposit has not been received within seven (7) days and balance of money owing paid by the due date.

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.

Option Three

Direct Debit Now Available

A deposit of fifty dollars $50.00 (non-refundable) see "Terms and Conditions" will be required to confirm your booking.  A further payment will be required in advance to commence using our DIRECT DEBIT service, fees and conditions apply. Discounts do not apply when using this method of payment.

Option Four

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 $30.00 all sizes – Training leads $25.00 – Total $55.00
• Purchase the set and pay only $50.00 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

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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 1

 

Class 2009 Term 2

 

Class 2009 Term 2

 

Class 2009 Term 2

 

Class 2009 Term 4

 

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.

Client Updates:-

Saturday 31st July 2010

Training  will be held today as per normal due to the rain conditions being light, bring a waterproof coat to wear.

See you there!

 

Lorraine

0401 634 392