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Group Classes
(4 or 6 weeks)

Open Enrolment Classes
(Enrol any time)

Active Puppies – Preschool (8–16 wks)

  This gentle and fun class sets your pup up for a lifetime of

confidence and calmness.

  We cover socialisation, early learning foundations like name recognition, calm greetings, toilet training tips, and how to handle common puppy challenges (think biting, chewing, and zoomies!). Through positive reinforcement and safe puppy play, your pup learns that the world is a safe, rewarding place.    Great for new puppy parents wanting a strong, stress-free start.

  Why choose this class?
  It’s your pup’s first school! We help build trust, develop focus, and lay the groundwork for future training, all in a supportive environment tailored for young pups. (runs in 6-weeks rotation)

  • Sunday - 10am​           

$230

Puppy Preschool

What is Open Enrolment?

(Puppy Preschool & Pups To Teens Classes)

Open Enrolment means you can join the class at any time without waiting for a new course to start. You begin your 6-week block at any point in the 6-week rotation, so there’s no need to wait, just jump in and get started.

Standard 4 Week Classes
(Starting every 4 weeks)

LEVEL 1 – Foundations & Focus (4 mths and up)

Where learning begins and engagement comes to life.

  This Foundations class is a great starting point for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs new to training (or needing a reset).
  Level 1 is all about building engagement, understanding reinforcement, and helping your dog learn how to learn. We focus on clear communication, calm confidence, and practical foundation skills that support everyday life.

  You’ll learn how to use food, toys and play effectively, build focus around distractions, and start key skills like loose lead walking, recall foundations, calm handling and cooperative care — all taught through games and positive reinforcement.

  • Mondays - 6pm​

  • Tuesday 12th Jan - 6pm (One set to start off the year)

$160

Tink & Potter Boundary Bed

LEVEL 2 – Active Life Skills (4 mths and up)

Turning good skills into dependable everyday behaviour.

  For dogs who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent foundation skills.
  Level 2 builds reliability by adding movement, arousal and real-life distractions. Skills are strengthened rather than rushed, helping dogs make good choices even when things get exciting.

  We develop loose lead walking, recall under distraction, impulse control and cooperative care, while teaching handlers how to support success without micromanaging. The final week includes a fun confidence-based assessment to help guide the best next steps for your dog.

  • Tuesdays - 6pm​   (Starts Tuesday 10th Feb)

$160

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LEVEL 3 – Real-World Ready (4 mths and up)

      Confidence, calm and control beyond the training field. 

  For dogs who have completed Level 1 and 2 or have equivalent foundation skills.

  For teams ready to take their skills out into the real world. Level 3 focuses on applying existing skills in everyday environments such as parks, cafés, car parks and busy spaces.    No specific new behaviours are taught in this class, instead, we proof and strengthen what your dog already knows.

  This class is ideal for dogs who struggle with reliability outside of training settings, or owners wanting to build calm, confident dogs in real-life situations.

  Sessions will be held off-site and adapt to real-world challenges as they arise. We will head off to parks, around town, walking tracks and focus on building calmness for cafe dog life.

  The locations will be adapted depending on what skills are needed to be built by each dog in the class.

  • Sundays - 3pm​

$160

Walking the Dog

Standard 6 Week Classes
(Starting every 4 weeks)

Trick Training (4 mths and up)

  Fun, creative, and mentally enriching, Trick Training is a great way to bond with your dog while building focus and confidence. From spins and bows to useful tricks like tidy-up and targeting, this class is suitable for all levels. We use positive reinforcement to help your dog become a confident learner, and many tricks also build a foundation for dog sports or everyday life skills.

  Why choose this class?
  It’s not just party tricks, it’s learning disguised as fun!

  Great for boosting confidence in shy dogs, adding challenge for clever ones, or simply building a joyful connection.

  • Wednesdays - 12.30pm

$230

Dog Waving Paw

Intro to Scentwork (4 mths and up)

  Scentwork taps into your dog’s incredible natural ability to sniff, and it’s brilliant for all dogs, regardless of age or breed. In this introductory class, your dog learns to search for a target scent, build focus in busy environments, and use their nose with purpose. It’s enriching, calming, and builds your dog’s independence and problem-solving skills.

  Why choose this class?
  If you have a busy brain dog, a sensitive soul, or just want to explore a new skill together, scentwork is a wonderfully inclusive and rewarding activity.

Wednesdays - 6pm

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$230

Foundations Agility – Beginners (9 mths and up) (45mins)

  This is agility with a smile! No competition pressure here, just pure fun and confidence-building. Your dog will learn to safely navigate tunnels, jumps, and other beginner-friendly obstacles. We focus on teamwork, body awareness, and building connection while keeping everything low-impact and enjoyable.

  Why choose this class?
  If your dog loves movement or you want to try something new together, this class brings excitement, enrichment, and a shared challenge, all through play and positive reinforcement.

Small class sizes and no waiting around for your turn!

Thursdays - 6pm

Agility Club - Skills Class - 7pm 

  This class is for experienced dogs and handlers to build skills - join after working through the Beginners Class, or contact us to join from elsewhere. 

Potter Agility Tunnel

$200

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Dog Registration and Microchipping

All dogs over the age of 3 months attending classes are required to be registered and microchipped

(unless otherwise informed)

(Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996)

All dogs must be fully vaccinated to attend classes or 1:1 coaching

Puppies attending Preschool - must have had at least the 1st vaccination

Cancellation Policies

  • If you need to reschedule or cancel, please give at least 48 hrs notice:

  • Up to 72 hours before the class - Refund minus the administration fee of $25   

  • 36-72 hour notice - refund of 50% cost of the course 

  • No refund if cancelling within 36 hours of the start of the class

  • No refund after completion of the first session and inability to continue to full course completion

If cancelling before 48hrs of the start of the class, please let us know if you would like to postpone your spot to a class later in the year - Extra administration fee of $25

Please Note:

We do not work with any of the following Behaviour challenges: 

  • Reactivity - towards humans, dogs or other animals

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Resource Guarding

(We will refer these cases on to a veterinary behaviourist)

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