Build your child’s confidence and help them develop a greater bond with their pet dog with our unique training program. Each child will be taught how to give clear commands and work with their dog in a positive manner.
Studies have shown that children who are brought up to look after their dog are more socially competent, communicate more effectively socially and are better able to understand other’s feelings and intentions. “Through learning to care for and understand animals, children develop greater empathy for other people, which helps to improve human and animal welfare in society.”**
Children aged 10 years and up are welcome to participate. Next holiday sessions booking fast and classes will be limited. So don't miss out!
Basic Obedience - Course 1: 
Your child will learn how to teach your dog to sit, drop, stay, come and much more using gentle reward based training techniquesTricks - Course 2:*
This course teaches 6 fun dog tricks. Your child will really enjoy bonding with their dog and learning new skills.Introduction to Dog Agility - Course 3:*
Dog agility is a great way to get lots of exercise for your child and your dog. This course is conducted on leash with full supervision.
This course is conducted on leash with full supervision. Dogs will need to wear a flat collar for this session.
To meet with demand, extra sessions will be run on these days. You will be notified if the this is the case.
Please bring your dog on a leash and bring some treats (liver will available for $4 per bag)
We only use gentle, positive based reward training with all our dogs.
Where: Pakenham Secondary College, 1020 Princes Hwy, enter at the rear off Macgregor Road & Cunningham Drive
Cost: $25 per session (Book for all three sessions and receive 10% off)
Each child will receive:
Hand outs – so they can practise at home
Goody Bag which includes toys and a discount for pet products
Certificate of Achievement
*You must complete Session 1 before enrolling in Sessions 2 and 3.
Please make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing for specific weather conditions.
Please note: Classes may be cancelled in extreme weather condition. You will be notified is this is the case and classes will be rescheduled. Parents welcome to watch or participate.
All participants and staff are fully insured. Each class will be run by Sue Day, Director Messy Pawz Dog Training, who has many years experience teaching and was an instructor with the Victorian Government's Responsible Pet Program, is a qualified canine behaviourist and a teacher.
** Elizabeth Ormerod, chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies
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