Classes available

2019 Class Dates

Please note - classes will not be run if the forecast temperature is over 30 degrees. Please check our News and Facebook page for updates.

Introductory classes for new members are free.

BULLA CLASSES - Dogs Vic Bulla Campus, Uniting Lane, Bulla

Cost is $5 per class. Duration of each class is 45 minutes.

1pm - Foundation class
Focus/eye contact followed by heeling to music keeping the dog focused.
Depending on degree of focus by the dog, distractions may be added.
Spin - all aspects of the “spin” are covered, including at either side, in front, at a distance. Dogs will learn to spin both clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Weaving - all aspects of “weaving” are covered, including legs stationary and moving, forward and backwards.
Figure 8 around prop and handler, figure 8 around various props.
Pose or trick.

1pm - Specialist class. This class is for handlers who wish to work on, or seek assistance with, a specific move of their choice. Bookings essential.

2.00 pm class Focus/eye contact, followed by heeling to music keeping the dog focused.
Depending on degree of focus by the dog, distractions may be added.
Box Work - the foundations for pivoting using a box, leading to using various props and no prop at all. Dogs will pivot in both directions with handler and independently.
Backing - from beginning to back, through to distance backing, backing around handler or prop.
Circle Handler - this will cover circling handler in both directions, both moving and stationary, circling props both hand-held and self-standing, circling one leg, etc.
Pose or trick.

3.00 pm class Focus/eye contact, followed by heeling to music keeping the dog focused.
Depending on degree of focus by the dog, distractions may be added.
Jumping - all aspects of jumping, over object, through hoop, over handler’s leg, through handler’s legs, through handler’s arms, over handler, etc.
Paw Work - all aspects of the dog using its front paws, including shaking hands, waving, marching, holding cane, hiding eyes, etc.
Side Pass - all aspects of side passing, including both directions, in front, behind, beside, at distance.
Pose or trick.

Class Dates
All classes will be held on a Sunday afternoon as per below -
 24 February
10 March
28 April
19 May
16 June
21 July
11 August
15 September
27 October
24 November (End of Year Celebration)

DANDENONG CLASSES - Poultry Pavillion, Greaves Reserve, Bennett Street, Dandenong

Price is $10 per class

12:45 am: Check in and setup.

1 - 2pm:  Variety of stationary tricks or poses based on theme of the day.

2 - 3pm: Variety of  moving tricks or moves based on theme of the day.

3 - 4pm: Routine practice - 10min slots (Must be booked in advance and is dependent on availability of instructors)
 
Class Dates -
3 March
14 April
12 May
16 June
21 July
11 August
15 September
13 October
17 November (End of Year Celebration).

Please contact the secretary, Janette Wilson, for further information:

Email: jwilson@pauljohn.com.au
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