Dog Training Classes
Bring out the scholar in your best friend
Scholars in Collars classes are a bit different in quite a few ways…
- Real-life training. Good behaviour in the classroom is nice, but good behaviour in the real world is better. All of our classes are built around real-world scenarios, and some even take place in the real world, too.
- Small class size. Our classes range in size from 4 to 6 dogs, allowing for plenty of personalised coaching from our experienced, supportive trainers.
- Short, needs-based classes. Most of our classes come in workshop format, ranging from 1 to 3 weeks and focused on key topics like coming when called, loose leash walking, or stopping unwanted and dangerous chase behaviours.
- You pick and choose. You can take just one workshop on the behaviour you most need. You can start with our 5-week basic manners Life Skills foundation course. You can create your own program by putting together the workshops that best suit your training goals. It’s up to you!
- Highly qualified instructors. Our instructors are highly credentialed professional dog trainers with many years of experience. We share a dedication to continuing professional education, positive training results, and positive training experiences.
- All positive training. Advances in canine behavioural science have given us modern, force-free training methods that are effective, fun, and stress-free for dog and human alike – and we take great advantage!
Please note: Dog must be dog- and people-friendly to attend our highly interactive classes. If your dog is uncomfortable around fellow dogs or strangers, private training will provide a more appropriate and effective platform for training success.
Create your dog's Scholars in Collars education from these courses
Life Skills Course
Designed to build a well-behaved canine companion you can enjoy at home and take anywhere, we work on the basics: walking nicely on lead, coming when called, no jumping on family or visitors, settling on your mat, waiting at doorways, greeting fellow dogs politely, sit/drop/stay, and leaving things that don’t belong to you. Phew! That’s a big list. All in 5 weeks, you ask? Yep! By focusing on real-life scenarios, we quickly lay foundations you can build on at home or in our innovative short workshops.
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at in Balhannah & Wednesday evenings in Mt Barker
Tuition: $200 plus GST for 5 classes
Personalised tuition: A one-on-one personalised session is required for dogs over the age of 6 months before beginning the Life Skills Course. We’ll do an individualised assessment and create a personalised plan to set you and your dog up for maximum class success.
- 45 minute session at training venue or central location: add $70 plus GST
- 60 minute session in your home: add $90 plus GST
- Current Scholars in Collars Puppy Playgroup students and those who have attended Puppy Pre-School at a vet clinic and enroll prior to 24 weeks do not need to have a private session.
Really Reliable Recall
Dog not coming when called? You’re not alone! Recall is one of the most highly desired and least often accomplished training goals. The good news? A really reliable recall is actually simple to train. It’s just a matter of knowing the rules and practicing them effectively. We’ll teach you how to do just that in our two-session recall workshop. Learn fun recall practice games, vital recall tips, and how to win out over distractions to get a quick response from your dog no matter the situation.
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at Scout Hall on Pye Road in Balhannah
Tuition: $80 plus GST for two one-hour workshops; includes free Scholars in Collars Really Reliable Recall booklet
Ready for a dog who comes reliably when called?
Un-Chase!®
Is your dog a chaser? Scholars in Collars has a solution: Our innovative Un-Chase!® workshop will teach your dog self-control in the face of chase triggers like cars, bicycles, livestock, wildlife, and fellow family pets for better safety for all, and peace of mind for you.
Learn more about all our Un-Chase!® programs.
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs* of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at Scout Hall on Pye Road in Balhannah
Tuition: $80 plus GST for one two-hour workshop; includes free Scholars in Collars Un-Chase!® e-booklet
Ready to help your dog Un-Chase?
*Don’t worry if classes aren’t a great fit for your dog, we do private Un-Chase!® training too.
Meeting Manners
Tired of your dog jumping to greet strangers or plowing in to make new dog friends? This workshop will teach your dog to wait to say hello, and then to do so with grace. She’ll learn to greet people and fellow dogs on cue and to do so politely, with a proper sniff for dogs and a nice sit for humans. And when it’s not a good time to say hello, she’ll know how to walk on by, happily focused on you.
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at Scout Hall on Pye Road in Balhannah
Tuition: $80 plus GST for one two-hour workshop
Ready for a dog with impeccable meeting manners?
Walk This Way
Wishing for more enjoyable dog walks? No matter your dog’s dedication to pulling, he really can learn to walk nicely by your side – and to enjoy himself doing so. No more embarrassment, frustration, or aching shoulders when you teach your dog to Walk This Way!
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at Scout Hall on Pye Road in Balhannah
Tuition: $80 plus GST for one two-hour workshop; includes free Scholars in Collars Walk This Way e-booklet
Ready for a dog who walks nicely on lead?
Calm. Controlled. Centred.
Living with an excitable, active, or reactive dog? One who becomes over-excited when you get ready for a walk, whines in the car or while on walks, knocks visitors over in her enthusiasm, lunges or barks at other dogs while on leash, becomes frantic when she sees other dogs at play, or barks at you for attention? This three-week workshop is for you. Your dog can learn to be calm, controlled, and centred in the face of all things exciting, and we’ll teach you how to get her there.
For: All dog and people-friendly dogs of any age with current vaccinations
Where and when: Saturdays at Scout Hall on Pye Road in Balhannah
Tuition: $180 plus GST for three 90-minute workshops
Please note: This course is not suitable for dogs with leash aggression. If you are uncertain whether your dog’s on-leash behaviour is over-excitement reactivity or aggression, please call or email us before enrolling.
Please note: While all household members are welcomed and encouraged to attend, children must be supervised. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and children under the age of 10 must attend with two adults to provide safe supervision for dogs and children both.
Ready for a calm, controlled, centred dog?
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