OBEDIENCE 

Obedience classes run on Monday nights from 7:00-8:00pm.

We do not train during school holidays, on public holidays, on during the Royal Show week in September. For more information, see our Term Dates/Events page.

We train YOU to train your dog.
Our Instructors are experienced volunteers, however, make no claims to be qualified "Animal Behaviourists".

Dogs showing any sign of injury, illness, or "in season" are not permitted to train.
​Likewise, if you are unwell, please stay home.

​​​To join us, please visit our Membership page.

Weekly Training Fees

A training fee is payable for each class you attend. Visit the Membership page for more information. 

Parking

Members vehicles must remain behind the bollards surrounding the oval.
Only Instructors and Committee members are allowed to park on the grounds on Monday nights. ​

Extreme Weather Policy

If the local temperature in Belmont is 35 degrees or over at 5:30pm, or if there is heavy rain or severe weather conditions, training will be cancelled.
If training is cancelled, the cancellation will be published on our Facebook Page.

Classes

Foundation/Puppy Class
This class covers foundations including basic obedience, confidence building, and relationship building with your dog.
​Aimed at dogs under 1 year old or with no previous training experience.
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Trial Obedience Class (CD/CDX)
This class builds on further skills for teams wishing to compete in higher levels of formal obedience. Aimed at teams wishing to proof their training for a trial environment. Teams should have a good foundation in obedience, including a good heel, and be able to work off the lead reliably.
*Fortnightly instructed class. Limited numbers - please apply at the clubhouse*
Hoopers/Obedience
Hoopers is a fun sport where the handler takes the dog through an obstacle course of hoops and barrel turns. 
This class also includes some basic obedience training. Teams must have a strong obedience foundation and be able to work off lead with a reliable recall.
​Rally-O - Novice
Rally-O combines obedience behaviours into a fun course of skills. Teams must have a strong obedience foundation to join this class.
Practice courses are aimed at Novice and Advanced level.
Pre-Trial Obedience
This class builds on basic obedience skills for members wishing to compete in formal obedience.
​Finesse your heel work, sit and drop stays, stand for exam and more.
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​Rally-O - Seniors
For members competing in Rally-Excellent and above, a senior course is constructed each week to practice signs and skills.
Whilst not specifically instructed, senior members coach each other around the course.

What To Bring

Collar and Lead
Dogs should be wearing a correctly fitting collar and leash of approximately 1-1.5m.
Flat collars, martingale collars, haltis and head collars are all permitted.
Chain leads, choke chains, prong collars and shock collars are strictly not permitted.

Treats
Chicken, diced meat, sausage or polony (NOT hard kibble/biscuits type).
Dicing up left over meats etc. and freezing in bagged lots ready for training nights is a great and convenient idea. Remember, this is your dog's "pay", so make it worth working for!

Treat Pouch
To enable ready access to treats for your dog, we recommend the use of a treat pouch,
'bum' bag, or wearing pants with large pockets.

Toys
Playing is a great way to reward your dog, and give them a break from learning.
Bring a couple of your dog's favourite toys - tug toys are a great way to motivate and reward your dog at the same time.
Please do not bring squeaky toys as they distract other dogs. 

Bowl and water
Learning is hard work! Please make sure you have a drink available for your dog during training, regardless of the weather.

Dog Crate
Dogs are not to be tethered, nor left unsupervised. When not working, please leave your dog in your car, or in a crate.

Handler Attire
Handlers must wear suitable closed footwear (no thongs or scuffs) and appropriate clothing.
PO Box 402, Cloverdale WA 6985
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