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Our Classes

At Hornsby Dog Training Club, we’re here to help you train your dog to be a well-mannered and happy companion. Our classes use positive, reward-based training – that means we focus on encouraging good behaviour using treats, praise, and fun.

We offer a range of classes to suit dogs of all ages and experience levels. Each class builds on basic skills and helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Follow the links to learn more about what each class covers and what you can expect.

Puppy Class

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Introduce your young puppy (up to 20 weeks) to socialisation and basic obedience through structured, weekly classes designed to build confidence and foundational skills.

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Introductory Class 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

For new club members, this class explains training methods, club guidelines, and dog behaviour basics. Attending without your dog is optional.

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Class One 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

An entry-level class focusing on foundational skills such as handling, socialisation, and basic commands like sit, recall, and controlled walking.

Class Two 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Build upon basic obedience with increased distractions, longer durations, and new exercises like heeling and standing. Ideal for dogs progressing from Class One.

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Class Three 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Designed for dogs comfortable with basic commands, introducing stays, advanced recall, and handling under greater distractions. Fun and games incorporated.

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Class Four 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Advanced training with heavy distractions, longer exercises, and greater emphasis on handler confidence. Focuses on refining obedience and promoting consistent responses.

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Advanced Class

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Our Advanced Class is the final level, focusing on off-lead control, precision, and reliability in all core obedience skills.

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Trialling Class

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Trialling Class is for dogs preparing for competition, focusing on precision, stability, and ring-ready performance without lures.

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Testing

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Testing is simply to check whether your dog is ready to move up to the next class level.

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