Forward Paws Dog Training

• Small group classes -  a maximum of 6 puppies/dogs per class.
• Benefit from socialising with other dogs and enjoy the dynamics of interacting while learning.
• Personal attention and instruction plus hands-on exercises for the owner and the dog!
• Only positive, reward-based training techniques are taught and used.
• Safe rural venue for classes.
• All puppies and dogs participating are fully vaccinated.
• Small Group classes are held in Silverdale, Hibiscus Coast.

For Puppies between 4 and 12 months of age

Understanding your canine companion and developing a well-mannered puppy.

    Duration 5 Weeks;  Fee: $130.00  

You will learn the skills to train your puppy to:

    Walk on-lead without pulling

    Come when called

    Sit and Down on command

    Know its place in the 'pack'

    Home strategies

Advice provided on: nutrition, healthcare, handling, grooming, acceptable behaviour, toys,
    and any other individual issues 

Next Steps: for those wishing further training - join the Intermediate Class.

1. For Dogs older than 6 months & those that have had previous training

2. For Puppies who have attended the Puppy or Early Learning Classes

    Duration 5 Weeks;  Fee: $130.00   .

    Basic commands revisited

    Come when called even when distractions are introduced

    Sit, Down, Stand and Stay on command - at a distance

    The Wait command

    Train your dog to 'Leave' an article

    The Give command

    Fun tricks to teach your dog

    Scent work - a fun trick to teach your dog  

    Improve attention

    Acceptable behaviours

    Home strategies

Next Steps: for those wishing further training - join the Senior/Advanced Class.

1. For Puppies and Dogs older than 6 months

2. For Puppies and Dogs who have attended the Intermediate Class

    Duration 5 Weeks;  Fee: $130.00   

    Clicker training

    Basic commands revisited

    Come when called - difficult distraction programme

    Sit, Down, Stand and Stay on command. The Down command with owner out of site

    Instant Down at a distance

    The Stop and Wait commands

    Train your dog to 'Leave' food

    The Take It command

    Scent work - a fun trick to teach your dog

    Trick training

    Scent work

    Retrieve articles

    Out and About behaviours

    Home strategies