TRAINING
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Initial consultation
Dog + trainer + you
We always begin with an initial consultation. This allows us to see how we can help you and your dog, to create a training plan and to get started on training straight away.
$250/ 90 min session.
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Private lessons
Dog + trainer + you.
We work 1 on 1 with you and you dog to get the most out of every training session. We train you how to train your own dog!
Puppy training
Adolescent dogs
Behaviour modification
This is a good option if you are experiencing any behavioural issues or want to teach your dog to do cool stuff for life or for sports.
Book and initial consultation
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Trainer sessions/ Adventure days
Dog + trainer
We work with your dog when you are unable to. This is a good option for those pressed for time but still need a well trained dog.
½ day adventure/ training days:
We pick your dog up from home bright and early and go for an adventure around in some of the coolest places the SC has to offer. From hiking to swimming at the beach we give your dog the best day out. During this time we are also working on Recall, leash walking, dog reactivity etc.
1 Hour Trainer session: $90
x5 1 Hour Trainer session: $420
½ day adventure day: $350
x4 pack ½ day adventure day: $1200
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Ultimate UDK9 Package/ shadow programme
Trainer + you + dog
This intensive programme is the closest you can get to having an in home trainer at your fingertips.
We work with you 3 days per week 6 hours per day for 6 weeks, with whatever you need help with.
Included (within the 6 hour window):
Unlimited private lessons
Unlimited Adventure days
Unlimited Trainer sessions
Also (outside of the 6 hour window):
On going support (almost 24/7)
Free equipment (leads,collars, tugs etc.) on sign up.
*This is a very limited service only available after an initial consultation and in depth conversation.
Email: kerr@utilitydog.com.au for more details
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Detection sports
Group class or individual 1 on 1 training.
Detection sports (Nosework) is fast becoming Australia’s most enjoyed dog sport. It’s scent detection for pet dogs! Not only is it a fun, social sport it’s also a great way to provide a productive and fulfilling outlet for natural canine behaviour.
Every dog can benefit from detection sports .
More info HERE
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Speaking engagements
Get in touch if you would like us to come to your club/ school to speak on all aspects of dog training and welfare.
We are able to cover any subject you need however we do specialise in:
Building motivation/ engagment
Obedience tips
Trial preparedness (scent detection and protection sports).
Detection fundimentals
and more
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Work
Dogs are ‘do-ers’. They need things to do to keep them mentally stimulated. If we don’t find a job for them they will become ‘self employed’. Usually a dog’s idea of a good time is somewhat different to our idea of a good time!
Ripping up the house or yard, barking non stop, stealing undies! Problem behaviours like this can surface if we don’t give our dogs adequate stimulation everyday.
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Rest
It’s not healthy to lay around on the couch all day, it’s not cool to be to GO GO GO all day either.
Showing our dogs when it’s appropriate to go bananas and when it’s time to switch off is often overlooked in training nowadays. It’s important to give our dogs plenty of chill out time between training sessions to allow them to digest everything they’ve learned.
Everyone needs a bit of peace and quiet from time to time and by teaching our dogs to switch off we create a more enjoyable home environment for everyone. -
Play
Playing with a dog is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable activities on the planet!
We incorporate play into our training as a reward and sometimes just for the fun of it. We set fairly loose rules when it comes to play. A game with no rules is no fun (no one would know what the objective is, how do you win?), a game with some rules makes it a challenge! We don’t want play to be too regimented though. By introducing structure in play we can teach a retrieve, leave it, give, proof obedience under high arousal, install an on/off switch and so much more!
Not every dog will love every game. We will find what works for you and bring back the fun of owning a dog.