The obedience side of NWDTC is manned by a group of dedicated and experienced  people who volunteer their time to teach not only the beginner domestic dog handler the basics, but also the finer points involved in all levels of competitive dog handling.

Puppies are accepted as soon as their vaccinations are completed.  The focus for our youngest members is on positive social interactions, play and handling with advice on bite inhibition, toilet training, feeding and body language. We'll cover basic good manners and how to teach them using lure and reward training methods.

We offer the fun and growing dog sport; Rally-Obedience. This is a sport in which a dog and handler complete a course of 10 or more stations, where at each station a certain skill, such as weaving between cones; a down or sit stay, is performed. The quicker you go through the course and the fewer mistakes you make, the higher your score. The aim is to get around the course with a happy attentive dog, at a nice consistent pace with the dog in position and not making any mistakes. Lots of fun for both dog and handler.

By taking part in one of  the 6 levels of obedience classes that are offered you will be truly amazed at the ability of any dog to be taught a full range of fun and structured activities.

So what do you think? Time to give it a go and have some fun at the same time.

Classes are on Monday nights starting at 7 PM. You will need to phone one of those dedicated people I mentioned previously to pre-enrol your Handler/Dog combination to secure a spot in the next available intake.

Contact: Joan McFarlane - 833 9053                                     
              Rosalind Walkington- 09 420 7713

Note: Start course dates     Next course commencing Monday 13th Feb 2012.