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Nosework Introductions

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Next Available Course
Next start Friday 26 January 8pm-9.30pm
Weekend training venue at  Unit 4, 60 Kingsford-Smith Street
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Cost: New students $100, students returning this level $80
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Does your dog follow its nose? Tap into your dog’s unique sense of smell and have fun teaching them what custom’s dogs do but in a less formal context. This class suitable to all dogs – even those with “issues,” or physical disabilities as each dog works with the handler alone and need not be comfortable in group situations. Introductory course runs over four weeks with opportunity to build more advanced training by opting to repeat  at this level or continue into our Next Steps level.

Advanced Companion

Advanced Companion
Next Available Course
Sunday 28 January 2018 at 9am
Weekend training venue at Unit 4, 60 Kingsford-Smith Street
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Cost: $135 for continuing students who completed either Teen or Adult.
$170 for students new to A.C.E. Dog Training (includes home visit make-up session)
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The next step in training with your dog. Strengthens control under distraction, adds more complex handling techniques and builds recall and stay reliability. Graduates receive the certificate recognised by Wellington City Council Animal Control Services for RDO registration discount applications. A five week course limited in size for maximum value and individualised attention from our qualified experienced instructors.

Adult ABC’s

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Next Available Course
Sunday 28 January 2018,  10.30am
Weekend training venue at 4/60 Kingsford-Smith Street
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Cost: $150 with 10% discount for SPCA adoptees (with voucher) and 20% for our ex Teen students.
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A basic training starter course for dogs over around 12 months – who may not have previously attended group training. Also ideal for recently adopted dogs adjusting to a new home environment or those with special needs in a group situation. Covers all the basic pet dog skills like loose lead walking, recalls, close control skills, and stay with more age-appropriate activities for the adult dog. Class size is limited to four dogs for even more individualised attention over a five week period. Price includes weekly handouts and certificate of completion.

Teen Training

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Next Available Course
Sunday  28 January 2018  First class 1pm then 12pm thereafter (Class Full WAITING LIST only)
Sunday 28 January 2018 First class 1pm then 2pm thereafter.
Weekend training venue at 4/60 Kingsford-Smith Street
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Cost: Full price $150, with 10% discount for students enrolling within 1 month of completing Puppy Primer.
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The best choice for young adolescent dogs aged 6-10 months ready to start learning about focus and control. An activity focused class builds on-lead skills, close control, good meeting and greeting manners and building handling confidence as well as the  “selective deafness” which teenage dogs often develop. Class size is limited to 6 dogs for individual attention over a five week course. Price includes weekly handouts and certificate of completion.

Puppy Primer

Puppy Primer
Next Available Courses:
Sunday 28 January 2018, 3pm then 3.30pm thereafter
Weekend training venue at 4/60 Kingsford-Smith Street
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Cost: Full price $150 with 10% discount for students enrolling within 1 month of completing Puppy Preschool
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Five week group class for the older puppy offering age specific training, positive socialisation experiences and qualified development advice. Introduces loose lead walking, recalls, wait and stay, basic commands and includes off-lead interaction for your rapidly growing puppy.  Class size limited for more individual attention and suitable for puppies under 20 weeks of age at class start. Family involvement encouraged.

Puppy Preschool

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Next Available Course starts:
Sunday 11 February, 2018 at 5pm
At Nose2Tail, Unit 4/66 Kingsford-Smith Street, Rongotai
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Cost: $100
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Four week group class for the best start for socialisation, training and information on key puppy raising topics. All family welcome. Ideal for all puppies from 8- 14 weeks of age (at class start). Note: Proof of 1st Parvovirus vaccination a pre-requisite, but full vaccinations are not required to begin.