Training Options
Our puppy and dog training classes are designed to meet the real-life needs of the family dog at every stage of their development, from the young puppy through to the mature adult. Whether you want to master the basics or get that more reliable obedient response under distraction, with over 30 years professional and qualified dog training experience, A.C.E. Dog Training in Wellington are the people to see.
Smaller group sizes at our indoor weekend training venue allow individual attention, without weather constraints, offering a more positive training experience for both people and dogs. Individual training options are flexible to fit into time or travel constraints. Get training tips on toilet training, crate training, socialisation, dog barking, aggression, reliable recalls, meeting-and-greeting manners and all the basic pet dog training obedience skills.
We encourage the whole household to attend, and design our classes for other family members to be involved in the training activities if they wish. Please note that children under 7 years of age may require an additional adult present to supervise them during class.
Puppy Training Classes
Puppy Preschool
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Puppy visits
As arranged. Time slots available Tuesday-Friday
In Home, (travel charges may apply)
Cost: $80 per 1 hour session
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Puppy Primer
Cost: Full price $160 with 10% discount ($144) for students registering within 1 month of completing our Puppy Preschool
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Dog Training Classes
Recall Redux
Saturday 8 June 2019, 2pm
First two sessions held at our weekend training venue: Unit 4, 66 Kingsford-Smith Street then a third session at a local park.
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Cost: $120
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Tricks Training Taster
At our weekend training venue – Nose2Tail Doggy Daycare, Unit 4, 60 Kingsford-Smith Street Rongotai
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Cost: $120
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Teen Training
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Cost: Full price $160, with 10% discount ($144) for students registering within 1 month of completing Puppy Primer.
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Adult ABC’s
Cost: $160 with 10% discount for SPCA adoptees (with voucher) and 20% for our repeating Teen students.
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Advanced Companion
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Cost: $144 for continuing students who have completed either Teen or Adult.
$180 for students new to A.C.E. Dog Training – including short 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 highly experienced instructors.
Fiesty Fido Class
Course starts 10.30am, Friday 2 August 2019 and concludes Friday 29 August 2019
Working Spot: $300 (Participant with dog),
Observer Spot: $100 (Auditor – usually without dog present).
Venue: SBRC Gym, 2 Bell Road, Brooklyn
A specialised class for dogs who bark, lunge and otherwise show aggression when on a lead around other dogs. This science-based class will help you calm your leash reactive dog and gives you the confidence to walk your dog in public again. With a high student-teacher ratio this class is limited to a maximum of four participant dogs and their families, with an additional four places available for auditors – people who attend as observers and can use the skills to practice at home with their own dogs.
Each weekly 90-minute session covers a range of useful and positively developed skills under experienced and qualified instruction with veterinary behaviour endorsement and support.
Nosework Classes
Nosework Introductions
Nosework New to Next Steps
Next Steps Nosework – Next start 8pm Friday 6 September 2019
Continue developing your dog’s unique sense of smell and their skills at identifying and alerting on a special odour where-ever it might be placed. Further develop your teamwork and handling skills in this new sport. This course will be specifically for dogs who have already completed a nosework introductory course and understand the basic principles. Dogs with “issues,” or physical disabilities are welcome as each dog works with the handler alone and need not be comfortable in group situations. Nosework-Next Steps is a three-week class ( 90 minutes sessions) and builds the odour recognition work begun in earlier Nosework classes.
Nosework Advanced Session
Single session Saturday 3 August 2019, 4-6pm
Cost: $30
New challenges with outdoor, vehicle and more advanced searches. Ideal for those considering entering Novice Nosework Trials or wanting to extend their training in more “real-life” challenges.
One-on-One Dog Training
Private Training Classes
As arranged, time slots available weekdays Monday to Thursday
In Home
Cost: Typically $360-$440 pre-booked packages or $120 per individual session
We have a 4-5 week package to cover all the basics with you or can individually tailor puppy or older dog training to achieve the agreed goals. One-on-one sessions are focused into 40-45 minute blocks and can be pre-purchased at a package rate or arranged individually as you prefer for specific goals. The concentrated nature of one-on-one means we can accomplish much in a short time. Additional travel charges may apply for locations outside Wellington City.
Take the Lead Training
Consultations
Puppy visits
As arranged. Time slots available Tuesday-Friday
In Home, (travel charges may apply)
Cost: $80 per 1 hour session
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Behaviour Consultations
Mondays to Thursdays.
Location: In Your Home
Cost: Initial session charge $200 Additional travel charge may apply. Options and Packages available.
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Not all problems can be resolved with attending a group class. There are times when your dog’s issues would be best addressed by working with you and your dog alone, perhaps in your own home. An initial consultation with an experienced, qualified behavioural trainer is supported by written materials and tailored notes to help find a solution best fitted to your dog’s needs. Common issues we address by private consultation include house-soiling, destructive behaviour, barking, fence running, fearfulness and on-lead aggression to name just a few.
Events
Nosework Advanced Session
Single session Saturday 3 August 2019, 4-6pm
Cost: $30
New challenges with outdoor, vehicle and more advanced searches. Ideal for those considering entering Novice Nosework Trials or wanting to extend their training in more “real-life” challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need for class?
All canine students attending A.C.E. Dog Training Classes at the Rongotai site must be up to date with vaccinations. A vaccination certificate or other proof of vaccination provided by your veterinarian will be noted on your form by a staff member prior to bringing your dog into class for the first time. This can be brought to the first session, or alternately a copy of the certificate can be scanned and submitted with your enrolment form.
How long are the classes?
Most group training sessions run for an hour. The specialty classes such as Tricks, Nosework and Recall Redux are a bit longer and may run for up to 90 minutes each session.
How do I enrol for the next A.C.E. Dog Training class?
Click on the link at the class you are interested in to direct to the online registration form. If you are not sure which class to enrol for then check the box requesting further information or contact us directly.
How do I pay?
Payment in advance is recommended and can be made online to A.C.E. Dog Training at 12-3223-0130439-00. Please put your dog’s name in the reference field. Alternatively, bring cash or cheque to the first class. Sorry, but we do not offer EFTPOS at this time.
Do you offer any discounts?
We actively support the work of the Wellington SPCA, and offer a 10% discount for recent adoptees on enrolment at their first class. We also have a 10% discount available for students who re-enrol within one calendar month of completing a previous level.
What do your dog training classes cover?
Standard group classes are age-specific, and geared to the needs of the average dog at each stage of their development. In puppy training classes, we teach the basics – sit, down, stand, stay, come when called and start loose-lead walking along with structured off-lead socialisation. Puppy classes offer heaps of additional content with training tips and advice on toilet training, house training, nipping, biting, chewing, jumping up, clicker training to name just a few. In the teen and adult dog training classes we briefly review these areas in case you missed the early start and then expand on loose lead walking, add heeling or close control and recalls under distraction, teach wait and stay, start on-lead meeting and greeting manners without jumping up, offer training advice on dog barking, destructive behaviour, safe travel, retrieving, grooming and much more. In addition to obedience training classes, there are specialty classes for the fun stuff such as Nosework skills (detector dog training with a fun flavour), dog Tricks Training, child handlers and our ever popular Recall Redux – to get that really reliable come when called. All sessions are supported by class handouts so that the skills learned can be reviewed later and progress is not interrupted if for some reason you are unable to attend a training class session.