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SSANZ NOVICE Nosework Trial

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Next Trial Date
Monday 25 January 2021
Commences approximately 9am
Venue: Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Curtis Street, Wilton, WELLINGTON
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Cost $34.50 per dog inc gst
A.C.E. Dog Training Novice Nosework Trials require entrant teams (dog and handler) to find our key training odour (oil of clove bud) in four different scenarios – Container, Interior, Exterior and Vehicle. Each is within a specific time frame. Each dog requires a separate handler. Judges : Katrina Roebuck and Richard Magson. Run under the sanctioned rules of the Scent Sports Association of New Zealand. Entry acceptance priority is given to SSANZ members if entries exceed capacity – as per SSANZ regulations
Entries close Monday 19 January 2021………..
 
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Puppy Playcentre Experience

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Sessions Available:
Friday at 11am, 4, 11, and 18 December 2020
Fridays at 4.30pm from 8 January in 2021
Onsite at our Brooklyn venue
Cost: $30 per session
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A targeted social experience for you and your puppy to explore together. Sessions of 45-minute duration held weekly. You and your puppy will alternate between exploring social or environmental experiences with puppy appropriate equipment and interacting with other puppies who are also attending at the same time. We aim to expand your pup’s social skills and confidence in small, managed pairs or groups and positive play experiences. Less structured than our regular classes these sessions help develop confident socially balanced puppies ready to interact with the wider world

Advanced Companion

Advanced Companion
Next Available Course
Sunday, 22nd November 2020, 5.00pm.
Cost: $150/$180
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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. Additional charge applies to non-A.C.E. students who require an assessment and approval before joining us at this level.

Adult ABC’s

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Next Available Course
Starts Sunday 17 January 2021, 2.30pm then 3.30 pm thereafter
Week 1 via Zoom then live classes at our Brooklyn venue
Standard Cost: $180
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A basic training starter course for dogs around 12 months and over – who may not have previously attended formal training. Also ideal for recently adopted dogs adjusting to a new home environment or perhaps those with special needs in a group situation. Covers all the basic pet dog skills like loose lead walking, recall, close control skills, and stay with more age-appropriate activities for the adult dog. Class size is limited for individualized attention.  Discounts for SPCA adoptees and existing A.C.E. students. A practical and positive solution to start, or review your dog’s basic education. Family involvement encouraged. Price includes weekly handouts and certificate of completion.

Tricks Training Taster

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Next Available Course:
Thursday 26 November 2020, 4.30 pm
Cost: $140
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Introducing a wide range of tricks from the very simple to the quite complex, with an emphasis on fun and learning techniques suitable for handlers of all ages. Surprise your family and wow your friends with all the cool things your dog can now do. A special three-week intensive class covering up to a dozen different tricks and trick ideas in each 90-minute session.
Important – student dogs should be socially reliable as most of the class is taught while off-lead.