Levels 1,  (commencing puppies and dogs) 2 and 3. For all dogs .

All dogs commence in Level 1 unless assessed by the Chief Instructor to commence at a higher level.

The Foundation Skills course is aimed at helping owners train their dog to become well-mannered family and community members.
Skills taught include loose leash walking, close walking, polite greetings, recalls, settle, give focus, sit, drop, stand, stay, leave it, handling.

Graduation is finalised in the last training session of the month. The dog and handler are assessed by their Instructor over the course of the month. If they have attained the skill levels required they will advance/graduate into the next level.
If they are not yet ready they will remain for another month at their designated level to consolidate their skills..

It is important that handlers don’t view this as a ‘failure’. Each dog and handler is a unique team and will have different training challenges. It is best to get the dog to reliably complete an exercise before progressing to a more advanced level.
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On graduating from Foundation Skills (Level 3), a Foundation Skills certificate will be awarded. Handlers can then choose between the following two Intermediate Streams:

The aim of this class is to refine behaviours taught in Foundation Skills with the focus on new skills/ behaviours required for competition level O and Rally Obedience (Dog SA trials).
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Rolling Graduation for Intermediate levels - it is anticipated most dog and handler teams will remain in these classes for at least 8 weeks.

Handlers may switch between the two intermediate streams.

The aim of this class is to develop high levels of ‘pet’ dog manners. Building on the skills developed in the Foundation levels handlers and dogs apply leant skills to more complex everyday scenarios.

There is a Rolling Graduation for Intermediate levels - it is anticipated most dog and handler teams will remain in these classes for at least 8 weeks.

Handlers may switch between the two intermediate streams.

Dog Sport (trialling classes) or Advanced Skills (non-trialling)

Trialling classes are for for those who wish to prepare for Obedience and or Rally Obedience trails.

Non -trialling classes continue to develop skills fun and creative ways.

Handlers may switch between each Advanced stream.