ALTernative K9 Training

09/10/2026

🐶 Puppy Preschool - (ages 8 weeks to 20 weeks)

In this course, you and your pups will learn some basic obedience exercises but will also have the opportunity to socialise and expose your puppy to new things.

Preschool is very much about confidence building and learning through exploration and play.

4 lessons - $130
Lessons held in Donnybrook at the Animal Health Centre
Saturday mornings 9:00am. Next block of classes starting on Saturday November 7th.

To enrol, please email [email protected] or send a message 😊

⬇️ A couple of the most recent graduates posing for the camera 🐕

08/10/2026

🐕 Senior Puppy course
Basic obedience classes for pups aged 5 months to 12 months

In this course you and your pup will learn foundation skills for loose leash walking, recalls, handler focus & stays and there's some games and tricks thrown in as well.

6 lessons - $180

*Dogs will need to be fully vaccinated to attend

07/10/2026

🐕‍🦺 Manners & More Level 1
Basic obedience classes for adult dogs (>12 months)

This 6 week foundations course will teach you and your dog about loose leash walking, recalls, handler focus and stays, as well as some games & tricks.

*Dogs must be fully vaccinated to attend

19/09/2026

2 lessons in and these folks are doing really well with their pups.
Putting the things they've learnt so far together and starting to challenge the dogs a bit more.

Plenty of things still to learn in this course but by the looks of what's been happening so far, these pups and their owners are going to do great!

19/09/2026

Puppies in preschool class today.

With the rain this morning we had to be inside but the pups still got plenty of opportunities to learn, explore and socialise 😊

14/09/2026

While the other puppies spent some time exploring the equipment in class this week, young Tilly enjoyed some rest time after her learning exercises and enjoying a licky mat.

Sleeping is so very important for puppies and it was great that Tilly's owners understood & recognised this and let her sleep, instead of pushing her through the tiredness and getting her to socialise.

14/09/2026

The tunnel usually ends up being the puppies favourite thing by the end of the course.
At first they can be a little unsure but with gentle guidance and allowing them to explore it in their own and at their own time, they usually take to it well.

05/09/2026

Wanting to level up your dog's obedience?
Or learn about dog sports like RallyO or take your dog to a local cafe?

In the Manners & More Level 2 classes, we'll look at competition style heeling, stays, place training, obedience around distractions, along with an intro to RallyO and a lesson in town at a cafe where you'll get to practice what you've learnt for real!

6 lessons in total - $180

Starting Saturday 12th September- 12:30pm

Lessons held in Donnybrook. Places are limited so please get in touch if you'd like to join.
Email [email protected] or send a message.

** Please note - Dogs must have completed a basic obedience course (Senior Puppy, Manners Level 1 or equivalent), be comfortable around other dogs and people and be fully vaccinated to attend.

04/09/2026

05/08/2026

Registrations are open for the next Senior Puppy course 🐕‍🦺

Starting on Saturday 5th September - 11am to 12pm

This 6 lesson course is open to dogs from 4 months of age, through to 12 months of age.
Things covered in the classes include loose leash walking techniques, recall exercises, wait/stays and some games & tricks too.

Dogs will need to be fully vaccinated to attend.
Lessons are held in Donnybrook.

Cost $180

Limited places available. To sign up, email me at [email protected] or send a message 😊