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Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc

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We are affiliated with Dogs Queensland. They volunteer their time to teach you how to train your dog, we do not train your dog for you.

We are a positive reinforcement-based club run by volunteers offering dog training for puppies and pet dogs through to competition level Obedience, Rally, Tricks and Agility. The Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc was established in 1971 and over that time has helped thousands of Gold Coasters train their dogs. Over the years training methods have dramatically changed from the old "jerk and release" method using check chains to the positive methods using rewards and soft collars. All our instructors are club members who, after training their own dogs, have undertaken and passed an extensive Instructors Course. They will also give advice on dealing with problems you may have with your dog at home. Most instructors have trained one or more of their own dogs to competition standard. We also develop the skills of handlers and dogs who aspire to compete in obedience and agility. The Club is affiliated with the Dogs Queensland and conducts several official obedience and agility competitions each year. We run Puppy Kindy classes as well as classes in obedience and agility catering from raw beginners to top competition level. Please visit our website www.goldcoastdogobedience.com for full details of all the classes we offer, training timetable, fees and application forms.

30/10/2026

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28/10/2026

Unfortunately it’s still raining albeit light but there looks like there is more coming on the radar. Therefore all classes including Canine Companion Class, Beyond basics and all advanced classes are cancelled for this evening 28 October. Hopefully see you all next week.

28/10/2026

We will be deciding a little later this afternoon about classes tonight. Look for an update around 4pm!

15/10/2026

Got a new puppy? 🐶
We are taking enrolments for our last Puppy Kindy course for 2026. Monday 26th Oct at 6.30pm.
Cost $80 for 4 x 50 minute classes. Max 6 puppies per class.
Please note your pup needs to be between 9 and 15 weeks of age as of the first night off class to enroll. Proof of at least one vaccination is required for enrolment.
Book online at www.goldcoastdogobedience.com.au See less

07/10/2026

A new hoopers class is starting next Wednesday Oct 15 at 7:30pm. Space is limited and pre-enrolment is required. Ring Sharon to discuss and reserve your spot if the class suits your dog.

09/09/2026

Caz and I have just finished our August Canine Companion Class and all graduated with flying colours. Congratulations class you did great. We hope you have enjoyed the class and will return for further activities at the Club.

07/09/2026

Why Doing "Nothing" is Everything for your Dog's Behavior 🐾🧠

Ever feel guilty for just sitting on a park bench while your dog watches the world go by? Don’t. You're actually engaged in one of the most powerful, science-backed behavioral exercises possible: Passive Socialisation.

The Science of "Sit & Observe"

Unlike active training where we ask for specific behaviors (Sit, Stay, Heel), passive observation allows your dog’s brain to do the heavy lifting of processing the environment without pressure. Here’s the science of why this works:

Counter-Conditioning & Habituation: When a dog is just watching, their sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight) can remain calm. Over time, things that previously caused excitement or fear (bikes, other dogs, loud kids) become "background noise" because no negative association was formed.

Emotional Regulation: This exercise teaches your dog the emotional state required in public. They learn that they can be in a stimulating environment without needing to react to every single stimuli.

Processing at Their Own Pace: we must let them process. Flooding (active exposure they can’t escape) causes stress. Observation from a safe distance builds confidence organically.

Next time you go out, try a "no commands, no pressure" session. Find a comfortable spot, keep a loose leash, and just let them watch and take it all in.

03/09/2026

Got a new puppy? 🐶
We are taking enrolments for Puppy Kindy. Our next three start dates Monday 7 Sept, Monday 21 Sept and Monday 12 Oct. *Note no class 5th Oct.*
Cost $80 for 4 x 50 minute classes. Max 6 puppies per class.
Please note your pup needs to be between 9 and 15 weeks of age as of the first night off class to enroll. Proof of at least one vaccination is required for enrolment.
Book online at www.goldcoastdogobedience.com.au

Address

Alicia Street
Southport, QLD
4215

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61450721189

Website

http://www.goldcoastdogobedience.com.au/

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