Virginia Community Dog Training Centre

15/05/2026

Good luck to everyone competing in the DWD State Championships this weekend.

The competition runs today and tomorrow, between 9am and 2pm, at the Virginia Community Centre (where they have karate), so head down and have a look, it is a spectator sport, so spectators are welcome. You might even spot some of our members in the competition ring.

There's a football game on today (Saturday) so you'll need to use the entrance off Park Rd, by the Primary school

30/04/2026

Are you ready for Doggy Day in May!

Join us for a series of community events throughout May celebrating all things D.O.G.!

✅Our first ever ‘ask a trainer’ drop in session
✅Puppy Playgroups
✅Training workshops for recall and polite walking
✅Expert-led seminars for dog behaviour and health
✅Pawsitive Community Catch up with Safe Pets Safe Families - Keeping people & pets together
✅Dog park etiquette session

Seminars are available to book now! Puppy Playgroups, community dog walk and pawsitive community catch up coming soon! Bookings are essential!

Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/doggy-day-in-may-4046643

29/04/2026

Check out these events happening in May (thats from this Friday), organised by City of Charles Sturt. Most are free or $6 to attend, and attendance is open to everyone not just those living in that council area. More events are still being added so make sure to check back soon, and follow Pets of Charles Sturt to keep updated.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/doggy-day-in-may-4046643?

Are you ready for Doggy Day in May!

Join us for a series of community events throughout May celebrating all things D.O.G.!

✅Our first ever ‘ask a trainer’ drop in session
✅Puppy Playgroups
✅Training workshops for recall and polite walking
✅Expert-led seminars for dog behaviour and health
✅Pawsitive Community Catch up with Safe Pets Safe Families - Keeping people & pets together
✅Dog park etiquette session

Seminars are available to book now! Puppy Playgroups, community dog walk and pawsitive community catch up coming soon! Bookings are essential!

Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/doggy-day-in-may-4046643

25/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of the men women, and animals who have served our country.

We’re grateful for the freedom to do what we love, and we honour those who made it possible.

Lest we forget 🌺

For more information about the contributions of animals in war, https://www.rspcansw.org.au/news-and-updates/animal-veterans-lest-we-forget/

19/04/2026

Just a reminder that there won't be any training this week (20/4/26) because a number of our instructors have other commitments...... But some good news, Mark and Vanessa have been busy in Sydney over the last few days, attending a workshop for their Cert IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, and have met some of their fellow Cert IV students from Adelaide, who are keen to join us as helpers/instuctors at Virginia, so be prepared to see some new faces helping us with classes soon.

06/04/2026

Just a reminder, that there is no training tonight as it is a public holiday. Hopefully everyone got to enjoy some of the wonderful weather and the extra long weekend, and we will see you all back at training next week.

26/03/2026

Are you interested to know more about tricks? The Dances With Dogs Advisory Committee is holding the Tricks State Championships at Dogs SA grounds (Cromwell Road, Kilburn) on Saturday 11th April. They are looking for stewards to help on the day (all training will be provided, as will drinks and lunch!). This an excellent opportunity to see what tricks competitions are all about in a friendly and welcoming environment.
If you are interested in helping out or want to know more, comment on this post or speak to instructor Jenny when you're next at training. Thanks so much!

21/03/2026

One of our instructors has these guys (and girls) as fosters at the moment, while they are very cute and adorable, they do need to find their furever homes. They are doing puppy preschool at Positively Pawsome Training Solutions, at Nuri, and will be available to meet this Sunday at 2:30pm.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18SwdYoBn4/

16/03/2026

Classes cancelled 16/3/26
We are expecting rain to start again just in time for classes tonight, and we are short on instructors, so sorry for the short notice but we won't have classes tonight