Class Options
Grade 1
Entry requirements:
For dogs/puppies that have not attended/passed training Grade 1 or equivalent at a Dogs NZ affiliated club. Dogs trained elsewhere must start at this level. Each dog handler must be a club member. Partners and families welcome, but all must be members of the club.
Syllabus:
- building a bond with your dog
- focus on the handler, especially in the company of other dogs and distractions
- playing and having fun with your dog
- responding to a handlers request in a timely fashion
- loose lead walking
- recall on longline
General Information:
- Group classes are held on Tuesday evenings (6pm and 7pm).
- Up to 10 dogs will be in each class.
- Up to 4 classes operating at one time.
- One class each term (week 5) will be conducted away from the club to practice what is learned at the club in the real world with all its distractions.
- Puppies may attend with one vaccination remaining for full protection, however, we recommend you consult with your veterinarian before registering as we train outdoors and therefore cannot provide a sterile training environment. Usually this is puppies aged 12 weeks and older.
Grade 2
Entry requirements:
For dogs who have passed Grade 1 at WCOC or another DogsNZ affiliated Dog Training Club.
In the Wellington Region this is only Central AllBreeds Dog Training Club, Titahi Bay Canine Obedience Club, Kapiti Dog Training Club, Avalon Dog Training Club and Upper Hutt Dog Training Club.
It DOES NOT include any training you may of done with a private dog training service as the content and length of their courses varies greatly.
Syllabus:
- continuing to build a bond with your dog including agility type equipment and trick training
- continuing focus on the handler around other dogs and distractions
- playing and having fun with your dog
- loose lead walking around distractions
- off lead recall
- short down stay off lead
- tie ups and supervised separation
- meeting a friendly stranger without jumping up
General Information:
- Group classes are held on Tuesday evenings (6pm and 7pm).
- Up to 10 dogs will be in each class.
- Up to 4 classes operating at one time.
- One class each term (week 5) will be conducted away from the club to practice what is learned at the club in the real world with all its distractions.
Urban Class (CGC)
Entry requirements:
For dogs who have passed Grade 2 at WCOC or another DogsNZ affiliated Dog Training Club.
In the Wellington Region this is only Central AllBreeds Dog Training Club, Titahi Bay Canine Obedience Club, Kapiti Dog Training Club, Avalon Dog Training Club and Upper Hutt Dog Training Club.
It DOES NOT include any training you may of done with a private dog training service as the content and length of their courses varies greatly.
Syllabus:
Canine Good Citizen with an Urban focus
- playing with your dog and retrieving
- loose lead walking around urban distractions
- stairs
- doors and gates
- cafe environment / food manners
- beach etiquette and safety of wildlife
- off lead distance recalls in a safe place
- stopping your dog at a distance in a safe place (safety stop)
- walking beside handler off lead in a nominated off lead area
- tie ups in a busy environment (handler in sight at all times)
- lead held by friendly stranger (handler in sight at all times)
- lead walking by a known other person
General Information:
- Group classes are held on Saturday Mornings (10am)
- Up to 10 dogs will be in each class
- Most classes will be held at the club grounds
- 1-2 classes will be held out in the city environment
Competition Obedience
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for Competition Obedience. If you are considering Competition Obedience NOW is the right time to sign up! Puppies from 12 weeks old can join this class, but a dog is never too old to start!
Syllabus:
- precise close heelwork
- recalls
- dumbbell retrieve
- retrieving a scent cloth
- sendaways to cones
- distance control (stand, sit and down positions at a distance)
- stand, sit and down stays
General Information:
- Class is held at 6pm on Wednesdays
- Competition Obedience requires a lot of practice and dedication
- There are 5 levels that a handler and dog work their way through from Beginners to Test C
- Competitions are held all over NZ, usually every second weekend during summer and less frequently over winter in our Central Region. It is up to the handler how often and where they can travel to, but a warning - attending competitions is addictive! And the WCOC Comp Team are an awesome group of people - the social side of this class is brilliant.
RallyO
Entry requirements:
For dogs who have passed Grade 2 at WCOC or another DogsNZ affiliated Dog Training Club.
In the Wellington Region this is only Central AllBreeds Dog Training Club, Titahi Bay Canine Obedience Club, Kapiti Dog Training Club, Avalon Dog Training Club and Upper Hutt Dog Training Club.
It DOES NOT include any training you may of done with a private dog training service as the content and length of their courses varies greatly.
General Information:
Rally-O is a great dog sport that can be enjoyed by dogs and people of any age and ability. The dog and their handler are required to perform a different exercise every few metres. Exercises include combinations of turns, presents, finishes, changes of position, heeling around cones, halts, stays and jumps. Even though Rally-O has evolved from Competitive Obedience, it does not require the same level of precision as Obedience.
The main goal in Rally-O is to gain a score of at least 90% and so earn a qualifying certificate, Once you have enough qualifying certificates, your dog can gain a Dogs NZ Rally-O title. There are several levels of title to work towards, each level more challenging than the one before, with longer courses, more difficult exercises and stricter criteria for success.
We run 4 terms a year, with an 8 week break over Winter
On Tuesday evenings we run:
- 4 x Grade 1 classes (6pm and 7pm)
- 4 x Grade 2 classes (6pm and 7pm)
On Wednesday evenings we run:
- Competition Obedience (6pm)
- RallyO (7pm)
On Saturday mornings we run:
- Urban Canine Good Citizen (10am)
All classes are limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Up to 4 classes may be run at the same time.
All dogs must be fully vaccinated (refer FAQs) and up-to-date with their vaccinations to attend training. Class duration is 1 hour.
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