In our Foundations 1 class you will learn the basic skills to train and develop a happy relationship with your dog. Continuing on through the pathway into our Obedience (Community Companion Dog) classes will provide you with lifelong skills to foster a positive relationship with a well-mannered dog so that you can enjoy being together. If you are interested in dog performance sports or conformation, we can help you get started and refine your skills in your chosen sport. You could join our committee to help grow our club, become a trainer or assistant trainer, and/or volunteer as an official at one of our combined Conformation Shows and Performance Trials. Speak to your trainer or one of the committee members on how you can become involved.

The Dogswest website (https://dogswest.com/dogswest/Home.htm)has a lot of information on how to get involved with dog sports and shows. They also have a calendar of events which gives the dates of upcoming trials/shows throughout the year for all of the WA Clubs. You can find further information on our Events Tab on our Homepage. You could also speak to one of our trainers or committee members if you were interested in starting to compete in trials or shows with your dog.

Lots! High value treats may very well be what you need in the distracting environment, that dog club can be. Think about high value is something that comes from the fridge, rather than the pantry. Your dog's biscuits, liver treats and Schmakos might work at home, but you may need something super tasty with all the other dogs around! Dog roll (Like Prime 100) cut up into little cubes make a great high value treat.

No, she will need to stay at home for 3 weeks, from when she started her season. You are still able to attend classes without your dog and then practice the new skills at home.

You could, however, depending on how fearful/reactive your dog is, they may benefit from some one-on-one training with a professional dog trainer before you start training with us. This will help you understand your dog's needs and how to help them in possible challenging situations. If you require assistance searching for a suitable trainer, please contact the club and we can point you in the right direction.

You could, however, they may benefit from some one-on-one training with a professional dog trainer before you start training with us. This will help you understand your dog's needs and how to help them in possible challenging situations. If you require assistance searching for a suitable trainer, please contact the club and we can point you in the right direction.

Ideally yes. Foundations 1, Week 1, is compulsory as you will receive important information. If you can’t attend each week, that’s ok, life happens. It will just mean you will have more to learn when you return the next week!

We cap our class numbers at 10 dogs per group. If we have more trainers available, we prefer to have more classes with fewer participants, however, this is not always possible.

We only use positive reinforcement methods of training. This is in the form of praise, play and food rewards. Positive encouragement sets up our dogs for success.

Yes, children need to be at least 12 years of age to handle a dog in class. They must also be accompanied by an adult at all times in the class.

Your dog's regular collar or a martingale style collar. If you normally walk your dog in a harness or Halti, you could use this too. The club does not permit e-collars or prong collars, retractable leads or chain leads.

Any age. Puppies must have completed their primary vaccination course. Please check with your Vet as to when it is safe to take your puppy to public places.

Yes. We want your dog to be safe and protected from diseases. We train at a public access park, so we can’t control what dogs visit whilst we are not training.

Yes. Dogs that have been Titre tested and show they have enough immunity against preventable diseases are welcome.

Yes. Please make sure you have told them what your dogs cues are, what you have currently learnt and what they are to expect during class.

That depends a lot on the size and age of your puppy - your Vet may be the best person to ask. Puppies also need around 15-20 hours of sleep per day, an over tired puppy is like an over tired toddler!!

We would recommend looking at Dogswest (https://dogswest.com/dogswest/Home.htm)and Dogzonline (https://www.dogzonline.com.au/)websites, for a list of registered breeders.

We would recommend looking at Dogswest (https://dogswest.com/dogswest/Home.htm)and Dogzonline (https://www.dogzonline.com.au/)websites, for a list of registered breeders.

No, the club does not. However, we can direct you to where you can begin looking for a local positive reinforcement trainer.

No, unless you are currently trialing in Agility. We recommend that you have completed the Foundations 1 and 2 courses, as well as some Obedience and/or Rally courses before commencing in Agility where your dog will be working off lead and away from you.

We recommend that you have completed the Foundations 1 and 2 courses, as well as some Obedience and/or Rally courses before commencing in Agility where your dog will be working off lead and away from you.

Yes, dogs of any age and ability are welcome.

We teach life skills and basic cues, right up to Obedience, Rally, Ringcraft and Agility competition level. All of our offered classes for each round of training depend on the which volunteer trainers we have available to take each class.

No. All of our trainers are Club members, and train under the guidelines of our Club and Dogswest. Most of our trainers are members of Dogswest and most compete in performance trials and/or conformation shows with their own dogs. We are very fortunate to boast that 2 of our trainers are Qualified with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (https://www.imdt.com.au/)(IMDT).

No. You will just have further to travel to classes.

To report a found dog, please contact the City of Albany on 6820 3999. Snakes: Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055 to be referred to a volunteer reptile remover. Reptile Wrangler and Relocator https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057326984700

City of Albany Website: https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/documents/571/dog-exercise-area-brochure

Harness – You may find a front lead attach harness better, but see how you go with the one you have to start with and your instructor will be able to give you feed back if needed. Collar – Your dogs regular flat collar or martingale type collar. Lead – A normal lead, not too long. No retractable or chain leads. If you are participating in our Ringcraft class and you already compete in shows, you may use a show slip in that class with your dog.

Enclosed footwear is recommended. No barefeet, thongs, slip-ons, sandals, etc.

No it isn’t fenced. However, your dog will be training on lead at all times (until you start in performance classes).

We often email/Facebook post when we are needing helpers for specific events. However, if you have a keen interest in helping out the club in any way, let us know where your passion lies/what your skills are and I'm sure we can find a task for you. Email us (mailto:aabdc6330@gmail.com?subject=Volunteering for the Albany All Breeds Dog Club Inc)or talk to one of our committee members.