FAQs | All Breeds Dog Training Club

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I just want to come to training. Do I have to join the club?

Yes, as a requirement for our non profit status, all class participants are required to join the club. Annual fees are $50 per year ($60 per year for a family).
You will find our enrollment form HERE

What is the difference between individual and family memberships?

Individual memberships are for one handler. Family memberships are for when there are multiple handlers coming to training.
If you are an individual with 2 dogs, you can complete the individual membership, but you cannot train both dogs in a single class. Each dog must be with it's own handler.

Where are you located?

We are behind Captain Springs Reserve at 140 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga.
Follow the driveway next to the basketball hoop, and turn right into the carpark.

You will see our clubrooms down the back of the grass fields.

I have a new puppy. When can I come to class?

Congratulations on your new family member.
Our classes are grouped by skill not age. New entrants classes will be made up of all kinds of dogs of varying ages. Additionally, the reserve is public grounds. To keep your puppy safe, they must be fully vaccinated before joining our classes.
We look forward to seeing you as soon as your puppy is fully vaccinated.

When do your courses start?

Our training classes do not have course start and end dates. As soon as your dog is enrolled and vaccinated, you can bring them to class. You instructor will let you know when you can move to the next class.

I haven't been to class before. What do I do?

Make sure you have completed your enrollment form and paid your fees at least 2 days BEFORE class.
You will find our enrolment form HERE
All participants MUST be members of the club to attend classes.
Come early to see us in the clubrooms. We will check your enrollment form and fees, and run through some onsite H&S.
New Entrant classes are held on the grass next to the carpark. Let your dog sniff around and relieve themselves before class. This can help reduce anxiety, stress, & over-excitement at being in a new place.

What do I bring?

Bring your dog/s on a short leash (we do not recommend using a retractable leash). Make sure your dogs collar and/ or harness is fitted correctly (not too loose). All dogs must be leashed on the grass areas immediately in front of the clubrooms, and adjacent to the carpark.
Bring food for your dog. We recommend a partially dehydrated dog roll like Possyum. It is readily available in most supermarkets. If you are concerned about overfeeding, either skip dinner or give your dog half portions of their meal/s for that day.
If your dog is a bite risk, please bring a muzzle for your dog. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.
Classes are held outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Check our website or Facebook for cancellation notices.
The ground will sometimes be muddy. You might like to bring gumboots or old shoes to wear during the class, and an old towel for your dogs feet to protect your car.

My dog is reactive/ I have been advised by the council I need to attend K9 training.

Can I join your club?

You can join our club, but reactive dogs should be kept on a short leash (not a retractable one).
If your dog is a bite risk, they MUST be muzzled for your dogs safety as well as others.
We recommend coming to chat with our trainers BEFORE you bring your dog to class. You can see how the classes are structured, and we can make sure your dog gets the support they need.

My dog can already sit, down, stay, come when called, and walks well on the lead. Do I have to start in new entrants?

All new members start in the new entrants class, regardless of their current abilities. The instructor will advise you when you can move to the intermediate class.

New environments, new dogs, new smells are a big test for dogs. We want to set all dogs up for success.

How big are the classes?

Class size varies greatly. Sometimes there might only be a few dogs, other times you might be in a class with up to 20.
Class size has a lot to do with the season (Winter classes are typically smaller than Summer), and there will be weeks when it seems like everyone has a new puppy.

What if I'm running late? Or if I have to leave a class early?

If you're a little bit late, that's okay.

It's okay to leave a class early. Just like we might have a bad day at work, sometimes our dogs aren't on their A-game. Rather than finish a class frustrated and upset with our dogs, it's better to head home and start fresh the following week.

Can I do 1:1 training?

We don't have the resource to offer 1:1 training. However, you can always come early to talk to our trainers, or stay behind after class.

I want to bring my dog to obedience training, but Onehunga is too far away.

There are a number of obedience dog clubs around Auckland. DogsNZ has an extensive list of dog clubs on their website: Auckland Obedience Dog Clubs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I just want to come to training. Do I have to join the club?

Yes, as a requirement for our non profit status, all class participants are required to join the club. Annual fees are $50 per year ($60 per year for a family). You will find our enrollment form HERE

What is the difference between individual and family memberships?

Individual memberships are for one handler. Family memberships are for when there are multiple handlers coming to training.

If you are an individual with 2 dogs, you can complete the individual membership, but you cannot train both dogs in a single class. Each dog must be with it's own handler.

Where are you located?

​We are behind Captain Springs Reserve at 140 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga. Follow the driveway next to the basketball hoop, and turn right into the carpark.

You will see our clubrooms down the back of the grass fields. ​

When do your courses start? Our training classes do not have course start and end dates. As soon as your dog is enrolled and vaccinated, you can bring them to class. You instructor will let you know when you can move to the next class.

I haven't been to class before. What do I do?

Make sure you have completed your enrollment form and paid your fees at least 2 days BEFORE class. You will find our enrolment form HERE All participants MUST be members of the club to attend classes.

Come early to see us in the clubrooms. We will check your enrollment form and fees, and run through some onsite H&S.

New Entrant classes are held on the grass next to the carpark. Let your dog sniff around and relieve themselves before class. This can help reduce anxiety, stress, & over-excitement at being in a new place.

What do I bring?

Bring your dog/s on a short leash (we do not recommend using a retractable leash). Make sure your dogs collar and/ or harness is fitted correctly (not too loose). All dogs must be leashed on the grass areas immediately in front of the clubrooms, and adjacent to the carpark.

Bring food for your dog. We recommend a partially dehydrated dog roll like Possyum. It is readily available in most supermarkets. If you are concerned about overfeeding, either skip dinner or give your dog half portions of their meal/s for that day.

If your dog is a bite risk, please bring a muzzle for your dog. This is for your safety as well as the safety of others.

Classes are held outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Check our website or Facebook for cancellation notices.

The ground will sometimes be muddy. You might like to bring gumboots or old shoes to wear during the class, and an old towel for your dogs feet to protect your car.

My dog is reactive/ I have been advised by the council I need to attend K9 training.

Can I join your club?

You can join our club, but reactive dogs should be kept on a short leash (not a retractable one).

If your dog is a bite risk, they MUST be muzzled for your dogs safety as well as others.

We recommend coming to chat with our trainers BEFORE you bring your dog to class. You can see how the classes are structured, and we can make sure your dog gets the support they need.

My dog can already sit, down, stay, come when called, and walks well on the lead. Do I have to start in new entrants?

All new members start in the new entrants class, regardless of their current abilities. The instructor will advise you when you can move to the intermediate class.

New environments, new dogs, new smells are a big test for dogs. We want to set all dogs up for success.

What if I'm running late? Or if I have to leave a class early?

If you're a little bit late, that's okay.

It's okay to leave a class early. Just like we might have a bad day at work, sometimes our dogs aren't on their A-game. Rather than finish a class frustrated and upset with our dogs, it's better to head home and start fresh the following week.

Can I do 1:1 training?

We don't have the resource to offer 1:1 training. However, you can always come early to talk to our trainers, or stay behind after class.

I want to bring my dog to obedience training, but Onehunga is too far away. There are a number of obedience dog clubs around Auckland. DogsNZ has an extensive list of dog clubs on their website: Auckland Obedience Dog Clubs

Yes, as a requirement for our non profit status, all class participants are required to join the club. Annual fees are $50 per year ($60 per year for a family).
You will find our enrollment form HERE

We are behind Captain Springs Reserve at 140 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga.
Follow the driveway next to the basketball hoop, and turn right into the carpark.

You will see our clubrooms down the back of the grass fields.

When do your courses start?

Our training classes do not have course start and end dates. As soon as your dog is enrolled and vaccinated, you can bring them to class. You instructor will let you know when you can move to the next class.

Make sure you have completed your enrollment form and paid your fees at least 2 days BEFORE class.
You will find our enrolment form HERE
All participants MUST be members of the club to attend classes.

I want to bring my dog to obedience training, but Onehunga is too far away.

There are a number of obedience dog clubs around Auckland. DogsNZ has an extensive list of dog clubs on their website: Auckland Obedience Dog Clubs