Depending on your ultimate goal, we have several training options to choose from. If you have a brand new puppy and are looking to setting them off on the best foot, an in-home consultation to cover toilet training, mouthing/nipping, separation, socialisation and the basics of obedience training, can help you feel prepared and with a clear plan going forward. From here, regular Puppy Classes are essential to ensure your obedience training progresses, whilst your puppy learns how to appropriately greet and behave around other dogs and people. This also provides you with the opportunity for ongoing support from our trainers. Please refer to our Puppies tab for further information. If you are aiming to improve your existing dog’s obedience, behaviour and quality of life, an initial in-home consult, follow-up consults then obedience classes may be recommended. Often when behavioural issues present, there can be a multitude of causes and therefore various recommendations to amend these. Teaching the dog new alternative behaviours, clearly showing him what is expected, giving him clear feedback for the behaviour he chooses to display, developing impulse control are some principles that may need to be addressed. Often the undesirable behaviours that dogs display becomes self-rewarding and sometimes habitual, therefore teaching our clients dog’s the above principles is best done at the home environment first and then progressed over further consults. Once the client has sound handling skills, knowledge and safe control of their dogs we welcome you to group classes to proof the dogs learning and improve reliability. Please refer to our Dogs tab for further information on our training packages to choose from. Our trainers will be able to guide you as to which is best suited to your individual circumstances. Dogs under 6 months are welcome to attend group classes without an in-home consult beforehand. Dog’s over 6 months are required to first have an in-home consultation for the above reasons. Once attending classes, if you feel you need further one-on-one assistance you have the option of having further follow-up consults with your trainer, or to have a 45min private session at our training venue in Kew after class with a trainer of your choice. Our competition training options vary depending on your training goal. These are run solely by myself, Chris, and the packages are outlined in our Competition tab. The initial consult first outlines the basic theory, as well as an assessment of your dog and his suitability for your chosen sport and an introduction into teaching the various exercises. From here regular one-on-one training sessions will be organised and then the opportunity to train in our competition team, to practice your skills with the support and presence of others and their dogs. Dog’s are still worked individually here, however there is the opportunity to use people and dog’s as distractions in a controlled setting whilst maintaining the one-on-one support and guidance needed to develop a sound competition dog.

Each member of the team is qualified by the only nationally recognised institution – The National Dog Trainers Federation. All of our trainers follow our set curriculum to ensure consistent education is given to our clients. However, every one of our trainers has their own personal experience, skill set and speciality knowledge to draw from when appropriate. We have staff involved in rescue, dog sports, competition obedience, tracking, flyball, agility, nosework, lure coursing, protection work as well as showing, dog nutrition and conditioning. Although these speciality areas are not necessarily taught at our venue, this additional knowledge can always be drawn from in varying situations. Please see Our Team page to learn more about our team.

Positive K9 Training was established in 2011 by myself, Chris Loverseed. We had a small team of trainers and intimate group classes. Over the years our team and business has grown to accommodate our increased demand. We have developed over the years to now run group classes, private in home training, competition training for obedience and tracking as well as workshops for our clients.

Servicing

Melbourne Wide

Phone

0409 759 759

Opening Hours

Open 7 Days: 8:00am - 10:00pm

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Q: Our Training Curriculum

Our training focuses around several key principles: appropriate management, reliable obedience training, appropriate socialisation and stimulation. Our training is centred around teaching our clients how to train their dogs most effectively and fairly, in order to develop the well rounded pet everyone strives for. Our classes have several levels for puppies and adult dogs with specific exercises introduced at the beginning and built on incrementally at each level. We have found this to be the most successful way of progressing our client’s training, as they are always in a class suited to their level and there are no set time frames. Our trainers all teach the various exercises, following a set curriculum to ensure consistency and clarity for our clients.

Q: Our Mission Statement

“Our fundamental goal is to educate and empower our clients to help their dogs meet their greatest potential.” For the owners, this often includes being educated about how dogs learn, communication principles and developing sound handling skills. For the dogs, this may include obedience training, appropriate stimulation, meeting instinctive goals & providing outlets for drive, appropriate play as well addressing behavioural issues and teaching general manners. Our training plan always varies from dog-to-dog and person-to-person, however we always train with our mission statement in mind. Please reflect on this to ensure your training goals align with this.

Q: Updates to Sunday class structure & times

1. New Start Times 8.30 – 9.20 Puppy Intro, 1 & 2 9.30 – 10.20 Lifestyle Intro, L1 & Puppy 3 10.30 – 11.20 Lifestyle 2, 3, Social & Obedience 2. More Trainers & Smaller Classes 3. Specialised Workshops to meet specific needs New format starts Sunday 23rd September 2018.

Q: Level 4 – Lifestyle Obedience

Sit – Improving reliability Sit for exam Down -– Improving reliability Building on the Stand Formal recallInformal recall Mat training Leave it Social walking Heeling Focus and engagement exercises Socialisation exercises Variable reinforcement Introduction of positive reinforcement marker

Q: Level 3 – Intermediate Obedience

Improving reliability of the Sit – duration, distance, distraction Improving reliability of the Down – duration, distance, distraction Introduction to Stand Recall – formal and informal Mat training Leave it Ensuring reliability of the social walking Heeling Socialisation exercises Focus and engagement exercises Q&A and tricks

Puppy School Location

Burwood

DOGUE Brickworks

70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East

Puppy School Location

Donvale

Opposite dog park

53-55 Aranga Crescent Donvale

Puppy School Location

Doncaster

Tende Beck Scout Hall

Cnr of High Street & Doncaster Rd, Doncaster (access via Paul St)

Puppy School Location

Camberwell

Wagtime Co.

271 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell

Puppy School Location

Kew

Reservoir Reserve

Grange Rd, Kew

PK9 HQ: 288 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, Melbourne 3104

Sunday Classes held from 8.30am at Reservoir Reserve, Grange Rd, Kew Melbourne 3101 (View map)

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Updates to Sunday class structure & times

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Level 4 – Lifestyle Obedience

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Puppy School Location

Burwood

DOGUE Brickworks

70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East

Puppy School Location

Donvale

Opposite dog park

53-55 Aranga Crescent Donvale

Puppy School Location

Doncaster

Tende Beck Scout Hall

Cnr of High Street & Doncaster Rd, Doncaster (access via Paul St)

Puppy School Location

Camberwell

Wagtime Co.

271 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell

Puppy School Location

Kew

Reservoir Reserve

Grange Rd, Kew

PK9 HQ: 288 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, Melbourne 3104

Sunday Classes held from 8.30am at Reservoir Reserve, Grange Rd, Kew Melbourne 3101 (View map)

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