Our main classes are held on Sunday mornings at the Wollongbar Public School throughout the year. Make sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram page where we keep you up to date with class schedules, class cancellations due to weather and other important information. We will also provide class information and notifications through our management system PetExec which we sign each new member to when you join our classes.

Our Sunday classes are structured to cater to various dog breeds, sizes, temperaments and levels and we set up our lessons to address real world challenges to help your dog become a well rounded doggy citizen. We have experienced trainers available on Sundays to teach you how to teach your dog and they are always available for a chat about your training.

Below are our Sunday class times. As a registered member of NCK9A we ask that you arrive 10 minutes before your class start time, to allow you to sign in with our trainers and get your dog prepped before the training begins!

Beginners 1: 8am
Beginners 2: 9am
Advanced: 10am
Intermediate: 11am

Busy on the weekends? We also offer our training during the weekdays at the Wollongbar Public School after work at 6pm. These classes are pre-booked as a package of 4 and new dates are set throughout the year. Midweek classes are suited for those who have weekend commitments or like more structure in their learning, as these classes allow you to work with the same trainer and same group for the four sessions. If this is something you are interested in you will need to complete a Foundation Class and wait for the next block of midweek classes to come available. We post regular updates on our Social Media pages, get in touch with us via email for more info on how to book. 


I wish to become a NCK9A member!

To gain access to our commitment free classes you must be a member of NCK9A. To become a member you must attend a Foundation Class (or complete one of our Puppy Courses). Foundation classes run once a month with up and coming Foundation class dates posted on our social media pages. Alternatively you can send us an email via our contact us page for more info on a private foundation session.  

The Foundation Class is $105 which includes your membership registration for 12 months. After attending your Foundations Class, you are welcome to come to any beginner classes, whether that is one of the morning classes on a Sunday or book in for our midweek classes and pay as required. 
 

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How much are classes once I have joined and completed the foundations session?

 

Beginner classes are $23 per dog, per class, other services vary in price so please refer for our Facebook page or send us an email for more info regarding these services.  

 

I want to learn more, can I go to intermediate or advanced classes?

To start attending the higher level classes you must attend at least 2 beginners classes and then complete the Beginners Level Test to proceed into the intermediate level.

Once in the intermediate class you can then complete the Intermediate Level Test to start your training in the advanced level. Here at NCK9A we provide many opportunities to challenge your training and showcase your dog’s abilities in the high levels. We pride ourselves in the community support that has developed in these higher levelled groups, it is an inclusive community that offers advice and encouragement throughout your training journey.
 

You’re always welcome to drop by and see what we get up to or have a chat with one of our members about their dog training experiences. 

What if my dog is reactive to other dogs or people?

NCK9A classes have a YELLOW and RED bandanna system to cater for dogs who may need extra space and assistance while training. Yellow bandannas mean, "please give me space" and Red bandannas mean, "please give me EXTRA space".

As the dog's owner you can choose for your dog to wear a bandanna so please ask our staff for assistance with this on training days. In some circumstances one of our trainers may ask for your dog to wear one during the class if they believe this will help with your dog's training. 

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Safety is our highest priority and our classes can get very busy which can offer an extra challenge so please be aware of you and your dog's limits and reach out to our trainers for guidance during training.

What will my dog and I learn at NCK9A ?

The classes focus on real life obedience skills, from recalls, to impusle control, stay positions and loose lead walking. We also have some agility equipment here at the NCK9A which we bring in on occasion for some fun agility based training, but please note we do not focus on the sport. 

Our training ethos revolves around real world senarios and we strive to help train your dog to be adaptable so they can be a fulfilling part of your life. We hope to teach our clients how to get their dog to drop & stay while you get your morning coffee, or how to loose lead walk past other dogs on beaches and park walks. Dogs are a part of the community, so they need to be good community members.

 

How long do you stay a member?

 

Memberships are valid for 1 year and through our PetExec system you will receive an annual notice a year after signing up to pay a renewal fee of $55.