Perth Hills Puppy & Dog Training Level 2 - 6
Level 2 - 6
Puppies/Dogs 8 months and older - $180.00
1 hour classes (held on the same day and time each week for 5 weeks)
Limited to 6 attendants
Location: Alan Anderson Reserve, Walliston
Our comprehensive dog training program follows a structured grading system from Level 2 to Level 6, ensuring your dog masters foundational skills before advancing to more complex behaviors. You must pass each grade to move on to the next, ensuring steady progress for you and your dog.
What is included in Level 2?
Loose Leash walking - Handler allowed to treat 3 times over the course, but no luring. The course is 100 metres and includes 1 left turn, 1 right turn, 1 about turn and 2 sits on a loose leash.
Sit - No lure, Dog to sit, Handler to step 5 paces away, return to the dog after 60 seconds
Down - No lure, Dog to Down, Handler to step 5 paces away, return to the dog after 60 seconds
Recall - The handler is to place 5 treats on the floor and walk 10 paces away as the dog eats, when ready, the handler is to recall the dog. Longline on for safety
Inspection - The dog is to comfortably be inspected by the trainer with no distress from the dog. Areas to inspect are ears, eyes, and paws.
Travel through Hoops - Handler is to place the dog into a sit, walk to the end of the hoops, and cue the dog to go through the hoops
Chin Rest - With no lure, the handler is to sit on a chair and cues a chin rest. Dog to maintain position as the handler mimics eye-drop application for 5 seconds
Participants must have good basic or Level 1 training.
Participants must be assessed and pass each level before progressing to the next. If you prefer not to go through the assessment process that is ok.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new class and there will be some teething issues so please bear with me as I fine-tune classes and scheduling.
About your trainer
Karen Bertoncini is an IMDT qualified dog trainer. Karen’s dog training journey began when her older dog "Ollie" became anxious and unable to socialise due to being confined to her property until he was fully grown as the result of a leg operation. The crucial window was lost. Karen decided that she wanted to learn how she could help Ollie regain confidence and trained him on all the basic foundation behaviours. Six months after his recovery, and with consistent training Karen was confident with loose leash walking Ollie along with his recall outside of the property. Now, at age five he is still a little anxious but loving life and still enjoys learning new tricks.
A Personal Note:
Ollie passed away on October 16th, 2024. He taught me so much, and I will always be grateful for the lessons he shared with me. His absence is deeply felt, and I miss him every day. Moving forward, Molly will now be assisting me in class, continuing the journey that Ollie and I started together.
Karen decided to take what she had learnt to help other dog owners in her local area and developed a range of dog training programs. Karen has the skills, experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals from puppy school to one to one for the dog that needs that little bit extra.
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"Karen is the best, she’s so patient and gentle with the puppies and the owners. My puppy loves Karen. Karen teaches at the speed the puppies and owners learn, she doesn’t rush you.. My puppy and I have learnt so much from Karen."
Jean & Cider
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"Karen is so good with the puppies I think she speaks 'dog'. Highly recommended."
Lenore & Shadow
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“Highly recommended Karen. Her love and passion for dogs really shows. In just 4 sessions we have a very well behaved pup who is now house trained and we are able to redirect the chewing and destructive behaviours with positive reinforcement. Thank you Karen."
Renee & Lexi