Hervey Bay Dog Obedience & Agility Club Inc

06/04/2025

Congratulations to our latest graduates 🎓🐶

30/03/2025

Trick Practice Day!!!

Sunday 6th April, Entries close Friday 4th April!

Trick Dog Practice Day
The trick mock trial/practice day is aimed to give handlers an opportunity for a ring run through where they are able to experience what it would be like to enter a Dogs Australia Trick Dog Trial
and to give it a go in a relaxed and supportive environment. This is also the perfect opportunity for experienced handlers to use it for training for their dogs preparing to move up to the next
level.

How will it work?
When you register you will select the tricks you would like to perform and the order you are
going to perform them in. On the day there will be a standard competition ring set up and each
combination will have their initial turn in the ring to go through their tricks how they would in a trial. The instructor will act as the judge for your performance, directing the pair through their selected tricks. The instructor will then provide each combination with feedback and training advice at the conclusion of their turn. After all participants have completed their first try each combination will have a second run in the ring with the intention being they are able to put into practice what they learnt from the first turn and the feedback they received.

Who should attend?
If you enjoy doing tricks with your dog we encourage you to give it a go! This event is the perfect opportunity to discover how trick trials operate, understand what judges are looking for and develop ring craft for navigating trials. It is sure to be a fun morning for you and your dog!
Participants do not need to have all the tricks for their relevant level to enter but instead can use it as a training opportunity for the tricks they do have ready to present (e.g. the participant may only have 4 of the required 6 for starters level). It also provides a fantastic training opportunity to test the dogs understanding of the skills and their ability to perform them in that environment
with the support of an instructor.

Cost
$40 per dog per day

28/03/2025

Exciting opportunity coming up in April at the club !!!
Register so you do not miss out.

27/03/2025

Great weather for the garden and ducks .... Not so much for dog training.
No obedience training tonight, foundations will still go ahead undercover

20/03/2025

The club has had a very big few weeks … with cyclone warnings and then rain and flooding.
Safe to say we are hoping to be back up and running as normal from next week.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped clean up.
We are very lucky to have such a great group of members and their dogs

20/03/2025

02/03/2025

This crazy weather is set to continue... Please stay safe everyone and we will see everyone back at the club from the 10th of March 😃

01/03/2025

A big congratulations to our foundation class for graduating !! Our first class for 2025.

23/02/2025

Hoopers is back for its next beginners 6-week training.

Email the club to secure your spot!!

Email: [email protected]

You must have completed or be in the process of completing foundations obedience to attend and be a current financial member

09/02/2025

Happy Monday !!!
I think this photo pretty much sums up most of us dog owners

It’s a new week and classes are back.
Just a reminder to ensure your membership form has been returned and membership fees paid before heading to classes.

09/02/2025

Hervey Bay Dog Obedience and Agility Club, Queensland

Sunday 16th March 2025
Trick Dog Workshop
8am - 11am

This workshop is aimed to give handlers skills to train and prepare for Dogs Australia Trick Dog Trials.

Topics covered will include using techniques such as shaping to effectively train tricks, developing effective marking and handler mechanics, training common starters and novice level tricks, understanding what judges are looking for and developing ring craft for navigating trials.

Trick dog is a Dogs Australia sport that became an official event in January 2020. It is quickly developing in popularity and requires dogs to achieve qualifications at trials in order to achieve
titles. The handler chooses tricks, from the list of prescribed tricks for each level, to perform in front of the judge.

Cost
Working spot
$70 per dog
Auditing spots
$30 per person
To register for a working spot in either a workshop or as an auditor please email [email protected] for a registration form
Payment is required to secure your booking.

07/02/2025

Agility Handling Workshop 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Limited to 8 working spots!

This workshop will focus on teaching One Mind Dog agility handling techniques. The One Mind Dogs is a dog and agility training methodology based on a dog's natural behavior allowing us to communicate in a way that makes sense to them. A variety of handling techniques will be taught over small sequences as we build towards putting together a full course.

Dogs must have completed starters agility in enrol.

Cost Working spot - $70 per dog
Auditing spots $30 per person
To register for a spot in either workshop or an auditor please email [email protected] for a registration form
Payment is required to secure your booking.

01/02/2025

Our AGM is on Tuesday the 4th of February.
Head to the Hervey Bay Sports Club - 149 Tavistock Street Torquay for dinner and then up the stairs for the meeting starting at 7pm sharp.

04/01/2025

Welcome to 2025.....
Please check your emails to see if you have received your renewal email.
If you have not, do not fear... email us at [email protected] and we will send you out another.
If you are wanting to become a new member, email the club for a new membership form.

31/12/2024

With the 2025 just around the corner 🥳
Remember to keep your pets safe

Bring Them Indoors
Get your pets inside early, long before the fireworks start. This keeps them safe and prevents them from running off if they get scared.

Close Curtains and Play Music
Shut the blinds or curtains to block out the flashing lights. Turn on some low soothing music or the TV to help drown out the loud fireworks.

Create a Cosy Spot
Set up a quiet area with their favourite bed, blanket, toys, and some long-lasting chew treats to help them feel secure and comfortable. An enrichment feeder or a Kong with a little peanut butter is also a simple and engaging idea.

Stay with Them or Arrange Company
Pets feel calmer with someone they trust. If you can’t be home, ask a friend, family member or hire a pet sitter to keep them company.

Check Their ID
In case the worst happens, and your pet gets out, make sure their tags have your up-to-date phone number. Adding a tracking device, like an Air tag, is also a smart choice for extra peace of mind.

25/12/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying Christmas Day and there are lots of spoilt doggies out there….
Post your happy holiday snaps so we can see how everyone is spending today.🐶🎄