Newcastle All Breeds Dog Training Club

29/01/2025

We are back this weekend at 9am!
Looking forward to meeting our new starters! Welcome to the club!

For the beginners, please allow time to check in get your bag and badge then find and join your class. Don’t hesitate to ask if you need help

For those of you who got promoted last week, it’s a clockwise direction to your next level - listen out for your instructors call plus your fellow members will help

The Corner Post is out this weekend including a section on our recent Sprintdog come try day and some pictures and results from our terrific Christmas party 🎉

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

26/01/2025

Thanks for coming today everyone!
Libby’s Wednesday morning training class will commence on the 5th. The higher level will be on from this week

Promotions results:

Upper Green to Lower Red
Georgia & Ollie
Leanne & Goose

Lower Red to Upper Red
Sally & Athena
Ceree & Sunny
Michelle & Pepper
Mary & Lara
Karen & Millie
Chrys & Sue
Nikki & Saxon
Libby & Vienna

Upper Red to Blue
Kirsty & Jagger

Well done everyone!

Please let me know if there are any errors in spelling or names so I can fix it for the corner post.

Only a couple of photos today - tried to attend more training plus poor quality of what I did get 😬

26/01/2025

Looking for a fun way to support the RSPCA NSW? Why not sign up for poorly drawn pets and get a portrait of your pup while supporting a good cause

Poorly Drawn Pets is BACK… AGAIN! ✏️🎨 Mark the 30th of January in your diaries for the return of Poorly Drawn Pets, just in time for Valentine’s Day! 💕

For just $35, you can have your very own PERSONALISED PET PORTRAIT – each donation will go towards caring, rehabilitating and rehoming the most vulnerable and deserving animals in NSW.

The perfect Valentine’s gift for all proud cat-dads, dog-mums, and parents of all other things great and small. 😺🐶🐰🐸🐭🐍 The best part? Every portrait is created by our amazing team of volunteer artists – yes, even the stick-figure specialists! Whether your portrait is a glorious work of art or an adorably unrecognisable attempt, it’s all done with love and guaranteed to make you smile. It’s like a lucky dip, and every creation is part of the fun!

Submissions will be open for ONE DAY ONLY from 9am on the 30th of January, so don’t forget to mark your calendar! You can also register your interest through the link in below, and we’ll send you a reminder on the day. You won’t want to miss this!

https://rspcansw.org/pdp25

25/01/2025

See you soon!

25/01/2025

Don’t forget we are back tomorrow!
Come along at 9am and catch up with your people and dog friends while getting back into training!

Please attend the class level you where you were at the end of last year. Promotion assessments will be conducted tomorrow to see if you are ready to go up.

A few reminders:
- regardless of the weather we have a closed in shoes policy on grounds
- please pick up after your dog
- please do not let your dog approach other dogs without asking the owner first especially if they are tethered
- regarding promotions ….If you don’t try you won’t know and if you don’t get promoted it’ll give you important feedback on where to focus first the year (please note assessments are only for upper green and above)
- if you do not feel comfortable at the level you are currently sitting you can drop back to practice and gain your confidence back. You just can’t go forward, and please do not participate in that level’s promotion assessment

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Ps. If you are keen to us take some photos for the day that would be amazing as Sammy and I would love to get more training time in this year if you send me a message or comment below that would be great

23/01/2025

Good luck if you are competing this weekend!

22/01/2025

Did you hear the news? We are back this Sunday!
Yes, this Sunday! At 9am

Just a few quick reminders:
- don’t forget the 10km speed limit
- please remember to pick up after your dog
- please ask the owner before you approach any dog and do not approach dogs on poles
- there will be promotions assessments, we highly encourage you to have a go!

Looking forward to seeing you all!

19/01/2025

Did you participate on our Sprintdog event in the weekend? Share your experiences below

19/01/2025

UPDATE: they will be unavailable until Saturday.
The restrooms will be closed from today (Monday, 20th) for the final bit of work. We will let you know as soon as they are back open

19/01/2025

Are we back next Sunday!? Yes, we are!

While beginners will start the following week (Sunday 2nd Feb) the rest of us are back this coming Sunday (26th Jan)

There will be a chance to demonstrate all your well practiced training with promotions…. Don’t forget it’s a great way to receive feedback on where your dog is for the year so we highly recommend doing it even if you are unsure (plus you might be surprised)

19/01/2025

Our first ever Sprint Dog event is on this afternoon!!
Want to come check it out? The action starts at 3.15pm - spectators are welcome all we ask is you leave your dogs at home

🐾🏃🐩SprintDog™ is a the latest sport to be approved at DOGS NSW.

It is a thrilling and inclusive sport where dogs of all breeds and sizes race over 100 meters. Whether chasing a lure or recalling to their handler, dogs are timed, and their speed is converted into points based on height handicaps.

The goal is to improve individual performance rather than compete against other dogs. And just to keep things interesting, you have to say 'Tally Ho!' when you start... sounds worth a try just for that :-)

To participate, dogs must be over 12 months old and registered with Dogs Australia. Training sessions are available to help dogs become familiar with the rules and increase their performance. For more details, visit the website: https://dogsnsw.org.au/events/sprintdog/

18/01/2025

Want to come watch an exciting new dog sport in action!?
This afternoon, we have our first ever SprintDog event on! Spectators welcome after 3.15pm (no dogs please)

SprintDogTM is a new Dogs Australia sport that provides all dogs of all breeds and sizes an enjoyable, healthy and fun activity. SprintDogTM is a timed 100 metre sprint where dogs of all sizes complete a 100 metre run, either by chasing a lure or recalling to the finish line. Times are averaged over...

17/01/2025

Good luck if you are competing on the weekend! Hopefully the weather clears up!

14/01/2025

Our trusty helpers carried on today with Geoff C and Sam C working on the cupboards and in the canteen in the clubhouse, Geoff W clearing extensive debris from around the grounds. While Wayne G worked with our electrician plus edged and whipper snipped the grounds. All this work will help the grounds be s***k and span for our Sprintdog event on Sunday afternoon. Don’t forget toilet painting starts tomorrow the toilets over at the CNCC building will be available for use. Thank you guys - you are the best!

13/01/2025

Clubhouse bathrooms will be closed from Wednesday (15th Jan) to Friday (17th Jan) for painting

13/01/2025

Dates, dates, very important dates….

Key dates coming up in 2025

January

Sunday 19th Sprintdog Event- Come watch the action from 3.15pm
Sunday 26th - Training returns 9am start (Promotions)

February

Sunday 2nd First Beginners intake for 2025 9am
Tuesday 4th February General meeting 7.30pm
25th Promotions

March

Sunday 2nd Beginners Start 9am
Tuesday 4th Committee Meeting 7.30pm
29th- 30th Agility Trial NO TRAINING

April

Training returns to 10am Starts
Sunday 6th Beginners start 10am
Sunday 13th General Meeting (after training)
Sunday 20th Easter Sunday NO TRAINING

12/01/2025

Our clubhouse floor was identified as a safety issue due to buckling and a uneven surface so it’s been worked on this summer break - thank you to Adam J, Wayne G, Geoff C, Geoff W and Katie L for your amazing work at getting the floor ready for the job!

10/01/2025

Our next beginners entry is February 2nd - come join us

Interested in joining our next beginners intake?

We accept a new intake on the first Sunday of every month so it’s coming up soon…

What do I need to do? Go onto our website and register you and your dog online and then come along to the Sunday 2nd February and you’ll be ready to start the exciting journey of learning new skills and basic obedience with your dog. You can also sign up in person on any Sunday other than the 1st weekend.

How much does it cost? It costs $30 to join as a member and then $5 a week. The initial course is 8 weeks and you can keep going and learn lots of wonderful skills and dog sports.

Why so cheap? Our club is run completely by volunteers and is not-for-profit. All of our volunteers instructors are trained and have substantial experience with training dogs. Our aim is to create a bond between you and your dog so you and your dog have the best chance of leading a happy life together!

How old does my dog need to be? Any dog over 4 months can come along provided they have completed all of their vaccinations. Proof of vaccination must be provided before you start.

My dog is older can they still join? Absolutely! We accept all ages and don’t believe the myth that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks - every dog at every age loves to learn new things!

So if you have been thinking you and your dog might benefit from some additional training - and let’s be honest with ourselves every dog and their owner can always benefit from more training- follow the link below and come join us on the 2nd!

Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions 😊

Ps. If website link brings up a black screen just scroll down and it will show up 😊

New Members start on the FIRST Sunday of every month and must have completed the membership registration prior to starting.