Alpha Dogercise

28/02/2025

Hi everyone.
Tomorrows walk (01/03/2025) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.
Tomorrows forecast is for a partly cloudy day but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

Please also note: Over Summer, I may also have to cancel the walks if the morning temperature is going to be too high to walk safely and comfortably.
I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.

For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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20/02/2025

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, I will be unable to run the walk this Saturday (22/02/2025) as I will be busy with the new Alpha students.

Should be back to normal the following week, weather permitting.

George

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14/02/2025

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately today’s walk has been cancelled due to the weather.

George

14/02/2025

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (15/02/2025) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for a chance of showers in the morning so please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.
Please also note: Over Summer, I may also have to cancel the walks if the morning temperature is going to be too high to walk safely and comfortably.
I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.

For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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07/02/2025

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (08/02/2025) will be run from the Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station to the Quarry Reserve and back, starting at 8.30am and finishing at one of the cafes across the road from the station, weather permitting of course.

As previously mentioned, this walk will not be suitable for new customers that are attending for their first time and anyone with a dog with serious behavioral issues and anyone that has not attended a walks for a long time.

There will be quite a lot of walking tomorrow with a 50 metre drop to the quarry lake, so some uphill and stairs on the way back.
Please consider if this walk may be too physically demanding for you and your dog.

I will be parked at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station (white Mitsubishi Outlander), across the road from the Royal Hotel, next to the Gully Market carpark. I would suggest parking at the station or across the road, not in the Market carpark.
Please make sure you are there on time for an 8.30am start.

Tomorrows forecast is for a cloudy day but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.
Please note: Over Summer, I may also have to cancel the walks if the morning temperature is going to be too high to walk safely and comfortably.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

No first timers tomorrow for this one.
Please remember new customers must only attend the walks run from the training centre.
Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

31/01/2025

Hi everyone.

Welcome back for 2025!

Tomorrows walk (01/02/2025) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

News just in!
I am also planning or running the following weeks walk (08/02/2025) in Upper Ferntree Gully to the Quarry Reserve.
Unfortunately, this walk will not be suitable for new customers that are attending for their first time and anyone with a dog with serious behavioral issues and anyone that has not attended a walk for a long time.
This walk may also be too physically demanding for some owners and dogs.
I will post all the details next week.

Tomorrows forecast is for a warm, dry day but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

Please note: Over Summer, I may also have to cancel the walks if the morning temperature is going to be too high to walk safely and comfortably.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.
Please remember new customers must only attend the walks run from the training centre.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.
I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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11/01/2025

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years break.

The Saturday walks will return on Saturday the 1st of February, weather permitting of course, so keep an eye on the page for the details.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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06/12/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (07/12/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Please Note:
Tomorrow's walk will be the the final walk for 2024.
I will post a return date in early January.
Thank you so much to everyone who attended this year and I hope you all have a happy and safe Christmas break.

Tomorrows forecast is, once again, for a very high chance of showers in the morning so please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.
I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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29/11/2024

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately today's walk (30/11/24)
has been cancelled due to the weather.
Hopefully better luck next week.

George

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29/11/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (30/11/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Please Note:
The final walk for 2024 will be on Saturday the 7th of December.
I will post a return date in early January.

Tomorrows forecast is for a very high chance of showers so please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.

For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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22/11/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (23/11/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for a very day, but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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15/11/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (16/11/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is warm and sunny day, but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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08/11/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (09/11/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for a partly cloudy day, but please remember to keep check the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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01/11/2024

Hi everyone,

No walk tomorrow (2/10/24) due to the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend.

Hopefully see you next week.
George

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25/10/2024

Hi everyone.

Tomorrows walk (26/10/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for a sunny day, but please remember to keep an eye on the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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18/10/2024

Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, today's walk (19/10/24) has been cancelled due to the weather.
Hopefully see you next week.

George

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18/10/2024

Hi everyone.
Tomorrows walk (19/10/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for a medium chance of showers in the morning so please remember to keep an eye on the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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11/10/2024

Hi everyone.
Tomorrows walk (12/10/2024) will be run from the Alpha Canine Centre in Knoxfield starting at 8.30am, weather permitting of course.

Tomorrows forecast is for an overcast day with a slight chance of showers in the morning so please remember to keep an eye on the page in the morning, just in case we do need to cancel for any reason.

I will post a cancellation before 8am as well as sending out an SMS alert.
For those coming a long way, always check the forecast for Knoxfield and the BOM radar before you leave home.

If its your first time tomorrow, make sure you read the post pinned to the top of this page which contains everything you need to know before attending and please make sure you arrive by 8.15 in the morning to fill in some paperwork.

Please be aware that the walks can be very challenging for those with dogs with social issues or anyone still struggling with their basic obedience exercises.

I strongly recommend you seek advice from your trainers to see whether they feel that the walks will be beneficial for your particular situation, especially anyone who has been attending the Tuesday night sessions with dogs with social issues.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
George

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