Southern Cross Animal Stars

19/06/2024

What an exciting workshop on offer! Such a great opportunity for high school teens to ask questions to those currently working in the animal industry.
We know you’ll have heaps of fun learning some of the many different aspects of dogs 🐶🐾

Email K9 Connect for more details:
[email protected]

🐕 ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝔻𝕒𝕪 at K9 Connect 👩‍🎓

Our 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 workshop is specially designed for the animal loving high school student in your life.

📅 Wednesday 3rd July
⏰ 8.50am - 3.30pm
💵 $120.00
📍 At our indoor training hub in Ferntree Gully

This interactive, hands-on session takes a look at some of the many different 'dog jobs' that are out there.

Experiencing some vet nurse tasks, having a shot at training, working a dog for a photoshoot, grooming, doggy daycare play - you don't want to miss this exciting opportunity.

Email us for more details and your enrolment form at:
[email protected]

01/04/2024

The perfect program for the dog-loving kid aged 8-14 years.

Delivered by mums that are dog trainers! Share our passion, and our kids' passion about dogs.

Email K9 Connect for more information and your enrolment form
[email protected]

🐶🧒🏼 ~ Kids and Dogs Come Together ~

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🐾✏️

🗓 Thursday 11th April - 10am - 2pm

The perfect, interactive, hands-on program for 8 - 14 year olds wanting to learn more about dogs.

🐕 Come be a dog trainer for the day!

✓Discover how dogs learn
✓Find out how we can train them skills and tricks
✓Practise fitting on their equipment properly and safely
✓Groom and check over a dog
✓Experience some dog sports like Conformation, Rally and Agility

Please email us for more details and your enrolment form
[email protected]

Places are limited.
Enrolments close Tuesday 9th April.

17/01/2024

🐾 Beginners Rally is so much more than stepping into performance sports.

This is a wonderful 6 part workshop focusing on taking your obedience skills to the next level.

We work on:
🌟The Basics of Heelwork
🌟Building Relationship and Focus through Games
🌟Extending out your dogs understanding of Sit, Drop and Stand
🌟Establishing a solid understanding of Stay

Rally Obedience is a fun and engaging sport where you practice a variety of signs and in time, put them together to work your way around a course. In Beginners Rally, we are all about setting the scene, building the relationship and building YOUR understanding of how to get more out of your dog. We work through the beginning signs and by doing so, strengthen you and your dogs teamwork and understanding of their base level skills.

This is one of our favourite courses to teach and is BACK in 2024.

📌Our first course starts:

Wednesday 24th January 7:00-8:00pm

6 part workshop, run fortnightly

Limited spaces available.

Book directly through this link:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=8

04/01/2024

💥2024 is here!!

🔹Our classes are about to start so be sure to book your dog's spot. All the action kicks off at our indoor training hub in Ferntree Gully from Saturday 6th January.

🐾All classes, courses and workshops for Term 1 are listed on our online booking page.

❓Not sure which class is best for you and your dog? - drop us a line and we'll help plan your training together with you.

💭Did you know that we also proudly run puppy classes at:
* RSPCA Victoria in East Burwood
* Wellington Village Vet in Rowville
* Bentons Road Veterinary Clinic in Mornington
* Monash Veterinary Clinic in Oakleigh East
* Forest Hill Veterinary Hospital in Forest Hill

https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

18/12/2023

Our last workshop for 2023 !

~.~🐾Loose Leash Walking🐾~.~

👉Wednesday 20th December, 5.45pm

Come along and learn some great tips for you to focus on with your dog over the holiday season. We have a few spots left:

https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=812

This workshop is perfect to get your walking back on track! Lots of training tips, but also a good discussion on the reason behind the pulling and the learning psychology involved.

We want to help you look forward to, and enjoy walks with your dog again, rather than put them off because it's frustrating and not enjoyable.

🐾🐶

13/11/2023

‼️ Only 42 sleeps until Christmas 🎄

We can't believe that 2023 is nearly over - and what a busy year it has been at K9 Connect.

We will be training right up to the few days before Christmas - that means our last classes (four-week programs) for the year are about to start. So, get in quick to ensure your dog is well behaved over the Festive Season (or at least have some great tips to practise to help your dog to get it right).

🐾Power Up Pup - baby puppies up to 16 weeks of age
🐾Puppy Polite - puppies 4-6 months old
🐾Puppy Connect - adolescent dogs 6-12 months old
🐾Starters Obedience / Getting Connected - beginner class for adult dogs

🔹Puppy Puzzles & Enrichment - the best puppy class ever!!
🔸Social Play for Puppies
🔹Loose Leash Walking workshop
🔸Helping the Boisterous Dog Workshop

🐾Paws to Connect - The Classroom Series

Click the link to find the right class for your dog:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

30/10/2023

We love this class - it's so much more than a 'standard puppy class'. We want your puppy to thrive in this world among humans and all the things we have. Come join the fun with your pup.

💥 S T A R T I N G . S O O N 💥

𝕂𝟡 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 is excited to be offering this super, four-part workshop for puppies under 12 months of age.

~🐶 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🐶~

🐾 Not your typical puppy class!!

You and your puppy will attend four fortnightly classes, learning skills and techniques to help take your pup confidently through to adulthood.

We all want a dog that we can take pretty much anywhere and know that "s/he'll be ok". But will he/she? There is SO MUCH STUFF in our human world that dogs worry about. We just expect our dogs to fine with it all.
Wheelie bins, kids on bicycles, the vacuum cleaner, an umbrella, a statue at the park - the list is endless...

This workshop looks at exploring new things, being curious, being forward and learning to build resilience. With a focussed topic each class, your pup will be exposed to many different surfaces, sounds, experiences and items. You will help your puppy to 'solve the puzzle' to cope, be calm, and to be attentive to you, so you can enjoy a wonderful happy future together.

🔺 Starts Wednesday 15th November, 7.00pm

📲 Click the link to book your spot:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=809

07/10/2023

Having a fun friendship with your dog is so important to us. When you are on the same wavelength, you work really nicely as a team.
Let us show you the bond you can have with your dog through the fun games and training exercises we cover in our Pre-Performance Foundation class.

Indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.

~ 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ~

💎This is the course to do for performance foundation, skill development, training theory and application. It's the perfect start for those keen to take their dog's training to the next level.

💎Ideal for dogs over 5 months of age. We take a look at every day obedience exercises, socialisation and confidence skills, ability to work around distractions, body awareness exercises and bond building.

💎Perfect for any one wanting the perfect family member, future competitor, or even have plans for a therapy role for your dog.

💎Eight-part workshop, classes held weekly with access to our online classroom between classes.
~~ Starts Tuesday 24th October, 7.00pm ~~

📲Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=783

05/09/2023

Training tricks is one of our favourite things to add to what you do with your dog. The concepts, the theory and the FUN are elements that you will continue to draw from throughout your dog’s whole life.

Come join our Beginners Tricks class - you’ll have a great repertoire of tricks to show off with come Christmas time 😁

24/08/2023

We love trick training - come join us for the fun 🤩

🌟~*~ 𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕋𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤 ~*~🌟

Our next Beginners Tricks Workshop is set to start.

📌Commences Wednesday 30th August, 7.00pm
❇️6 x 1hr classes, held fortnightly.

This super fun and interactive program looks at the starter steps for many tricks, including targeting, shake paws, spin/twist, roll over, play dead, sit pretty (beg), take a bow to name but a few.

With classes held fortnightly, you have a good amount of time in between sessions to practise and progress. You will also have access to our 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 that covers all the tricks taught in class with lots of 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲.

📲Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=751

07/08/2023

🐾 There’s lots coming up at K9 Connect.

🧩 One-off workshops, structured programs, puppy play, tricks, manners - there’s something for every dog.

📲 Click the link to see when the action is on and to book in:

https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

01/08/2023

🐶This is your last chance to join our current intake for Intermediate Level Training...

📌Class starts tomorrow, 1st August, at our indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.

The six-part program is run fortnightly, so there's enough time to practise between classes.

The next step for those that have completed Puppy Connect and/or Starters Obedience with us, or have trained the equivalent elsewhere.

We want to help you up-skill your great base foundation work. Improving your dog's sits, drops, stands, recalls, loose leash walking and an introduction to heeling. We look at games to improve connection and desire and want to help you combat any quirks that you may not particularly want your dog to do.

Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=719

28/07/2023

We love this next level of training - come join the fun and level up with us at K9 Connect

🐾🔹𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞🔹🐾

😁 Our 'next level' class is running again.

📅 Every second Tuesday at 5.45pm, commencing 1st August.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 is ideal for those who have completed Puppy Connect or Starters Obedience with us.

This course runs over 6 classes, held fortnightly at our indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.

This class is perfect for you if:
✅ You want to move ahead from the basics
✅ You are looking for something to challenge your skills
✅ You want to improve your STAYS. RECALLS. MANNERS
✅ You want to learn about the beginnings of heelwork!
✅ You want to build on TEAMWORK with your dog in a fun way.

Our classes are designed around building manners, helping your dog get it RIGHT and helping you, the owner, develop a stronger connection and fun with your dog, through training!

Come and join us for this exciting class!

📲Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=719

17/07/2023

10/07/2023

🐾Pre-Performance🐾

❓Want to do more with your dog than just sits and drops? So do we!! For dogs over 12 weeks of age (young and older dogs welcome).

❇️Our Pre-Performance Taster class is the perfect way to see what else is out there for you and your dog. We introduce many of the key foundation skills that we teach our dogs. These are skills that help with many other aspects of performance (obedience, rally, tricks, agility etc)

📌One-off class only.
Tuesday 11th July, 7.00pm
Indoor training centre, Ferntree Gully

📲Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=734

03/07/2023

A fun workshop to help show you how you can train your dog to be calm and to engage with you.
Indoor training in Ferntree Gully.

❓Does your dog jump to meet visitors at the door? Does your dog get in a tizz when it sees another person and dog when out on walks? Does your dog carry on when getting ready for a walk? Demand you to interact and play with it all the time?

✅ If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then our 'Helping the Boisterous Dog' workshop is the perfect start to helping your dog find its inner calm.

If your dog is excited, exuberant or ecstatic about life, and you are not sure how to 'calm the farm' - this workshop is for you.

~🐾Helping the Boisterous Dog🐾~

🐶This one-hour workshop will give you some great tips and techniques to help your dog keep four feet on the floor, engage with YOU more, and learn to acknowledge distractions but not pull to get to them.

We want to help you set good training habits, we want you to keep practising after the workshop, in your normal environments - you will notice the change. Consistency, clarity and time are important ingredients for your training.

📌Tuesday 4th July, 7.00pm

📲Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cat=8

20/05/2023

We are so thrilled to be offering these workshops at our indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.

Something new and fun at K9 Connect has just been released 🎉..and we can't wait...

🎬🎞🎥📺
~ 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 & 𝙏𝙑 ~
🌟🐾📸

We're excited to be offering this unique experience for talented dogs to see if your dog has what it takes to be a possible film star.

This workshop is open to anyone with a confident dog to see if you can work through some very tough distractions and expectations.

Timing and location of the workshop is strategic in determining availability / commitment to demanding schedules that film work presents.

This workshop is presented with the support of Paws On Film. If your dog meets criteria, he/she may be listed as available talent on the Paws On Film website.

Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=683

14/05/2023

Indoor dog training
Small class sizes
Qualified instructors

🐶~ᑭᑌᑭᑭY ᑕᒪᗩᔕᔕ~🐶

K9 Connect is proud to deliver age-specific puppy programs for puppies 8 week old through to 12 months of age.

𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝐏𝐮𝐩 is our baby puppy pre-school - for puppies 8 -16 weeks old. This class is all about getting it right from the beginning, 'installing all the correct settings' 😁

𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 is for puppies 4 - 6 months old. Your puppy is a bit older so we start adding trickier layers to the learning. Confidence and calm are key focus points.

𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 is designed for young dogs 6 -12 months of age. We help rebuild connection as this is the age adolescent pups often 'challenge' their owners. We improve on skill set, continue working on social manners and find more FUN in the training.

Four week programs, held at various times through the week.

Next classes commence Monday 15th May.

Click here to book in:
https://www.k9connect.com.au/book-online

01/05/2023

🐶🐾Power Up Pup🐾🐶

📲Just like starting up a new device for the first time, there's things you want, and things you don't want. What language do you want to set, do you want face ID, upload your card details, share your contact etc etc...

📲This goes for a new little puppy too - there are some things you want puppy to do, and some things you don't want. Establishing these things right from the start helps to make training, and your relationship with your dog, so much better.

📲Power Up Pup is like powering up up your device for the first time and putting in place all the 'settings' you want. We cover socialisation and enrichment, training and confidence boosting, puppy problem solving and how to create calm.

📌We run this program at several timeslots through the week.

Next course starts:
~~ Tuesday 2nd May, 4.30pm ~~

Click the link to book your puppy in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=4

01/05/2023

We love our older dog classes - this is where the fun really begins 😉

S T A R T E R S O B E D I E N C E

This is our "Getting Connected" class, the perfect start for training adult dogs.

Dogs are never too old to learn new tricks - in fact, they revel in it even more so and are usually so eager to please.

Our classes are small and catered to the dogs in the group. We help teach new skill and further develop already trained ones.

Focussing on your dog's connection with you, this four-week course will help you find the fun in training so you can help your dog be its best self.

🔹Now on Tuesdays at 5.45pm.
🔺Next course starts 2nd May.

Click the link to book your dog in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=7

28/04/2023

𝕂𝟡 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 is excited to be offering this super, four-part workshop for puppies under 12 months of age.

~🐶 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🐶~

🐾 Not your typical puppy class!!

You and your puppy will attend four fortnightly classes, learning skills and techniques to help take your pup confidently through to adulthood.

We all want a dog that we can take pretty much anywhere and know that "s/he'll be ok". But will he/she? There is SO MUCH STUFF in our human world that dogs worry about. We just expect our dogs to fine with it all.
Wheelie bins, kids on bicycles, the vacuum cleaner, an umbrella, a statue at the park - the list is endless...

This workshop looks at exploring new things, being curious, being forward and learning to build resilience. With a focussed topic each class, your pup will be exposed to many different surfaces, sounds, experiences and items. You will help your puppy to 'solve the puzzle' to cope, be calm, and to be attentive to you, so you can enjoy a wonderful happy future together.

🔺 Starts Tuesday 9th May, 7.00pm

📲 Click the link to book your spot:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=665

25/01/2023

K9 Connect is really looking forward to taking classes at RSPCA (Burwood), commencing 30th January. Places are strictly limited.

🐾~ Exciting news ~🐾

RSPCA Victoria (Burwood) has partnered with us to deliver group training programs at their Burwood East location.

We will be running our Power Up Pup and Starters Obedience 4-week programs in their purpose-built indoor training space on Monday evenings.

Classes commence 30th January.

Click the link to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cat=7

14/10/2022

🐶 If you have a new puppy, then this class is for you! Or maybe you know of someone getting a puppy soon - share this post with them 😁

Our Power Up Pup program is a four week course, perfect for you and your little pup to learn right from the beginning:
🐾 how to take treats from fingers,
🐾 how to play with toys,
🐾 how to engage nicely with other young dogs,
🐾 how to meet people nicely,
🐾 how to respond to their name and learn cues,
🐾 plus much more.

We run this course several times per week, but as it is a four-week program (and we don't run classes over the Christmas break), there are only a couple of start dates remaining this year.

Click the link to see what works with your calendar and to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=4

14/10/2022

💥Got the basics down pat? 💥Ready to take your dog training to the next level?
🔥Let's start adding the layers to your training foundations.

~✯ Come join us for our Intermediate Obedience - Strong Connection course ✯~

This is a five-part workshop-style course. Classes run fortnightly so you have time in between to fit in some practise and snazz up your training.

Perfect for anyone that has completed our Puppy Connect and/or Getting Connected/Starters Obedience courses.

Starts Tuesday 18th October, 7pm at our indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.

Click the link for more details and to book in:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=507

16/06/2022

The perfect training classes for dogs over 6 months of age.
Puppy Connect - 6-12 months
Getting Connected - 12+ months

Indoor training - so good for the Wintery months 😊

22/04/2022

We are so glad to be able to be back on track with all our classes at our indoor training centre in Ferntree Gully.
All classes dates/times are listed on the website links.

🐶 𝕂𝟡 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 will be in full swing come Term 2 🐶
Places are limited and classes are filling quickly.

🔹 Baby puppy classes - Power Up Pup (8-16 weeks old)

⚡️ Puppy classes - Puppy Polite (4-6 months old)

🔹 Young dog classes - Puppy Connect (6-12 months old)

⚡️ Adult dog beginner classes - Getting Connected (12+ months)

🔹 Social Play for Puppies - for puppies under 6 months of age

⚡️ Pre-Performance Foundation - for dogs over 4 months of age

🔹 Racy Recalls - for dogs over 4 months of age (must have good social skills)

Check out our website for details on what we have on offer:
www.k9connect.com.au

All bookings are online via the website links.

12/07/2021

Recalls - struggling? Learn the skills you need to build up the bestest, mostest fun recalls ever!! Let us show you how 😁

Four part workshop and online content over a six week period.

Are you sick of chasing after your dog because he doesn't come when called? This course is for you! Starting next Tuesday, 20th July 7pm.

Our fun and energetic ℝ𝕒𝕔𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤 course will help with lots of ideas to get your dog to come when called.

You get to practise in class, you have two weeks between classes to keep practising and you get access to our online material to help keep you on track while you practise.

Please note that this class does have off-leash components so if your dog has reactivity issues, please contact us to discuss.

https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=196

Julija' favourite quote for recalls training is: "If you're not being a clown, you're not doing it right!" 🥳

09/07/2021

Term 3 is going to be a buzz of activity at the K9 Connect training centre.
Something on offer for dogs of all ages, structured programs and come-as-you-like casual classes.
And EVENINGS - we can finally train in the evenings!!

14/04/2021

🐕‍🦺 Struggling with your dog pulling on the lead?

Come to our workshop to get some training ideas to help you and your dog enjoy your walks again.

Booking details in the original post.

Due to popular demand, we have added another
🐕‍🦺 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

📅 Sunday 18th April - 11.30am - 12.15pm

Places are limited so get your booking in quickly.
Our online booking portal is now up and running (emails and invoices are sent after we receive your booking).

Click the link for more information:
https://k9-connect.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=10