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Canine Connect Dog training & behaviour solutions of companions dogs in Adelaide, South Australia. Training dogs. Training people.

Offering Board & Train, Dayschool, Private Training, Consulting, Group Classes & Workshops. We are Adelaide's leading professional canine training and behaviour specialist improving the connection between dogs and their owners in Adelaide, South Australia.

Basic Obedience Week 3 Recap! 🐾🎓Our Tuesday night crew is smashing it! We revisited the sit skill, adding duration and d...
08/04/2025

Basic Obedience Week 3 Recap! 🐾🎓

Our Tuesday night crew is smashing it! We revisited the sit skill, adding duration and distractions to help build reliability, because a good sit in a quiet room is great, but a solid sit in a busy park is even better!

We also introduced the drop skill, which is a must-have for everyday life.

Why is drop so important?
✅ It helps settle overexcited pups
✅ Can be used in emergencies to keep your dog safe
✅ Builds calmness and focus in a variety of settings

Everyone is making fantastic progress, keep up the great work and stay consistent!

Please be aware of upgrades to the Hedgegrove entrance this week!It is business as usual with some small difference in p...
07/04/2025

Please be aware of upgrades to the Hedgegrove entrance this week!

It is business as usual with some small difference in place during this time.

Thank you!

ENTRANCE CLOSED!

Our main entrance will be closed from today until Thursday for some much needed love and upgrade.

When arriving at Hedgegrove please:
• Park securely off the main road
• Leave all pets securely in your vehicles
• Call our team on 08 8251 1235 for assistance

Please use extra caution on the main road during this time and we appreciate all your support and consideration.

Social Walk Success! 🐾🌞🐶Yesterday’s Social Walk was full of happy pups, dedicated handlers, and some awesome training wi...
06/04/2025

Social Walk Success! 🐾🌞🐶

Yesterday’s Social Walk was full of happy pups, dedicated handlers, and some awesome training wins!

Why do we love these walks?
Because they’re all about building real-world skills. Working on obedience around:
✨ New environments
✨ Other dogs & people
✨ Everyday distractions

It’s not just about following cues in class, it’s about reliable behaviour anywhere. And every dog (and owner!) did an amazing job rising to the challenge!

Well done, team! We’re so proud of your progress and can’t wait for the next one.

🐾 What a gorgeous morning for our Southern Group Class today at Windamere Pet Retreat. Finally some cooler weather and p...
05/04/2025

🐾 What a gorgeous morning for our Southern Group Class today at Windamere Pet Retreat. Finally some cooler weather and plenty of happy pups soaking it up! 🌞🐾

A big congrats to our CC Champ, Brock and Winston!
Brock’s consistency and commitment to training really shone through this morning, with Winston smashing it on the oval, an environment that’s been a bit tricky for him in past weeks. Their focus and engagement were spot on, and it’s been awesome to see the progress.

Great work, team! We love seeing these wins and can’t wait to do it all again soon.

02/04/2025

🐾💦 SuperPupSwims! 💦🐾

Did you know swimming is a fantastic way for puppies to build confidence, strength, and body awareness, all while having fun?

Our Puppy Swim session provides a safe and positive introduction to water, helping your pup feel comfortable while getting great physical and mental exercise.

Whether your pup is a natural water lover or a little unsure, we guide them at their own pace to create a fun and rewarding experience. Plus, it’s the perfect way to cool down on warm days!

These SuperPups have now ticked everything off their list BUT remember, training doesn’t end here! 🌊🐶

🐾 Basic Obedience Course – Enrol Now! 🐾Looking to build better communication, focus, and reliability with your dog? Our ...
30/03/2025

🐾 Basic Obedience Course – Enrol Now! 🐾

Looking to build better communication, focus, and reliability with your dog? Our 5-week Basic Obedience course is the perfect place to start!

📍 Location: Hedgegrove Pet Retreat (1 spot remaining)
📅 Start Date: Thursday 3rd April
⏰ 6:15pm

📍 Location: Windamere Pet Retreat
📅 Start Date: Monday 28th April
⏰ 6:00pm

Throughout the course, you and your dog will learn:
✔️ Focus & engagement in different environments
✔️ Loose lead walking for enjoyable strolls
✔️ How to teach a reliable recall for off-leash freedom
✔️ Sit, drop & place for better control
✔️ Impulse control & good manners

Whether you’re starting fresh or refining existing skills, this course will set you up for success in real-world situations. Limited spots available, secure yours now!

Email [email protected] for more information OR enrol now: https://canineconnect.com.au/enrolment

🐾 Saturday Group Class! ☀️It was a beautiful morning for training at our northern location near Hedgegrove Pet Retreat, ...
30/03/2025

🐾 Saturday Group Class! ☀️

It was a beautiful morning for training at our northern location near Hedgegrove Pet Retreat, and our Saturday group made the most of it! We focused on luring skills, obedience, and working calmly around each other, such important foundations for real-world success.

A huge shoutout to our CC Champ, Shayla and Dodge! 🎉 After completing Basic Obedience, they joined their first Saturday class and absolutely nailed it. Dodge showed off his progress, and Shayla put all her hard work into practice. Well done!

Great work, everyone. See you next week! 🐶👏

🌟 Mighty Things Come in Small Packages – Shoutout to Emily! 🌟Emily may be small, but she’s got a big heart and just the ...
29/03/2025

🌟 Mighty Things Come in Small Packages – Shoutout to Emily! 🌟

Emily may be small, but she’s got a big heart and just the right amount of oomph to help dogs succeed in training.

She’s proof that sometimes, a little extra determination is all it takes to make a big impact!

We’re so grateful to have Emily on our team! 🐾💙

🎓🐶 SuperPups Graduation! 🐶🎓And just like that, another amazing group of puppies has graduated Noahs Crossing- Vet! Over ...
27/03/2025

🎓🐶 SuperPups Graduation! 🐶🎓

And just like that, another amazing group of puppies has graduated Noahs Crossing- Vet! Over the past five weeks, we’ve watched these little learners grow in confidence, develop key life skills, and build strong bonds with their owners.

From mastering the basics to tackling new challenges, their progress has been incredible!

This is just the beginning of their training journey, and we can’t wait to see where they go from here! Whether it’s continuing with obedience, trying out new tricks, or diving into sports, these pups have a bright future ahead.

We’re so proud of every single one of them, congratulations to our graduates! 🎉🐾

🐾 New Basic Obedience Group Alert! 🐾A new group of eager pups and their owners have kicked off their Basic Obedience jou...
26/03/2025

🐾 New Basic Obedience Group Alert! 🐾

A new group of eager pups and their owners have kicked off their Basic Obedience journey at Hedgegrove Pet Retreat! Over the next five weeks, they’ll be building essential skills to create a strong foundation for real-world success.

Throughout the course, they’ll be working on:

✔️ Focus & Engagement – Teaching dogs to tune in and respond to their handlers, even around distractions.
✔️ Loose Lead Walking – Making walks more enjoyable for both dogs and owners.
✔️ Reliable Recall – Helping dogs come back when called, no matter the environment.
✔️ Sit & Drop – Essential commands for better communication and control.
✔️ Impulse Control – Learning patience and manners in everyday situations.

It’s all about creating a well-rounded, confident dog while strengthening the bond between pup and owner. We’re excited to see their progress, let’s get training! 🐶✨

24/03/2025

🐾Bella’s Big Adventure at Hedgegrove!🐾

This adorable Rottweiler pup, Bella, came to stay with us for a holiday at Hedgegrove Pet Retreat and she made the most of it! 🐶✨

Her owners booked her in for some Trainer Time sessions, and while she was a little nervous at first, it didn’t take long for her cheeky puppy personality to shine through! 🌟

With the help of our trainers, Bella worked on her manners, obedience skills, play, and confidence, and we couldn’t be prouder of how she progressed 💪🐕

We loved having Bella stay with us, and we can’t wait to see her continue to grow into a well-mannered (but still playful!) pup. See you next time, Bella! 💖

🎓 Basic Obedience Graduates! 🎓Another group of superstar pups has wrapped up their Basic Obedience course at Windamere P...
24/03/2025

🎓 Basic Obedience Graduates! 🎓

Another group of superstar pups has wrapped up their Basic Obedience course at Windamere Pet Retreat and we couldn’t be prouder!

Over the past five weeks, they have worked hard on building focus, engagement, and control, and it has been amazing to see their progress.

This final week, we put their skills to the test with real-world exercises, from sharpening recall to building confidence in the middles position, a fantastic tool for safety and engagement. While class may be over, training never stops. The key now is reinforcing these skills in everyday life.

A huge congratulations to our dedicated owners and their dogs. Your hard work is paying off! Keep practicing, keep growing, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for you! 🐶✨

🐾 Southern Group Class Success! 🐾Another awesome Saturday class in the books! It’s always great to see our southern crew...
23/03/2025

🐾 Southern Group Class Success! 🐾

Another awesome Saturday class in the books! It’s always great to see our southern crew putting in the work, and with the cooler weather, everyone brought their A-game. 💪🐶

🎉 CC Champ of the Week: Joanne & Pilot! 🎉
Pilot has been making fantastic progress, and his hard work with Joanne is really paying off! Keep it up, team! 👏

Looking forward to another great session next week!

🐾 Awesome Turnout for Northern Group Class 🐾We had a fantastic group class this morning with a great turnout and some mu...
22/03/2025

🐾 Awesome Turnout for Northern Group Class 🐾

We had a fantastic group class this morning with a great turnout and some much-appreciated cooler weather! 🌥️🐶 Everyone put in an amazing effort, and it’s great to see the progress each week.

🎉 CC Champ of the Week: Libbie & Daisy! 🎉

Daisy recently completed Basic Obedience and has jumped straight into Saturday morning classes, showing off her skills and continuing to grow! Keep up the great work!

Can’t wait to see everyone again next week! 🐾💪

🐾 Board & Train Spotlight: Biscuit & Maple! 🐾Meet Biscuit and Maple, the sweetest sibling duo currently enrolled in our ...
20/03/2025

🐾 Board & Train Spotlight: Biscuit & Maple! 🐾

Meet Biscuit and Maple, the sweetest sibling duo currently enrolled in our Board & Train program at Windamere Pet Retreat. These two are here on a journey to build confidence and independence.

Biscuit and Maple can be a little unsure when left alone or faced with new environments, so our focus is on helping them feel secure, capable, and calm in the world around them. Whether it’s time spent on their own, out and about, or in new situations, we want these two to know they’ve got this! 💪🐾

We’re working on their obedience foundations to create a structure they can rely on. Through consistency, encouragement, and clear communication, we're helping them learn how to navigate life with more certainty and trust in themselves.

They’ve already made some wonderful progress and continue to grow more confident each day. We're so proud of them and can’t wait to see how they blossom by the end of their stay. 🌟

20/03/2025

🐾 Building Confidence Through Obstacle Courses! 🐾

One of the best ways to help puppies grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs is by introducing them to new challenges in a positive way, and that’s exactly what we do in our SuperPups program!

Obstacle courses aren’t just fun; they help pups develop:
✅ Body awareness – Learning how to navigate different surfaces and heights
✅ Problem-solving skills – Figuring out how to get from A to B
✅ Resilience – Overcoming new and “scary” things in a safe environment
✅ Trust in their handler – Building a strong, positive bond

By guiding them through tunnels, wobble boards, ramps, and other obstacles, we teach puppies that they can tackle new experiences with confidence. This sets them up for success in the real world—whether it’s walking on different surfaces, climbing stairs, or staying calm in new environments.

SuperPups is all about fun, learning, and growing together! One obstacle at a time! 💪🐶

🎓🐾 Basic Obedience Graduation Day! 🐾🎓A huge congratulations to all our amazing pups and their dedicated owners who have ...
19/03/2025

🎓🐾 Basic Obedience Graduation Day! 🐾🎓

A huge congratulations to all our amazing pups and their dedicated owners who have just graduated from our Thursday night Basic Obedience Workshop! 🏅🎉

From mastering key skills like sit, drop, place and loose lead walking, to building better communication and trust, you’ve all done an amazing job!

We couldn’t be prouder of you all. The hard work doesn’t stop here, keep up the great progress, and continue to build on your new skills.

🐶🐾 Week 4 already? These SuperPups are flying through! 😱This week, we covered some key topics to help set our pups up fo...
18/03/2025

🐶🐾 Week 4 already? These SuperPups are flying through! 😱

This week, we covered some key topics to help set our pups up for success! 🌟

✅ Resource Guarding – We discussed what it is, how to prevent it, and what not to do to ensure our dogs feel safe with their food, toys, and space.

✅ Loose Lead Walking & Engagement – Teaching puppies that staying close to their owner and engaging with them is more rewarding than pulling ahead!

✅ Enrichment – Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise! We explored different types of enrichment and how just 15 minutes of mental work can be as tiring as an hour of physical exercise.

Every week, these puppies are growing in confidence and skills, and we love seeing their progress! Keep up the great work, everyone! 🐾👏

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