Otago Canine Services

18/07/2024

Congratulations to last night's graduating obedience class. Well done to all all handlers and dogs 🐕 👏

07/07/2024

Domestic Obedience Course -

My next course will start on July the 31st

Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre. Corner of Dukes and Hazlett Rd.
Wed nights. 6 Weeks. $115
7pm to 8pm

Suitable for pups from 16 weeks onwards or any adult dog that needs a reminder/socialising/confidence building
Course will cover -
Teaching sit/down/ (on the first command)
Walking nicely on lead without pulling
Recalls - How to get your dog to come back when called each time.
How to focus on and listen to the handler
Stays - Teaching a good solid stay
How to ignore other dogs (this will benefit dogs that lack in confidence or social skills )
Building a better relationship between you and your dog
Teaching tricks and playing games
All ages and breeds welcome
Pm to enrol.
The date for the next Obedience course will be the 18th Sept for those looking ahead and wanting to book early.

Send a message to learn more

30/06/2024

Puppy Preschool !!!!

Puppy Preschool - For pups 8 weeks to 15 weeks (size dependant )

First course starts July 24th

Wed nights 6pm to 6.50pm
4 week course $100
Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre (inside a seperate room to where we obedience train)

This course is designed to help guide owners through the first few weeks of owning a puppy. I cover all the common puppy topics as well as other information that is beneficial to know.
Puppy play is closely supervised to ensure all puppies have a fun and positive experience. Numbers are limited to 8 - 10 max
Learn how to confidently handle your puppy and get started on some basic training.

Pm to enrol

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11/06/2024

Daycare clients - Wed and Thur this week. There is work being done near our house again on the power poles. There will likely be road signs on both Quarry Rd entrance and District Rd stating the route is closed. Despite the Road Closed and No turn sign, you will be able to still drive down the road to our house. Today the District Rd way was fully blocked off but you could technically still drive down Quarry Rd so I assume it will stay the same. See you all tomorrow!

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11/06/2024

Here are the photos from last week's obedience class that graduated. Well done to all handlers and dogs 🐕 👏

20/05/2024

Domestic Obedience Course -

My next course will start on June the 12th.
Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre. Corner of Dukes and Hazlett Rd.

Wed nights. 6 Weeks. $115
6.30pm - 7.30pm

Suitable for pups from 16 weeks onwards or any adult dog that needs a reminder/socialising/confidence building

Course will cover -
Teaching sit/down/ (on the first command)
Walking nicely on lead without pulling
Recalls - How to get your dog to come back when called each time.
How to focus on and listen to the handler
Stays - Teaching a good solid stay
How to ignore other dogs (this will benefit dogs that lack in confidence or social skills )
Building a better relationship between you and your dog
Teaching tricks and playing games
All ages and breeds welcome
Pm to enrol.

The date for the next Obedience course will be the 31st of July for those looking ahead and wanting to book early.

Send a message to learn more

18/05/2024

Well just like that, our two week holiday is almost over. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday onwards! I'm sure there will be some happy dogs!

It just happens to also be worming week. As per usual, we will worm all dogs who are on our worming program with Drontal 🐛🐛🐛🐛🐛🐾🐾🐾🐾

18/04/2024

Congratulations to last night's graduating obedience class. Well done to all handlers and dogs for all of your hard work 👏

02/04/2024

As some of our Easter holiday clients were aware, I ended up in the hospital with a strep throat infection over the break. Feeling much better after lots of meds and made it back home this afternoon. Matt, as usual, was a real trooper looking after all the dogs and managing the children, including baby Willow. Thanks to those daycare clients who were fine about us closing for the day today. We are back up and running as normal tomorrow.
I won't be in any fit state with my throat to teach my obedience class tomorrow night, so unfortunately, I will have to postpone it until next week. Apologies for this. I will send you all a personal message tonight so that I know you are aware. This also means that the next new obedience course that starts later this month will then be pushed back a week, but I will make contact with those handlers next week. Thanks everyone ☺️

03/03/2024

Congratulations to the latest class to graduate from Obedience. Nice work everyone 👏 👍

18/02/2024

It is Worming Week! We will worm all daycare dogs with Drontal who are on our worming schedule.
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11/02/2024

Domestic Obedience Course -

My next course will start on March the 6th.

(The next course after this has a starting date of April 17th for those who may wish to put their names down in advance)

Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre. Corner of Dukes and Hazlett Rd.
Wed nights. 6 Weeks. $115
6.30pm - 7.30pm

Suitable for pups from 16 weeks onwards or any adult dog that needs a reminder/socialising/confidence building

Course will cover -

Teaching sit/down/ (on the first command)
Walking nicely on lead without pulling
Recalls - How to get your dog to come back when called each time.
How to focus on and listen to the handler
Stays - Teaching a good solid stay
How to ignore other dogs (this will benefit dogs that lack in confidence or social skills )
Building a better relationship between you and your dog
Teaching tricks and playing games
All ages and breeds welcome
Pm to enrol.

02/02/2024

Please note - There is a change of dates for our planned time off later in the year. Instead of in June, We will now be closed for daycare and boarding for the following dates - May the 4th until 19th. We will reopen as normal on Monday the 20th of May. This falls outside of any school holidays, easter etc so hopefully it works in with everyone :)

10/01/2024

Happy New Year to everyone!! 2024 awaits, hopefully with good fun, luck and health to all! Thank you to everyone that has supported us this last year. We were still busy over the Christmas break with dogs but managed to juggle some nice family time as well. We have enjoyed seeing the return of some of our daycare dogs this week.

Because we worked through Christmas, we have decided to book ourselves some time off later in the year. I know some of you might be planning your own holidays ahead so just keep in mind we plan to shut the first two weeks of June.

Apologies, but we are also giving prior warning of a price increase to Daycare/Boarding. From April 1st the price for Daycare/Boarding per calendar day will be $30 per dog.
We know it feels like price increases are everywhere at the moment. Please talk to us if this an issue.

Obedience - I have a new course starting on the 24th of Jan. At this stage the course is full. I will contact all handlers in the next day or so with course information. If you would like your name on a reserve handling spot then let me know, otherwise there will be a new course starting on March the 6th. Enrolments can be taken now but I will advertise at a later date.

Puppy Preschool - I am unfortunately not running one right now. I will look at starting up again later in the year once Willow (our baby) is a bit older and I can get away easier at night.

Agility - There will be a beginners agility course starting on the 24th of Jan along side my Obedience course. Suitable for dogs 10 months or older with lots of energy and a love for food or toys. Contact me or Belinda Culling for more information.

07/01/2024

Flygility - For anyone keen - this is restarting for the year on Jan the 13th (1.30pm) at the RDA. Contact Elaine Limburg on FB or email her [email protected]

27/12/2023

Apologies about the delay in getting these photos up but here is the graduating obedience class for my last training class of the year. Well done to all handlers and dogs.

27/11/2023

Christmas Daycare Dates - Hi everyone. Like previous years, we plan to close the daycare over the Christmas period to allow space for the extra Christmas boarding dogs that will be staying.

Our last daycare day will be Friday the 15th of December and we will reopen as normal on Monday the 8th of Jan. I know some of you may still be home after this period so just let us know when you plan to return.

Thank you all for your support this past year. We appreciate each and every one of you! It has been a big year for us.

Anne and Matt

17/11/2023

Worming week - Starts this Monday the 20th. We will worm all daycare dogs with Drontal who are on our worming schedule.

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16/11/2023

Those collecting dogs this afternoon- there is a crash right near the Quarry st turn off to go towards our street. Would pay to avoid this area. Go over the motorway and enter by the Night n Day

07/11/2023

Congratulations to last week's graduating Obedience class. I really enjoyed being back teaching again. What a great bunch of dogs to work with. Well done everyone.

24/10/2023

17/10/2023

Domestic Obedience Course

My next course will start on November the 8th. Please note for those that have your names down already for this course that there is a date change (I initially thought it started on the 1st but it is actually the 8th). This will be the last obedience course for the year.

There will be a new course starting Mid Jan for those who may wish to put their names down in advance.

I am just running one course at the moment which will be 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The course is already half full.

Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre. Corner of Dukes and Hazlett Rd.

Wed nights. 6 Weeks. $115

Suitable for pups from 16 weeks onwards or any adult dog that needs a reminder/socialising/confidence building

Course will cover -
Teaching sit/down/ (on the first command)
Walking nicely on lead without pulling
Recalls - How to get your dog to come back when called each time.
How to focus on and listen to the handler
Stays - Teaching a good solid stay
How to ignore other dogs (this will benefit dogs that lack in confidence or social skills )
Building a better relationship between you and your dog
Teaching tricks and playing games
All ages and breeds welcome
Pm to enrol.

There will also be a beginner agility course that will run at the same time in the arena. If you have an active energetic dog that is 10 months or older, loves food and/or toys then give it a go. Pm and I can pass your details onto the instructor.

16/08/2023

It has come around fast but next week starting Monday the 21st of August is Worming week. As usual, we will worm all daycare dogs that are part of our worming program with Drontal.

The Obedience class I advertised for September is now full. I am happy to put names down on a short list if there are spaces that come free.

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14/08/2023

Domestic Obedience Course

My next course will start on Sept the 27th

I am just running one course at the moment which will be 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The course is already half full.

Mosgiel Indoor Equestrian Centre. Corner of Dukes and Hazlett Rd.
Wed nights. 6 Weeks. $115

Suitable for pups from 16 weeks onwards or any adult dog that needs a reminder/socialising/confidence building

Course will cover -

Teaching sit/down/ (on the first command)
Walking nicely on lead without pulling
Recalls - How to get your dog to come back when called each time.
How to focus on and listen to the handler
Stays - Teaching a good solid stay
How to ignore other dogs (this will benefit dogs that lack in confidence or social skills )
Building a better relationship between you and your dog
Teaching tricks and playing games
All ages and breeds welcome
Pm to enrol.

There will also be a beginner agility course that will run at the same time in the arena. If you have an active energetic dog that is 10 months or older, loves food and/or toys then give it a go. Pm and I can pass your details onto the instructor.

03/08/2023

Hi all. Just a reminder that Daycare will reopen as planned this Monday the 7th of August. We have really appreciated everyone's support during the last few weeks and look forward to seeing you all back again 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Obedience - I have a new course starting near the end of next month. I will advertise the date shortly.