EpicDog

11/12/2024

We’re currently enjoying five nights up the Yorke Peninsula with five dogs—one night for each pup we own (a fair trade, right?). Exploring the Yorke has never been better, especially when we get to share it with our canine companions.

This freedom and connection is possible because our dogs are EpicDog trained. Training isn’t just about obedience; it’s about unlocking a lifetime of adventures and shared experiences. Our dogs’ lives are short, which is why we start their training early—so they can enjoy the freedom, confidence, and joy that come with it for the rest of their lives.

Want your dog to be EpicDog trained? We offer a range of services to suit your needs, including group classes, home consultations, adventure days, and board-and-train programs.

Get in touch today at [email protected] to start your dog’s epic journey!

11/12/2024

We love spending time with our Tuesday Adventure Dog regulars!

For the past three weeks, we’ve had the privilege of working with these clever canines, and it’s been such a joy to watch them grow and thrive.

Our Adventure Dogs don’t just enjoy outdoor adventures filled with training, play, and socialisation—they also benefit from personalised updates sent directly to their owners throughout the day. These updates include unedited videos of our training sessions, offering full transparency into our methods and progress.

We’re passionate about equipping owners with the tools they need to continue the training at home. That’s why we welcome any questions and provide guidance to ensure you feel confident and empowered to achieve ongoing success with your dog.

We’re here to support you and your dog every step of the way!

09/12/2024

Monday Adventure Dog Roll Call! 🐾

08/12/2024

🚨We have a last minute spot open up for our Adventure Service tomorrow!

Pick-up/drop-off location in Angaston. 🚘

Our EpicDog Adventure Service is designed to fully engage your dog’s senses, with a day packed with training, play, socialisation, and specialised scent detection training. Each activity will challenge and stimulate your dog, leaving them happily tired by the end of the day.

This service is limited to only 4 dogs, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re looking to give your dog the adventure they deserve and make meaningful progress in their training, email us at [email protected] to enrol or for more information.

07/12/2024

All Lexi wants for Xmas is the perfect home 🎅 🏡

🌟 Lexi is Looking for Her Forever Home! 🌟

Meet Lexi, a 7-month-old Border Collie x Kelpie, who is ready to find her perfect family! This desexed, vaccinated sweetheart has had a bumpy start in life through no fault of her own. Initially purchased by a family who couldn’t meet her needs, Lexi is now in foster care with a loving family member who is helping her prepare for her next chapter.

Lexi joined us this week for an EpicDog Adventure Day, and we were blown away by her potential. Here’s what makes her so special:

✨ Driven and Eager to Learn: Lexi has fantastic food and toy drive, making her a dream to train.
✨ Curious and Resilient: Although she hasn’t seen much of the world yet, she’s eager to explore. She may give a quick bark at new things, but her curiosity quickly takes over, and she works through her stress beautifully.
✨ Sport Dog Potential: With the right guidance, Lexi could excel in agility or other dog sports.

Lexi’s foster family in Williamstown is doing an amazing job with her, but they’re in a later stage of life and can’t provide the high-energy lifestyle she needs. They’ve seen how remarkable she is and know she’ll thrive with someone who can appreciate her drive and channel her talents.

We believe Lexi’s future is bright with a committed owner who will:
🐾 Provide ongoing training and socialisation.
🐾 Expose her to new experiences and continue to build her confidence.
🐾 Help her reach her potential through activities or sports that challenge her mind and body.

To support her transition, we strongly recommend enrolling her in our 2025 Basic Obedience Class in February. We’re happy to share videos of Lexi’s training and socialisation sessions from her Adventure Day so you can see her in action!

Adoption Details:

• Lexi comes with an adoption fee, which will be discussed with serious applicants.
• We’re looking for a home that values her ongoing education and well-being.
• Applicants focused only on cost, or who aren’t committed to using training tools like crates, will not be considered.

If you’re interested in welcoming Lexi into your life, please email us at [email protected] with the following:
1️⃣ Information about you and your experience with dogs.
2️⃣ Why you want Lexi in your life.
3️⃣ How you’ll provide for her continued learning and care.

Let’s work together to find Lexi the loving, active home she deserves! ❤️

07/12/2024

🌟 Week 6 – Puppy Foundations & Basic Obedience Classes 🌟

This morning’s group classes were packed with fun, learning, and progress! Here’s what we got up to:

🐾 Puppy Foundations:
We focused on exposure training to help build the pups’ confidence with novel sounds, objects, and textures. Our little learners tackled:

• Wobble boards
• Skateboards
• Tambourines
• Trumpets
• Podiums
• Agility jumps
• Treat & Train systems
• Dopamine boxes, and more!

After that, we introduced scent work! Owners learned how to start building associations with odours and play engaging scent games at home or in the yard. A fantastic way to keep those puppy brains busy!

🐾 Basic Obedience:
The focus for our advanced pups and their humans was on practical skills:

• Loose lead walking
• Emergency downs
• Send away
• Place training with lots of distractions
• Recall
• Playtime!

It was a humid morning for both dogs and humans, but the progress we saw in every team made it all worthwhile. Amazing effort from everyone—you’re all doing such a great job!

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week for more learning and fun! 🐶✨

04/12/2024

🌟 Lexi is Looking for Her Forever Home! 🌟

Meet Lexi, a 7-month-old Border Collie x Kelpie, who is ready to find her perfect family! This desexed, vaccinated sweetheart has had a bumpy start in life through no fault of her own. Initially purchased by a family who couldn’t meet her needs, Lexi is now in foster care with a loving family member who is helping her prepare for her next chapter.

Lexi joined us this week for an EpicDog Adventure Day, and we were blown away by her potential. Here’s what makes her so special:

✨ Driven and Eager to Learn: Lexi has fantastic food and toy drive, making her a dream to train.
✨ Curious and Resilient: Although she hasn’t seen much of the world yet, she’s eager to explore. She may give a quick bark at new things, but her curiosity quickly takes over, and she works through her stress beautifully.
✨ Sport Dog Potential: With the right guidance, Lexi could excel in agility or other dog sports.

Lexi’s foster family in Williamstown is doing an amazing job with her, but they’re in a later stage of life and can’t provide the high-energy lifestyle she needs. They’ve seen how remarkable she is and know she’ll thrive with someone who can appreciate her drive and channel her talents.

We believe Lexi’s future is bright with a committed owner who will:
🐾 Provide ongoing training and socialisation.
🐾 Expose her to new experiences and continue to build her confidence.
🐾 Help her reach her potential through activities or sports that challenge her mind and body.

To support her transition, we strongly recommend enrolling her in our 2025 Basic Obedience Class in February. We’re happy to share videos of Lexi’s training and socialisation sessions from her Adventure Day so you can see her in action!

Adoption Details:

• Lexi comes with an adoption fee, which will be discussed with serious applicants.
• We’re looking for a home that values her ongoing education and well-being.
• Applicants focused only on cost, or who aren’t committed to using training tools like crates, will not be considered.

If you’re interested in welcoming Lexi into your life, please email us at [email protected] with the following:
1️⃣ Information about you and your experience with dogs.
2️⃣ Why you want Lexi in your life.
3️⃣ How you’ll provide for her continued learning and care.

Let’s work together to find Lexi the loving, active home she deserves! ❤️

04/12/2024

🚨 EpicDog Group Classes for 2025 Are Here! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce our lineup of group classes for the upcoming year, running across four terms in 2025! 🐾

Whether you’re starting with your new pup, building obedience skills, or diving into scent detection, we’ve got something for everyone.

🌟 Class Options:

• Puppy Foundations
• Basic Obedience
• Scent Detection (Beginner)
• Scent Detection (Intermediate)

📅 Dates:
Classes run across four terms, with options starting in February and continuing through to December.

🕒 Times:

• Puppy Foundations: 8:30–9:30am
• Basic Obedience: 10:00–11:30am
• Scent Detection (Beginner): 8:00–9:30am
• Scent Detection (Intermediate): 10:00–11:30am

📍 Location: Teds Place Training and Adventure Park, Springton.

Whether you’re laying the groundwork with your puppy, strengthening obedience, or exploring your dog’s incredible sense of smell, these classes are the perfect opportunity to bond with your dog and build their skills in a supportive, fun environment.

🔗 Each class is limited to 5 participants, to allow for specialised and customised training.
Secure your spot early to avoid missing out!

📧 Email [email protected] for more info or to book your place.

Let’s make 2025 an amazing year for you and your dog! 🐶🎉

03/12/2024

Tuesday Adventure Dogs enjoying the festivities at Teds Place - Adventure & Training Park.

02/12/2024

We love our regular Boarding Dog’s and their wagging tails and gorgeous smiles suggest that they love us too!

Roofus has joined us, in the Barossa Valley, for another stay-cation.

During his stay with us so far, he has enjoyed time at Teds Place - Adventure & Training Park, running, sniffing and swimming.

He’s chased the flirt pole, joined in on our Basic Obedience Class and soaked up all the head scratches.

It wouldn’t be a complete stay without enjoying his array of yummy treats his mum left behind too.

What a happy fella and always a joy to be around.

02/12/2024

Today’s EpicDog Adventure Dogs, getting into the Christmas Spirit down at Ted’s Place Training & Adventure Park 🎅

Beautiful backdrop and supplied props for your Xmas photos.

Go check it out!

They even have a special on at the moment for twilight sessions in the park.

30/11/2024

Saturday 🐕

29/11/2024

Scent Detection Week 4: Intermediate Class.

Bernadette & Ted receiving their briefing for their outdoor search with Mandy from Conservation & Detection Dogs SA.

29/11/2024

This mob love their regular hydrotherapy sessions at Gumhaven K9 Aqua Play.

Here are some reasons and benefits as to why we choose Hydrotherapy for our dogs:

1. Low-Impact Exercise – Perfect for joints and recovery.
2. Pain Relief – Reduces pressure on joints and muscles.
3. Builds Muscle – Strengthens without strain.
4. Improves Mobility – Increases flexibility and movement.
5. Speeds Recovery – Boosts healing after injury or surgery.
6. Weight Management – Burns calories safely.
7. Heart Health – Great cardio workout.
8. Reduces Anxiety – Relaxing and calming.
9. Supports Seniors – Keeps older dogs active.
10. Fun and Stimulating – A joyful change of pace.
11. Improves Coordination – Enhances balance and control.
12. Prevents Injuries – Strengthens and protects.
13. Builds Confidence – Helps dogs overcome fears and build resilience.

Overall, Hydrotherapy is a fun, effective way to keep your dog healthy and happy!

26/11/2024

Week 1 of our EpicDog Adventure service was an absolute hit!

After our morning pick up, the dogs started their day off with a big run around Teds Place - Adventure & Training Park.

Then it was straight into breakfast time, with all dogs working for their meals, to develop critical skills needed to be well behaved and well rounded dogs.

After a brief rest, it was time to chase balls and flirt poles until our heart rates were sky high.

Another brief rest and then it was time to work for our afternoon meals.

Once their food had settled, they were straight back out for a dog social session, where the dogs interacted with each other and our pack, to blow off any energy they had left.

Final stop was home, with all dogs fast asleep for the duration of drop off.

Happy, content and fulfilled dogs is what we do best.

If you’re interested in this service for your dog, we are taking expression of interest for 2025! Send us an email to [email protected] and let us know your location and day of the week preference.

This service booked out in 48 hours for 2024 so be sure to express your interest so we can accommodate more dogs and locations in 2025.

24/11/2024

🚨 Due to overwhelming demand, our EpicDog Adventure Service sold out in under 48 hours! 🎉

But we’re excited to announce that we’re opening up a second day for 3 weeks, running from Monday 2nd December to Monday 16th December! 🐾

This new session will offer a pick-up/drop-off location in Angaston. 🚘

Our EpicDog Adventure Service is designed to fully engage your dog’s senses, with a day packed with training, play, socialisation, and specialised scent detection training. Each activity will challenge and stimulate your dog, leaving them happily tired by the end of the day.

From Monday 2nd December to Monday 16th December we’re offering casual attendance, so you can experience the service without a long-term commitment. Starting in the new year, those continuing will need to commit to a weekly or fortnightly arrangement to ensure lasting training results.

This service is limited to only 4 dogs, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re looking to give your dog the adventure they deserve and make meaningful progress in their training, email us at [email protected] to enrol or for more information.

19/11/2024

Happy Hydro 💦

19/11/2024

🌟 Week 3 of Scent Detection Classes! 🌟

We had a great weekend with both our beginners and intermediate classes!

🐾 Beginners
Our beginners focused on teaching the all-important indication. Watching these dogs start to understand how to signal their finds is such a rewarding process. The bond between handlers and their dogs continues to grow, and it’s amazing to see the progress already in just three weeks!

🐾 Intermediate
The intermediate class really stepped up their game, working on a variety of challenges:

• Mini Searches to sharpen focus.
• Big Searches to stretch those problem-solving skills.
• A Refresher on the Scent Wall, honing precision and confidence with their target odour.

It’s incredible to see the teamwork and enthusiasm from both the dogs and their handlers. Every week is a step closer to mastering the art of scent detection!

Great work, everyone! Looking forward to Week 4 and more sniffing success. 🐶✨