Junior Dog Trainers Club
Fun Dog Training Workshops for Children and Their Canine Teammate in Adelaide
Help your child become a confident, kind and capable junior dog trainer.
The Junior Dog Trainers Club is a series of fun, hands-on workshops designed for children aged 7–15 years and the dog they know best.
Whether your child dreams of teaching their dog amazing tricks, wants to understand dogs better, feels a little nervous around them, or simply enjoys spending time with animals, these workshops provide a safe and supportive environment where children and dogs learn together.
Children work with a dog they already know and trust. This might be their own dog, the family dog, or another familiar dog such as a grandparent's or family friend's dog. A parent or guardian attends each workshop to provide support and encouragement.
With small class sizes and qualified, reward-based instructors, every child receives plenty of individual guidance while building a positive relationship with their canine teammate.
✨ Small groups • Qualified instructors • Positive training methods • Family-friendly learning ✨
Upcoming Junior Dog Trainers Club Workshops
Every workshop has a different theme, so children can attend throughout the year while continuing to build their skills and collecting paw-print stamps towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold Junior Dog Trainer awards.
Flagstaff Hill Scout Hall:
🐾 Dog Detectives
Saturday 11 July – 11:40 am
Become a Dog Detective as we uncover what dogs are trying to tell us through their body language. Children will learn how to recognise signs that a dog is feeling happy, worried, excited or uncomfortable, helping them interact more safely and confidently with dogs.
Blackwood Uniting Church:
⭐ Trick Training Superstars
Saturday 25 July – 10:20 am
Discover how dogs learn while teaching fun tricks using positive reinforcement. Children will develop their training skills while building teamwork and confidence with their dog.
What Will Children Learn?
Every workshop is different, but activities may include:
🐾 Understanding dog body language
🐾 Greeting dogs safely and respectfully
🐾 Consent testing and recognising when a dog wants interaction
🐾 Trick training
🐾 Basic agility and confidence-building activities
🐾 Sit, drop, stay, recall, and other practical skills
🐾 Fun training games and enrichment activities
🐾 Dog safety education
🐾Building focus, teamwork and communication
The Benefits Are Much Bigger Than Tricks
While children have plenty of fun teaching dogs new skills, the real benefits extend far beyond training.
Junior Dog Trainers Club helps children:
⭐ Build confidence
⭐ Develop responsibility and patience
⭐ Improve communication skills
⭐ Learn empathy and respect for animals
⭐ Better understand dog behaviour and body language
⭐ Strengthen problem-solving skills
⭐ Create a stronger bond with the family dog
⭐ Learn how to keep themselves and others safe around dogs
Dogs benefit too by building confidence, improving focus, learning new skills and strengthening their relationship with their young handler.
Who is this workshop for?
The Junior Dog Trainers Club is ideal for:
✔ Children aged 7-15 years
✔ Dogs aged 12 months and older
✔ Children who have a dog they already know well
✔ Children interested in learning how to train dogs
✔ Families wanting to improve dog safety knowledge
✔ Children who feel nervous or unsure around dogs
✔ Dogs who enjoy learning and working with people
No previous training experience is required—we tailor activities to suit each child and dog team.
Safe, Supportive Learning
The safety and wellbeing of children is important to us. All Junior Dog Trainers Club workshops are supervised by qualified instructors who hold a current Working With Children Check. Children remain under the supervision of their parent or guardian throughout the workshop while learning safe, respectful, and positive interactions with dogs.
Workshop Details
Suitable for: Children aged 7-15 years
Dogs: 12 months and older
Duration: 45 minutes
Group Size: Maximum of 4 dogs and up to 2 children per dog
Cost: $45 per child and dog team
Locations: Blackwood and Flagstaff Hill
Parent or guardian attendance: Required
Don't have your own dog? That's perfectly okay! Children are welcome to attend with any dog they already know well, such as a family dog or a grandparent's dog.
Attend one workshop or join us throughout the year as new themes are released and work towards your Bronze, Silver and Gold Junior Dog Trainer achievements.
FAQs
Does my child need previous dog training experience?
1
Not at all. These workshops are suitable for beginners through to children who already love training their dogs.
Does my dog need to know basic obedience?
2
No. We adapt activities to suit each individual child and dog team.
Can siblings share one dog?
3
Yes. Up to two children may attend with the same dog.
Can we attend more than one workshop?
4
Absolutely! Every workshop features a different theme, activities and learning opportunities, so there is always something new to enjoy.
Ready to Join the Junior Dog Trainers Club?
Give your child the opportunity to build confidence, develop practical life skills and strengthen their relationship with their canine teammate—all while having fun.
Spaces are limited to just four dogs per workshop to ensure every child receives plenty of individual support.
Book your place today and start your Junior Dog Trainer adventure!