Life Skills for the Family Dog
For dogs of all ages and skill levels
Real-Life Dog Training for Families in Adelaide
Pulling on lead? Jumping on visitors? Ignoring you when distracted? Struggling to settle at home?
Life Skills for the Family Dog is a practical, force-free training course designed to help dogs and their families enjoy calmer walks, better focus, improved manners, and less day-to-day stress.
Whether your dog is adolescent, newly adopted, or simply needs help learning better habits, this course focuses on the everyday skills that actually matter — not perfect obedience routines.
Over 4 weeks, we’ll help you work on:
Calmness and settling
Loose lead walking
Focus around distractions
Polite greetings
Impulse control
Mat/place training
Disengaging from dogs and people
Enrichment, play skills, and trick training
Building a stronger relationship with your dog
Our goal isn’t to create robots.
Our goal is to help dogs succeed in real life.
✨ Small classes • Qualified instructors • Positive & Force-Free Training • Indoor & Outdoor Training Opportunities ✨
Private Session Add-on:
Need extra support or want a head start? Add a one-hour private session before, during, or after the course for personalised help tailored to your dog and family.
More Than Just Weekly Classes
When you enroll in Life Skills for the Family Dog, you'll receive practical resources and support to help you continue your training long after each class has finished.
At your first class you'll receive:
✔ Premium training treats to use during classes and continue training at home.
Throughout the course you'll also receive:
✔ Family Dog E-Booklet and practical training resources.
✔ Ongoing trainer support throughout the course.
✔ Access to enrichment tools during class to help your dog learn to settle and stay engaged.
At graduation you'll receive:
✔ A graduation bag including a graduation certificate, treat samples, discount vouchers and a long-lasting chew to celebrate your dog's achievements.
Upcoming Course Dates
Saturday 11 July at 9 am - 1 Spot Left
Saturday 29 August at 9 am (Please note that there will be a break on the 5th of September. Thus, the course dates are: 29/8, 12/9, 19/9 and 26/9.)
Course Details
Duration:
Life Skills for the Family Dog includes 4 consecutive weekly in-person classes. Your course runs for 4 weeks from your selected start date, with classes held on the same day and time each week
Location:
Weekly classes held at Flagstaff Hill Scout Hall, Adelaide
Requirements:
Dogs must be friendly towards people and other dogs
Dogs must be able to eat treats in a training environment
If you’re unsure whether this course is the right fit, please get in touch before booking
Tuition: $235 for the full 4-week course, including practical training resources, your Family Dog E-Booklet, premium training treats, ongoing trainer support and all four in-person classes.
Includes:
✔ Family Dog E-Booklet and training resources
✔ Ongoing trainer support
✔ Enrichment tools during class
✔ Graduation photo and certificate
Optional Add-On:
Want extra one-on-one support alongside the course? Add a private one-hour session when you book. Priced at $155, this session includes customised training resources and a detailed email summary tailored to your dog and home environment. It’s a great way to address specific challenges at home, build confidence, and receive personalised guidance alongside Life Skills for the Family Dog. Private sessions can be used anytime up to 1 month after completing the course.
Highly Recommended – Treat Pouch:
Investing in a quality treat pouch makes training easier, faster, and more enjoyable for both you and your dog. Purchase a treat pouch and good quality harness at the time of booking Life Skills for the Family Dog, and you’ll receive a 15% discount.
Please note: Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly to attend classes. If your dog is uncomfortable around unfamiliar dogs or strangers, private training will provide a more suitable and effective platform for training success.
Why Families Love This Course
✔ Qualified, experienced trainers
✔ Small supportive classes
✔ Evidence-based, force-free training
✔ Practical skills for everyday life
✔ Real-world training — not rigid obedience routines
Ready to Enjoy Life With Your Dog Again?
Whether you’re dealing with adolescent chaos, frustrating walks, overexcitement, or simply want a calmer, better-connected dog, Life Skills for the Family Dog will help you build practical skills that make everyday life easier.
Spaces are limited to keep classes small.
