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.
Upcoming Course Dates
Saturday 11 July at 9 am
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: $215 for the full course, including instant access to the Family Dog E-Booklet.
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 $135, 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.
