Class Times & Fees

Our classes cater to friendly, well-socialised dogs of all ages and breeds

Please Note - First class for New Members is an induction without dogs. Dogs join in from Week 2

Sorry, we are unable to hold spots without a completed enrolment form and payment of fees.

Enrolment cancellation policy: We will refund the full enrolment fee, less $5 administration fee, if we receive notification of cancellation, in writing, no later than seven days before the commencement of class.

Weather Cancellation Policy

In the event that training may be cancelled due to the weather,

we aim to contact members by 5pm via sms, post in Gummy's Facebook Group as well as The Gums Facebook page.

Training will be cancelled when:

The predicted 6pm weather in Adelaide is 33C or more, according to BOM
It is raining steadily and/or stormy in the vicinity of The Gums Reserve
The grounds are deemed unsafe due to weather conditions ie previous heavy rainfall or high winds

Thursday evenings

6.30-7.00pm - Pooch Primary - Building the Foundation

6.30-7.15pm - Hound High - Consolidating Skills

6.30-7.15pm - Canine College - Expanding and Refining Skills

7.15-8.00pm - Freestyle incorporating Trick Dog Training

Term Dates for 2025

Term 1
30th January - 11th April

Term 2

1st May - 3rd July

Term 3

24th July - 25th September

Term 4

16th October - 11th December

Fees - New Members

$90.00 (includes membership fee and treat pouch)

*Subsequent terms can be paid either $30 in advance per term or at the casual rate of $4 per lesson

Click here to enrol in our next intake

Returning Members

$30 per term or $4 per week if attending casually

All dogs must be fully vaccinated, with proof of vaccination to be shown at enrolment.
Upon enrolment you will receive a name tag, we ask that you wear this to class each week.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class to allow your dog time to toilet and settle before class commencement.
Please ensure you wear closed-in sensible footwear, have a good quality leash and well-fitted harness or soft collar. (Slip, check, 'choker', prong and shock collars are not recommended and will not be allowed)
Force-free, positively reinforced reward based training is the basis for our classes, so please be prepared to use treats with your dog.
Bring along plenty of treats to make sure you don't run out during class. The best treats are those that are soft and easy for the dog to swallow, also keep pieces small.
Whilst we encourage everyone in the family to take part in training, we do ask that only one person per dog participates in the class in order to assist your dog to succeed. As training must be undertaken every day at home, this will give the opportunity for everyone to follow what is covered during classes.
We must also stress that children under 15 yrs are to be supervised by an adult at all times and are not to be allowed to run among the dogs, or participate in classes. This is to ensure the safety of everyone attending as well as reduce distractions to dogs and owners during class.

We take a break over summer months from mid December to late January.

Please advise if your dog has any special requirements that need to be addressed or considered while training.

Whilst we strive to provide training to everyone, we are not equipped to handle dogs with severe behavioural issues,

or dogs who have demonstrated aggression towards other dogs or people.

In this instance, should our instructors deem it necessary, we can recommend qualified trainers

who are better equipped to handle your needs.