We have a variety of classes for greyhounds

Greyhound Foundations Class

Introduction to teaching your hound skills

In our exclusive “greyhound only” class you’ll learn how to build a stronger bond with your hound and tips and tricks of living with these magnificent creatures.

Greyhounds come with a unique set of challenges when starting training so it’s important to learn from someone who knows.

Greyhounds are known as ‘breed snobs’ meaning they often ignore other dogs and feel most comfortable with their own kind. So if you are starting training, our classes are a welcoming and familiar environment for them to learn – surrounded by other greyhounds!

Details:

• Course will run for 5 consecutive weeks (no make up lessons if you miss a week)

• Start time is 8am

• Sunday mornings at MacGregor

• Cost $259 - Includes:

  • 5 x 45 minute classes

  • treat pouch (valued at $38)

  • free access to online learning portal to continue your training

What you will learn:

• Clear communication

• Loose lead walking

• Engagement

• Confidence building

• Drop/Down

• Stay/wait

• Place

• Look

• Basics of recall

• And more!

There is a limit of 6 spots per class.

Once you have completed your 5 weeks you will have an option to continue training in our weekly, casual class.

These classes are for greyhounds of all ages.

Greyhound Level 2 Class

Taking your hound’s learning to the next level!

This class is for anyone who has completed an in home training program or our Foundations Class and wants to continue their training journey.

This class will progress the skills learned in the foundations class and teach new skills.

Details:

• Course is a pay as you go class. No need to commit to 5 consecutive weeks!

• Start time is 9am

• Sunday mornings at MacGregor

• Cost $37 per class

What you will learn:

• Introduction to recall

• Drop by hand signal or verbal cue

• Advanced place training

• Loose lead walking

• Heel

• Long lead work

• And more!

There is a limit of 10 spots per class.

Recall class

Yes you can teach your hound recall!

This class is suitable for any greyhound who has done our Foundations Class

Recall is one of the most sought after skills for most dog owners. For greyhounds, this can be even more challenging when you consider their inbuilt instinct and desire to chase. Their prey drive can kick in quickly and with their speed, there is no catching them!

Add to that their limited experience with engagement on lead and you can understand why people say greyhounds can’t recall.

But with consistency, understanding their motivations and lots of practice, you can teach your greyhound to recall to you.

This two week workshop has been developed to teach you how to have fun and communicate with your hound in a way that encourages them to recall to you every time.

Learn how to:
• Communicate with them through rewards and the lead
• Play games that introduce engagement and name recognition
• Set them up to succeed through consistency and management
• Introduce a long lead to their recall
• Manage your expectations when increasing distractions
This workshop is split over two weeks with a limit of 5 spots available to ensure everyone gets the help they need.

Week 1
• Communication – introducing markers, cues and learning what motivates your hound
• Engagement – how to get their attention and respond to their name
• Lead handling – how to use it to better communicate and how to manage a long lead
• Play – find a way to play that your hound finds meaningful

Week 2
• Long lead – introduction to using a long lead successfully
• Adding distractions – set them up to succeed by understanding how to increase distractions gradually
• Group walk – walking around the school grounds and closer to the other hounds
• Recall finish – adding the finish position into your recall

Location: Macgregor State High School

Day and time: Sunday mornings 10am

Cost: $89 per hound

Loose lead walking and reactivity

This class has been put together specifically to tackle this issue and give you the skills to teach your hound how to walk nicely onlead and ignore other dogs.

You will learn:
• Why they react or pull
• How to read their body language
• Leash handling skills
• How to better communicate with your dog
• Introducing a structured walk
• Equipment and how to use it

Skills learned:
• Heel
• Leash pressure
• Look
• Leave it
• Engagement and play

Day and time: Sunday mornings 11am
Location: Macgregor State High School
Duration: 5 week course
Cost: $259 per hound
Training equipment included in the fee