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Group Dog Training Classes

If you’re looking to socialise your dog, boost their confidence, and teach them new skills and manners, our group dog training classes run by Sydney expert dog trainers are the ideal solution! Run in collaboration with The Hound Lounge Camperdown and Annandale Animal Hospital; our group dog training classes cover a range of dog training topics and skills to help your dog master good behaviours at every stage of their life. Whether you have a boisterous new puppy, a curious adolescent dog, or a wilful older dog, we will surely have the right group dog training class for your dog.

Puppy School near me

Puppy School Class

Start Date:  

                        5 February 2026 (Thursday)

  • Time: 7:30 pm

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Location: Annandale Animal Hospital, Leichhardt

  • Cost: $275

 

Start Date: 7 February 2026 (Saturday)

  • Time: 9:00 am

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Location: The Hound Lounge, Camperdown

  • Cost: $275​

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Speak Dog Puppy School class program seamlessly combines education with new experiences, building a solid foundation for a future filled with joy and harmony. Join the puppy school class and watch your puppy's journey towards becoming your perfect lifelong companion unfold!

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This group training class is open to puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks.

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To ensure your puppy’s comfort and that our trainers can pay equal attention to each participant, the course is open to a maximum of six puppies per group in Houndlounge and five puppies in Annandale Animal Hospital.

Nosework class for dogs

Start Date:  7 February (Saturday)

  • Time: 11.45 am

  • Duration: 5 weeks

  • Location: The Hound Lounge, Camperdown

  • Cost: $285

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Your dog’s nose plays a crucial role in how they perceive and understand the world. From assessing their surroundings and identifying others near and far to communicating with other dogs and even picking up on our emotions, they really can sniff out anything.

Our Intro to Nose Work and Intro to Odour classes teach dogs the art of scent detection. By encouraging your dog to use their nose to play games, solve puzzles, and receive rewards, you’ll give them a chance to utilise their most powerful sense in a whole new way!

These group classes are available to a maximum of 5 dogs per group.

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In this 5-week course, we’ll focus on:

  • Introducing your dog to scent detection

  • Teaching techniques for your dog to identify and alert when they find the treat.

  • Building your dog’s confidence and mental stimulation.

  • Strengthening the bond between you and your dog through teamwork

  • Suitable for Dogs Older Than 6 Months, Including Anxious or Reactive Dogs​​​​​

Nose Work for dogs
Bulldog On Leash

Surviving Adolescence Class

​​Start Date: 7 February 2026 (Saturday) 

  • Time: 10:30 am

  • Duration: 4 weeks

  • Location: The Hound Lounge, Camperdown

  • Cost: $285​

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Who This Class Is For

  • Dogs aged 6 months to 18 months

  • Adolescent dogs who are distracted, excitable, or testing limits

  • Guardians who want to strengthen skills and confidence during this stage

 

What We’ll Work On

  • Emotional regulation around everyday distractions

  • Impulse control exercises

  • Improving engagement and responsiveness

  • Recall foundations and loose-leash walking skills

 

The focus is on helping your dog learn to think, settle, and respond — even when the world feels exciting — while giving you clear, practical strategies to use in daily life.

Important Note

This class is not suitable for reactive or anxious dogs.
 

If your dog struggles with reactivity, fear, or heightened anxiety, I recommend reaching out to me first so we can discuss the most appropriate options and set your dog up for success.

The Benefits of Group Dog Training Classes

Improved Focus

When you choose to train your dog in a group setting, you’ll have the opportunity to really improve their focus around distractions. Group dog training classes are filled with all sorts of new and exciting sights, sounds, scents, and friends for your dog to investigate. By teaching them to keep their focus on you while this excitement carries on around them, they’ll also learn how to stay focused despite all manner of other distractions. As a result, you’ll be able to better maintain control whenever you and your dog encounter other people or animals, new or interesting environments, high-reward treats or toys, and more.

Collaborative Learning
Another benefit of group training classes is the chance to learn collaboratively with other dog owners who share your goal of wanting a balanced, confident, and well-behaved pup. By learning together, you’ll be able to share advice, learn from each other’s mistakes, and give each other the encouragement and motivation you need to succeed. From offering clever suggestions and asking insightful questions to simply sharing a relatable dog-owner story that makes you feel seen, your peers can be a wonderful asset when training your dog.

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