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Next Steps
Remember to complete the Next Steps. Full info sent on your booking email.
- Email dog vaccination info to renee@goodog.com.au
- Dogs must be up-to-date with their vaccinations. A phone snapshot is fine, as long as we can read it.
- Complete extra booking info (1 min): Complete form.
- we need to know a bit more info to plan the course.
- Watch the first class: See booking email for recorded lesson link and login password.
- Lesson 1 covers important theory which you should complete prior to the in-person component. This helps the dogs move straight onto practical training in the first in-person class (Lesson 2).
- Get Started Pack: start reading this manual now and refer back to throughout the course: Get Started Pack
- Join the private Facebook group: Goodog Teenage Course Group.
- Post any questions in the private group. You can also email or call us if preferred.
The Course
Course Structure
- Lesson 1: recorded lesson to complete in your own time before Lesson 2. We cover important theory, then concentrate on the physical training in Lessons 2–5.
- Lesson 2–5: We train at the venue, check progress in real-time and set homework. Lesson duration – 1 hour.
- Start date: The start date is the first in-person class at the venue i.e. Lesson 2 (lesson 1 is the video lesson).
- At home: To get the best out of classes you should complete homework each day between classes. A homework email is sent after each class. We are available on phone, email or the private Facebook group for any assistance.
- People per pup: 2 people per pup can attend.
- Children ≤12 can attend as extra attendees.
- Start time: arrive 10 minutes before the start time to settle the dogs and yourself. Classes start on the advertised time without repeating for late starters so you’re able to receive the full lesson and benefit from the class. Late arrival is also disruptive for the dogs.
- Scheduling: Goodog classes require a minimum number of confirmed bookings to go ahead. If we feel the number won’t be reached we may postpone the course by one week or find a spot for you at another Goodog location.
- Desexing: Do not schedule desexing or surgery before or during class. Pups need rest, will miss class and no make-up sessions are available. Also, complete breed research on the best age (if at all) for surgery. An article to start: Desexing health risks.
- Book: if you opted to receive an eBook it will be emailed to you shortly. If the paperback was selected this will be handed over in class.
- There are no make-up classes: please attend your scheduled class.
- Do not feed your dog before class!
What to bring
- Dog: your dog, their toys, mat/bed, flat collar/harness/head collar & lead.
- Food: food pouch with food rewards with different types if possible.
- Handlers: pups should be handled in class by someone who is 16+ years of age. We set lots of homework so kids can train at home.
Health info
- Masks for general illness: if you are ill but do not have covid, please wear a mask to class for the comfort of the group.
- Covid Illness: If you have covid, isolating and/or awaiting a COVID 19 test, don’t attend class and let us know so we can arrange alternate training.
- More info: Goodog is COVID Safe
Payment
- If course was paid in full at time of booking: No more payments are due.
- If 50% of course was paid at time of booking: Remaining fees are due before the first in-person class commences. The same day of class is fine. You just need to return to the shop and select the course to pay the remaining balance. Steps below:
- Log into your account, created upon first booking here: My Account – reset the password if necessary and check spam for reset email. Then:
- Open the shop, click on your course location, then make these selections from the drop down menus:
- Date section: select the email booking option.
- Book section: select the book type chosen when first booking – No book, eBook or paperback.
- Fee section: select the Pay 50% of fee option.
- Then, add to cart, view cart, checkout, follow the prompts and make a payment.
- Open the shop, click on your course location, then make these selections from the drop down menus:
- Log into your account, created upon first booking here: My Account – reset the password if necessary and check spam for reset email. Then:
Course Locations
- Balgowlah Scout Hall on Mondays:
- Pickworth Avenue, Balgowlah. The hall is at the end of Pickworth Avenue (off Sydney Road).
- Map link📍
- Seaforth Scout Hall on Mondays:
- Sangrado Park and off Sangrado Street. The nearest cross street is Sangrado/Ponsonby Parade.
- Map link📍
- Terrigal Girl Guides Hall on Mondays:
- 24 Hastings Rd, Terrigal. The hall is green and opposite all the houses. Street parking available.
- Map link📍
- Terrey Hills Scout Hall on Wednesdays:
- Beltana Ave. Turn onto Beltana Ave from McCarrs Creek Road, follow Beltana until you see a street sign saying Terrey Hills Scout Hall, turn left onto a road with no name that goes along the Karl Brown Reserve, follow it for about 200m and the hall will be on your left.
- Map link📍
- Collaroy Scout Hall on Thursdays
- Kent Street Collaroy (also 1st Narrabeen Scouts). Go to the northern end/dead-end of Kent Street, between 2 & 19 Kent Street. Drive into the dead-end and up the driveway. The driveway is bushy and dark so bring a torch if you are walking at night. The hall is about 200m up the driveway. Parking is available at the hall.
- Map link📍
Trainers
Barbara (Goodog owner)
- Balgowlah Teenage on Mondays
- Terrey Hills Teenage on Wednesdays
In 2015 Barbara completed her Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology at the Companion Animal Sciences Institute in Canada.
Barbara has been involved in dog training for the last 20 years and has completed her Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services with the Delta Society in 2007 and is a professional member of the Delta Institute.
She competes in the dog sport of Agility and Rally O and Shellbe (a German short-haired pointer) competes on Master level in Agility and Rally O. Chillax, one of Shellbe’s puppies, competes in Rally O and got his Rally Novice title in October 2019. He is just starting out in Agility.
Barbara is the Vice President of the Pet Professional Guild Australia. The Guild promotes force free and humane training for all pets.
Barbara holds a Master’s Degree in Modern European History and Economics from the University of Berne (Switzerland) and a MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Southern Cross University Australia. In addition, Barbara has in-depth experience in adult education and training, having taught high school and university students in Berne, college students in Sydney, as well as middle and top management employees of a large public corporation in Switzerland.
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services with the Delta Society (2007)
- Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology at CASI Canada (2015).
- Advanced Animal Training at Illis ABC Sweden (2021)
- Master’s Degree in Modern European History and Economic (University of Berne, Switzerland)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University Australia)
- President of the Pet Professional Guild Australia.
- Professional member of the Delta Institute
Jessie
- Seaforth Teenage on Mondays
Jessie graduated in 2010 from with a Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing (TAFE) and worked in clinics for 8 years, more recently at the Seaforth Veterinary Clinic. Jessie is now pursuing an alternate career in insurance while continuing to train with Goodog.
Jessie holds a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services from the Delta Society 2015.
She has a wheaten and white border collie named Ollie, who is 11yrs old. He has made her the trainer she is today because of the ongoing training she has completed with him. Ollie has given Jessie a passion for training and taught her a lot about canine behaviour and body language.
Throughout their years of training they have undertaken Agility and Obedience and loved it all. These days Ollie enjoys laying in the sun and living his best life.
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing (TAFE)
- Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services from the Delta Society (2015)
Nathan
- Balgowlah Teenage on Mondays
Nathan started his career at Monica’s doggie rescue in 2015 and has always had a strong affinity for animals and a particularly strong interest in the bond between canine and Homo sapiens.
He also found purpose in caring for all the dogs in the shelter, however became more focussed on how he could prevent dogs ending up in shelters in the first place.
Nathan’s best friend is 4 year old Bull Arab cross breed, Albie who is outgoing and a very good dog.
Albie arrived at Monika’s rescue when he was 1 year old and remained there for 18 months before finding his forever home with Nathan. Albie and Nathan have now been together for almost 2 years and are inseparable.
- Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training (National Dog Trainers Federation)
- Member of Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA)
Amy
- Terrigal Teenage on Tuesdays
- Terrey Hills Teenage on Wednesdays
Amy has completed her formal qualification with the Dunbar Academy in both SIRIUS and Science Based Dog Training courses.
Once Amy rescued Loki she knew he needed more patience and training than other dogs. Investigating and understanding Loki’s needs led Amy to become an accredited dog trainer. So, with all that knowledge Amy moved onto assisting other dogs with behavioural needs.
While studying at Dr. Dunbar’s Top Dog Academy Amy changed careers, working at doggy day care and a wildlife sanctuary to be closer with animals. After graduation Amy opened and her own dog walking and training business on the NSW Central Coast – Coast Canine Care where she trains puppies, rescues and teenage dogs. Additionally, Amy trains dogs and puppies with Goodog on the Northern Beaches each week.
Amy loves to help puppies have the best start to life with group training and socialisation courses and is dedicated to force free, science-based dog training methods, with a personal focus on rescue dogs like Loki.
- SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy (Puppy and Adult Dogs) – Dunbar Academy
- Science Based Dog Training – Dunbar Academy
- Member of Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA)
Jackson
- Collaroy Teenage on Thursdays
As a lifelong dog lover, Jackson started his journey in animal care by volunteering at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society while living in California in 2015, where he had the opportunity to foster dogs providing guidance and socialisation while waiting for their forever home.
Moving back to Sydney in 2016 Jackson rescued 18th month old Kelpie/Staffy, Honey from Monika’s Rescue, who had been waiting 12 months for a forever home. Jackson was eager to explore the world of dog behaviour and training and wanted to spend as much time as possible with Honey, so he pursued a job as a dog walker.
After working for and learning from some of Sydney’s leading Dog Walking services, Jackson furthered his education and appointed Honey as his training partner. Jackson completed the Dog Trainer Comprehensive and Dog Trainer Professional programs through the Karen Pryor Academy, and now provides group walks and 1-1 training through his business Dogs on Cue, as well as training with Goodog on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
- Dog Trainer Comprehensive Karen Pryor Academy
- Dog Trainer Professional Karen Pryor Academy
- Member of Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA)