Taieri Canine Training Club - TCTC

15/10/2026

Get your entries in now for the Agility Ribbon Trial on 31 October 2026.

21/09/2026

You are welcome Sallie Remon and Reece Smith. Go well at the National Dog Training Assembly (NDTA) this October 2026!

15/09/2026

TCTC is running an Agility Ribbon Trial
Saturday 31 October 2026

🐶 Agility
🐶 Jumpers
🐶 Elementary
🐶 Basic Hoopers

Save the date! More details to follow.

15/09/2026

Do you have a new puppy in the house or is one on its way? Sign up now for Puppy Manners classes so your pup gets the best start at socialisation. Starting November 2026.

Puppy Manners Classes

Our first Puppy Manners Class (in July) was a sell-out and a great success. The next class starts on Monday 2 November 2026. Get in quick to secure a spot for you and your new pup!

Email [email protected]

For all pups aged between 3 – 7 months in November 2026.

Build a confident, well-behaved dog with our small, structured training classes!

Give your puppy the best start with essential foundation skills in a fun, supportive environment.

You’ll cover:
• Focus and engagement
• Play skills (including tug)
• Sit & down
• Settling calmly on a bed
• Lead walking
• Reliable recall

Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00–7:00pm, starting Monday 2 November 2026
Duration: 6-week course
Class size: Max 8 puppies
Cost: $90 for non-members; $60 for members

13/08/2026

Puppy Manners Classes

Our first Puppy Manners Class (in July) was a sell-out and a great success. The next class starts on Monday 2 November 2026. Get in quick to secure a spot for you and your new pup!

Email [email protected]

For all pups aged between 3 – 7 months in November 2026.

Build a confident, well-behaved dog with our small, structured training classes!

Give your puppy the best start with essential foundation skills in a fun, supportive environment.

You’ll cover:
• Focus and engagement
• Play skills (including tug)
• Sit & down
• Settling calmly on a bed
• Lead walking
• Reliable recall

Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00–7:00pm, starting Monday 2 November 2026
Duration: 6-week course
Class size: Max 8 puppies
Cost: $90 for non-members; $60 for members

12/08/2026

NEW CLASS STARTING SOON
"Advanced Manners and Co-operative Care"

For all dogs who have completed Basic Manners. This class will teach Advanced Manners and Co-operative Care.

Goals:
• Perfect day-to-day skills: settle, walk nicely on lead, come when called, and more
• Distraction training: your dog responds like you want him to, even in exciting places
• Co-operative care: prepare your dog to enjoy being touched and handled for basic health care and vet visits

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6-7pm, starting Wednesday 2 September 2026
Venue: Taieri A&P Showgrounds
Duration: 6-week course
Cost: $90 for non-members; $60 for members
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Why choose our classes?
• Small class sizes for individual attention
• Positive, reward-based training methods
• Practical skills you’ll use every day
• Supportive learning environment for both dog and owner
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Courses starting Wednesday 2 September 2026
Email [email protected] to secure your spot or find out more!

12/08/2026

Our next Foundation for Dog Sports class is filling fast. Get your expression of interest in now. Email [email protected]

🐶🐾 Got a young dog and want to build your bond? 🐾🐶

TCTC’s Foundation for Dog Sports (FDS) class is the perfect next step after a Manners class! Whether you're dreaming of trying Agility, Hoopers, Obedience, Rally-O or Scent or you simply want to build an unshakeable bond and great habits with your canine companion, this class has you covered. 🐶🐕

✨ What to expect:

✔ A fun, supportive environment
✔ Confidence building exercises and tricks!
✔ Skills that transfer to any dog sport
✔ Strong foundations for real world manners
✔ A great way to deepen your teamwork with your dog

Next 6 week block starts: Monday 7 September 2026

Day/Time: Mondays, 7pm–8pm, starting Monday 7 September 2026
Venue: Taieri A&P Showgrounds
Duration: 6-week course
Cost: $90 for non-members; $60 for members

Spaces always fill fast — email [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot! 🐕💨

11/08/2026

Don’t just tilt your head - bring your pup along to TCTC for fun and manners!

Advanced Manners & Co-operative Care : starting Wednesday 2 September

Foundation for Dog Sports : starting Mon 7 September

Puppy Manners : starting Monday 2 November

Basic Manners : starting Monday 2 November (TBC)

See our other posts for details!

04/08/2026

🐶🐾 Got a young dog and want to build your bond? 🐾🐶

TCTC’s Foundation for Dog Sports (FDS) class is the perfect next step after a Manners class! Whether you're dreaming of trying Agility, Hoopers, Obedience, Rally-O or Scent or you simply want to build an unshakeable bond and great habits with your canine companion, this class has you covered. 🐶🐕

✨ What to expect:

✔ A fun, supportive environment
✔ Confidence building exercises and tricks!
✔ Skills that transfer to any dog sport
✔ Strong foundations for real world manners
✔ A great way to deepen your teamwork with your dog

Next 6 week block starts: Monday 7 September 2026

Day/Time: Mondays, 7pm–8pm, starting Monday 7 September 2026
Venue: Taieri A&P Showgrounds
Duration: 6-week course
Cost: $90 for non-members; $60 for members

Spaces always fill fast — email [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot! 🐕💨

12/07/2026