GROUP CLASSES
Dog Training at Westbury and Legana
We offer fun, effective, and professional dog training classes designed to help your dog become a well-mannered, happy member of your household and the community. Our classes are held at two convenient locations: Westbury Showgrounds and a private facility in Legana. Classes run year-round, rain, hail, or shine!
Beginners Puppy and Dog Classes
Lengana: Starting 11th May
Westbury: Starting 13th May
4-week classes
Our 4-week beginners class is perfect for teaching essential life skills that every dog needs. This class is aimed at dogs aged 12 weeks and up and is also suitable for newly adopted dogs and rescue dogs.
What We Cover:
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Sit, stay, and recall
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Loose lead walking
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Dropping items and "give"
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Polite greetings (no jumping up!)
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Husbandry skills to make grooming and vet visits easier
Location:
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Legana: Address provided upon booking
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Westbury: Westbury Showgrounds, Marriott Street, Westbury [click for map]
For those who have completed our beginners class or have prior experience (especially with clicker training), we offer intermediate sessions on a variety of topics, including:
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Trick training
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Basic agility
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"Out and About" classes
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Loose lead walking sessions
These classes are designed to build on foundational skills and provide new challenges for you and your dog.
Intermediate Classes
Location Directions
Westbury Showgrounds
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Address: Marriott Street, Westbury, Tasmania.
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Directions from Launceston: Travel via the Bass Highway until you reach the turnoff to Westbury. Head down Meander Valley Road until you see Andy's Bakery. Turn right into Marriott Street, go over the railway tracks, and the showgrounds will be on your left.
Legana
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The exact address for Legana classes will be provided upon booking.
Our Approach
Qualified, Force-Free
Positive Reinforcement Training
At Happy Tails Dog Training we aim to provide practical advice to improve your dog’s life and well-being, as well as helpful tips to address behavioural issues as they arise. While our classes focus on fundamentals, we modify sessions to include additional training requirements based on your needs.
