Term 2 2026 Canine Good Basics Only
Canine Good Basics
This class will help you develop your dog into a great companion, who is easy to live with, calm when required, well-behaved wherever you take him/her and able to focus on you when required.
This class will help you develop your dog into a great companion, who is easy to live with, calm when required, well-behaved wherever you take him/her and able to focus on you when required.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Term 2 2026
Canine Good Citizen
Canine Good Citizen is best suited to dogs who are comfortable in all environments with a variety of different stimuli.
Dog/ handler combinations who are working on calmness and/or overcoming reactivity are also welcome, however you should be an experienced handler if this is the case.
Dogs must be 12 months or older by the start of this class.
Canine Good Citizen is best suited to dogs who are comfortable in all environments with a variety of different stimuli.
Dog/ handler combinations who are working on calmness and/or overcoming reactivity are also welcome, however you should be an experienced handler if this is the case.
Dogs must be 12 months or older by the start of this class.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Dog Manners
These classes reinforce and build on the skills learnt in the Canine Good Basics class. Every-day skills taught include recall, loose-lead walking, and leave-and-wait. All done in a positive way using games and new activities. These will prepare you and your dog for other activities that you might want to do, such as obedience, flygility, rallyO, scentwork and agility.
These classes reinforce and build on the skills learnt in the Canine Good Basics class. Every-day skills taught include recall, loose-lead walking, and leave-and-wait. All done in a positive way using games and new activities. These will prepare you and your dog for other activities that you might want to do, such as obedience, flygility, rallyO, scentwork and agility.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Rally O - Beginners
RallyO is a combination of obedience and agility, and is suitable for all ages of dogs and people.
Young dogs learn in a more relaxing environment. Old dogs can keep active whilst not overdoing it!
It is fun and challenging for the owners (learning what the various signs mean and then teaching their dogs to do it!) and not as physically demanding as agility.
RallyO is a combination of obedience and agility, and is suitable for all ages of dogs and people.
Young dogs learn in a more relaxing environment. Old dogs can keep active whilst not overdoing it!
It is fun and challenging for the owners (learning what the various signs mean and then teaching their dogs to do it!) and not as physically demanding as agility.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Rally O - Competitive
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Rally O is a combination of obedience and agility, and is suitable for all ages of dogs and people.
Young dogs learn in a more relaxing environment. Old dogs can keep active whilst not overdoing it!
It is fun and challenging for the owners (learning what the various signs mean and then teaching their dogs to do it!) and not as physically demanding as agility.
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Rally O is a combination of obedience and agility, and is suitable for all ages of dogs and people.
Young dogs learn in a more relaxing environment. Old dogs can keep active whilst not overdoing it!
It is fun and challenging for the owners (learning what the various signs mean and then teaching their dogs to do it!) and not as physically demanding as agility.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Kids Class
In this class your child and dog will work to improve their bond and the dog's responsiveness to the child.
Together, they will develop the skills needed to progress to other UHDTC classes.
The dog needs to be over 12 months old, and have passed Canine Good Basics and Foundation Agility with an adult.
The child needs to be over 6 years old.
The instructor will review and approve the child and dog at or before the first class.
Guarding or fighting breeds and their crosses are not allowed in this class for safety reasons.
Parents will need to stay onsite for lessons.
In this class your child and dog will work to improve their bond and the dog's responsiveness to the child.
Together, they will develop the skills needed to progress to other UHDTC classes.
The dog needs to be over 12 months old, and have passed Canine Good Basics and Foundation Agility with an adult.
The child needs to be over 6 years old.
The instructor will review and approve the child and dog at or before the first class.
Guarding or fighting breeds and their crosses are not allowed in this class for safety reasons.
Parents will need to stay onsite for lessons.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Competition Obedience
Dogs should have completed Canine Good Basics and/or the Dog Manners class and Competition Obedience Foundations or an equivalent.
This class is for handlers and dogs competing in all Dogs NZ entry level classes, Beginners and Novice
Competitive Obedience leads the dog and handlers along the path to achieve success in classes to Test C.
The Competitive Obedience class is run by highly experienced instructors that have trained dogs to become obedience champions.
Dogs should have completed Canine Good Basics and/or the Dog Manners class and Competition Obedience Foundations or an equivalent.
This class is for handlers and dogs competing in all Dogs NZ entry level classes, Beginners and Novice
Competitive Obedience leads the dog and handlers along the path to achieve success in classes to Test C.
The Competitive Obedience class is run by highly experienced instructors that have trained dogs to become obedience champions.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Competition Obedience Foundations
Dogs should have completed Canine Good Basics and/or the Dog Manners class or an equivalent.
Foundation Obedience gets you started on the right path to build your dogs ability and understanding of all the activities needed for Elementary and Beginners Tests. The Foundation Obedience class is run by instructors who are active and successful in all levels of obedience and therefore understand the real requirements for the dogs and handlers.
Dogs should have completed Canine Good Basics and/or the Dog Manners class or an equivalent.
Foundation Obedience gets you started on the right path to build your dogs ability and understanding of all the activities needed for Elementary and Beginners Tests. The Foundation Obedience class is run by instructors who are active and successful in all levels of obedience and therefore understand the real requirements for the dogs and handlers.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Competition Senior Obedience
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Training Senior Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Training Senior Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Agility - Level 1
Criteria for graduation from Foundation to Level one:
Can run with your dog off lead in a circle for 30 seconds.
Can call and send dog through flexi-tunnel
Can run along ramp and reward at the end on the ground
Can lead-out 5m and call dog off lead
Can run dog around a circle of jumps and a line of jumps
Criteria for graduation from Foundation to Level one:
Can run with your dog off lead in a circle for 30 seconds.
Can call and send dog through flexi-tunnel
Can run along ramp and reward at the end on the ground
Can lead-out 5m and call dog off lead
Can run dog around a circle of jumps and a line of jumps
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Agility - Level 2
Criteria for graduation from level one to level two:
Dog can work off lead for a simple sequence without running away.
Dog can perform a minimum 5 obstacle sequence of non-contacts/weaves without the handler luring the dog with food or a toy (can be carried in pocket).
Dog can jump their full competition height (hurdle, long jump, hoop).
Dog can weave 4 poles in a straight line OR is working 6 – 12 channel poles off-lead with handler running beside.
Dog is confident on lowered A-frame and dog walk (can be on-lead).
Handler can describe their contact criteria and knows how to train it both on and off the equipment.
Handler understands front crosses and shows a reasonable understanding of how to get around a simple course.
Criteria for graduation from level one to level two:
Dog can work off lead for a simple sequence without running away.
Dog can perform a minimum 5 obstacle sequence of non-contacts/weaves without the handler luring the dog with food or a toy (can be carried in pocket).
Dog can jump their full competition height (hurdle, long jump, hoop).
Dog can weave 4 poles in a straight line OR is working 6 – 12 channel poles off-lead with handler running beside.
Dog is confident on lowered A-frame and dog walk (can be on-lead).
Handler can describe their contact criteria and knows how to train it both on and off the equipment.
Handler understands front crosses and shows a reasonable understanding of how to get around a simple course.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Agility - Level 3
Criteria for graduation to from level two to level three:
Dog can complete a simple sequence of up to 15 obstacles in one go
Dog can competently complete 12 weaves poles
Dog can confidently perform both the A-Frame and Dog Walk at full height with contact criteria being met.
Handler can perform Front cross, Blind Cross and Rear Cross with their dog.
Dog and handler are competing or are about to start competing
Criteria for graduation to from level two to level three:
Dog can complete a simple sequence of up to 15 obstacles in one go
Dog can competently complete 12 weaves poles
Dog can confidently perform both the A-Frame and Dog Walk at full height with contact criteria being met.
Handler can perform Front cross, Blind Cross and Rear Cross with their dog.
Dog and handler are competing or are about to start competing
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Agility - Senior Competition/Instructors
Requirements for this class:
Your dog has won up to Senior or Jumpers A at Championship shows
Your dog can confidently complete all obstacles, including the seesaw
Or you are a part of the instructor group
As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Requirements for this class:
Your dog has won up to Senior or Jumpers A at Championship shows
Your dog can confidently complete all obstacles, including the seesaw
Or you are a part of the instructor group
As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Agility - Foundation
Requirements:
Dogs must gain an assessment pass in Canine Good Basics as the minimum requirement for enrolling, and preferably attended the Dog Manners class as well, or an equivalent
We cannot take reactive or aggressive dogs in this class.
Dogs cannot be overweight
Dogs must be over the age of 12 months and under the age of 7 years
Handlers must have a good level of control of their dogs when off lead, this means that your dog does not run off after other dogs or run away from you when you call it to you, and comes back to you immediately when called.
Your dog must have the ability to work with you in an exciting, busy environment. We understand there could be initial high-level excitement, and you will be encouraged through that initial stage.
Foundation agility is for those handlers/dogs new to agility. This class puts the focus of having fun while you and your dog are learning lots of new skills. In this class we will introduce jumps and tunnels and show you some important skills you will need to work on at home. These include skills your dog will need for the contact obstacles (dog walk, see-saw and A-frame).
You may attend Foundation class for a maximum of two consecutive terms (20 classes) after which you will be ready to move on to the Beginners classes or it will be recommended that you have a go at other sports Upper Hutt Dog Training Club offers.
Requirements:
Dogs must gain an assessment pass in Canine Good Basics as the minimum requirement for enrolling, and preferably attended the Dog Manners class as well, or an equivalent
We cannot take reactive or aggressive dogs in this class.
Dogs cannot be overweight
Dogs must be over the age of 12 months and under the age of 7 years
Handlers must have a good level of control of their dogs when off lead, this means that your dog does not run off after other dogs or run away from you when you call it to you, and comes back to you immediately when called.
Your dog must have the ability to work with you in an exciting, busy environment. We understand there could be initial high-level excitement, and you will be encouraged through that initial stage.
Foundation agility is for those handlers/dogs new to agility. This class puts the focus of having fun while you and your dog are learning lots of new skills. In this class we will introduce jumps and tunnels and show you some important skills you will need to work on at home. These include skills your dog will need for the contact obstacles (dog walk, see-saw and A-frame).
You may attend Foundation class for a maximum of two consecutive terms (20 classes) after which you will be ready to move on to the Beginners classes or it will be recommended that you have a go at other sports Upper Hutt Dog Training Club offers.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Scentwork - Imprinting
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class is all about imprinting the dog with the first search odour
Requirements:
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class is all about imprinting the dog with the first search odour
Requirements:
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Scentwork - Competitive Novice
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class helps set you up for competition scent work and
Requirements:
This class is for handlers and dogs competing at Dogs NZ Novice and Advanced levels.
Dogs must already be imprinted with Cedarwood
Instructor will tell you when you are ready to progress from Beginners to this class
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class helps set you up for competition scent work and
Requirements:
This class is for handlers and dogs competing at Dogs NZ Novice and Advanced levels.
Dogs must already be imprinted with Cedarwood
Instructor will tell you when you are ready to progress from Beginners to this class
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Scentwork - Competitive Senior
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Senior Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class helps set you up for competition scent work and
Requirements:
Dogs and Handlers must be competing at Dogs NZ Excellence and above levels
Dogs must already be imprinted with Cedar, Lemongrass and Bergamot Oil
The instructor will tell you when you are ready to progress from Competitive Novice to this class
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to join the Competition Senior Class. As this class has no specific instructor, it has a reduced term fee.
Scent Work, based on the task of working detection dogs, is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs to use their strongest natural sense in a way that is fun and engaging. Because it is an exercise that requires the dog to locate an odour and communicate this to the handler, it also establishes a building of trust between dog and handler. This class helps set you up for competition scent work and
Requirements:
Dogs and Handlers must be competing at Dogs NZ Excellence and above levels
Dogs must already be imprinted with Cedar, Lemongrass and Bergamot Oil
The instructor will tell you when you are ready to progress from Competitive Novice to this class
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs must have passed Canine Good Basics, and preferably the Dog Manners class
Handlers must have a good level of control over their dogs
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main
Term 3 2026 Canine Good Basics Only
Canine Good Basics
This class will help you develop your dog into a great companion, who is easy to live with, calm when required, well-behaved wherever you take him/her and able to focus on you when required.
This class will help you develop your dog into a great companion, who is easy to live with, calm when required, well-behaved wherever you take him/her and able to focus on you when required.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
UHDTC Grounds
Main
Main