Want to take your dog’s skillset to a higher level?
Complex skills training is offered by Agile Dogs to teach your dog impressive, new tricks and is available to all dogs and owners, no matter what age or training experience. If you want to teach your dog tricks and skills beyond obedience, Complex Skills Training is a fun and rewarding way for both you and your dog to learn new skills or progress after an advanced obedience level. Learn how it’s done on film and TV, and improve your dog’s training skills and increase your own skill and knowledge of training your dog through alternative methods and techniques. Complex tricks and skills through clicker training will give you a better understanding of how your dog thinks and works and gives you great reward and confidence in what you can achieve with your dog. Classes cover basics such as beg, targeting, to a mark and roll over, to more complex skills, such as object retrieval and placement, putting rubbish in a bin, chaining of skills and almost anything you can think of. Classes are conducted on Saturday’s in Claremont, Perth or via private in-home sessions if you’re in the Perth metro area or online via zoom nationally. Read more about our Complex Skills Training levels; White Stage, Blue Stage, Navy Stage & Black Stage below.
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Name: JJ
Skills: High
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Skills: High
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Skills: Jump
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Skills: High
Complex Skills Training is offered via group classes or 1 on 1 sessions
Saturday Group Sessions
Group complex skills classes have the same fun and relaxed atmosphere as our obedience classes, however the skills are more advanced. Your dog may already knows the basics, now it’s time for them to master complex skills such as object retrieval and placement, putting rubbish in a pedal bin, playing dead, go to sleep and much more. Classes are held in Claremont every Saturday and new attendees are always welcome. We will supply you with a clicker if you don’t have one.
1:1 Sessions
For the dog and dog owner who prefers the convenience of virtual or in-home, private sessions – we have you covered. If you and your dog don’t have the time to attend a group class, or the location is an issue – Agile Dogs provide 1:1 complex skills training in home or online via Zoom. The same complex skills are taught as in group classes as well as any skills you may want to teach your dog to master such as get a drink from the fridge, switch on a light or anything you can think of. We will supply you with a clicker if you don’t have one.
Complex Skills Training Levels
Intro
White Stage
No RequirementsSit, Stand, Drop, Recall, Touch (White Stage usually only requires 1 or 2 sessions before progressing to Blue Stage.)
Basic
Blue Stage
Passed White StageWave, Hi Fives, In Trouble, Lay Flat, Beg, To A Mark, Rollover, Play Dead
Intermediate
Navy Stage
Passed Blue StageBow, Targeting, Speak, Retrieve & Place, Head Tilt, Crawling, Walk Back, Creep Forward
Advanced
Black Stage
Passed Navy StageGo Shy, Say Prayers, Focus Away, Limping, Go to Sleep, Counting, Skills @ a Mark, Pedal Bin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dog Obedience Training is available to all dog breeds at all ages (from 8 weeks) & runs for 50 minutes. Your dog will learn different skills across our different levels; White Collar (Puppies), Blue Collar (Basic), Navy Collar (Intermediate) & Black Collar (Advanced) depending on age & skill level of your dog
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Dog Obedience Training is available to all dog breeds at all ages (from 8 weeks) & runs for 50 minutes. Your dog will learn different skills across our different levels; White Collar (Puppies), Blue Collar (Basic), Navy Collar (Intermediate) & Black Collar (Advanced) depending on age & skill level of your dog
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Dave is the best of the best. We had a pre puppy consultation where he went through our house & sat down with us to get us ready for our new baby. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge & is so proactive in his approach to training your dog. He is so passionate about setting up your puppy properly during the critical period so your dog has the best & easiest life possible.
We cannot wait to start going to his classes weekly! Thank you so much Dave.
Jasmine, Lakey’s Owner
Dave is awesome! he’s been helping me train our pup from very young, and she’s become the wonder dog we knew she could be! Dave is so patient with not only the dogs but more importantly the owners. Although we don’t have a “problem” dog I’ve seen him work with these and he does seem to have the magic touch. All dogs need their “hello” fix from Dave when we start our session at training.
Bronwen, Bindi’s Owner
My partner and I recently sought the help of Dave from Agile Dogs to help us teach our 18 week old large-breed puppy Sunny. Some of the issues we needed help with included potty training, over-excitement, jumping up on guests and pulling on leash. Dave’s knowledge and experience came across instantaneously, and within 1 private session we have noticed significant improvement to Sunny’s behaviour.
We really appreciated the fact that Dave doesn’t punish dogs for misbehaviour by harming the animal, which we were initially a little hesitant about.
Since that session we have begun taking Sunny to the group classes run on Saturday morning. Dave and his team are very welcoming, and it is evident from the large turnout of the these classes that we have chosen the right coach to train us and our pup.
Patrick and Marcelle, Sunny's Owners
We recently adopted a one year old rescue pup who had never been socialised so was fearful of just about everything. Dave came out to our home for a one on one session with our pup Dougie and within an hour he had learnt to sit, stand, drop but most importantly was remaining calm about other dogs walking by, kids riding bikes , walkers and even managed to a meet with
our next door neighbours dog without getting stressed. Dave was amazing with the calm and professional way he handled and managed him (and us :)) and provided great advice on his training, behaviour and diet. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough – he offers a fantastic professional service that is such great value for money. Looking forward to joining his group classes soon.
Rachel, Dougie's Owner
Dave is awesome, we take our Puppy Bailey every Sunday. Would highly recommend Dave for anyone looking for some puppy or dog training, he is very knowledgeable and a real dog person.
Mel, Bailey's Owner
A very big thank you to Dave, I cannot recommend him enough. He has got patience to explain everything to my daughter and our very excited dog Abby. Dave is by far one of the best trainers for dogs around.
Linda, Abby's Owner
I did intensive training with Dave & can honestly say he helped me so much & has changed our lives. Learning how to have voice control with a strong willed & physically strong dog was so valuable. Dave is a professional dog trainer who I would recommend to anyone in need of dog training. Thank you again Dave.
Belinda, Scuba's Owner
Agile Dogs are fantastic, Dave has worked with our 48kg staffy x mastiff, Garry for a few years now to help Garry with a number small social issues. I highly recommended Agile Dogs.
Jo & Di, Garry's Owners
Great training classes. Gave us clear guidance so that we grew our confidence in our training abilities for our over excitable doggo. Highly recommend.