Free Adolescent Dog Play Group
Play Group has been cancelled today (29/01/12)
FREE Adolescent Dog Play Group for Urban Dog Training Clients
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Urban Dog Training now runs a FREE Adolescent Dog Play Group every Sunday between 12:30pm - 1:30pm at the following address:
Carina State School
1413 Creek Rd (Cnr Meadowlands Rd)
CARINDALE QLD 4152
Adolescent Play Group is open to all dogs, regardless of breed, aged between 4 - 12 months of age that are clients of Urban Dog Training and are enrolled in or have completed Urban Advanced Puppy School or Urban Basics. Our free adolescent play group provides a safe environment where your dog can get the important socialisation he needs, in a controlled and friendly environment, supervised by behavioural dog trainers. Your dog will develop important social skills while having a great time and burning off some energy!
ENROLLING INTO ADOLESCENT PLAY GROUP
Although Urban Adolescent Play Group is a free service enrolments are essential for each attendance as there are limited spaces available. Enrolments close each Saturday at 12 noon or when full.ADOLESCENT PLAY GROUP ORIENTATION
If you are attending Adolescent Play Group for the first time it is essential that attend an orientation session. Orientation sessions are held at 11:50am every Sunday.
The orientation session is free and will cover the following:
- Important Health & Safety Information
- Adolescent Play Group Rules
- How to Support Timid, Shy or Frightened Dogs
- How to Intervene with Boisterous, Over-Excited or Anti-Social Puppies
- Information on Dog Body Language and Communication
All dog guardians will be required to attend. Anyone that has not attended an orientation session will not be given access to Adolescent Play Group, unless they are accompanied by a family member (over 18 years of age) that has attended an orientation session; this includes other family members in subsequent sessions.
Important Note: Please be on time for the orientation session as they are conducted in a group environment. Latecomers cannot be given individual sessions and will therefore will not be able to join Adolescent Play Group. This is due to the fact that all instructors are required to supervise Adolescent Play Group.
WHAT TO BRING TO ADOLESCENT PLAY GROUP
Please bring the following with you to Adolescent Play Group:
- Your dog - must be wearing a buckle or clip collar
- Current vaccination certificate - see note below
- Poo Bags
- Training treats
Note: Please understand that we cannot allow your dog to join Play Group without sighting your current vaccination certificate. This is for the health and safety of all the dogs involved. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this.
All dogs over 6 months of age must be de-sexed to be permitted into Adolescent Play Group - no exceptions.
PLAY GROUP RULES
In order to ensure the health and safety of all humans and dogs in attendance the following rules must be observed:
- Your dog must be physically healthy and free of disease, injury, internal and external parasites.
- You are legally responsible for your dog’s behaviour at all times and for any injuries which may be caused by your dog.
- Your dog must not display any aggressive tendencies towards humans or other dogs.
- Each dog must have a human handler over 18 years of age dedicated to their supervision.
- You must not bring any other dog that is not a client of Urban Dog Training anywhere on the school grounds, this includes other family dogs.
- Your dog must be wearing a correctly fitted collar. Harness, head collars and clothing must be removed prior to entering Play Group.
- Your dog must remain on leash at all times when not in Play Group. You must NOT allow your dog to gain access to other dogs or humans while on leash.
- Your dog must remain under your direct supervision and control at all times.
- You must keep designated walking paths clear at all times and wait only in designated waiting areas.
- You must clean up after your dog; this includes urination, defecation, scent marking and vomiting. There is paper towel, disinfectant and water available at all times.
- You must dress appropriately. This includes enclosed, non-slip footwear.
- You must proactively ensure that your dog does not become a nuisance and remains at an acceptable level of arousal at all times.
- You must follow the advice and/or direction of Urban Dog Training staff and assistants immediately and without question.
- You must always have your dog’s leash in your possession, this ensure that your dog can be secured quickly in the event of an emergency.
CHILDREN AT ADOLESCENT PLAY GROUP
At Urban Dog Training we are committed to child safety around dogs. In Adolescent Play Group the dogs can be quite large and rambunctious, often causing injury to adults in attendance. Therefore, for Health & Safety reasons we cannot allow children into Adolescent Play Group.
Children and teenagers under 18 years of age are not permitted inside the fenced or waiting areas at Adolescent Play Group.
It is advisable to bring along another adult to supervise them while you attend Play Group with your dog. All Urban Dog Training staff are required to supervise the play sessions and cannot supervise children.
Please understand that we cannot make exceptions to the above.
Rules for children:
- Children less than 18 years of age are not permitted inside the playgroup area or waiting zones.
- Parents must ensure that children are adequately supervised by another adult.
- Children must NOT be allowed to approach dogs that are not their own.
- Children must not be allowed to run, yell, squeal or scream.
- Children must not be permitted to play ball games, use bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters inside the school grounds (as directed by Carina State School).
- Children are not permitted to use the Play Ground equipment on the school grounds (as directed by Carina State School)
DRESSING FOR ADOLESCENT PLAY GROUP
For your comfort, health and safety it is important to dress appropriately for Adolescent Play Group. You may be required to sit on the ground with your dog, allowing him/her the space between your legs as a ‘comfort zone’ – short skirts are not appropriate. Please wear clothing that you are comfortable in and do not mind getting dirty. Dogs will often tug at clothing, causing rips and tears etc. Please keep this in mind. In warmer weather you may like to wear sunscreen and a hat.
It is essential to wear enclosed, non-slip footwear for health and safety reasons. Attendees wearing open sandals and thongs will not be permitted entry.
WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS
Adolescent Play Group will not be held in inclement weather. Please check our website if you are unsure whether or not Adolescent Play Group will be held. We will post a notice on this page in the event that adolescent play group needs to be cancelled due to weather.
Please do not telephone us to see if Adolescent Play Group has been cancelled as we are often unable to take calls on a Sunday due to our training commitments.