Do you crave better quality time with your dog?
Do you ever feel like there should be more to your time with your dog than just walks and basic commands? Like you're missing out on truly understanding and connecting with them?
Many dog guardians find themselves stuck in a rut. They love their dogs deeply but struggle to find meaningful ways to engage with them beyond the basics.
The Embrace Dogs Club was set up to change that – a weekly gathering designed specifically for people who want to turn ordinary time with their dog into extraordinary connection.
What makes The Club Special
🐾 Not Just Another Training Class
This isn't about creating a perfectly obedient dog. It's about building a relationship based on mutual understanding, joy, and connection.
🐾 Weekly Adventures for You Both
Each week features a pick of:
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Fun, engaging training games
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Enrichment activities
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Fun challenges to achieve together
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Communication skill-building exercises
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More...
🐾 Guided by Expertise
Every session is led by a qualified canine behavior practitioner who prioritises the emotional wellbeing of both you and your dog.
Benefits
For You:
🐾 Understand your dog more deeply
🐾 Increase your confidence with new skills that empower you as a dog guardian
🐾 Join like-minded dog lovers with a community that prioritizes relationship and wellbeing over perfection
🐾 Weekly inspiration to break free from routine with fresh ideas for engaging with your dog
🐾 Access to a qualified behavior practitioner who can answer your dog questions
For Your Dog:
🐾 Mental stimulation that engages their mind and satisfies their natural instincts
🐾 Emphasis on their physical and emotional needs that will carry through to their everyday life
🐾 Enhanced wellbeing through their caregivers improved ability to communicate with and listen to them
🐾 Confidence building through an environment set up to help them succeed, quality caregiver support and learning new life skills
🐾 Joy and fulfillment from spending quality time with you doing things they love
Q&A's
Is this suitable for my dog?
The club welcomes dogs of any age or experience level. Even puppies and oldies will be able to be able to enjoy the experience. The sessions are small, well-managed groups of dogs, but if your dog struggles to be around other dogs, 1-2-1 sessions may be better for you.
What equipment do I need?
You will need your dogs lead, a mat or blanket for them to settle on, and lots of tasty treats. You can also bring their favorite toys but no squeakers.
Where and when is it held?
Sessions take place over 3 Fridays each month at 6pm at St Martins Community Hall. There is parking on site and ramp access.
How Long are the Sessions?
1 hour
Do I need prior training experience?
Not at all! All activities are adaptable to your current skill level.
Will I need to practice at home?
There's no pressure to do practice at home if you don't want to. The activities are mostly easy to recreate at home but this is a relaxed club and there's no pressure to practice in between sessions unless you want to.
What if I can't attend every week?
That's OK. Every session is adaptable to any skill level so you don't need to worry about falling behind. But as there are limited spaces, unfortunately you won't get a refund for not attending.
How is this different from a normal training class?
The club focuses on relationship-building, enrichment, and fun while incorporating training elements in an engaging way. While most training classes focus on what they can get the dogs to do, these sessions put more of the emphasis on what the dogs are telling us.
Can children or family members attend too?
Yes! Family members are welcome as long as they can participate safely. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I bring more than one dog?
Each dog takes up one space. If you have multiple dogs, you may alternate which one attends, or book each dog separately with a separate handler.