Group Training

We currently have a number of group training programs available for you to choose from.

Our group programs run for 4 weeks. Each class is 1 hour in duration; plus you will receive homework to work through as you go.

We keep group class sizes small to ensure everyone’s needs are met.

Classes are held at a number of venues on Auckland’s North Shore:
– Pawz Perfect home base in North Albany
– The Pet Doctors in Northcross
– Pets in the City in Silverdale
– Pets in the City in Wairau

No previous dog training experience is required and we cater for all ages and experience levels.

Current vet verified vaccination certificate/booklet is to be sighted prior to class attendance.

Baby Puppy Start Right

Our small group class is specially designed for baby puppies aged 8–16 weeks (at the start of the program) who have started their vaccination schedule. This course provides the perfect environment for your puppy’s early learning and development, setting them up for success in their training journey.

The program focuses on teaching essential obedience foundation skills, promoting appropriate and safe puppy play, and addressing common behaviour concerns with practical troubleshooting tips. These early skills help build your puppy’s confidence, improve their focus, and create a solid foundation for positive lifelong behaviours.

Classes are held indoors at Pawz Perfect’s home base in North Albany, in our sanitized and purpose-designed “Puppy Room.” This safe and welcoming space is ideal for learning and socialization, ensuring your puppy can thrive in a positive, controlled environment.

Join us to give your puppy the best start on their training journey!

Cost for the 4 week course is $245

You and your puppy will play games to teach:
– real life focus when facing distractions
– self control
– confidence and optimism when faced with novelty
– leash off & let’s go … reliable recall foundations
– as well as some educational training tips & tricks!

Book your spot today to secure your place!
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention, and our classes fill up fast!

Playful Puppy

This group class is designed for puppies aged 4 to 6 months (at the start date) who may have missed out on a baby puppy class but still want to build strong training foundations. It’s the perfect opportunity to help your puppy develop essential skills, confidence, and focus during this critical stage of development.

Puppies joining this program should have received their final vaccination before the start of the course.

Classes are held in carefully chosen, secure environments to suit the needs of your growing puppy. Sessions take place either outdoors at Pawz Perfect’s home base in North Albany within the enclosed “Training Field” or indoors at Pets In the City locations in Silverdale or Wairau. These settings provide safe, stimulating spaces for your puppy to learn and thrive.

Don’t miss out—give your puppy the tools for success by enrolling today!

Cost for the 4 week course is $245

You and your puppy will play games to teach:
– real life focus when facing distractions
– dependable self control
– confidence and optimism when faced with novelty
– loose-leash manners
– leash off & let’s go … reliable recall foundations
– as well as some educational training tips & tricks!

Book now to secure your place as numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and our classes fill up quickly!

Junior Journey

This group class is designed for young dogs aged 5 to 18 months who have completed their final vaccination. It’s ideal for dogs who are ready to build on their existing skills and continue developing strong training foundations during their adolescent stage.

The course content expands on what is covered in our Baby Puppy and Playful Puppy programs, introducing new challenges and refining essential skills like focus, self-control, and good manners in real-world situations. It’s an excellent way to strengthen the bond with your dog while addressing any age-related behaviour changes that may arise during this period.

Classes are held in safe and controlled environments, either outdoors at Pawz Perfect’s home base in North Albany within the enclosed “Training Field” or indoors at Pets In the City locations in Silverdale or Wairau.

Set your dog up for long-term success—enroll now to secure your spot!

Cost for the 4 week course is $245

We will build on what you learned in the Baby Puppy Start Right / Puppy Foundation classes – taking your understanding and skills with playing learning games to the next level:
– focus on you and the task at hand amidst environmental distraction
– self control in and around arousal
– confidence and optimism next level
– on leash manners and walking nicely
– leash off & let’s go … building a solid reliable recall
– as well as some educational training tips & tricks!

Book now to secure your place as numbers are limited to ensure personal attention and our classes fill up quickly!

Masterclass

This group is designed for dogs aged 12 months of age or older. This in an ongoing further development group class designed to advance your training after completion of either the Playful Puppy or Junior Journey class.

There are a number of venue options:
– Pawz Perfect home base in North Albany
– Pets In the City in Silverdale
– Pets In the City in Wairau

Cost is $125 per month to attend 2 classes each month at the venue of your choice

More details coming soon ….

Trick Star

This group is designed for those dog and handler teams that would like to “learn and earn”!

Learn new tricks and earn your Trick Dog Title! There are no pre-requisites for this class it’s all about having FUN!

We’ll teach you to teach your dog a variety of useful and entertaining tricks and if you choose help you on your way to your Trick Dog Title!

Caz is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) with “Do More With Your Dog” (DMWYD) a US based organisation founded by Kyra Sundance. DMWYD offers a number of Trick Dog Titles ranging from Novice all the way through to Champion and further to Master! Caz can help you work towards and assess your title. She has personally trained her own dogs to achieve all of the title levels as well as helped others achieve over 100s of titles of their own!

We are planning to run this program as soon as the weather warms up so send us an email if you’re keen to get started on your trick training journey and we’ll see about saving you a spot!

Are you a budding Trick Dog Instructor? Do you love to help others?
Learn how you too can become a CTDI – ask Caz about certification mentorship!

Cost for a 1.5 hour class is $99 – includes assessment for single level

Course Start Dates:
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ADVANCED / EXPERT
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