Melton Girl Guides
1 Pinkerton Street
Melton Vic 3337
Welcome To Brigitte’s Dog School
5 Week Puppy Class only $120
Our next 5 Week Puppy and 10 Week Obedience Classes start the 17th January 2026.
Dog Training Classes for All Ages
Brigitte’s Dog School (BDS) offers a range of training classes suitable for dogs of every age group, beginning with puppies and continuing through to adolescent and senior dogs. Each class is tailored to meet the developmental needs of your canine companion, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all participants.
Venue and Training Environment
All BDS classes are held at the Melton Girl Guides hall and grounds, located at 1 Pinkerton Street, Melton. The facilities are equipped to support various levels of training and provide a comfortable, enjoyable setting for dogs and their owners.
Join Us for Training
Training sessions take place on Saturday mornings, offering a fantastic opportunity for you and your dog to learn together in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Our experienced instructors are ready to assist with all aspects of dog training, helping you and your pet thrive.
Find Your Perfect Class
The optimum age to start training your dog is between 6 to 16 weeks. By providing this early training, dogs get the best possible start to living in our diverse human world and helps enable them to live a happy, well adjusted life.
Classes
Puppy Class:Puppy Class Overview
The Puppy class is designed specifically for young dogs aged from 8 weeks up to 4 months. This class focuses on both socialisation and the development of good manners in puppies.
Benefits for Puppies and Owners
Puppies enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to build valuable confidence through positive social interactions. At the same time, owners will be equipped with effective training techniques to help prevent fear and anxiety in their dogs, setting a solid foundation for future learning and behaviour.
Class Environment
All Puppy classes are conducted indoors, providing a safe and controlled setting for both puppies and their owners to learn and grow together.
Obedience Class: This class is designed specifically for dogs that are four months of age or older. It provides an ideal environment for both dogs and their owners to develop important skills and build a strong foundation in training.
What Dog Owners Will Learn
• New training techniques for all Obedience commands
• Methods to reinforce positive behaviour and good manners in their dogs
Focus Areas
The class covers essential obedience commands and everyday manners, ensuring that dogs become well-behaved companions both at home and in public settings.
Continued Training and Social Class:
Social Class:This class is ideally suited to members who enjoy socialising and taking part in enjoyable activities with others. It offers a relaxed and friendly environment for those looking to connect and make new friends.
Key Activities
The highlight of this group is the opportunity to go for group walks and share coffees together. These outings are designed to foster a sense of community and provide members with the chance to unwind, chat, and have fun.
Membership Requirements
To join this class, members are required to have successfully completed the Advanced Level. This ensures that participants are well-prepared to engage with the group and get the most out of the activities offered.
Advance Class: This class is intended for dog owners who have successfully completed the 10-week Basic class. It provides an opportunity to continue developing skills and engage in more advanced activities with their dogs.
Eligibility
Participants must have finished the initial 10-week Basic class before enrolling in this advanced session.
Objectives
The program focuses on building upon foundational training by introducing more challenging exercises and activities for both dogs and their owners.
Assistance Dog Program:
The Assistance Dog Program is designed to support individuals within the community who are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or severe anxiety. The program aims to provide significant benefits to participants through the companionship and assistance of a trained dog.
Target Participants
This program is particularly suitable for people who would benefit from the presence and support of an assistance dog due to their mental health conditions, such as PTSD or severe anxiety. In addition, the program is ideal for children on the autism spectrum, where the parent is directly involved in beginning the training process with their own dog.
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Book a Class Today
Book now to secure a place in our Puppy class or the 10 Week Basic Class.



