Living with a dog is wonderful.

Living with a canine scholar is even better!

 

The difference?

At Scholars in Collars we are committed to ensuring that all dogs and their people receive the one-on-one attention they deserve to be a Canine Scholar. Our very small group training – so small it’s semi-private training – will provide you with the personalised training, guidance and support you need to achieve your training goals, at home and in the big wide world.

We know that your dog is going to need some refined skills to match your lifestyle as they grow into a Canine Scholar, so we have created training just for that!

The training experience you’ve been looking for

Unlike regular dog training classes that spend each week in large groups, inside the closed environment of the ‘doggy school’ classroom, our training is different, and well ahead of the rest in every way:

  • Enjoy training alongside like-minded people in intimate semi-private class sizes
  • Practice skills in the real world on training excursions throughout the Adelaide Hills
  • We set you and your dog up for success right from the get-go
  • Highly qualified, certified professional instructors at your side from start to finish
So what does ‘small class size’ actually mean?

Gone are the days of large group obedience training, where you and your dog get lost in a sea of other dogs and people. More recently you may have heard other dog training schools offering ‘small class sizes’ of 6 – 8 dogs. At Scholars in Collars, we do even better than that.

Our lifestyle courses have a ratio of one qualified instructor for every two dogs, with a maximum of four dogs and two instructors per course – that’s semi-private training! And our workshops are capped at three to five dogs, with a qualified instructor and an assistant, or two qualified instructors respectively.

We will make sure you won’t get lost in the crowd, offering these intentionally intimate class sizes to provide you and your dog with a personalised and focussed learning experience every time.

At Scholars in Collars, we’re dedicated to bringing out the scholar in all dogs.

Hello, I’m Janelle Irvin. My team and I love helping dog owners enjoy the best from their dogs. I look forward to hearing how we can help you enjoy the best in yours!

Ready to live with a canine scholar?

Puppy Training

Early education is key to the success; our qualified instructors can guide you through your puppy woes, and help develop your future Scholar in a Collar.

Lifestyle Courses

Whether your best friend will be a homebody with you and the family, or a Social Scholar joining you on all of your adventures; we’ve got you covered.

Private Training

Perhaps you’re struggling with a behaviour issue or just struggling to find time in a busy schedule. We can develop a personalised training solution for you.

Workshops

Looking to work on a specific skill, and don’t have the desire to attend training week after week? Workshops may be just what you need.

Training you can feel good about

Modern canine behavioural science has given us effective ways to change dog behaviour without the use of outdated training tools that rely on pain or discomfort. Because we can, we use only positive, reward-based training rewards taught and endorsed by the leading dog training schools and organisations worldwide.

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Get to know the Scholars in Collars team

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Owner & Lead Trainer Janelle Irvin is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services, and has graduated the esteemed Karen Pryor Academy's Dog Trainer Professional Program. She and her team bring genuine enthusiasm - not to mention a depth of knowledge, experience, and credentials - to every training moment. Their goal? To help you meet yours!

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Janelle Irvin // Owner & Lead Trainer

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