Pet School
Trick School· Pet SchoolTrick School· Pet School

Teach your dog to ring a bell when they need to go out.

Trick School is six weeks of force-free, clicker-based training for dogs over 16 weeks. We turn the things you've always wished your dog could do (no more guessing when they need a wee, settling at the cafe, fetching the morning paper) into things they actually can do. Plus the fun stuff: spin, bow, roll over, take a bow.

  • Any breed 16+ weeksAny breed 16+ weeks
  • 6 wks - 1 hr/wk6 wks - 1 hr/wk
  • Max 5 dogs per classMax 5 dogs per class
  • $240$240
  • Free Clicker on week 1Free Clicker on week 1
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Teach your dog to ring a bell
Indoors · max 5 dogs
Indoors · max 5 dogsBeaumont Hills
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See Trick School in action

A quick look at how our trainers run a class — calm, positive, and tail-wag approved.

Sound like your dog?

For the dog who learns fast and likes a job.

Some dogs want a walk. Some dogs want a job. If you've got a smart breed bouncing off the walls (looking at you, kelpie owners), or a clever cross who's already learned to steal socks for attention, Trick School channels all that brain into something useful, fun, and frankly impressive at the dog park.

  • You've taught them sit, drop and stay. They want to know what's next.

  • They're a smart breed (border collie, kelpie, poodle, cattle dog, you know the type).

  • They're inventing their own tricks already. You'd like to influence which ones.

  • You'd love a party trick that doesn't involve barking at the doorbell.

  • Bonus: you'd like them to ring a bell when they need to go out, fetch the paper from the lawn, and settle on a mat at the cafe.

Class details

Week-by-week: what your puppy will actually learn.

Same day and time each week, 1 hour per session, indoors at our Beaumont Hills training room. Every week builds on the last - and every week your puppy gets a controlled dose of structured socialisation with the other puppies in the class.

Foundations

  • Marker and release words
  • Touch (targeting)
  • Hold
  • Pull
  • Paws up/paws on

Body awareness

  • Spins
  • Weaving through legs
  • Walking backwards
  • Shaking hands
  • High five

Object interaction

  • Opening doors
  • Closing doors
  • Pack away toys
  • Go to mat
  • Build duration on hold

Performance tricks

  • Jumping through hoop
  • Bow
  • Beg
  • Roll over
  • Build on spins & weaving

Advanced behaviours

  • Play dead
  • Beg with duration
  • Walk backwards with handler movement
  • Hoop& spin combinations
  • Mat → bow sequence

Trick chains & graduation

  • Touch → pull → open door
  • Hold → carry → pack away toys
  • Weave → spin → hoop jump
  • Go to mat → bow → play dead
  • Shake → high five → beg
At a glance

The essentials.

Everything you need to know before you book — cost, duration, class size and who it's for.

  • Cost $240
  • Duration 6 weeks
  • Per session 1 hour
  • Class size Max 5 dogs
  • Suitability Any breed 16+ weeks
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Donna Edmonds - vet nurse, trainer, scent-work obsessive.
Meet your trainer

Donna Edmonds - vet nurse, trainer, scent-work obsessive.

Donna teaches every Pet School class herself, and Scent School is the one she'll talk your ear off about. Her dual background - Australian Accredited Canine Good Citizen Instructor and Qualified Vet Nurse + Nutrition Advisor - means she reads behaviour and body language at a level most trainers don't, which matters a lot when the "task" is invisible to you and obvious to your dog.

  • 25+ Years at Kellyville Pets25+ Years at Kellyville Pets
  • 30+ Years Training Experience30+ Years Training Experience
  • Australian Accredited Canine Good Citizen InstructorAustralian Accredited Canine Good Citizen Instructor
  • Force-free methodsForce-free methods
  • Qualified Vet Nurse & Nutrition AdvisorQualified Vet Nurse & Nutrition Advisor
Before week 1

What to bring (and what to leave at home).

Bring

Vaccination record

C5 (or C7) dated within the last 12 months. Sighted at Week 1.

Leave at home

Choke chains, prongs, retractables

Choke chains, prong collars, slip leads on a tight setting, and retractable leads aren't permitted.

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Before you book

Trick School FAQ.

  • Do I need any equipment?

    No — we provide all the props and equipment. You just need treats, a lead, and a collar or harness.

  • What if my dog is reactive on lead? Can they still come?

    Often yes, but please call us first on (02) 9629 3282. For dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs on lead, Donna may suggest a private session before joining the group, or recommend Scent School first to take the social pressure off.

  • What vaccinations does my dog need?

    Your dog needs to be currently vaccinated (C5 minimum, C7 preferred), wormed, and on heartworm prevention. Bring your vet certificate to Week 1.

  • Can I bring my kids?

    Children 16+ can participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and stay seated during exercises. Maximum two people per dog inside the training room. Training works best when one person leads and the rest observe - too many handlers and the dogs looks at all of you, instead of one of you. 

  • What if I miss a week?

    We'll try to catch you up the following week before class starts. If you'll miss two weeks or more, it's better to roll over to the next cohort - the lessons build and skipping the middle bits doesn't work well.

  • What's your refund policy?

    Bookings are non-refundable but may be transferable. To roll over to the next class or transfer your spot to a friend, emailhello@kellyvillepets.com.au at least 48 hours before Week 1.

  • Where exactly is the class held?

    Inside our Beaumont Hills store at 1-15 Millcroft Way - about 15 minutes from Castle Hill. Free parking on site. If your class starts outside opening hours - ie after 6pm, please enter via the back door near the loading dock. Look for the Pet School signage at the back of the store.

the fineprint

Terms & conditions.

  1. Class must be paid in full at time of booking.
  2. Classes are held inside Kellyville Pets, 1-15 Millcroft Way, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time - classes start on time and won't be delayed. Classes are held upstairs and are only accessible via stairs.
  3. If your class is held between 9 am and 5.45 pm, please enter via the main store entrance and head to the back of the store. If your class is held from 6 pm onwards, please head to the loading dock area and enter via the back access door. There is a doorbell if the door is closed.
  4. Trick School is suitable for dogs aged 16 weeks and up (and at least 2 weeks past their final C5 vaccination) through to adult and senior dogs.
  5. Owners must provide a flat collar, front-clip harness, or head halter, plus a 1.2–1.8m fixed lead. Choke chains, prong collars, and retractable leads are not permitted in the training room.
  6. All dogs must be currently wormed and vaccinated (C5 minimum). Vaccination certificates must be sighted at Week 1.
  7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Maximum two people per dog inside the training room.
  8. The trainer reserves the right to refuse any dog showing severe aggression or distress, and will recommend appropriate next steps.
  9. Owners are responsible for any injury, illness, or property damage their dog may cause during class.
  10. Bookings are non-refundable but transferable. Roll-overs and spot transfers must be requested at least 48 hours before Week 1 by emailing hello@kellyvillepets.com.au.
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In-store classes

Six classes, one trainer, every life stage.

Click the links below to learn more about our other classes including a week-by-week curriculum, what to bring, and a calendar of upcoming start dates.

Puppy Preschool8–16 weeks

Puppy Preschool

The foundations: socialisation, sit, drop, recall, lead manners, and the calm dog you want at the cafe.

$1894 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Junior Dog Training4–6 months

Junior Dog Training

The natural next step after Puppy Preschool. Build on the basics with stays, distractions, and real-world manners.

$1994 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Adolescent Dog Training18 weeks +

Adolescent Dog Training

Missed Puppy Preschool? Or hit the teenage stage and everything's gone sideways? Start here.

$2004 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Trick SchoolAll ages

Trick School

Spin, weave, bow, paw, roll over — and the focus that comes with them. Free clicker included.

$2406 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Scent SchoolAll ages · all breeds

Scent School

Tire your dog out with their nose, not their legs. Brilliant for anxious, reactive, or just bored dogs.

$2306 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Heeling School6 months +

Heeling School

For the dog that pulls. End the arm-wrestle on every walk and learn the cues that actually stick.

$1503 wks · 45min/wk
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Six weeks. Free clicker. One smarter dog.

Tricks are obedience in disguise. Bring your bored, your bright, or your party-trick-curious dog and we'll send them home knowing more than spin.

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