Important Dates
Our training is usually held on Monday and Tuesday nights.
Directions to our training venues can be found on our Contact page.
Term 1
Online enrolment: 8 Jan (8pm) - 12 Jan (8pm) 2026
Classes start: 26/27 Jan 2026 (Puppy first night: 19/20 Jan)
Graduation: 16/17 Mar
Canine Good Basics Assessment: 23 Mar
Classes held at: TBCOC Clubgrounds
Term 2
Puppy enrolment: 24 Mar (12pm) - 27 March (12pm) 2026
General enrolment: 26 Mar (8pm) - 30 Mar (8pm) 2026
Classes start: 13/14 Apr 2026 (Puppy first night: 31 Mar)
Graduation: 15/16 Jun
Canine Good Basics Assessment: 22 Jun
Classes held at: Kākāriki Stables and TBCOC Clubgrounds
Please note: there may not be a class 27, 28 April (day off for Anzac Day) or 1,2 June (King's Birthday). Please check with your instructor.
Term 3
Online enrolment: 25 Jun (8pm) - 29 Jun (8pm) 2026
Classes start: 13/14 Jul 2026 (Puppy first night: 7 Jul)
Rain week (held in reserve): 31 Aug/1 Sep
Graduation: 7/8 Sep
Canine Good Basics Assessment: 14 Sep
Classes held at: Kākāriki Stables or TBCOC Clubgrounds
Term 4
Online enrolment: 17 Sep (8pm) - 21 Sep (8pm) 2026
Classes start: 5/6 Oct 2026 (Puppy first night: 28/29 Sep)
Graduation: 30 Nov/1 Dec
Canine Good Basics Assessment: 7 Dec
Classes held at: TBCOC Clubgrounds
Please note: there may not be a class 26,27 October due to Labour Day observance (please check with your instructor).

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