Dog Training Workshops - We Are Here to Help Our Mini Schnauzer Families and More…
There is a very relevant saying ‘ You are always either training or un-training your dog’ Every interaction counts and while we may not notice, our dogs certainly do!
To a degree the temperament and personality type of a puppy is very important for it’s family however, a puppy who is quiet and responsive when they leave the breeder can still turn into a little biting and overexcited villain, with a lack of effective guidance or leadership from it’s family. There is so much importance in selecting an effective training method to clearly guide your puppy into being an upstanding little adult citizen.
Our Learning to Listen Boot-Camp
I run our Learning to Listen behavioral training boot-camp over 2 consecutive days and it is available to anyone who needs help with their dog.
I teach a solid foundation of skills to ensure the handler understands the concepts and is confident to apply the training effectively with the dog.
Handlers will learn how to communicate and build a listening and learning relationship with their dog, with plenty of practical practice and testing of those skills, all in a safe and controlled environment. The culmination of training is taking the family and their pup to town, to put all of the learning to the test in very busy environments, finishing up with a coffee shop experience.
This training is suitable for puppies from 13 weeks (must be fully vaccinated for Parvo Virus) up to senior dogs ie 14 years old - yes we’ve had a 14 year old schnauzer do the training and he was awesome.
Workshop dates are planned around what best suits our commitments and also the handlers availability. Training is run as a group, preferably with multiple puppies from the same litter. All family members can participate for the 2 days. For families who have purchased a pup from us, this is included in the puppy pack. Otherwise, the cost is per handler and dog and we can supply our own dogs to enable the whole family to learn if needed.
Dog friendly accommodation is available close by and camping is also an option on our farm, if the family is well equipped to camp.
We do strongly recommend considering staying the last night of your training rather than travelling home, the 2 days are long and I will work people hard. At the end of every workshop people are exhausted and I always feel bad for anyone having to drive home fatigued, late in the afternoon.
From Families Who Have Done the Training
“Kerrie & Shaun have been wonderful from the get go. To answering all my questions prior to getting my pup in May 2026 through to the continued support with ongoing training & queries. The puppy training workshops 100% recommend, training us to train our pups has made training back home second nature. Thank you so much Kerrie & Shaun From Alex & Winston 🐶”
Alex · Google
“We collected George from Merindah Farm in September after 2 visits to choose each other. I am sure Kerrie and Shaun must be the best breeders around. They just love their dogs so much and can't do enough for their families. I had the pleasure of returning to the farm last month to do a weekend of intensive training with Kerrie to build on what she teaches all the puppies before they leave. It was so much fun and I love the relationship George and I are building. He is so happy when he understands what is expected of him, I love him so much. The experience was really worthwhile and I would recommend extra training to all the puppy families. Thanks Kerrie and Shaun.🙂🙏”
Trish · Facebook
See our available Puppies
If you are thinking about a puppy of your own, our litters and waiting list are on our Miniature Schnauzer puppies for sale page.
