An obedience dog club in Onehunga, which says it is the oldest obedience club in New Zealand, founded in 1955. The clubrooms on Captain Springs Road have been its home since 1968, and the club says it is one of only a few in New Zealand with its own facility.
Classes run on Monday nights, excluding public holidays. Dogs can join from 16 weeks, once fully vaccinated. The club offers social obedience classes, competition obedience, and a dog sport that combines obedience exercises with a course to navigate. Every second Monday of the month, a ring is set up so owners can try it out with their dog. The club also runs Canine Good Citizen, a national certification that tests dogs in everyday situations.
Owners who want to come along can arrive early so their dog can sniff around and burn off some energy before class.
Training costs $5 per class, or $25 for a six-class pass, as at 2026. Payment is by direct deposit, due at least two days before class. The club does not take cash or EFTPOS. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and a child can take part if they can follow instructions and hold the dog.
The clubrooms are at 1061/140 Captain Springs Road, Onehunga. Our pick in Onehunga for an owner who wants a long-running club with its own clubrooms.