Rotorua Dog Training Club -RDTC

31/03/2026

Enrolments for Term 2 2026 are now open.

Engagement classes please use this link

[Term 2 2026 Engagement Enrolment Form](https://forms.gle/aoCgoHf93atyt5dY7)

All other classes please use this link

[Term 2 2026 Enrolment Form](https://forms.gle/TJZQM6QwVHsoJWxP6)

Enrolment forms are also available on our website https://rotoruadogtrainingclub.co.nz/

16/03/2026

Enrolments for 2026 Term 2 Classes will open at 7pm on 30th March 2026. These will remain open for 1 week and close at 7pm on the 6th April 2026.

Term 2 classes will start the week beginning 20th April 2026.

Classes proposed to be available are:

· Engagement (puppy and older dogs’ classes)

· Skills for Life (SFL)

· Foundations for Dog Sports (FDS)

· Rally-O Introduction; Delayed start for Novice to Excellence

· Obedience for Competition

· CGC Foundation/Bronze and Silver/Gold

· Pre Agility

· Agility

In addition

· Flygility – practice days will continue and will be advertised

· Agility: there is a change to the agility enrollment process this term. If you are interested in an agility class please enroll through the form which will be posted on the 30th March and answer the previous classes attended question.

If you have completed our Engagement class please enroll in our Skills for Life class or as suggested by your trainer.

Enrolments for all classes in term 1 have closed   Promoting responsible, enjoyable canine companionship through positive training, from pets to competition. Our Sponsor

06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who was part of today's Rotorua Canine Carnival. To the stall holders, sponsors, helpers, public, and of course the doggos., we were so grateful for your support and hope you enjoyed the day. Now you still get a full weekend 🙂

05/02/2026

Special guest appearance at tomorrow's Canine Carnival 🐶🎉 – Kaos the Blind Spaniel
You could easily be mistaken thinking that Kaos can see – he has a very expressive face and especially his eyebrows! 😏 But no – he has no eyes! 👀❌ Kaos and his handler Tanja are both incredible advocates for disabled dogs 🐕 and have proven that even a blind dog can still have an amazing life 🌟. With time and training ⏳🤝 their bond has allowed Kaos to partake in many activities that 'normal' dogs do. They go on forest hikes 🌲🚶, he goes swimming 🏊‍♂️, running along the beach 🏖️🐾 and he has even done Rally-O and scent work trials 🕵️‍♂️🐽. He can even jump small jumps and go through tunnels on an agility course! 🏆🐕‍🦺 Tanja will do a short scent demonstration with Kaos at around 12:45pm 🕧 in ring 2 🎪. Make sure you are there to see him working! 👏

04/02/2026

🎉 The Schedule for Fridays Canine Carnival:
10am start. 👀 Watch the demos in ring 1 – Jumpers 🐕, JDT 🏃‍♂️, Rally-O 🏅 (you can have a go at Rally-O 👏), Obedience 🦴, Canine Good Citizen 🏆 and Flygility 🐾.
🐶 Bring your dogs for the fun classes in ring 2 - Entry is free – Softest Fur 🧸, Waggiest Tail 🐕‍🦺, Best Dressed 👗 and Longest Whiskers 🐱.
💸 Raid the moneybox for cash for raffles 🎟️, stalls 🛍️ and Guess the Breed of Doug competition 🤔🐕.
And treasure hunt for the kids.
🎟️ All raffles are $2 per entry or 3 for $5
⏰ Raffles will be drawn as follows:
🔴 Red 11:30 AM
🔵 Blue 1:00 PM
🐕 Guess the Breed of Doug 1:30 PM
🏠 Kennel 2:15 PM
🟢 Green 3:15 PM

03/02/2026

Our final Shoutout is to our prize sponsors. Not only have all the stallholders sponsored either ribbons and/or prizes for fun classes or raffles for our Canine Carnival, we have received some very generous vouchers from Shadehouse Cafe, Good Eastern Taphouse and Eastwood cafe All three establishments are dog friendly and have areas allocated where your furbaby can join you. We also have vouchers and sample packs from Healthy Pet Foods. Thank you to all our sponsors for your generosity - there will be some very happy people and pups on Friday 🙌

02/02/2026

🐾 We’ll be there too! 🐾
GroomWise Academy and Sparkles Dog Grooming will be joining forces at the Rotorua Canine Carnival 🎉
We’ll be sponsoring prizes and offering coat maintenance tips and tricks, along with practical advice on how to keep coats healthy between grooms.
Come and say hi, ask questions, and enjoy your day out with your dog 🐶💙
📅 Friday 6 February
📍 RDTC Grounds, Bennett’s Road
⏰ 10am – 3.30pm
✨ What’s happening?
• Dog displays
• Market stalls
• Raffles
• Fun competitions
• Spot prizes
• Loads of wagging tails and good vibes!

02/02/2026

Stallholder Shoutout - the good peoples are the SPCA Rotorua & Districts Rotorua crew will be at the Canine Carnival with a stall full of information about animal welfare, volunteering/fostering, adopting and how you can help! We will be there to answer any questions and also have some fun activities for the kids to enjoy 🐾

SPCA New Zealand is the country's oldest and largest animal welfare charity, dedicated to protecting neglected, abused, or abandoned animals.

01/02/2026

Your doggo will not let you go past this stall without stopping to get them something! Stallholder Shoutout Trained by Dog Treats will be having their large selection of dog treats at the Canine Carnival. They have also sponsored the ribbons for the 'Best Dressed Doggo' competition at 1.30pm, so create your best possible outfit for your furry friend and strut your stuff on the cat walk - nah no cats allowed 🐈

31/01/2026

Looking for a dog Kennel? Stallholder Shoutout Tuff Plastics 2016 Ltd based in Rotorua make durable dog kennels in 3 different styles, and they will have some on display at the Canine Carnival. They have also generously donated a medium sized kennel to be raffled off, so bring your $$$ to go in the draw.

30/01/2026

Need a coffee to get through the day??? Stallholder Shoutout. On The Grind NZ will be supplying the caffeine fix and hot food for those who need it at our Canine Carnival.