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Grooming Your Small Dog

Tips for the general care of your small dog, including brushing, combing, trimming, bathing, drying the coat, nail and ear care. Plus safe and effective ways of controlling your dog. Course description Session 1: Theory and demonstration of how to correctly brush and comb your dog. Trimming, scissoring, bathing and nail and ear care. Session 2: Bring your dog and groom it under supervision. Jo will…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Hobart AE Centre » Sunday 29 Nov 09, 9:00 AM

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For further information about this class, please contact the Hobart Adult Education Centre on 03 6233 7243 or email AdultEd.South@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$73.70 (inc GST ) / $53.90 / $64.90
Starts
Sun 29 Nov 09, 9:00 AM
Sessions
2
Finishes
Sun 6 Dec 09, 12:00 PM
Hobart AE Centre

Orphaned & Injured Wildlife - First Response

Gain confidence in dealing with an injured or orphaned native animals. Covers safety for yourself and the animal, managing the situation, rescue techniques for different species of native wildlife, basic equipment from home and who to contact for help. Find out how to extract an animal from a pouch and keep it warm and hydrated. Includes a comprehensive manual. Course description gain…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Hobart AE Centre » Sunday 22 Nov 09, 9:00 AM (completed)

Contact details

For further information about this class, please contact the Hobart Adult Education Centre on 03 6233 7243 or email AdultEd.South@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$71.50 (inc GST ) / $51.70 / $62.70
Starts
Sun 22 Nov 09, 9:00 AM
Sessions
1
Finishes
Sun 22 Nov 09, 3:00 PM (completed)
Hobart AE Centre

Snake Management & Handling

A theory and practical session, covering snake management and safe handling techniques and basic First Aid. One of the major aims of this course is to help people deal with snake phobias – replacing fear with respect. Course description evolution of snakes and their ‘makeup’ habitats and habits of snakes venom and effects on the human system/First Aid proper methods for catching and…

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Hobart AE Centre » Saturday 12 Dec 09, 10:00 AM

Contact details

For further information about this class, please contact the Hobart Adult Education Centre on 03 6233 7243 or email AdultEd.South@education.tas.gov.au.

Price
$72.60 (inc GST ) / $52.80 / $63.80
Starts
Sat 12 Dec 09, 10:00 AM
Sessions
1
Finishes
Sat 12 Dec 09, 4:00 PM
Hobart AE Centre

Beekeeping

Learn about the history of beekeeping, basic biology, care of bees and hives, equipment requirements and all you need to know to set up your own hives. Personal protective equipment approx $150-$200 required for field trips. Session times and dates Session 1: Wed 30 Sept Duration: 2hr Time: 7.30pm Glenorchy Library Session 2: Wed 7 Oct Duration: 2hr Time: 7.30pm Glenorchy Library…

Goat Husbandry

Covers general goat care including health, nutrition, breeding and kidding. Students will learn hands-on the routine tasks of hoof trimming, vaccinating, drenching, tagging, tattooing and wethering. Ideal class for the new goat owner plus anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge and practical skills of goat husbandry. Course description Your class will cover various aspects of goat husbandry…

How to Behave so Your Dog Does Too!

Learn the universal principles of dog language – behaviour, hierarchy and rituals. Be provided with the dog listener’s principles for establishing good canine manners and learn about the importance of providing leadership for your dogs, so they willingly choose to obey you! This method is natural, gentle, and most of all, easy. What your course will cover Outline of the role and importance of…

P&C Tasmania’s Native Animals 6-14yrs

Get to know some of Tasmania’s unique animal species. What makes them special? How can you identify them? Make your own overnight box for an injured or orphaned animal. Course description See a presentation about these unique Tasmanian animals: Bennetts wallaby, pademelon, wombat, brushtail possum (learn about possum nest boxes), echidna, Tasmanian devil. Make your own day/overnight box for an…

Parrots as Pets

Hand-reared parrots make wonderful companions. Selecting, handling, caring for and communicating with your parrot is all about understanding human/bird interactions. Hear the latest ideas on parrot behaviour, explode myths and troubleshoot problems so you can really enjoy your parrot! What your course will cover: An informative course on all aspects of owning and caring for a parrot. Are you thinking…

Stress Free Dog Training

An introduction to positive training (using a clicker), covering basic obedience – sit, stand, wait etc. Information on shaping desired behaviours and reducing undesirable ones. This course is not suitable for dogs with extreme behavioural problems. Course description why the “clicker”? shaping behaviours and priming the clicker basic obedience fading the clicker and treats keeping…

Sustainable Poultry Keeping

Join well known writer and organic gardener Paul Healy on his beautiful farm in the Huon. Learn how to design perennial food forests; grow garden greens for poultry; control parasites organically; build poultry pens from recycled materials; erect predator proof yards and fencing, plus much more. What your course will cover Morning Session The morning will start with a quick tour of the farm and…

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