Weeks of hard training paid off and most of the dogs remembered to do as they were told at the right time.

It was not all serious though and the canine competitors also enjoyed light-hearted events like the popular marshmallow and spoon race.

Dog training resumes on July 20. For more information about the regular Sunday morning sessions, call Debra Hodges on 9091 5818 or Waerata da Silva on 9091 1656