Beginning with Basics
For puppies under 14 weeks, we recommend the Puppy Playschool course.
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Beginning with Basics
For all dogs who want to learn! We welcome dogs of all sizes and with a variety of backgrounds (e.g., purebreds, mixed breeds, and rescue dogs) to come and work together. Let us start you off right. The program includes 7 classes (1 hour, once a week). This course is suggested for dogs 14 weeks to two years old. If your dog is over 2, please contact us to see which class is the best fit.
Proof of vaccination required upon registration (please email a photo or scanned copy)
Life Skills
Social skills with dogs (off-leash play)
Social skills with people (polite greeting)
Impulse control
Confidence building
Focus and attention building
Body Awareness
Training Skills
Sit, Down & Stand (verbal & hand signal cues)
Leave it & Take it
Go to mat
Stay
Loose-leash walking skills
Come when called
Tricks
Human Skills
Positive reinforcement training
Timing & Placement of rewards
Fading a food lure properly
Training new hand signal cues
Training new verbal cues
Leash handling skills
Reading body language
Grooming & Husbandry
Relationship building
What to bring to class:
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6ft leash (non-retractable/flexi leash)
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Training tools - flat collar, harness, gentle leader/halti (we do not use choke chains, martingales, or prong collars in our training programs)
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A variety of treats (ex. kibble, semi-moist treats, freeze-dried liver)
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Water dish
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Click on your preferred start date to sign up through our secure online registration system. Payment can be completed online or arrangements can be made to pay in person.
All class prices are including HST.
The next set of classes will start:
It's Small Time
This class will focus on training as well as socialization for the small dog. This program includes recall, loose leash walking, leave it and take it, handling, tricks and playtime. This class will be 1 hour once a week for 7 weeks.
Click on your preferred start date to sign up through our secure online registration system. Payment can be completed online or arrangements can be made to pay in person.
All class prices are including HST.
The next set of classes will start:
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