Training
The Dog Classroom offers a wide variety of training including obedience/manners, Agility, private lessons, Reactive Dog classes, and behaviour consultations for issues like aggression, anxiety, fearfulness, resource guarding, and more. All classes are taught using the most up-to-date positive reinforcement methods.
Need help choosing a class? Watch this short video and check out our class listing below.
PUPPY PLAYSCHOOL
Puppy Playschool is for pups 8-14 weeks of age (8-16 weeks for small breeds). This class includes socialization to other dogs, socialization to people, basic manners, health/hygiene, and more.
BEGINNING WITH BASICS
For dogs of all ages! 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. These mixed classes enable a variety of personalities to gain appropriate canine social skills from one another while working on manners, obedience and life skills.
IT'S SMALL TIME
While small dogs are welcome in all classes, we offer It's Small Time for small dogs of all ages. It is the same as Beginning with Basics but tailored to the training of small breed dogs.
THE NEXT STEP
The Next Step is for dogs who have taken Beginning with Basics (or similar, with permission of instructor) and are ready to add difficulty to basic behaviours as well as learn more advanced obedience skills. Although this is a group class, every attempt is made to tailor the content and coaching to the level of experience of you and your dog.
BRANCHING OUT
Branching Out will show you how to take the skills from previous classes and apply them to everyday life. It will also introduce you to new training paths such as Clicker Training, Agility, Musical Freestyle, and Trick Dog Training. You will also learn more techniques to teach your dog impulse control and body awareness to apply in everyday life or on any branch of the path you pursue.
WALKIN' & RECALL
Welcome to the real world! One of our most popular classes, Walkin' & Recall takes you out on the town to work on leash walking and recall skills as well as the skills learned in previous classes. Students love the variety of locations and the opportunity to train through real-life situations.
AGILITY CLASSES
Our agility program is great for anyone who wants to try something fun with their dog! Whether you just want an outlet for that extra energy, or even if you want to compete in agility, this program is for you.
SCENT GAMES
Scent Games is a fun activity to teach dogs to use their noses
REACTIVE DOG CLASS
This class is for dogs who display reactivity/aggression to other dogs or people while on leash. Please contact us for more information and prices.
PRIVATE LESSONS/BEHAVIOUR CONSULTS
If your dog does not do well in a group class environment, if you are unable to commit to a weekly class, or if you simply prefer one-on-one instruction, private lessons are available in your home or at the training space. Please contact us to schedule a private lesson or behaviour consultation.
