Group Classes

In this 6 week course, owners are taught how to train though basic puppy issues like potty training, social skills, and a few basic commands like sit, stay and recall. We will be teaching you how to communicate with your puppy and how to read their body language as well.

Topics covered: Crate training, potty training, bite inhibition, jumping, importance of daily routines, focus cues, wait, recall, dog body language and more.

In this 6-week course, owners are taught how to train the 7 most important tricks for obedience and how to fool proof them (think distractions!). In this class your dog will learn:

- “Yes” markers

- Name orientation

- 7 basic obedience tricks

- Fool Proofing

- Luring and Capturing skills

- Enrichment ideas

The 7 Obedience Tricks: Sit, Down, Stay/Release, Leave it, Drop it/Take it, Recall, Place/Off 

Fool Proofing skills include: Fading the lures, Hand cues vs. Verbal cues, 3D’s (Distance, Duration and Distraction) eg. stay distraction proofing, door manners, etc. 

In this 6-week course we will be addressing obedience and behaviours that are more advanced than Level 1. You must have completed our Level 1 or taken a proficiency test to qualify for this class.

In this class you will learn about common issues and tricks like:

·  Place level 2

·  Counter surfing

·  Jumping on unwanted furniture

·  Off level 2

·  Door Manners

·  Polite greeting

·  Jumping behaviour

·  Sit for attention (alternative to jumping)

·  Resource Guarding prevention

·  Drop it level 2

·  Excessive barking management

·  Quiet cue

·  Recall level 2 for off leash training

·  Fool Proofing these tricks and behaviour (Distraction, Duration, Distance, Generalization, and Discrimination)

This is not a class for reactive dogs, dogs with high levels of resource guarding, or aggressive behaviour.

Your dog needs to know (prior to signing up for this class)

·  Sit

·  Stay/Wait for 1min or 20sec distracted.

·  Off level 1 (hand and verbal cues)

·  Drop it level 1 (body and/or verbal cues)

·  Recall Level 1 (indoors and backyard)

In this course you and your dog will learn new tricks and training techniques, and also fool proof your Level 1 skills. 

Level 2 Tricks include:

·  Place chain

·  Off

·  Roll over

·  Back up

·  Around

·  Touch Targeting 

Everyone will be taught the Hand/Body cues and Verbal cues for each new trick. 

Fool Proofing level 1 tricks will include: - Working though the 3 D’s (Distance, Distraction and Duration training) - Generalization training (human to human and location to location) - Discrimination Training. (What cue belongs to what trick) - Thinning Food Rewards - Maintenance phase This is not a class for behaviour modification, socialization or reactive dogs. All participants must have graduated a formal level 1 Obedience or Trick Class. All participants dogs must know: - Name orientation or eye contact cues. - Sit - Down - Stay and/or Wait - Leave it - Recall Equipment you will need: • Treats • Bed/place (not a crate) • Leash • Target (will explain in class)

This 5 week Course is designed to teach you how to communicate to your dog to walk nice on a leash.

In this course you will learn:

- Loose leash walking techniques

- Heel

- Around

- Focus skill

- Touch

- Stop

- Leg weave (indoors only)

- Fool proofing threw distractions

- Distance training harder triggers

Agility training is a fun and engaging way to boost your dog’s confidence, coordination, and focus while strengthening the bond between you and your furry friend. Our sessions are designed for Basic to Intermediate skill levels, combining mental stimulation and physical activity in a safe, supportive environment. Plus, it’s a great way to burn off extra energy! 5-week course designed for Introduction to Agility. Best suited for Beginners to Intermediate trained dogs.

Before starting agility training, it’s helpful for your dog to have a solid grasp of a few basic obedience commands. These will make the experience safer, more enjoyable, and set your pup up for success:

1. Sit – Helps your dog stay calm and focused before starting an activity.
2. Stay/Wait – Crucial for pausing between obstacles or waiting for your cue.
3. Come/Recall – Ensures your dog returns to you quickly during off-leash activities.
4. Leave It – Helps your dog ignore distractions like treats, toys, or other dogs.
5. Focus/Look at Me – Keeps your dog’s attention on you for guidance throughout the course.

If your dog is still mastering these, no worries! As part of our course, we have incorporated obedience training to build these foundational skills.