June 11 - July 16, 2025
Wednesdays: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $329.99
This class is ideal for dogs aged 16 weeks or older, with little to no prior training experience. Rescue dogs, or older dogs new to the family are welcome. Puppy Basics 101 graduates are also welcome.
This is not a class for behaviour modification, socialization or reactive dogs. Dogs must be fully vaccinated (according to age).
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
*if your dog knows any of these cues from a previous puppy class, alternative cues may be taught. E.g. If your dog knows ‘Sit’ you can learn ‘Spin’. ‘Down’ can turn into ‘Play Dead’.
& more!
Trainer: Kaylee W.
June 10 - July 15, 2025
Tuesdays: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $169.99
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!
This is NOT a course for reactive dogs.
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:
If your dog is still mastering these, no worries! As part of our course, we have incorporated obedience training to build these foundational skills.
Trainer: Kaylee W.
June 29 - July 27, 2025
Sundays: 11:00 AM - 12:00PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $274.99
Walks shouldn’t be a frustrating experience! In this 5-week course, your dog will learn proper leash manners. Make your walks a pleasure by teaching your dog to walk calmly and politely at your side without pulling, lunging, or barking. No gimmicks, no special tools or collars, no problem. Set your pup up for success by teaching them how you want them behave when out and about.
Behaviours taught include:
· loose leash walking
· eye contact
· check in with me
· sit when I stop
· at my side
· formal heal
· on-the-go leave it
For dogs and puppies with or without previous training. Not suitable for dogs with a history of aggressive behaviour. Dogs must be equipped with a flat collar and/or body harness, and a 4-6 ft fixed length leash. No prong collars, choke collars, or retractable leashes.
Trainer: Jalissa L.
May 26 - June 30, 2025
Mondays: 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $329.99
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:
Everyone will be taught the Hand/Body cues and Verbal cues for each new trick.
Fool Proofing level 1 tricks will include:
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:
Equipment you will need:
Treats
Bed/place (not a crate)
Leash
Target (will explain in class)
We understand that sometimes things come up and you are not able to make class. We ask that you kindly advise us if you will not be in attendance. Each client gets one (1) make-up class that will have to be scheduled prior to the next group class. Should you miss more than one (1) class, any additional make up classes will be charged at a rate of $100/hour.
THERE IS NO REFUNDS ON GROUP CLASSES. If you have to withdrawal from a class, a refund will NOT be issued.
Does your pup or dog require a specialized plan? Or do you need more 1:1 coaching yourself? Whatever the reason, we are here to help!
Our trainers believe in positive reinforcement and building a mutually respectful relationship between you and your dog to achieve desired behaviour.
Training available:
Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays.
Please contact us to discuss a customized program.
RATES:
In person:
1 Hour Private Session - *Starting at $100/hr
30 min Private Session - *Staring at $60/30 mins
Virtual:
1 Hour Virtual Private Session - *Starting at $80/hr
30 min Virtual Private Session - *Starting at $50/30 mins
Advanced Behaviour Training (Behaviour Adjustment Training)
BAT helps animals gain confidence and social skills. BAT is a natural method that creates an emotionally safe interaction with minimal intrusion.
1 Hour Private Session - *Starting at $150/hr
*Rates based on difficulty of behaviours and duration required.
Travel within 15km of The Social Pup location. Anything outside of travel limits will be charged an hourly rate for gas/mileage.
Clients will be emailed a REQUEST TO CONFIRM notice 48 hours prior to your Private Training Session. Should you either NOT CONFIRM or CONFIRM and subsequently cancel within the 48 hours, your full fee is required for payment prior to booking your next Private Training session.
At The Social Pup, we offer a wide array of Group Training Classes based on demand and facilitator training. If you'd like to learn more about the Group Training classes we offer, please click below.
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