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All general classes are 6-weeks long, for one-hour each week unless otherwise indicated. 

Please note that upon registration, there are no refunds, transfers, or make-up classes for missed classes. Those who are registered will be notified in advance of any class dates adjusted.

If you want to register two dogs from the same household in one of our training classes, we recommend registering each in a separate class.

  • Our classes are small and focused, with a maximum class size of 11 registered dogs and 25 people (including instructors).
  • Classes allow up to two people to attend per dog.
  • All classes cover basic clicker training with clickers provided.
  • Remember to bring your dog’s favourite treats!
  • You’ll work with trainers in our indoor 5,000 sq.ft. training facility.
    • Classes will be held outdoors when weather permits, please bring appropriate outer wear.
  • Dogs must have veterinary proof of current vaccinations: DHLPP and rabies. A canine cough vaccine is highly recommended. Titer tests will be accepted in place of vaccines. Puppies require a minimum of two sets of vaccines. Puppies vaccinated by a breeder that is not a DVM will not be accepted.

Attention Dog Guardians!

Dogs that have punctured another dog or human must first attend a private training session for assessment to determine if they are suitable for group training.

Dogs that display excessive barking, growling, or lunging towards people or other dogs, while on leash must first attend a private training session to determine if they are suitable for group training. You may also sign up for our class specifically to address Leash Reactivity (101).

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Private Consultations

This unique service will provide you and your family with knowledge and techniques to manage a variety of behaviour challenges in a customized plan.

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Brain Busters

Learn creative and challenging ways to tire your dog out while enhancing your bond in this fun class! We’ll introduce trick training, scent detection, agility, and other fun games.

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Basic Obedience

Focused on training you and your dog to become model citizens and great representatives of the canine community. After an introduction to clicker training, you will learn the basics, such as sit, down, wait, stay, come, and walking skills.

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Puppy Pop-in

This class will give your puppy a chance to meet different puppies and people each visit! We’ll help your puppy build valuable habits, practices, and commands.

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Puppy Basics

This six-week course covers basic skills, such as: sit, down, come, stay, and watch, loose leash-walking, and recall. Our trainers provide guidance for you to help your dog become a model citizen and great representative of the canine community.

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Managing Mischief

Relationships can be ruff. Our trainers work with you and your canine companion to target impulse control and help develop good manners. Learn positive reinforcement methods to guide your dogs journey to become better canine citizen.

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Leash Reactivity 201

For graduates of Leash Reactivity 101 or equivalent who are wanting to further hone or improve skills in reactivity and leash management with their canine companion. If youre new to leash reactivity, you must first complete Leash Reactivity 101.

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Leash Reactivity 101

We’ll work with you and your dog to build confidence and/or self-control around other dogs while on leash, as well as other ways to manage reactive behaviours through positive training methods.

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Juvenile Puppy Pop-in

These single sessions give your pup the chance to meet other puppies and people in a fun, safe and monitored environment to help teach these young canine citizens valuable skills. This class is intended to help build already foundational socialization skills and comfort around other dogs.

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Intermediate Obedience

We’ll take your obedience skills to the next level! Add new and more challenging skills to extended your dog’s distance, endurance, and focus with this next level training course.

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Intermediate Agility

This 6-week class is only for graduates from our Beginner Agility course. This course will further you and your dog’s agility skills!

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Hustle Your Walk

Build confidence for you and your canine with recall and walking skills. Bad habits can be hard to break but our trainers are here to lend a paw as we safely take advantage of our large indoor & outdoor facilities.

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Agility Pop-in

This introductory, one-hour session is for you and your dog to learn about basic agility and have some fun!

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Beginner Agility

This 6-week class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of agility! We’ll introduce you to the equipment and strategies used in agility, including jumps, tunnels, A-frame and dog-walk.

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Creating Courageous Canines

For the shy guys who might get overwhelmed easily.
Help fearful dogs become more confident and face fears using slow exposure and gentle reinforcement methods.

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Cooperative Canine Care Basics

Take the stress out of grooming and vet visits when you learn how to work with your canine on care basics like nail trims, baths, and tooth brushing. Our trainers will also touch on helping your dog with invasive handling and basic obedience.

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