training & Classes
- training style
Our small class sizes & multiple instructors ensure you don’t get lost in the group.
- Operant Conditioning
- Clicker-based
- Reward-based
- Never physical, always hands off; no pinch, prong or shock collars, no force or intimidation
- Determining what motivates your dog – may be toys, food, play
- Rewarding the dog for doing the right thing i.e. toys, treats
- Encouraging the dog to make choices on their own and provide rewards for good choices
- Not micromanaging your dog but teaching them to anticipate your expectations i.e. sitting at intersections
- Pairing the clicker with the ability to say no to your dog
- Weaning off the use of the clicker after the training period
- Having expectations of your dog
- Providing structure and boundaries for your dog
- Private training
- Looking for some one on one time? Lessons are available in our facility or in your home.
- Ideal for clients looking for a more personal touch or whose schedule doesn’t allow regular group classes. 1- to-1 lessons are available in-shop or in the home. Lesson will be scheduled based on client request and trainer availability. Fees vary depending on need.
- To best decide on the level of class/lesson, please provide the following;
What are your goals?
What do you hope to achieve?
Does the dog pull, act aggressive on leash?
- classes
Preschool is best suited for first time dog owners and/or puppies between 10-16 weeks. Skills covered include socialization, bite inhibition, fear development, play skills, name recognition, no jumping, and introduction to body handling.
The key developmental stages occur between 8 weeks to 9 months of age. Elementary is best suited for puppies 12-24 weeks. Skills covered include meet and greet, body positioning, kennel training, body handling, no jumping, and drop it.
Designed for dogs 6 months plus, some of the skills we focus on during Middle School are body positioning, door manners, stay, leave it, meet and greet, and fear development.
For those dogs who have already gone through middle school with us and are seeking more of a challenge. Some skills covered include recall, loose leash walking, down on command, and go to mat.
For those dogs who have already gone through high school with us and want to further refine their skills. New concepts to be introduced include counter surfing, emergency stops, and distraction games to assist with focus.
A combination of agility and rally obedience. The owner will teach the dog to use agility equipment like jumps, weave poles, tunnels and mix in some obedience moves. It is a great confidence booster for dogs and a wonderful bonding experience. This class is for all ages, all people, all abilities.
Prerequisite: Ability to sit, stay and come with other dogs around.
Your dog can now be your workout buddy. Join certified fitness trainer Chris Burgess for 60 minutes of circuit training. Handler and dog move through a series of stations tackling both stationary and movement challenges.
Prerequisite: Ability to sit, stay and come with other dogs around.
Rally is a form of fun obedience that goes beyond basic training. Emphasis on fun/excitement for dog and handler. Rally involves 40+ obedience movements designed to challenge and improve teamwork between dog and handler.
Prerequisite: Ability to sit, stay and come with other dogs around.
If you are looking for something structured but fun. Tricks is a great way to further develop your bond. Some tricks covered include but are not limited to spin, twist, weave, walking backwards, army crawl, roll over, play dead, put your toys away, etc.
Pricing Plans
Private Training
Ideal for those who feel they need more 1 on 1 attention or have concerns outside what is covered in class. Private appointments are 90-minutes and can be done either in our facility or in your home.
Lessons are available daytime, evenings or weekends and are booked directly between yourself and the trainer you are working with.
Travel Fee Within Perimeter
Travel Fee Outside Perimeter
$125/90 minutes - first lessson
$100/60 minutes - additional lessons
$25/lesson
$50/lesson
Group Training
We offer a variety of classes from preschool to university to tricks, confidence building, agility and everything in between. Our small class sizes with multiple instructors ensure you don't get lost in the crowd. Includes live instruction, a clicker, and written reference material.
$135/4 weeks
Seminars/Workshops
Looking to expand your knowledge in a specific area? Join our NEW Knowledge Night seminars and Pupper Practice workshops. These two hour; one time sessions will be covering topics such as:
Body Language and Communication Signals
First Aid
Nutrition
Grooming
Kids and Dogs
Walking - Tools and Tips for a Successful Walk
Recall, Recall, Recall!
Knowledge Night Seminar (humans only)
Pupper Practice Workshops (dog required)
Virtual Training
Don't have time to come to class, but still want the professional coaching? Why not check out our video access. All of our trainers have collaborated to put our curriculum online. You get access to the video line up and follow up video calls with the trainer(s) to answer questions and troubleshoot concerns.
Video Access
Follow Up Video Calls
