Classes
Puppy Basics
Age Range : 10-16 weeks at time of sign up. Must have at least first set of vaccines and provide vaccine certificate as well as schedule for future vaccines.
Cost: $100+GST - Four 45 minute weekly sessions.
Class Details: This class is designed to allow your dog to interact with the world around them in a positive manner. Introduction of basic cues such as; look, sit, lay down, stand, touch and recall. This class is designed to strengthen your bond, learn about positive reinforcement training and have fun! We will go over enrichment, common puppy behaviors and also have time for off leash play. Each puppy will also receive a puppy socialization checklist for you to complete during class and at home.
Things to bring to class: Puppy with a well fitted flat collar/ harness(no retractables). Treats! Anything else you need to be comfortable for class. Water will be provided for the dogs. *See below for safety information
Canine Fundamentals
Age Range : Over 6 months of age.
Cost: $250+ GST- five weekly sessions plus a grad night.
Class Details: This class is designed to teach you and your dogs the foundations of learning, how to work as a team and how to connect best with your dog. We cover cues such as: Sit, down, stand, stay, focus, touch, recall, loose leash walking and polite introductions. This class is fast paced with individual learning time as well as group exercises to ensure learning in all environments. It is expected that you and your dog practice the learned behaviours outside of class between sessions.
The class is designed for social dogs, we do go over greetings. However, dogs must be comfortable around other dogs with minimal barking. If your dog is reactive please discuss other training options with me.
Perfection in Play
Age Range: Over 6 months of age.
Cost: $250 - Six forty-five minute weekly sessions.
Class Overview: Learning how to incorporate play into our dogs everyday life. Understanding how to keep our dogs engaged in play without creating over stimulation. How to politely initiate play and when to take breaks.
Understanding play styles, learning how/ when to engage in play and how to disengage.
Learning new tricks such as; Jump, under, weave and target.
learning how to settle in place.
Playing recall games as well as “follow” exercises to emphasis leash skills.
Have fun with your dog!!
Super Puppy
Ages: 17 weeks - 6 months old at times of sign up. Must be up to date with age appropriate vaccines.
Cost: $100+GST - Four 45 minute weekly sessions.
Class Details: This class will focus on further developing skills learned in Puppy Basics. Developing loose leash skills as well as working on polite introductions with other dogs and people. Continued work on focus, bed cues, stays, and recall. As well as off leash play time.
Things to bring to class: Puppy with a well fitted collar/ harness and standard leash (no retractables). A bed, mat or towel your dog can lay on, and treats! Water will be provided for the dogs. *See below for safety information
Canine Etiquette
Age Range : Over 6 months and successfully passed Canine Fundamentals.
Cost: $250+GST - five weekly sessions plus a grad night.
Class Details: This class is a continuation of Canine Fundamentals, in this class you will be working on cues such as sit, down, stay and recall with added distance and distractions. You and the dogs will be working even harder together to build a stronger bond and skill set. We will also be learning new skills such as: Sending to a place, Stop, leave it and right/ left heels. You will also be working on leash skills, keeping the dog walking with you through obstacles and around other dogs/ people. This class is designed to set you and your dog up for success in the "real" world.
Puppy Safety Information
All puppies must be up to date on age appropriate vaccines including kennel cough (12wks) and Rabies (16wks). Vaccine records are required, these can be requested from your veterinarian.
I take the safety of your puppies very seriously, I will be sanitizing the training space before and after each class. If any puppies have an accident during class please let me know and I will promptly clean the area. If your puppy has any health issues please report to me and do not attend class. If your puppy has not had all 3 vaccines I recommend not allowing them to walk around the parking lot prior to class as many dogs visit this location.
Attending classes before all 3 vaccines does have some risks, Puppies are not considered fully vaccinated until receiving at least 2 vaccines over the age of 12 weeks old at an interval of 4 weeks apart. The socialization period for dogs is between ages 3-16 weeks. This time period is the most critical for setting up a strong foundation of socialization in your dog. This time frame can vary slightly for each individual dog. Because the socialization period and the vaccine schedule do not line up perfectly it is important to keep your dogs around fully vaccinated or similar vaccine status for the age group and avoid outdoor locations such as dog parks and common walking trails. Due to the age range of this class NO ONE should be attending dog populated locations. Please be courteous to all dogs in the class, keeping everyone safe is my top priority.
If you are concerned about your dog's vaccine status and the attendance of classes I highly recommend speaking with your veterinarian. It is incredibly important to report any health issues you are seeing in your puppy to me and your veterinarian immediately for the safety of everyone.