NEW! PERFECT START PUPPY OWNERS SEMINAR
(1.5 hours - fee $40)

Join us for an informative evening to help you get off to the best start with your new puppy.  Topics covered will include; housebreaking (in detail), establishing bite inhibition to stop nipping, appropriate settle down toys, puppy proofing your house, socializing tips, establishing good routines, grooming basics and important tips on problem prevention.  Bring us your questions!  Whether you are getting a puppy in the future or have recently acquired one, this seminar will help you to establish a great relationship with your newest family member.     
 
Fee includes: Useful tips package and light refreshments
 
*Note:  All registrants will receive a $15.00 discount coupon (one per family) that can be applied to any of our programs.
 
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY – LIMIT 3 PARTICIPANTS PER FAMILY - (for people only – no puppies please)

PUPPY MANNERS & SOCIALIZATION
LEVEL 1 - 6 WEEKS (for medium and large breed puppies under 4 ½ months old and small breed puppies under 6 months old)

Is your puppy nipping, jumping, getting wildly excited, stealing food, making house training mistakes or just not paying attention?

Give your pup the "best start" with our SIX WEEK program Puppy Manners & Socialization. This program is designed to socialize, teach puppy level commands and turn puppy habits into desirable behaviours. During this "optimum learning period" establishing good habits will never be easier. Each week the course will cover a combination of puppy level commands, off lead play time and informative lectures combined with Q & A sessions. Commands include; sit, down, stand, getting attention, come when called, walking on lead, sitting for greetings, and leave it.

Weekly "puppy play sessions" will be combined with recalls to improve your pup's focus on you. Common problems like jumping up, nipping, avoiding possessive behavior and uncontrollable excitement when greeting people will be thoroughly covered. The "puppy obstacle course" will give your pup an experience of a mini agility course and will help build confidence and attention.

Level 1 alone is designed to address puppy issues and is not a full obedience course. It does give you an excellent "head start" to build the skills needed to master the full range of obedience commands taught in level 2 (intermediate). We do recommend taking Level 1 first followed by Level 2 (intermediate).

There is a $35.00 discount for registering in Level 1 and 2 at the same time.

Note: To participate in this program, your small breed pup should be under 6 months, your large breed pup should be under 4.5 months, healthy, have a minimum of two sets of shots and a clear stool test. When you register we send you a confirmation/policy and a vet form that must be signed and brought to the first class. The whole family is welcome but we do limit participation to children over 5 years old.

DOG MANNERS AND OBEDIENCE (Intermediate)
LEVEL 2 - 6 WEEKS (for graduates of LEVEL 1 only)

This SIX WEEK Dog Manners and Obedience program will build on the foundation skills you have established in the Puppy Manners course. A more advanced version of our Dog Manners and Obedience course, this program is especially designed for puppy graduates. In this challenging program your dog will learn to perform all the basic commands well in the park, at home and on walks. We will show you how to develop greater "command control" with our unique "proofing" and distraction exercises designed to keep your dog's attention focused on you. The commands covered in the six week intermediate program include: heeling and walking on lead, come when called, sit for all greetings, long sit, and down stays, stay on mat, leave it on command. Weekly lectures and Q & A sessions will address your concerns and also cover: resolving attention getting and testing behaviours, mouthing/nipping and curb jumping up.

Note: No vet form required for this level but the class policy which is still in effect will be sent to each student. This class is limited to 8 dogs per sesson with two instructors.

DOG MANNERS AND OBEDIENCE (Beginner)
6 WEEKS (for dogs over 4 1/2 months old)

Our SIX WEEK Dog Manners and Obedience beginner program is for dogs that have had little or no training. Learn how to communicate effectively with your dog and eliminate a host of bad habits and attention getting behaviours. We will show you how to establish good manners and teach you all the practical, every-day important commands. Learn how to increase your dog's attention, as well as other effective and positive solutions to eliminate JUMPING UP, OVER EXCITED BEHAVIOUR, MOUTHING, PULLING ON LEAD, AND EXCESSIVE BARKING. The commands covered include: walking on a loose lead, come when called, sit for greetings, sit and down stay, go to mat and leave it. Weekly lectures will provide useful tips on how to solve problems like stealing items/food, preventing possessive behaviour, reducing attention getting behaviours and other effective management techniques. We can help you establish good behaviours that will last a lifetime.

Note: To participate your dog should be over 4.5 months old, be friendly to people and other dogs, healthy, have up-to-date inoculations as well as a clear stool test.
When you register we send you a confirmation/policy and a vet form that must be signed and brought to the first class. This class is limited to 8 dogs per session with two instructors.

ADVANCED TRAINING
6 WEEKS (for graduates of both Dog Manners Programs)

This comprehensive SIX WEEK program will take the skills your dog has mastered in our Dog Manners program to a much higher level. In addition we will teach: advanced attention exercises, come when called with distractions; off lead recalls and heeling, hand signals at a distance for sit, down and heel, long sit and down stays with distractions, stand for exam, and play training exercises to motivate your dog. The emphasis will be on "proofing" a wide variety of commands and signals so each one works even in the most distracting and challenging situations. Also covered are a full range of exercises that will increase your dog's confidence and attention and are part of the Canadian Canine Good Citizenship Test. This test is a requirement for some Pet visitation programs. If you are interested in Pet Therapy or wish to increase your dog's skills and ability and your "command control" then this is the course for you. The skills learned at this level will ensure that your experience in our Off Lead program is a more successful and productive one.

Note: We do not do the testing for the Canine Good Citizenship Test but we can provide information on upcoming tests in the GTA. This class is limited to six dogs per session with two instructors.

OFF LEAD OBEDIENCE SKILLS
5 WEEKS (for graduates of Advanced training)

This unique FIVE WEEK program builds on the skills learned in the previous levels. First, we will demonstrate how to achieve a much higher level of control and attention from your dog when they are off lead and distracted by people, other dogs or squirrels. Second, we will focus on teaching your dog to greet people and other dogs in a polite and calmer manner when off lead. The first week we will review useful fine-tuning tips to ensure your dog will responding well on lead. Then we progress to working off lead by using a combination of games, proofing exercises and practice sessions designed to teach your dog to "COME" under any condition. During the course there will be play sessions producing opportunity for the dogs to practice "recalls from play".

Note: Off Lead Classes are very interactive and your dog must be social with people and other dogs to participate. This class is limited to six dogs per session with two instructors.

AMAZING TRICKS FOR FAMILY DOGS
4 WEEKS (for graduates of Dog Manners Programs)

This FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM is for discriminating canines that like to "ham it up" in front of an audience. Join Zoey and her wonder hound KAHLUA as they show you how to bring out the "hidden actor" in your dog. In a fun and informal format, Zoey and Kahlua will demonstrate just how easy and fun it is to teach your dog some pretty amazing tricks. Some of the tricks include; wave, say a prayer, spin, crawl, wipe your face, shake, circle, roll over, high five, weave, and play dead. This class is limited to a maximum of five dogs with one instructor. The last class will be a fun night and "show and tell" graduation for those that wish to practice what you've learned. Awards will be given to all children in attendance.

AGILITY – fun, exercise and quality time for you and your dog!

A great way to strengthen the bond between you and your fur baby is to take part in canine agility. Agility is an active sport in which a dog negotiates an obstacle course under the guidance and direction of his or her handler. The obstacles include jumps, tunnels and weave poles, as well as contact obstacles such as the A-frame, dog-walk, see-saw and pause table.

PUPPY JUMP START AGILITY
6 WEEKS (for puppies under 6 months old)

This program provides a fun–filled play experience for you and your young dog. Your puppy will have the opportunity to explore basic agility in a safe and stimulating environment. Our staff will teach you how to play interactively with your pup in order to build that all-important working relationship while developing physical co-ordination skills in your puppy. Puppies should be under 6 months of age.

Prerequisites: none
Instructor: Brandi Jacques

FOUNDATION LEVEL AGILITY
6 WEEKS (Basic obedience program and the ability to work off-leash and under control in a stimulating environment. Dogs must be at least 9 months of age.)

Prepare to be bitten by the agility bug! In this program, you and your dog will learn the basic foundation skills for agility. Emphasis will be on building a working relationship between dog and handler. Through positive motivational training methods, you will introduce your dog to the wonderful world of agility: tunnels, jumps, the tire, the weave poles and the pause table. In addition, the groundwork will be laid for the A-frame, dog-walk and see-saw. Basic handling skills will be introduced.

Prerequisites: Basic obedience program and the ability to work off-leash and under control in a stimulating environment. Dogs must be at least 9 months of age.
Instructor: Brandi Jacques

NOVICE LEVEL AGILITY
6 WEEKS (Foundation Level or equivalent. Dogs need to be at least 9 months of age.)

Warning: agility is addictive! Now that you’ve discovered the joy of dog agility, emphasis will be on improved performance of each obstacle. Short sequences of obstacles will be introduced. Your dog’s jumping skills will be developed and you will hone your handling abilities. Your canine partner will gain the experience necessary to perform the dog-walk, see-saw and A-frame with confidence, precision and joy! Teamwork between dog and handler is a priority and we will continue to build that essential working relationship through positive motivational training methods.

Prerequisites: Foundation Level or equivalent. Dogs need to be at least 9 months of age.
Instructor: Brandi Jacques

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL AGILITY
6 WEEKS (Novice Level or equivalent. Minimum age is 1 year.)

Building on the foundation laid in Novice class, you and your dog will continue to develop your skills and your teamwork. More advanced handling will be introduced, including the front cross and rear cross. Sequencing will become more complicated with emphasis on timing and speed. There will be an ongoing progression to develop your dog’s best performance in the weave poles and on the contact obstacles. This level will be taught using only positive motivational methods and will continue to be a fun, action-packed training session for you and your canine partner.

Prerequisite: Novice Level or Equivalent. Minimum age is 1 year.
Instructor: Brandi Jacques

ADVANCED LEVEL AGILITY
6 WEEKS (Intermediate Level or equivalent. Minimum age is 1 year.)

If you feel the need for speed, look no further; the focus of this class is running courses! During this 6-week session you and your dog will fine-tune your communication skills. You will learn how to effectively negotiate common sequences such as pinwheels, serpentines, threadles, and 270s. You will learn how to handle discriminations and how to work at a distance from your dog.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Level or Equivalent. The dogs must be able to perform all obstacles without training aids (ie., the contact obstacles will be at full height and there will be no wires on the weave poles). Minimum age is 1 year.
Instructor: Brandi Jacques

Other Professional Services

BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS

We specialize in treatment of all types of behavioural problems and offer private consultations at our facility or at your home. Many veterinarians recommend our consultations for excessive barking, shyness, excessive excitability and house soiling. We utilize a positive and gentle approach that has helped many clients to successfully solve problems. Our behavioural sessions include a comprehensive written action plan, appropriate reading materials and phone follow up.

PRIVATE TRAINING

We offer individual Personal Puppy training which can be tailored to meet your needs for problem solving and training. These one hour sessions are packed with useful information. Many clients who want to deal with the problems now and can't wait for their class to start, book one private session to get their dogs behaviour under control. Our entire program is also offered on a private basis for those clients who cannot attend classes. Private sessions are done at our facility or can be arranged at home. Contact us at (416) 429 – 7387 ext 2

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