Welcoming all dogs over the age of 6 months old, as their first step into formal training classes. This program is designed to equip you with essential foundational skills and develop clear teaching techniques to foster effective communication with your dog. Our modern approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, ensuring a respectful and cooperative training experience. Join us on a journey of understanding and mastery, as we delve into the principles that create a well-trained and harmonious partnership between you and your canine companion.
It's time to take your foundational skills to the next level! Continue to challenge your dog in generalizing their learning, while also teaching new cues and techniques that will help you navigate life with your dog. *Prerequisite for Hounds Around Town
No more bribing and competing for your dog’s attention. Develop a reciprocal relationship with your dog that encourages fun and active involvement.
This class will teach you how to develop meaningful attention that your dog chooses to do, give focus despite environmental factors and triggers, how to utilize rewards that are not just food and more.
Every dog loves a job and what better way to do that than helping you out too! Now your furry companion can help you pick up your dropped keys, retrieve named items, open and close cupboards, press switches and buttons and even clean up their own toys!
Some dogs have never learnt an off switch while others have completely abandoned it! Join us to teach your dog to how to be calm, work and think in the presence of various stimuli and how to transition into a calm state after excitement.
Some highlights include creating calm associations to triggers, building calm into regular routines, how to stay focused and neutral to distractions, touch and object desensitization and more!
Now that your dog has learnt their foundation skills, it’s time for the kids to take the leash. This class will put your kid in the driver seat and work each class with their dog.
Some highlights include, the junior handler learning the fundamentals of training, how to communicate clearly to their dog, master their foundation principles, how to incorporate your kids into the dogs daily routine and more.
*All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 years old. Their role will be to support and praise their child and monitor their safe participation.
In this class we will set our focus on developing essential skills to thrive in your home environment.
You will develop skills to navigate daily life in your home such as safely having guests come to your house and how to enjoy a meal in peace without having to share it!
We will cover a range of crucial life skills, including boundary training, table manners, front door etiquette, greeting manners, response to auditory triggers like doorbells and much more.
Join us in this exciting training experience designed to enhance your dog's recall skills to stellar heights. In this class, your canine companion will learn the art of coming when called with precision and enthusiasm.
You will develop the command that ensures your dog returns promptly, every time. Equip your dog with the skills to stay focused, even in the midst of enticing distractions. Create a safer environment by having a recall cue for emergency situations. Strengthen the connection between you and your dog through positive reinforcement and effective communication.
From puppy to senior and from bursting with confidence to nervous nelly, agility is a fun activity for all.
This class focuses on agility as a fun activity rather than a competitive sport. Agility is a great activity to develop your relationship and communication, build confidence and blow off some steam!
Are you ready to challenge your previously learnt skills from Agility 1.0?
This class teaches you more advanced sequencing, drills and footwork to elevate your confidence on obstacles. Each activity and layout will be tailored to your dogs needs, whether that be fast and furious or sniffing the flowers while out for a stroll!
Are you looking for a fun activity to learn unique tricks and performance stunts?
This class focuses on learning team and individual tricks to be compiled into a fun performance.
Some highlights include learning introduction to advanced handling, directional casting, platform work, advanced jumping techniques, retrieval & holding skills and a variety of tricks.
Clown school is back in session and ready for more stunts and tricks.
This class focuses on advancing previously learnt skills and adding new ones into our repertoire.
Some highlights include chaining tricks into larger performances, advanced tricks and stunt work, advancing showmanship and handling and more.
Cognition is the thinking, learning and problem solving strategies of an individual.
This class focuses on exploring what techniques and strategies your dog uses to learn and navigate life.
Some highlights include learning about each cognitive style, how your dog utilizes their skills and environment, discovering your dog’s strengths and weaknesses and how we can elevate and grow on them.
Elevate playtime, stay active with your dog, and have a blast while learning the exhilarating sport of disc dog. Channel your dog's natural drive, harness their enthusiasm, and develop focus through interactive play training!
Elevate your pup's disc skills with new games, throws and skills! Build precision, timing, and flair as you dive deeper into the thrilling world of canine frisbee.
Play time will never be the same as you and your dog excel at teamwork, engagement and fun!
This class will focus solely on achieving a heel despite what collar you use and without using compulsion. You will master skills to eliminate pulling and develop strategies to keep your dog engaged and focused, even with distractions.
Conducted in vibrant outdoor settings like the waterfront and downtown areas, this program takes your dog's skills to the next level amid real-life distractions. Dogs master applying learned skills in challenging environments, while owners gain confidence navigating various situations. Join us for a fun, dynamic experience that enhances both your dog's obedience and your ability to handle them with ease in any lively setting!
Classes are held May to October, class schedule locations and map will be given.
Scent Detection is a fun and rewarding dog sport that can be played recreationally or competitively. Dogs have exceptional olfactory systems, dogs of all ages and breeds can enjoy this class!
Teach your dog how to catalogue, locate and indicate odour within containers, rooms and even outdoors! 1.0 will teach you and your dog all of the foundational skills and handling skills needed.
This class builds confidence in yourself, betters your communication and will absolutely exhaust your dog!
Dive deeper into the captivating world of scent detection with our 2.0 class!
Building on your dog's foundation, we introduce new challenges to elevate their skills. Your dog will learn new search types and hides, while you sharpen your handling skills in trial type challenges.
Join us for an exciting journey where your canine companion hones their scent detection abilities to new heights. Enroll now and watch your dog thrive in the art of olfactory mastery!
Ready for the ultimate challenge? In 3.0 you and your dog will take your skills outdoors!
Complete searches against the elements as well as learn vehicle searches. There will be a whole new world of learning as you navigate wind, temperatures and distractions.
We will also continue to challenge and practice your container and interior searches. Get ready to conquer scent detection!
Just a little taste to try your options! Are you excited to try specialty training but don’t know where to start?
This class introduces you to our specialty training options so that you can discover the class best suited for you.
Some highlights include introduction the agility fun, scent detection, disc dog, circus dog and stunt dogs.
Taking old school tricks class to an entire new level. This class is excellent as a stand alone learning or combine it with our Disc Dog Classes for even more fun!
This class teaches the foundations of tricks and stunts that are an excellent way to build confidence and communication in your pup.
You will learn a variety of new eliciting techniques and how they can be adapted to learn any skill, foundation tricks and introduction to advanced tricks, introduction to vaulting, rebounds, balancing acts and more.
We’re raising the bar for our stunt performing canines! This class builds on previously learnt skills and expands on more advanced stunts.
Continue excelling with your stunts and we recommend adding our Disc Dog Class into your training journey!
Some highlights include elevating known skills to be applied to complex behaviours, learning and building on advanced stunts, learning skills to create a fluid routine and more.
A stand alone training session to work on all of your Disc Dog Skills Classes are held at Yarlasky Field at the Callander Community Center. Previous or current attendance in the Disc Dog 1.0 Class required.
Tailored for dogs and handlers of all levels, whether you're working towards specific goals or seeking instructor guidance, our drop-in format offers the freedom to customize your learning experience. Join a dynamic session, collaborate with other handlers, and enjoy the versatility of solo practice or guided lessons.
Experience personalized canine coaching with our Private Lessons! Tailored to your dog's unique needs and your training goals, our one-on-one sessions provide focused attention and customized strategies. Elevate your dog's training journey with individualized attention and see transformative results.
Initial consultations will evaluate your training goals, construct a training plan and begin initial training.
The consultation begins with the completion of an extensive questionnaire so that we can get a clear view of the dogs learning history. At your consultation appointment, you and your consultant will review your dogs needs and goals and begin the initial baseline training. A custom behaviour modification plan will be created and reviewed with you in a follow up appointment.
Many dogs struggle with their big feelings while being restricted on leash. This class is tailored for dogs with leash reactivity, and focuses on building calmness and positive associations in the presence of triggers.
Learn effective management strategies, improve leash skills, and empower your dog to make better choices. Gain confidence in navigating various environments while fostering a stronger bond between you and your dog.
