The winter workout your dog needs - without having to step foot outside in the dark dreary weather. This blends focus work with fun tricks, canine fitness and movement puzzles. If you're new to Fitness and Movement puzzles - they are light, zero impact exercises designed to boost your dog’s body condition, physical awareness, confidence and mental resilience; while being incredibly fun for both you and your dog. Each class introduces a different and new level of challenge, and you’ll leave with tips to help replicate the games and progress at home between classes. Activities will be tailored to your dog's individual comfort level. Be sure to advise us of any mobility considerations for yourself or your dog when you register.
Each week we will combine any of the following into a brain and body workout for your adult dog, that is easy to replicate at home when your dog needs an extra outlet for their energy:
Canine fitness foundations
Parkour basics which you can take outside on your walks
Movement puzzles, teaching your dog to gradually solve obstacle puzzles
Tricks and more!
No training experience is required - all concepts will be taught in class! However, each class will build on concepts from the previous week's class.
*If you've already taken this class, we will coach you on slightly more challenging exercises.
Benefits from this class include - having so much fun; increased focus; and using their whole body, including those little muscles that get ignored on walks or runs.
Heads up: this is not an agility class, nor will it prepare you for agility or parkour. If your dog has any mobility issues, we can modify the exercises for their needs, please let us know when you fill out the registration form.
Runs 5 weeks
Is your dog like a cirque de soleil act when they see another dog, person or wildlife? Do they whirl, lunge, bark and leap around? Whether the underlying feeling behind your dog’s behaviour is fear or excitement, your dog is struggling and needs some support. This 90 minute workshop will help you better understand your dog's outbursts with you the information you need to help improve their behaviour. Uncover the reasons behind your dog’s difficult outbursts and reveal how to break the cycle. Discover why pattern games work better to reset your dog’s focus and make you both feel better.
Canine Einstein - 20 Tricks w/1 Prop (Virtual) $147.00
You will learn creative ways to teach your dog 20 new tricks using 1 common prop. This class will challenge your dog's brain and increase their engagement, while building your skills as their handler. This class is best if you have some previous experience teaching your dog tricks and are familiar with luring, shaping and reinforcement delivery. If you're not sure, just ask us before registering. If you're brand new to tricks or you have a dog between 8 months - 2 years, Canine Einstein will be a better fit.
In this class we teach and strengthen your dog's skills in stationing, advanced targeting, desensitization, generalization, release signals, and fading a cue. These are important skills that are helpful for navigating tricky situations in every day life - you'll find endless uses for these concepts. With these skills you may find it easier for your dog to learn other behaviours as well! We'll take them a step further by introducing some basic matching games near the end of the class.
This class is a pre-requisite for our Match to Sample - Concept Training class.
Doggone Good Holiday Manners - Virtual, 3 weeks $75.00
The holidays can be a stressful time for humans and pets! We're offering this class earlier than ever to help you prepare your pets in advance over 3 weeks. We'll help you create your personalized training plan, work on those skills each week, and help you avoid the pitfalls before they happen. By the end of the 3rd class, you will have a solid plan on how you will get through the holidays with just a little less stress where your dog is concerned!
This is not a spectator sport - you will work with your dog on camera in each class!
This class is perfect for puppies, adults and reactive dogs alike!
The winter workout your dog needs - without having to step foot outside in the dark dreary weather. This blends focus work with fun tricks, canine fitness and movement puzzles. If you're new to Fitness and Movement puzzles - they are light, zero impact exercises designed to boost your dog’s body condition, physical awareness, confidence and mental resilience; while being incredibly fun for both you and your dog. Each class introduces a different and new level of challenge, and you’ll leave with tips to help replicate the games and progress at home between classes. Activities will be tailored to your dog's individual comfort level. Be sure to advise us of any mobility considerations for yourself or your dog when you register.
This is not your average tricks class! While learning some pretty cool tricks, in this class you (the human) will learn both foundational and precision skills to bring out the best in your dog, so you can keep learning FUN, in class and beyond.
We tailor our teaching approach to your dog's learning style, regardless of their level of tricks experience (tricks may include back up, hoops, pick up/hold, peekaboo, plus other core tricks that help build on future levels). Runs 6 weeks.
In Person - Prince Edward County.
Sports Foundations is an incredibly fun and accessible class for dogs of all levels. No running required on your part! You'll learn how to give your dog cues from a distance, sending your dog away from you to navigate an obstacle; How to create and harness your dog's enthusiasm to work (build drive); how to effectively use different kinds of reinforcers; and of course you'll teach your dog how to navigate various low impact sports props (no jumps) individually and in a course layout. Cones, hoops, poles barrels, oh my! You'll both have a blast together. Dogs that have taken Sports Foundations- Hoopers will be able to join level 1 classes.
90. Minute deep dive into the behavioural history, environmental factors, genetics and individuality of your dog. Conducted virtually via Google Meets.
Choose “Tasha Shaw-Verbic” for your booking **unless we have specifically arranged for you to meet with Erin Barnes.
Upon completion of your initial consultation, we’ll work together to help your dog feel better about being alone.
The treatment plan includes:
Short daily training exercises
6 half hour sessions with your trainer to facilitate lasting behavioural change.
Separation Consultation & Assessment to determine your dog’s baseline alone time, dispel any myths you may be concerned about, as well as a discussion on how to plan out your various training scenarios based on your goals ( dinner out, a coffee with friends, a gym workout etc), adding departure cues, management and how to avoid common pitfalls. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your dog’s benchmark time is, how to set success criteria and how you’ll proceed with the training. Most clients opt for the 5 week private package that follows this private consultation.
If you’re struggling with being able to leave your dog alone at home, and want to get started on building confident alone time before the warmer weather comes back, then don’t miss this program.
Guided by a certified separation anxiety behaviour consultant, we will work together towards building your dog’s ability to be alone, so you can start to regain your freedom!
This is a group coaching program, you will work with your dogs on camera.
This program also includes
– 4 personalized weekly departure training plans each week of the program
– step by step guidance on working through your departure cues
– how to recognize often overlooked signs of anxiety, that might be ruining your progress
Toronto East (SOUTH OF EGLINTON, DVP TO VICTORIA PARK). This service is only available to book if you are an existing client of Erin's. If you have not had a behavioural consultation, please book that first.
Training @Fearless Tails Facility. This service is only available to book if you are an existing client of Tasha's. If you have not had a behavioural consultation or it's been more than 6 months since your last training session, please get in touch with us before booking anything. Private 40 minute sessions (also available in 4, 6, 8 session packages).
We bring the play and learning to your dog! A walk, and then we treat them to a mix of learning, canine fitness and brain games. Your pup will be happy, mentally & physically fulfilled and ready to relax!
A short walk for a potty break. Available in Picton, Bloomfield areas. Wellington availability is limited.
We do not offer group walks. Additional dog fee applies. WHEN YOU REQUEST A TIME IT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU'VE HEARD FROM US. WE MAY NEED TO ADJUST BASED ON TRAVEL TIME ETC.
We make sure your dog gets the attention they need, along with outings, exercise, mental stimulation and love while you're away.
Includes: 2 x 30 minute visits, 1x 60 minute visit, between 7:30AM - 8PM.
Additional dog fee per day, $18.
We make sure your dog gets the attention they need, along with outings, exercise, mental stimulation and love while you're away.
Includes:
2 x 30 minute visits
1x 60 minute visit.
This might look like a morning walk + breakfast, then a longer mid day outing, play time and extra cuddles, followed by a a potty break, dinner and extra enrichment so they're ready to relax all evening. Visits are between 7AM & 8PM, overnight care is an add-on $45/night.
THE STAYCATION PACKAGE starts at $90/Day (overnight not included)
This is our most popular package, balancing your dog's day with attention, outings/adventure, and alone time rest in between our visits. This package includes:
2 x 30min visits
1 x 75min visit
1 x 20 min visit
You can tailor your dog's day based on the needs, this might be a morning visit for potty, breakfast and a short walk; a 1 hour visit in the afternoon for plenty of exercise and 1 on 1 attention, then an evening visit for dinner and potty; OR change it up with shorter day time visits and a longer evening visit for dinner, a walk, play time and some extra cuddles before we leave them for your night time caregiver. Additional dog fee per day, $18. Additional fees may apply depending on your location. Visits: 7:30AM - 8PM.
Staycation Pet Sitting Package + Overnight $135.03
This is our most popular package, balancing your dog's day with attention, outings/adventure, and alone time rest in between our visits. This package includes:
2 x 1hr visits
1 x 90 min visit
You can tailor your dog's day based on their needs before we leave them for your night time caregiver. We go for walks, play, explore, with time for extra cuddles. Visits are between 7AM & 8PM, overnight care is an add-on $45/night.
Our Play & Learn program is a structured half day program for dogs of all ages. Your dogs enjoy social time a small group of dogs that are matched for play style and personality. We don't believe in all day play, however, so we combine some basic manners practice, recall away from distractions, independent activities and group nap time. MONDAYS are for dogs under 18lbs. We currently have a wait list for WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS with our mixed size group.
