Group Training Classes

An in-person evaluation determines eligibility for any of our programs. We do not accept dogs over the age of 5 months without an evaluation first. We will determine if your dog is a good candidate for one of our program and will suggest some options depending on your dog. 

Group Classes

Gym Class

The class teaches your dog to be familiar with a variety of fitness equipment and build their confidence with new textures and movement under their feet. ​This is NOT a rehabilitation class, this is an enrichment class for your dog. This class is great for puppies.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost is $200 for the 4 classes passes can be used

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • prong collar or martingale,  (dog must be under control)

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

Date-

  • Monday Feb 5 at 5:45pm for 4 weeks
  • No class Feb 19. 

Heeling Class

This course is for dogs that know their basic commands but does not heel. This is a 4-session class where the trainer explains various competition heeling methods and equipment that is best suited for your dog. Your dog will learn basic heeling commands, luring, body awareness, head position, heel positions, pivots, as well as advanced commands, such as automatic sit, turn, and speed commands.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost: $200 for 4 classes. Or purchase our 12 pass for all Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced for $500.

Date: Feb 14 at 5:45pm

  • Marker training
  • Luring
  • Target training with touch pads
  • Pivots on Target
  • Head Position
  • Pivot on Target beside
  • Come into Heel

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • prong collar or martingale,  (dog must be under control)
  • Rubber Bowl will be needed at home
  • Postion Box will be needed at home.

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost: $200 for 4 classes. Or purchase our 12 pass for all Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced for $500.

Date: March 13 at 5:45pm

Prerequisite: Beginner Class

  • Luring with Movement
  • Pivot Off target
  • Head Position off target
  • Heeling while Luring
  • Come into Heel
  • Front Positon

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • prong collar or martingale,  (dog must be under control)
  • Rubber Bowl will be needed at home
  • Postion Box will be needed at home.

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost: $200 for 4 classes. Or purchase our 12 pass for all Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced for $500.

Date: April 10 at 5:45pm

Prerequisite: Intermediate Class

  • Turns stationary
  • Pace Changes
  • Fading the Lure
  • Creating Duration while Heeling.
  • Turns while moving.
  • Front Positon to Heel
  • Using Toys

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • prong collar or martingale,  (dog must be under control)
  • Rubber Bowl will be needed at home
  • Postion Box will be needed at home.

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

Date-

  • Wednesday Feb 14 at 5:45pm 

Scent Class

This FUN sport, teaches the dog to use his/her nose to find a specific scent or odour on cue, and then tell you that they have found it. It’s a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and to find out just how good your dog’s nose is.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost is $200 for 4 classes.

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • Flat collar or harness
  • Dogs must be under control at all times.

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

Date-

  • Monday March 11 at 5:45pm
Scent Detection

Manners Class

The class teaches your dog to be familiar with a variety of manners in a class setting. Topics covered include: stay, place, walking nicely on a leash, basic recall, impulse control, focus, leave it, door way thresholds. The goal is to be able to teach your dog foundation skills that will be helpful in every day life.

We accept 4 dogs at a time.

Cost is $200 for the 4 classes passes can be used

All must enroll online.  No refunds for those that reserve and no show.

What to Bring

  • treat pouch
  • 6 ft leash
  • treats or food.
  • prong collar or martingale,  (dog must be under control)

Other equipment maybe required depending on the class.

Date-

  • Saturday February 3 9:30am

Frequently Asked Questions

Classes range from 45 minutes to 60 minutes.
We usually have 6 dogs in class inside.
We allow children in class, however we prefer them to be no younger than 10 years old. As this is a dog training class we do not have things to keep kids attention and find that most don’t want to sit still during sessions.
Currently do to COVID we allow 2 people per dog.

If you are currently training with us and have completed your Private, Day Training or Board & Train package and are ok’d to attend classes/socials, NO you don’t have to pay for them as long as you are within the 4-6 months of your package.

If you have already attended training before and just purchased the group class package as a refresher, the social class is included.

If you have not purchased our group class package and are approved to attend by being either a previous training client or in our small dog or puppy social,  YES you will have to pay $15/ class plus HST.

If at any time you feel you or your dog could benefit from “brushing up” on a skill or lesson from any previous training with us, you are welcome to purchase classes again. Our 2023 classes will be different than we have offered before.

Regardless of prior knowledge or previous training, we start all dogs in one of our training programs. Either Private training, Day Training or Board & Train. Once your dog has completed their program they will be invited to attend our classes.

We recommend people being
  • 6 ft leash
  • lots of food
  • treat pouch
  • 15 ft long line
  • Herm Sprenger prong collar
  • For younger dogs we recommend a martingale collar
  • Adult dog programs will be e-collar trained.

Don’t worry if you don’t have any of these, we have a retail store with all the recommended brands that you can purchase here. Our Private packages usually include the equipment you will require.

Our adult programs include e-collar training. Once the dog has completed training and attends classes we will be using them in class.

Testimonials

We are currently doing private lessons here and can’t say enough great things! Our puppy Roxy can be a handful but the training techniques keep her focused and are making a huge impact on her.

Shanna has been such a pleasure to work with – never once have we felt rushed out after our scheduled time with her – she answers all the questions I have with such a great attitude. You can tell she truly cares about the people and dog client.

The pricing for the private lessons are very reasonable for the 1:1 attention we get with Shanna.

Thank you again and I look forward to a long working relationship with you and our dog.

Michelle

Shanna did an excellent job with my girl Pepper!! Very professional and up to date training methods!! I would highly recommend this excellent training program!!!

Jackie

Shanna’s training goes back to the basics with engagement. With our challenging pup that is exactly what we needed.

Nancy

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