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Canine Training - Obedience Classes|
Who |
Puppies from 10 weeks to 16 weeks (2 sets of vaccinations required) |
| Focus | The focus of this course will be to encourage puppies to interact and socialize with each other and other owners in a controlled environment. Introduction to obedience commands such as sit, heeling and recall will be covered. Puppy play time and discussions on proper puppy care will also be included. |
| Course duration | 4 week course |
| Owner theory |
Understanding your puppy, maintaining consistent schedules for house training, feeding and other puppy challenges i.e. jumping, nipping and chewing. |
Basic Obedience
''Everyone has to start somewhere''
| Focus | The focus of this course will be on teaching the basic commands; sit, down, stay, heel and come when called. Upon completion of this course the dog will be able to perform these skills on leash under low distraction. This course will also provide control in the house and the foundation for great future obedience control. |
| Course duration | 6 week course |
| Owner theory |
Theory for the owners will include social structure issues, and building reward systems. |
Intermediate Obedience
''Teach me more''
| Focus | This course will expand on the obedience taught in the Basic Obedience course. Intermediate obedience training will increase your dog's ability to perform commands under distraction and hold the command for longer periods of time. |
| Course duration | 6 week course |
| Owner theory |
Theory for the owner looks at normal communication systems for both dogs and their owners. You will become more aware of what information you are relaying to your dog through your body language and the importance of conveying that language to achieve the results you are seeking. |
Advanced Obedience
''See how smart I could be...''
| Focus | This course will focus on proofing and securing your dog's obedience commands under higher levels of distraction as well as off leash. This level of obedience allows your dog more freedom because a well behaved dog is a pleasure to have and welcomed just about everywhere! We highly recommend this level of training for dogs that live in an urban setting and for owners who wish to have a well balanced, socialized companion who can travel anywhere. |
| Course duration | 6 week course |
| Owner theory |
Theory for the owner focuses on verbal control to allow your dog off leash independence. |
Dog Tricks *NEW*
''Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?''
| Focus | This course teaches you the fundamentals of shaping so that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Learning new tricks is a great way to build on the foundation of your obedience and is both fun and stimulating for your dog. Best of all you can show off your dog's new talents to friends and family. |
| Course duration | 4 week course |
| Owner theory |
Theory for the owner focuses on verbal control to allow your dog off leash independence. |
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General information for training courses
| Course Length |
All courses are 1 hour in length once a week for 6 weeks |
| Bring | Your dog (just a reminder!) A copy of the most recent vaccination certificate (for the first class or upon registration) Treats A squeaky toy A 6 foot leash (extendable leashes are not permitted in any of the courses) Clicker - For Fly Ball & Dog Tricks Courses |
| Wear | Comfortable clothing and shoes |
| Who | All are welcome. Young children are welcome to participate in the training courses but for safety must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. |
| Course Size | All courses are limited to 10 dogs. So book early! |
All your training needs such as treats, leads, collars, clickers and toys are available in our Dog Shops.
*Full payment is required at time of booking. Refunds will not be issued once you have attended the first class.