FOCUS, FUN, & GAMES
6 Week Program
Price: $265 + GST
Start Dates:
To Be Announced
In Focus, Fun & Games, you will work towards teaching your dog the skills and behaviours they need to work around distractions in a variety of settings. Whether you’re interested in scent detection, rally obedience, tricks, or just a well-behaved family member, you and your dog will have much more fun and success when working as a team than fighting against each other. This class will give you the tools you need to succeed, by building engagement with your dog first in a way that is designed to strengthen relationships and reduce frustration.
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Do you want to do more with your dog, but are struggling with his unpredictable behavior?
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Are you frustrated with a dog who behaves well at home, but seems to forget everything when you’re out in distracting environments?
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Are you embarrassed when your dog barks at other dogs and lunges on the leash?
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Is your dog more interested in zooming around than coming back to you when you take off his leash?
We’ll show you how to build a solid foundation with laser focus, a stronger bond, and better success. By playing fun, easy, fast games you’ll build a more rewarding relationship with your dog. You’ll learn how to be more fun, so your dog eagerly looks for ways he can work to please you instead of sniffing the ground. And you’ll develop the skills you need to confidently take your dog new places.
You’ll learn:
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Engagement – teach your dog to look eagerly to you for what he can do next
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Focus – your dog will pay more attention to you even when you do and say nothing
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Be more rewarding – create reward events and use food play instead of just being a Pez dispenser. Everyone will want to be your dog.
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Impulse control –Expect more from your dog than saying leave it.
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Help your dog during uncertainty – teach your dog to come to you for information rather than make poor decisions when he doesn’t know what to do
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Introduce new environments with a plan to set your dog up for success, including acclimation and dealing with environmental distractions.
Once your foundation is in place, you’ll be amazed at how your dog follows you, looking for the next chance to work with you!
Important Note: While reactive dogs will be accepted into this class, it is not a substitute for training that directly addresses the issue of reactivity. Previous experience in marker or clicker training will be preferred.
Payment & Refund Policy
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the fact our classes book up several weeks in advance, we need to confirm registration with payment at the time of booking. Your spot will only be held for 48 hours after booking. If payment is not received within those 48 hours, your registration will be cancelled and you will be removed from the class.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE. This includes: Workshops, Seminars and Fun Matches. We do not offer make up sessions for missed classes.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy.
TRY IT ALL! (MONDAY)
6 Week Class
Price: $235 + GST (6 Dog Maximum Per Class)
Start Dates:
To Be Announced
What is the "Try It All" Class?
Not sure what class to choose from? TRY THEM ALL IN ONE COURSE! Here is a unique opportunity to try different dog sports in the course of 6 weeks. Rally, Agility, Tricks, Flyball/Scent Hurdle, Scent Detection. In the very first session we will be learning how to engage with your dog and review the primary methods of teaching behaviours to our dogs: shaping, capturing and luring. Every class we are trying a new canine sport. Super fun 6 weeks!
Trainer: Sarah-Jane Petti
Prerequisites: Dogs should be at least 6 months old.
Payment & Refund Policy
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the fact our classes book up several weeks in advance, we need to confirm registration with payment at the time of booking. Your spot will only be held for 48 hours after booking. If payment is not received within those 48 hours, your registration will be cancelled and you will be removed from the class.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE. This includes: Workshops, Seminars and Fun Matches. We do not offer make up sessions for missed classes.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy.
TRY IT ALL! (WEDNESDAY)
6 Week Class
Price: $235 + GST (6 Dog Maximum Per Class)
Start Dates:
Wednesday, January 4th @ 11:30am
What is the "Try It All" Class?
Not sure what class to choose from? TRY THEM ALL IN ONE COURSE! Here is a unique opportunity to try different dog sports in the course of 6 weeks. Disc, Agility, Tricks, Flyball, Scent Detection and Rally. In the very first session we will be learning how to engage with your dog and have a very focused and happy teammate! And every class we are trying a new canine sport. Super fun 6 weeks!
Trainer: Alysa Lindberg
Prerequisites: Dogs should be at least 6 months old.
Payment & Refund Policy
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the fact our classes book up several weeks in advance, we need to confirm registration with payment at the time of booking. Your spot will only be held for 48 hours after booking. If payment is not received within those 48 hours, your registration will be cancelled and you will be removed from the class.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE. This includes: Workshops, Seminars and Fun Matches. We do not offer make up sessions for missed classes.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy.
Shy Dog Class
4 Week Class
Price: $200 + GST
(4 Dog Maximum)
Start Dates:
Thursday, December 8th @ 11:00am
This four week class is designed for our canine friends who are worried about new experiences and/or people. in this class, we will work on confidence-building and behaviour modification strategies four our concerned canine companions. This class is designed for dogs who feel overwhelmed or even shut down in new environments or while having new experiences,
Please Note: While we may work on some basic obedience behaviours as the dogs are ready, that is not the primary aim of this class.
