GROUP
OBEDIENCE
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Group Obedience Classes
Please email pamelaowen7@gmail.com to register ​
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BASIC OBEDIENCE
Starts: Saturday
Time:3:30-4:30
Length:5 one hour sessions
Location: Vantreight Park
Rate: $252
This is a fun filled class where the focus is on learning commands, building confidence, engagement, play, games and proper socialization.
As no two dogs are the same, you will gain a better understanding of who your dog is and what they need to become a confident, well-mannered dog.
​Small classes allow the opportunity to focus on you and your dogs individual needs. All training is done using a positive reinforcement philosophy.
Topics covered:
Feeding, crate training, manners, greeting other dogs, keeping your dog safe, recall, basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay recall), space & boundaries, waiting & impulse control, avoiding separation anxiety, house training, leash skills and problem prevention will all be covered in this class.
For all classes you will need:
• Dog crate
• High value treats (cheese, meat)
• A hungry dog (please do not feed before class)
• 6 foot leash
• Your dogs favourite toy
​RECALL AND LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Location:Torquay Elementary School
Starts: Thursday July 17th
Time:6:30-7:30
Length: 1 hour for 5 weeks
Rate: $252​
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We all get frustrated when our dog pulls on their leash or they take off when we call them. What happens on leash transfers to off leash. There is nothing more important than a dog who does not pull when walking and comes when they are called. Too often we give them too much freedom before they are ready for it. Especially when there are high distractions. Loose leash walking and recall are important skills that we teach our dogs. We want them and ourselves to be safe. Dogs love to work. A dog who has a job and uses its brain is happy and confident. Beyond training, Recall Advanced Obedience and Loose Leash Walking not only challenges your dog, it teaches you how to build a strong relationship and partnership with them. You will develop skills to handle your dog in any situation whether they are on or off leash.
Topics covered:
Loose leash walking, advanced healing on and off leash, recall from distractions, holding a down, sit and standing stay with high distractions (other dogs chasing balls and toys, recalling away from playing dogs). Also, commands on the move, i.e. taking a down and standing stay command while in motion. A solid leave it.
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OFF LEASH RECALL
Maximum number of dogs 6
Time:6:30-7:30
Day: Wednesday
Starts:July 30th
Length:5 weeks
Rate:$252 tax included
This a fun class for those of you who have completed a leash walking and recall class and are up for transitioning your knowledge and skills to more challenging locations. The goal is to work your dog off leash with high distractions and gain a better understanding about how to put your knowledge and skills into action.
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BUILDING RESILIENCE CALM AND CONFIDENCE
Location: Vantreight Park
Starts:Sunday July 26th
Time:3:30-4:30
Length 1 hour for 7 weeks
Rate:$450
Designed for the less confident or frustrated dog helping them to work through leash reactivity and addressing triggers that lead to lunging and barking.
This class incorporates what you have learned in private training into a small group setting. Combining socialisation and behaviour you will better understand what their triggers are. Your dog will learn to work through their unwanted behaviour through engagement, play, training and impulse control while you gain the confidence, knowledge and skill to handle them in any environment.
TRAINING WALKS
Rate:$99 per hour
Pick up from owners home
Time: 1 hour
For those who have limited time to train their dogs or puppies, want to focus on specific behaviours or find the the training experience too challenging, solo walk and train provides an alternative to board and train. This is an opportunity for the trainer to work 1-1 with your dog and apply training and methods that will meet your dogs specific training needs.
Coming soon
Scent Detection/Nose Work
Dogs genetically possess a highly developed sense of smell and love to use their nose. Scent work is a rewarding activity that provides them with both enrichment and mental stimulation. The sport of scent work introduces and works dogs in many different environments helping them to build confidence, impulse control, focus and trust. It is a positive activity that forms an incredible bond between a handler and their dog. Scent work is an rewarding sport for all dogs and provides a positive environment for those who are challenged with behaviour issues.
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