Services Offered: Classes

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1. Puppies
cost: $225 | 8 weeks
Getting your puppy into classes at the earliest age possible is your best bet for preventing behavioural problems down the road.

smart dogPuppies learn bite control (through play sessions and exercises), and learn to accept handling from family members and strangers (other class participants). Humans learn how dogs learn and how best to teach them new behaviours such as sit, stand, down, come when called, and walking politely on a leash. Humans also learn how to prevent and deal with common behaviour problems such as jumping up and digging.

Smart Dog Training has puppy classes on Saturdays and weeknights for puppies 11 to 18 weeks of age. Call and register BEFORE YOU GET YOUR puppy to ensure getting your puppy into classes as early as possible.

 

Drop-In Play (Puppy groups and small dog groups)

cost: $12 or 4 for $40 For Smart Dog Students

   $15 or 4 for $50 others

Safe and critical socialization/ play time every Saturday at 10am for puppies  9 weeks to 19 weeks.   please read the puppy socialization article from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour. Please bring proof of vaccinations for your first time!

For small dogs (under 20 lbs) there is also safe play groups at the same time!

Don't miss play time Saturday's from 10-10:30 at our Cook St Location (see sidebar for location link with maps)

NO CLASSES  JANUARY 30th... We are at CLICKER EXPOl!!

 

smart dog2. Pet Dog Beginner
cost: $225 | 8 weeks
For dogs 19 weeks and older, this class focuses on how dogs learn and how best to help them master behaviours such as sit, down, stand, come, walking politely on a leash.

 

3. Urban Dog
cost: $225 | 8 weeks
For dogs who have successfully completed Puppy or Beginner Classes this class focuses on gradually increasing the time your dog can perform behaviours, and on increasing distractions that naturally occur for dogs in urban settings. Go to your mat, leave it and sit stay for greetings are also introduced.

 

4. Non-competitive Agility
cost: $120 | 6 weeks | MARCH-NOV  (covered BARN)

Agility Class

5. Growly Dog
cost: $255 | 7 weeks
This eight-week course is for dogs who have aggression issues with other dogs and is limited to 4 dogs at a time.

Consultations regarding aggression are $80 for the first visit with package rates available. Please note that aggression issues require three visit packages (or the option of the growly class for dogs reactive with other dogs). 

 

As our class numbers are limited (max 10) if you choose to cancel your spot in the class we require 48 hours notice for a full refund, 24 hours for 50% refund. There will be no refunds given if cancelation happens within 24 hours or once the class starts.

 

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“The thing I liked best about the classes is the explanations and the consistent philosophy – they work for many different situations.
Gyspy’s person”

 

“I grew up in a home with  hunting dogs and a very different philosophy about training. I learned a lot about the non-violent method and loved it. I thought the classes were excellent!”

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“I liked the way you use building blocks to attain specific behaviours. It worked very well.”

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“It was amazing how you handled the fearful German Shepherd and eventually integrated her into the class!”

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