PUPPY

Suitable for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months of age focusing on fundamental

obedience. Paying attention, sit, stay, leave it, loose leash walking and recalls.

BEGINNER

Suitable for adolescent or mature dogs with gaps in their training. Focusing on

fundamental obedience . Paying attention, sit, stay, leave it, loose leash walking

and recalls. No age prerequisite.

INTERMEDIATE

Four D’s training (proofing for distance, diversity, distraction and duration).

Available upon successful completion of Puppy or Beginner classes.

ADVANCED

Mirrors the requirements for the CGN certification. Prepares suitable dogs for

therapy dog training. Builds on intermediate level skills and includes a few fun

tricks such as object recognition and nose targeting. Must have completed

Intermediate level to sign up.

THERAPY DOG TRAINING

Learn the art of proactive management. Develop protocols suitable for joining a

therapy dog team, entertaining a classroom, successful visits to a loved one in

facilities such as long term care. Teach your dog the protocols of life so they can

participate fully in life outside your home. Must have completed at least

intermediate level or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills, and must be able to

demonstrate a high degree of socialization.

BRAIN GAMES

Provides physical and mental stimulation to help improve communication and

reduce bordom. Instruction includes creating a skit with cue cards, learning colour

and object recognition, nose targeting, and tricks. Suitable for dogs with a

satisfactory level of obedience training and a keen desire to work for their

owners.