Training

Dog Training

Our next session of classes begins January 6, 2020

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GROUP CLASSES: **Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering for a class.**

If you prefer to speak to someone on the phone, Louise will be happy to help. Call 514-420-0101

Our Companion Classes are designed to train well-mannered, attentive and compliant pet dogs. Graduates of our Companion Pro class have the skills to embark on careers in many dog sports or activities should the handler be motivated to do so! Please visit our FAQ page for answers to frequent questions.

2020 Training Sessions start dates: Jan. 6, March 9, May 18, August 3, October 17.

• Puppy Playschool – 8 classes (1st class no puppy) – $260 taxes included
For all puppies of 8 weeks to 5 months old. Toy breeds up to 9 months old

• Companion Rookie – 8 classes (1st class no puppy) – $295 taxes included
Basic training for dogs at least 5 months old as well as graduates of Puppy Playschool

• Companion Pro – 8 classes – $295 taxes included
Advanced and Off-leash training, for graduates of our Companion Rookie

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Dog Therapy Prep Classes – to prepare for the Blue Ribbon Therapy Dog evaluation.
One class per week for 7 weeks – $175 taxes included
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Sports Classes are to stimulate physical and mental acuity and/or to prepare you and your dog for competition:
One class per week for 7 weeks – $175 taxes included
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NOTE: The Sports Classes are only available to graduates of our Companion Pro Class. Not all classes are available at each training session.

• Competition Obedience
• Agility
• Freestyle & Tricks
• Rally-Obedience
• Nose Games

• ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAXES.
• NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN LESS THAN 1 WEEK BEFORE THE START OF ANY SESSION.
• ALL CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED EARLIER THAN 1 WEEK BEFORE CLASSES WILL INCUR A $25 ADMINISTRATION FEE.

If paying by cheque, please print, complete and mail this registration form and include with your payment.

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Available Classes

COMPANION CLASSES

Puppy Playschool

For most puppies 2 to 5 months old (Toy breeds may be as old as 9 months. Large and guarding breeds must be no more than 4 months at start of classes).
Focus on socialization and confidence-building games. Puppies develop important life skills and trust in their owners. We help you with unwanted behaviors such as jumping, nipping and barking. Our gentle methods are effective with puppies as young as 8 weeks old.
1st class is without puppy
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.

Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 10 students
Price: 260.00 (taxes Included)

Tuesday
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Start Date: January 7, 2020
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Start Date: January 11, 2020
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Companion Rookie

Basic training for dogs 5 months and older and also for graduates of our Puppy Playschool. Large breeds may join at an earlier age. Life skills and essential manners such as coming when called, not pulling on the leash and not jumping on people. Practical and effective training to help your dog become a well-behaved member of your family.
1st class is without dog.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.

Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 10 students
Price: 295.00 (taxes Included)

Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: January 7, 2020
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

Thursday
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: January 9, 2020
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Saturday
Time: 11:00am
Start Date: January 11, 2020
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Companion Pro

More advanced obedience training skills including off-leash work, response to signals, attention games and distraction training for graduates of Companion Rookie.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.

NOTE: The Companion Pro class is available to teams (handler and dog) that have graduated from our Companion Rookie class.

Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 8 students
Price: 295.00 (taxes Included)

Tuesday
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: January 7, 2020
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

Saturday
Time: 12:00pm
Start Date: January 11, 2020
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Saturday
Time: 1:00pm
Start Date: January 11, 2020
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

SPORTS CLASSES

Agility

Introduction to this fun sport done with focus on both technique and safety. Teams (handler AND dog) must have completed Companion Rookie and Companion Pro at Blue Ribbon.

NOTE: All agility students are required to help with the setup and take-down of equipment.

Agility Basic Level: Beginners – Must have completed Companion Pro at Blue Ribbon.
Agility Advanced Level: Must have completed Agility Basic Level
Agility Competition Level: Must have completed Agility Advanced Level.

Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)

Agility Basic
Day/Time: Monday; 6:30pm
Start Date: January 6, 2020
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Agility Basic
Day/Time: Wednesday; 8:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2020
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Agility Advanced
Day/Time: Wednesday; 6:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2020
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Agility Advanced
Day/Time: Wednesday; 7:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2020
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Competition Obedience

For teams (both handler and dog) that have graduated from our Companion Pro class. To prepare for CKC Obedience Competition and to perfect previously learned behaviours and teach new ones such as retrieving, jumping on cue and scent discrimination. You can train for fun or to prepare for competition, it’s up to you!

Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)

Monday – Advanced
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: January 6, 2020
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

Monday – Basic
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2020
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

Rally-Obedience

Preparation for CKC and CARO Rally-Obedience competition, or just for mental stimulation and fun! A sport for teams (handler AND dog) that have graduated from our Companion Pro level only.

NOTE: All students are required to help with the setup and take down of the courses.

Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)

Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm
Start Date: January 8, 2020
Instructor: Sharon Gibbons

Thursday
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: January 9, 2020
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

Therapy Team Prep

If your future goals include helping the community by enriching the lives of the elderly, hospital patients, children with reading challenges and many others, then preparing to be a therapy dog team is for you. We will help you and your dog prepare for the rewarding future that lies ahead as a volunteer member of Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs.

NOTE: This class is available to teams (handler and dog) that have graduated from our Companion Pro class.

Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)

Saturday
Time: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
Instructor: To be confirmed