Training
Available Classes
COMPANION CLASSES
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)
Socialization, basic manners and confidence games. Puppies develop life skills and trust in their owners. Avoid unwanted behaviors such as jumping, pulling and barking, by starting your puppy’s training immediately. Our puppies also learn to stay, come when called and “leave it”. Our gentle methods are effective with puppies as young as 8 weeks old.
1st week is without your puppy – Your attendance is mandatory for this class
Duration: 8 weeks 50 min. each class
Maximum: 8 students
Cost: 295.00 + tx
Thursdays
Time: 6:45pm
Start date: May 22, 2025
Instructor: Lara Tabakian
Saturdays
Time: 10:30am
Start date: May 24, 2025
Instructor: Karen Broadway
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 make your dog a well-behaved member of your family.
1st week is without your dog – Your attendance is mandatory for this class
Duration: 8 weeks 50 min. each class.
Maximum: 8 students
Cost: 360.00 + tx
Tuesdays
Time: 8:00pm
Start date: May 20, 2025
Instructor: Karen Broadway
Thursdays
Time: 12:00pm
Start date: May 22, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Thursdays
Time: 8:00pm
Start date: May 22, 2025
Instructor: Lara Tabakian
Saturdays
Time: 11:45am
Start Date: May 24, 2025
Instructor: Karen Broadway
Sundays
Time: 10:30am
Start Date: May 25, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
More advanced obedience training skills including off-leash work, response to signals, attention games and distraction training for graduates of Companion Rookie.
NOTE: The Companion Pro class is available to teams (handler and dog) that have graduated from our Companion Rookie class.
Duration: 8 weeks 50 min. each class
Maximum: 8 students
Cost: 360.00 + tx
Thursdays
Time: 1:15pm
Start date: May 22, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Sundays
Time: 11:45am
Start date: May 25, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
These classes are intended to help dogs that react negatively towards other dogs, but are accepting of people. The goal is for the dogs to learn to trust and focus on their handlers, and be able to function calmly in situations involving other dogs and people.
Prerequisite: Must have had at least one private consultation with a Blue Ribbon trainer who has approved the team for this class.
Duration: 5 classes 50 min. each class: 1 virtual class + 4 classes at the centre over 8 weeks (1 every 2 weeks)
Maximum: 4 teams
Instructors: Lise Hargrave + 4 trainers on the floor (1 per team)
Cost: 450.00 + tx
Note: The first class will be a virtual orientation (via Zoom) and owners will be familiarized with the aims, methods and requirements of the class.
Sundays
Time: 1:30pm
Start date: May 18, 2025 (virtual orientation), in-centre classes begin May 25, 2025.
These classes help with dogs that are distracted or pull during walks. We will help you have an enjoyable experience on walks with your dog. If your dog is reactive, please register for our Growl class.
We will start each class inside and then have outdoor practice every week, weather permitting.
Duration: 4 classes 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 teams
Cost: 185.00 + tx
Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm
Start date: May 20, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Tuesdays
Time: 6:30pm
Start date: June 17, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Saturdays
Time: 1:00pm
Start date: May 24, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Saturdays
Time: 1:00pm
Start date: June 21, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
SPORTS CLASSES
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: Beginner – Prerequisite: Blue Ribbon Companion Pro
Agility Basic Advanced – Prerequisite: Blue Ribbon Basic Agility
Agility Advanced – For graduates of Agility Basic Advanced
Duration: 8 weeks 50 min. each class.
Maximum: 6 students
Cost: 240.00 + tx
Agility Advanced
Day/Time: Wednesday; 7:00pm
Start Date: March 19, 2025
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Agility Basic
Day/Time: Wednesday; 8:00pm
Start Date: March 19, 2025
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
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!
Our instructor, Marie-Johanne Cloutier also offers private lessons
Duration: 7 weeks 50 min. each class.
Maximum: 6 students
Cost: 210.00 + tx
Mondays – Intro to Obedience
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: May 19, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Mondays – Novice
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: May 19, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Mondays – Open/Utility
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: May 19, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Tuesdays – Beg. Open
Time: 12:30pm
Start Date: March 18, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
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 weeks 50 minutes each class.
Maximum: 6 students
Cost: 210.00 + tx
Tuesdays – Excellent/Masters
Time: 1:30pm
Start Date: May 20, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Tuesdays – Novice
Time: 2:30pm
Start Date: May 20, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
You will learn how to teach your dog specific tricks, and also how to break down complicated tricks into specific parts, and put those parts together to complete the trick. You will also have the option to get a title (and a certificate!) for you and your dog.
Duration: 8 weeks 50 min. each class.
Maximum: 6 students
Cost: 240.00 + tx
Saturdays
Time: 9:00am
Start Date: May 24, 2025
Instructor: Alyssa Texeira