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 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 – Attendance to this class is mandatory.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.
Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 10 students
Price: 370.00 (taxes Included)
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 – Attendance to this class is mandatory.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.
Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 10 students
Price: 370.00 (taxes Included)
Tuesday
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Instructor: Karen Broadway
Thursday
Time: 7:20pm
Start Date: May 25, 2023
Instructor: Lara Tabakian
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Saturday
Time: 11:35am
Start Date: May 27, 2023
Instructor: Karen Broadway
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: 370.00 (taxes Included)
Thursday
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: May 25, 2023
Instructor: Lara Tabakian
Saturday
Time: 12:45pm
Start Date: May 27, 2023
Instructor: Karen Broadway
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.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.
Duration: 5 classes: 1 virtual intro class + 4 classes at the centre over 8 weeks (1 every 2 weeks)
Maximum: 4 teams
Instructors: 4 trainers on the floor (1 per team)
Virtual will be held: May 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Price: 485.00 (taxes Included)
Sunday
Time: 1:30pm
Start Date: May 28, 2023
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
These classes are to help you have a more enjoyable experience on walks with your dog. If you have not yet taken a class with us, you can start with the indoor class, then you can move on to the outdoor class to perfect those skills.
Loose-leash walking: (4-week class) We will work on having your dog walk nicely on leash around other dogs and people, preparing you for walking outdoors. Your dog cannot be reactive; no excessive barking or lunging or aggression around other dogs. If your dog is reactive, please contact us for info on the Growl class.
Outdoor walking: (4-week class) Must have attended either our Companion Rookie or Pro class, or the above Indoor Walking Class. We will start class inside and then have outdoor practice every week. Your dog cannot be reactive; no excessive barking or lunging or aggression around other dogs. If your dog is reactive, please contact us for info on the Growl class.
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.
Duration: 4 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 8 students
Price: 185.00 (taxes Included)
Tuesday – Loose-leash walking
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Thursday – Outdoor walking
Time: 6:15pm
Start Date: May 25, 2023
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 Level: Beginners – Must have completed Companion Pro at Blue Ribbon.
Agility Advanced Basic Level: Must have completed Agility Basic Level
Agility Advanced Level: Must have completed Agility Advanced Basic Level.
Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 240.00 (taxes Included)
Agility Basic
Day/Time: Wednesday; 8:00pm
Start Date: May 24, 2023
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein
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: 8 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 240.00 (taxes Included)
Monday – Intro to Obedience
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: May 22, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Monday – Novice
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: May 22, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Monday – Open & Utility
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: May 22, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Tuesday – Novice Open
Time: 12:45pm
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
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: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 240.00 (taxes Included)
Tuesday – Excellent/Masters
Time: 2:00pm
Start Date: May 23, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Wednesday – Novice
Time: 12:45pm
Start Date: May 24, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Wednesday – Novice/Advanced
Time: 2:00pm
Start Date: May 24, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
Canine scent detection gives dogs the opportunity to use their amazing noses to detect different scents and then indicate to you that they’ve detected that smell.
Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 280.00 (taxes Included)
Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm
Start Date: May 24, 2023
Instructor: Françoise Adam