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Our next session of classes begins March 17, 2025

Class schedule to follow

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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, please 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.

2025 Training Sessions start dates: January 6, March 17, May 19, August 4, October 13.

Puppy Playschool – 8 classes (1st class no puppy) – $295
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) – $360
Basic training for dogs at least 5 months old as well as graduates of Puppy Playschool

Companion Pro – 8 classes – $360
Advanced and Off-leash training, for graduates of our Companion Rookie

Growl class– 5 classes (1st class is virtual) – $450
For dogs that are reactive to other dogs when on leash. Evaluation required.

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Sports Classes are to stimulate physical and mental acuity and/or to prepare you and your dog for competition:
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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
• Tricks
• Rally-Obedience

• 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.

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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: 10 students
Cost: 295.00 + tx

Tuesdays
Time: 6:45pm
Start date: March 18, 2025
Instructor:  Karen Broadway

Thursdays
Time: 12:00pm
Start date: March 20, 2025
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

Sundays
Time: 10:30am
Start date: March 23, 2025
Instructor:  Lise Hargrave

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: 10 students
Cost: 360.00 + tx

Tuesdays
Time: 8:00pm
Start date: March 18, 2025
Instructor:  Karen Broadway

Thursdays
Time: 1:15pm
Start date: March 20, 2025
Instructor:  Lise Hargrave

Thursdays
Time: 6:45pm
Start date: March 20, 2025
Instructor:  Lara Tabakian

Saturdays
Time: 10:30am
Start Date: March 22, 2025
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Sundays
Time: 11:45am
Start Date: March 23, 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: 8:00pm
Start date: March 20, 2025
Instructor:  Lara Tabakian

Saturdays
Time: 11:45am
Start date: March 22, 2025
Instructor:  Karen Broadway
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

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: March 23, 2025 (virtual orientation), in-centre classes begin March 30, 2025.

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; 8:30pm
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: March 17, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

Mondays – Novice
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: March 17, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

Mondays – Open/Utility
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: March 17, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

Tuesdays – Novice
Time: 12:15pm
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: 1:15pm
Duration: 2 hours each

Start Date: March 18, 2025
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

Tuesdays – Novice
Time: 3:15pm
Start Date: March 18, 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: March 22, 2025
Instructor: Alyssa Texeira
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –