Training

Dog Training

Our next session of classes begins January 8, 2024

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.

2024 Training Sessions start dates: January 8, March 11, May 20, August 5, October 14.

• Puppy Playschool – 8 classes (1st class no puppy) – $295 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) – $370 taxes included
Basic training for dogs at least 5 months old as well as graduates of Puppy Playschool

• Companion Pro – 8 classes – $370 taxes included
Advanced and Off-leash training, for graduates of our Companion Rookie

• Growl class– 5 classes (1^st class is virtual) – $485 taxes included
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:
One class per week for 8 weeks – $240 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
• Tricks
• Rally-Obedience

• 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.

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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 – 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: 295.00 (taxes Included)

Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm
Start Date: January 9, 2024
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Sunday
Time: 10:30am
Start Date: January 14, 2024
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

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 – 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: 8:15pm
Start Date: January 9, 2024
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Thursday
Time: 7:00pm
Start Date: January 11, 2024
Instructor: Lara Tabakian

Saturday
Time: 10:30am
Start Date: January 13, 2024
Instructor: Karen Broadway

Sunday
Time: 11:45am
Start Date: Janury 14, 2024, 2023
Instructor: Lise Hargrave

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: 370.00 (taxes Included)

Thursday
Time: 8:15pm
Start Date: January 11, 2024
Instructor: Lara Tabakian

Saturday
Time: 11:45am
Start Date: January 14, 2024
Instructor: Karen Broadway
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –

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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 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 Advanced Basic
Day/Time: Wednesday; 6:30pm
Start Date: January 10, 2024
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Agility Advanced
Day/Time: Wednesday; 7:30pm
Start Date: January 10, 2024
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

Agility Basic
Day/Time: Wednesday; 8:30pm
Start Date: January 10, 2024
Instructor: Jaime Borenstein

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!
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: January 8, 2024
Instructor: Heather Watt

Monday – Novice
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2024
Instructor: Heather Watt

Monday – Open & Utility
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: January 8, 2024
Instructor: Heather Watt

Tuesday – Novice Open
Time: 12:30pm
Start Date:
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

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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: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 240.00 (taxes Included)

Tuesday – Excellent/Masters
Time: 2:00pm
Start Date:
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

– BACK IN MARCH 2024 –

Tuesday – Excellent/Masters
Time: 3:00pm
Start Date: October 17, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

– BACK IN MARCH 2024 –

Wednesday – Novice/Advanced
Time: 1:00pm
Start Date: October 18, 2023
Instructor: Marie-Johanne Cloutier

– BACK IN MARCH 2024 –

Waiting List

Tricks Class

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 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 8 students
Price: 280.00 (taxes Included)

Saturday
Time: 9:00am
Start Date: January 14, 2024
Instructor: Alyssa Teixeira