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
Please read our Policies for Group Classes before registering.
Duration: 8 classes of 50 min. each
Maximum: 10 students
Price: 260.00 (taxes Included)
Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Start Date: October 20, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
** No class November 10, 2018 **
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Thursday
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Start Date: October 25, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
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: October 16, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Tuesday
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: October 16, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Thursday
Time: 7:30pm
Start Date: October 18, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Saturday
Time: 11:00am
Start Date: October 20, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
** No class November 10, 2018 **
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
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: 10 students
Price: 295.00 (taxes Included)
Tuesday
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: October 16, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Saturday
Time: 12:00pm
Start Date: October 20, 2018
Instructor: To be confirmed
** No class November 10, 2018 **
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 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: Wednesday; 8:30pm
Start Date: October 17, 2018
Instructor: Lise Hargrave
Agility Basic/Advanced
Day/Time: Monday; 7:30pm
Start Date: October 15, 2018
Instructor: Harriet Schleifer
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Agility Competition
Day/Time: Wednesday; 6:30pm
Start Date: October 17, 2018
Instructor: Lise Hargrave / Jaime Borenstein
Agility Competition
Day/Time: Wednesday; 7:30pm
Start Date: October 17, 2018
Instructor: Lise Hargrave / 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!
Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 8 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)
Monday
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: October 15, 2018
Instructor: François Tremblay
This class offers a peek into different dog sports; you enjoy a different one every week. Rally-O, Competition Obedience, Agility, Freestyle & tricks, and more if possible. You can try each one and decide which sport is for you or continue taking this class regularly to keep things interesting for both you and your dog.
Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)
Thursday
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: October 18, 2018
Instructor: To be determined
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)
Monday
Time: 1:00pm
Start Date: October 15, 2018
Instructor: Sharon Gibbons
Monday
Time: 2:00pm
Start Date: October 15, 2018
Instructor: Sharon Gibbons
Monday
Time: 6:30pm
Start Date: October 15, 2018
Instructor: Harriet Schleifer
– THIS CLASS IS FULL –
Saturday
Time: 3:00pm
Start Date: October 20, 2018
Instructor: Harriet Schleifer
** No class November 10, 2018 **
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.
Duration: 7 classes of 50 min. each.
Maximum: 6 students
Price: 175.00 (taxes Included)
Thursdays
Time: 8:30pm
Start Date: October 18, 2018
Instructor: Harriet Schleifer
Saturdays
Time: 2:00pm
Start Date: October 20, 2018
Instructor: Harriet Schleifer
** No class November 10, 2018 **