PUPPY
Suitable for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months of age focusing on fundamental
obedience. Paying attention, sit, stay, leave it, loose leash walking and recalls.
BEGINNER
Suitable for adolescent or mature dogs with gaps in their training. Focusing on
fundamental obedience . Paying attention, sit, stay, leave it, loose leash walking
and recalls. No age prerequisite.
INTERMEDIATE
Four D’s training (proofing for distance, diversity, distraction and duration).
Available upon successful completion of Puppy or Beginner classes.
ADVANCED
Mirrors the requirements for the CGN certification. Prepares suitable dogs for
therapy dog training. Builds on intermediate level skills and includes a few fun
tricks such as object recognition and nose targeting. Must have completed
Intermediate level to sign up.
THERAPY DOG TRAINING
Learn the art of proactive management. Develop protocols suitable for joining a
therapy dog team, entertaining a classroom, successful visits to a loved one in
facilities such as long term care. Teach your dog the protocols of life so they can
participate fully in life outside your home. Must have completed at least
intermediate level or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills, and must be able to
demonstrate a high degree of socialization.
BRAIN GAMES
Provides physical and mental stimulation to help improve communication and
reduce bordom. Instruction includes creating a skit with cue cards, learning colour
and object recognition, nose targeting, and tricks. Suitable for dogs with a
satisfactory level of obedience training and a keen desire to work for their
owners.