Group Classes

May Puppy Classes (previous style) are Tuesday night @6pm (May 14th, 21st and 28th)

These classes will be subscription based following our FREE orientation. The overall goal will be to help families establish a relationship with their puppies through manner based training using positive reinforcement. Based on your dog’s age, they will begin in the puppy or the Level 1 category and will advance based on a small skill assessment. Classes will be available weekly (with holiday exceptions) and can be joined at anytime following the orientation. To start the sign up process please send us an email or call after May 20th as we are putting the final touches on the orientation video. We welcome feedback on days of the week that work as we are still finalize times and will add more over the next few months.

  • Specialized course for dogs between 10- 16 weeks, main goal here is to socialize young pups before graduating to level 1 at 14-16wks.

    Tuesday at 6pm and Saturday at 10am, starting June 1st/4th

  • Foundational Manners course to establish the basics required for all future levels. Course for dogs over 12 weeks to 12 years of age. Length of course dependent on individual dog, approximately 3-4 weeks.

    Wednesday at 6pm or Saturday at 11:30am starting June 5th/8th

  • This course will build on the foundational skills established in Level 1 and introduction walking, recall and additional skills.

    Thursday at 6pm, starting June 20th

  • This course will begin to strengthen skills/manners established in previous classes, adding in distance, distraction and longer duration.

    Wednesday at 6pm, starting mid-July - dependent on graduation rate from Level 2

Pricing:

Access to all the above courses and workshops (pending graduation or workshop limitations) are available with the purchase of a subscription, options listed below:

  • 4 classes: $128

  • 6 classes: $180

  • 10 classes: $290

All prices subject to tax

You can attend multiple classes a week as long as you are that level or above. We just ask that you give notice (call, email or message) so we can be accommodating. We will have a punch card on file to keep track of your subscription. Class availability will increase as staff are trained up and we have interest.

Graduation/Levelling up: will be recorded in our system as well and you will receive an email or printed document (your preference).

Required:

  • flat or martingale collar, harness or head collar & a 4ft-6ft standard leash. Any other tool will be removed or switched.

  • Variety of small, bite size treats (eg, kibble, training treats, beef liver, chicken).

  • Up to date dog vaccinations appropriate for their age: Bordetella, 2-3 Distemper/Parvo boosters and Rabies, puppies under 16 weeks are an exception.

REMEMBER:

  • Group classes are to allow you to gain the knowledge to train your dog and work with distraction, introducing the dog to strange dogs can increase their value and is risky.

  • Only use your dog’s leash to limit the dog's distance from you. Do not drop leash unless told to. Keep control over your dog within the training space.

  • Do not use verbal cues unless the trainer indicates to do so. It is distracting and if the dog doesn't respond- frustrating.

  • Lastly, there is no need to be embarrassed – come in with only expectations for yourself, not your dog- this is a new environment, they will probably not be at their best and that's OK!

Group Workshops

Tricks and Games

Playful activities and tricks with useful application

For Level 2 graduates, this workshop will introduce pattern games, activities, and tricks to add to your training toolbox!

TBA

Agility for Fun

A fun Introduction to agility equipment and courses.

Level 3 workshop introduces several pieces of agility equipment and opportunities to run short agility courses. Dogs should be full grown.

TBA

Reactive Rovers

Tactics to improve greeting and social skills

For those backyard barkers, giddy greeters and nervous nellies; this workshop introduces different tactics to improve social skills. Behaviour consultant approval required!

Tuesdays at 6pm, starting possibly June 23rd

Level 4

confidence building exercises for advanced manners

Advanced manner opportunities for those that have completed previous levels. The goal will be to build confidence and challenge the owners!

TBA

Private Training

If groups are not for you, we also offer private training allowing for the dedicated attention of one of our Behaviour consultants or Trainers. Private lessons are scheduled depending on the owner's schedule and ability to stick to daily at home training. Private lessons can be provided by the following:

  • At our facility we offer canine behaviour consultation $85/hr. Packages available if multiple sessions.

  • At your home, available throughout Essex County area. $105/cat session or $115/dog session. Some locations are subject to travel fees.

  • Virtual Consultations (email, video or phone) can accommodate ANY topics from puppy/obedience to cat to behaviour concerns! These are $65/ session including email support following the session.

    All prices are subject to tax. We require 24 hours notice for cancelled appointments. We require a non-refundable deposit of $50 at the time of booking- transferable to another appointment time only if 24 hours notice is provided.

Feline Behaviour Consultations

Having litter box issues, cats fighting or other feline behaviour issues? Kelly can give you the tools and techniques to work with your cat(s) in a variety of situations.

The number of sessions will depend on the severity of the issue, as we guide you on how to work with your cat, requiring less sessions with our behaviourist.

Canine Behaviour Consultations

Jayden and Kelly are experienced in a wide variety of common behaviour topics including biting, anxieties, barking, digging and jumping. Each behaviour consultant specializes in different areas and take cases accordingly.

The number of sessions will depend on the severity of the issue, as we guide you on how to work with your dog, requiring less sessions with our behaviourist.

Private Workshops

Reactive Dog

This workshop focuses training dogs to manage interactions with other dogs and people safely and effectively, mainly on leash.  

The initial consultation will be a private 1 hour session (options listed above) with follow up 30 mins practice sessions at our facility to allow for a safe environment to approach/pass others ($40/session). All ages and sizes welcome. In some cases we may determine your dog fits the criteria for our daycare socialization program or reactive rovers workshop. Aggressive dogs allowed, but may require muzzling.

Puppy Obedience

Puppy Obedience and manners is for dogs under 5mths and may be handled by any of our trainers. This will go over the same concepts cover in our group classes including sit, stay, walking, leave it etc.

basic puppy obedience ($60/hr) at facility

Scent Work 101

We welcome any age and breed to try their nose at scent games. We will work at your dog’s pace to introduce you and them to easy activities to use their powerful nose. Cost starts at $45/session (approx. 45 min) to be booked based off your schedule.

Out N’ About

Private Level 4 manners will add the challenge of working at a local park and building up manners. This class will require previous obedience/manners class experience and dog should be social/non-reactive with dogs/people. This is a private workshop so we can focus on your dogs needs and book it around you. Cost starts at $60/session.

Pet and Family

Expecting a new baby or is your baby now crawling and you want to help your dog adjust consider https://www.familypaws.com/available-courses/ for it’s wonderful seminars and resources or consider one of our packages below:

  • We offer individualized consultations to help you in selecting the right pet or breed for your family and lifestyle. We will discuss with your entire family the time, commitment and exactly what you are looking for. From there we will present you with a variety of suitable choices. Whether you don't know if you want a dog or cat, or whether you can't decide on a breed of dog or cat, we can offer our expertise to ensure a good match between your family and the soon-to-be new addition.

    Dog selection consultations are $90 + tax. This includes one on-site private obedience/educational lesson once your bring your new puppy home. Pet selection consultations for other species are $60 + tax.

  • For those expecting or recently welcomed a baby into their lives. Let us help you and your pet make the adjustment!

    Subscription based: start at $180/month this will accommodate in-person or virtual lessons as your baby develops. We want to help with every stage!

  • For parents and kids looking for a positive family relationship with their canine companion. We will discuss dog detective skills, manners and dog friendly games over 4 sessions. $300 plus tax in person at facility or at your home (additonal travel fee may apply).

  • For dogs between 8 weeks to 20 weeks. This package includes 6 sessions to focus on puppy manners and 1 behaviour topic per week. The goal of this course is to provide foundational skills and pet parents peace of mind.

    Initial course must be completed by 21 weeks of age. additional classes can be purchased for $55. Package is $330 for 6 lessons.

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