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DogSmart Training
100 - 8206 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC. V5X 3E3
Phone: 604-267-9500

Mon-Thurs 11:00am~9:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am~4:00pm
Sunday By Appointment
Holidays Closed

Beyond Basics

Beyond Basics is our DOGSmart term for a wide variety of advanced training programs.  Each program is unique and offers you and your dog a chance to learn something new and fun.  All dogs must be 6 months or older.  Please see below for a description of each program.  

Programs are 6 weeks long, one hour per class.

One week notice prior to commencement is required for cancellations or refunds.

Please note - we are unable to offer "make-up" classes for any of these specialty programs.

Canine Good Neighbour - Canadian Kennel Club Program for Pure Bred and Mixed Breed Dogs. 

This program is to identify and reward responsible, caring owners and their canine partners throughout Canada.  Canine Good Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.  The test is non-competitive and allows dog and handler to demonstrate confidence and control in 12 steps.  This program does not require a DOGSmart Beginner Program but it is recommended.

DOGSmart Training Centre
8208 Ontario Street, Vancouver  Ph: 604 267-9500

  • 11:00 am Saturday, September 11
Canine Good Neighbour - Test only
  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, August 7
  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Satuday, October 16 

Tricks and Games

Be the 'life of the party' and improve performance of all basic commands in a creative and rewarding way. In this program you will learn how to use a clicker to enhance training.  For the greatest opportunity for your dog's success, the first class will be orentation and practice with clicker training for owners only.  Dogs join the fun on the second week of class.  

DOGSmart Training Centre
8208 Ontario Street, Vancouver  Ph: 604 267-9500

  •  7:30 pm  Wednesday, September 8

Beyond Beginner

This is a great program for any dog that has not taken classes in a while.  Focus of this program is on three important skills:
  1. Walking on a loose leash
  2. Come When Called
  3. Stay

DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street, Vancouver  Ph: 604 267-9500

  • TBA

Freestyle Fun

A Tricks and Games enhanced program that includes agility games - relay games - freestyle games - while improving your handling skills and having fun with your dog.  For the greatest opportunity for your dog's success, the first night's class will be orentation and practice with clicker training for owners only.  Dogs join the fun the second week of class.

DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street Vancouver  Ph: 604-267-9500

  • TBA

Come When Called

Improve your dog's ability to come when called.  Let us help you create positive results.  This is an outdoor class and is offered only from spring to fall.   

DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street Vancouver  Ph: 604-267-9500

  • 9:30 am Saturday, August 14

Out And About

Improve your handling skills and your dog's attention in many different locations. Each week in a new location.  This is an outdoor class and is offered only from spring to fall.  This program is 5 sessions.

DOGSmart Training Centre
Vancouver area  Ph:604-267-9500

  • 9:00 am  Saturday, July 10 - no class July 31 - Full 

Train and Play

Choose the class that fits your dogs size.
In this program your dog will have the opportunity to learn and practice good play behaviours around other dogs and their owners.  Play behaviours have important learning and health benefits that help dogs become well-adjusted members of both their canine and human families.  Through play, your dog learns dog-to-dog social graces and is mentally and physically stimulated. Includes play time for dogs.

DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street Vancouver  Ph: 604-267-9500

 Toys Train and Play - Dogs less than 20 pounds

  • 7:30 pm Thursday, August 12

 Train and Play - Dogs  20 to 50  pounds

  • 10:00 am Saturday, October 2

Train and Play - Dogs  more than 50 pounds

  • 11:00 am Saturday, July 17 - No Class July 31 - Full

Intermediate Program - Dogs 12 months and older

This is a great program that let's you build on your dog's basic skills through the addition of a variety of distractions and challenges.  This program is for those who are looking to challenge themselves, and their dog, by taking that next step to the next level of their dog's training ability.  

DOGSmart Training Centre 
8206 Ontario Street Vancouver  Ph: 604-267-9500

  • TBA