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DOGSmart Training Systems Ltd.
#100 - 8206 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC. V5X 3E3
Phone: 604-267-9500

Formerly at Dunbar Street and 41st Avenue

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

  

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Advanced Beginner Programs - Beyond Basics

Pre requisite: A DOGSmart Beginner Program or an approved equivalent beginner program.

Beyond Basics is our DOGSmart term for a wide variety of advanced training programs.  Each program is unique and designed to offer you and your dog a chance to learn something new and fun.  Included in some of these programs will be the use of clicker training. Please see below for a description of each program.

All dogs must be 6 months and older.
Programs are 6 weeks long, 1 hour per class.  
One week notice prior to start of class is required for cancellations or refunds on all DOGSmart programs. 

Please Note: There are no "make up" classes available for any Advanced Beginner Programs - Beyond Basics.

Rally Obedience - Novice

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

This new sport is intended to promote positive relationships between dogs and owners based on trust and respect.  Dog and handler use directional signs to run through a numbered course within an allotted time.  It is not simple or easy, but challenges you and your dog in a partnership that improves attention and teamwork.

  • 6:00 pm Wednesday, February 15

Intermediate Program - Dogs 12 months and older

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

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.
  • 10:00 am Saturday, January 28

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

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

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.
Alice Fisher, CPDT-KA, Rita Britton, CPDT-KA, and Nicole LeBlanc, CPDT-KA, of DOGSmart Training are approved evaluators for the Canine Good Neighbour Exam, a Canadian Kennel Club certification.
  • 11:00 am Saturday, February 18

Canine Good Neighbour Test

  • 10:00 am -12:00 pm Saturday March 31

Beyond Beginner

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

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
  • 9:00 am Saturday, February 25

Tricks and Games

Be the 'life of the party' and improve performance of all basic commands in a creative and rewarding way through playing games and learning tricks .  Discover the secret to effective communication with your dog.  And as a bonus, learn how to turn anything into a "dog magnet", including toys, mats, and even you.

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 fun play time for dogs.

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.

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

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

  • This program will resume Spring of 2012

Out and About

Great summer program for training outdoors with your dog. Dogs generally will behave in the house and close quarters. However, once out in the open air, where they usually find more interesting things to investigate, they can easily forget their names. Training your dog in the "real" world will help your dog focus, teach self control, build confidence, and increase the bond between you and your dog.

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

  • This program will resume Spring of 2012