Puppy SmartStart Classes

This lively and energetic program is great for both puppies and owners. In this program your puppy will learn the importance of socialization to other dogs, people, and objects while developing proper social skills and good play behaviours in a safe and motivational environment. Course content includes an introduction to basic commands. Behaviours such as house training, bite inhibition, jumping up, as well as other topics such as grooming, health and nutrition are discussed. 

Beginner Life Skills Classes

The focus of beginner training is to learn everyday basic life skill exercises such as sit, stay, down, come when called, and proper leash handling methods while incorporating varying degrees distractions. This means that the dog must learn to pay attention to you under many situations. We use food, praise and play along with scientific learning principles to teach your dog how to achieve these goals. Teaching your dog to respond to various hand and voice signals will make life easier for you, your guests, the veterinarian and others.