Classes Offered

Social Basic Obedience Classes Do you walk your dog, or does your dog walk you? We offer basic obedience classes at various levels.  All classes are offered in 6 week sessions: All Prices includ GST Puppy Kindergarten - a 6 week session for all breeds of dogs between 12 - 22 wks old. Owners and dogs will have fun learning the "basics" such as socialization, beginner's obedience, house training and controlling other puppy problems. Our Puppy Kindergarten classes include the option of an extra 2 FREE CLASSES for a total of 8 classes. $ 115 Social level 1 - a 6 week session for all breeds over 16 weeks old. Heel, sit, down, and come are only some of the commands that you will learn to teach your dog. $ 120 Social Level One Advanced: This class was created due to popular demand as a stepping stone between level one and two. We will focus on Down at a Distance, Down from moving, introduction to off leash heeling and perfecting all other skills in level one. 6 weeks $125 Social level 2 - For all dogs that have completed level one. In this 6 week session you and your dog will work together to improve heeling skills and work off-leash. Signal exercises will be taught and for safety reasons, an emergency down at distance will also be taught. ($ 130) Social level 3 - Come and enjoy this advanced social class. In this fun course the dogs will learn how to retrieve and jump over obstacles on command as well as perfect the other skills learned in the previous 2 levels. ($ 140) Social Level Four - Pre-Novice - If you wish to continue on with your training without going to our competitive classes this 7week course is for you ! Emphasis will be placed on off-leash obedience, distraction training, close contact with other dogs, distance control and a Pre-Companion Dog test at the end of the course. 7 week session - $ 160 Social Level Four - Novice - Nervous about going into a CKC dog trial? Is your dog a cross breed and not permitted to enter a CKC dog trial? Are you having fun training and bonding with your dog and want to go further in your training? This class is for you! This 7 week course is based on all of the skills from the Canadian Kennel Club Novice level of obedience. We will work on all of the skills needed to pass in a CKC trial, without actually going in a CKC trial. There will be a Novice test at the end of the course. 7 week session - $ 160

Competitive Classes Have fun with your dog and enjoy a challenge at the same time! Whether you have trained a competitive dog before or would like to try it out with your first dog we have room for you. These classes are for all dog handlers and breeds of dogs who wish to obtain titles in sanctioned obedience trials. Emphasis is placed on taking time to train your dog to become a top-scoring obedience champion. ($ 130 6 classes) * we do not use any negative techniques * all positive training to bring out happy dogs who enjoy their training * we produce high-scoring teams * all achieved in a friendly, non-threatening and safe environment. We offer small classes in various levels to suit your needs: (see our class Schedules for times) Pre-Novice Novice Open Utility $130 for 6 classes

**Specialty Classes** Musical Freestyle: Annual Musical Freestyle Membership only. Please call Ray or Michelle at 604-534-7404 for further information on this Fun Sport to do with your dog!

Private Sessions Is your dog aggressive towards other dogs or people? Does your dog consistently run away? Are you generally feeling overwhelmed and don't know what to do? Whatever your problem, we can help with our one-on-one private consultations. Give us a call to make an appointment to talk to our behavioral consultant. We can advise you what to do.  Delete: Please send us your request for help by emailing us.  We will reply promptly! 45 minute lesson $80 Canine Good Neighbour: The Canadian Kennel Club Canine Good Neighbour Program identifies and rewards responsible and caring owners and their canine partners. In this class we will focus on all of the exercises needed to pass the Canine Good Neighbour Test . Some of the exercises taught in this course include: Sit/down on command, reaction to distractions, walking through a crowd and supervised isolation. 6 weeks $160

Ray and Shannon Underwood
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Revised: August 13, 2007