Previously Offered Seminars & Group Classes
Classes are currently on hold until further notice.
* All prices with a range ( $ - $ ) are on a sliding scale.
That means pay what you feel you can afford within that range. If you need to talk a further price exemption, please contact me. I use a sliding scale so that those who pay a little higher make it sustainable for me to be flexible for those who cannot.
How Dogs Learn
Join us for a 2 hour, fun and interactive presentation to discuss common dog training myths, scientific studies and practical solutions for every day problems.
​Learn how to understand, communicate and influence your dog, all while building into your relationship.
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This event runs every 3 to 5 weeks. Updated dates, times and locations are TBD. Please reach out to ask about being put on a mailing list for our upcoming offerings including this one.
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This event is free, or sometimes with donation to local SPCA, but does require RSVP to ensure there is room for you. This is a human-only seminar. Please leave your pets at home.
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Puppies!
For puppies 8 - 17 weeks old
Eppic Puppy
For puppies under 17 weeks, with a minimum of first set of shots
Class runs 45 mins, + 10 minutes of Q & A
Socialization is positive, supervised exposure to other puppies, humans, sounds, smells, surfaces and objects
Short puppy playtime for most puppies
Skills learned include (but are not limited to); focus on handler, crate training (preventing separation anxiety), recalls, handling, phobia prevention, leash skills and toy play.
Puppies can participate in class after first vaccine up until they are 17 weeks old (with some exceptions)
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$140 for 4 classes / $190 for 6 classes
Obedience and Manners
4 week sessions - Kinnaird Park Community Church
Obedience Level One
Focus and Foundations
All Dogs over 17weeks.
Class includes 4 x 1 hour, in person classes
Small class sizes (of 4 dogs) allow for more one on one help
Skills learned include (but are not limited to);
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Focus on handler
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How to deal with Distractions
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Food manners and Self Control
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Foundations for Recall and obedience
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4 weeks - $150 - $180*
Obedience Level Two
Mind Your Manners
For dogs that have completed Focus and Foundations (or any other Obedience Class with any local KPA certified trainer).
Class includes 4 x 1 hour, in person classes
Small class sizes (of 4 dogs) allow for more one on one help
Skills learned include (but are not limited to);
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Clean Cues
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Solid Stays
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Positions (Sit / Down / Mat)
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Basic Recalls with Distraction
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Self Control with Food
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4 weeks - $150 - $180*
Obedience Level 3
Intermediate -
Parks and Recreation
For dogs that have completed Mind Your Manners. This class is built to challenge the behaviours your dog knows against life's distractions and become fluent in how to deal with mistakes.
Class includes 4 x 1 hour, in person classes
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Practice your training while out in real life scenarios of our local Castlegar Parks.
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4 weeks $150 - $180*
Optional Focused Classes
3 and 4 week sessions
Optional Focus
Jumpers Anonymous
For all dogs over 17 weeks that need some extra help with keeping their feet to themselves.
Class includes 3 x 90 min, in person classes
Only 3 dogs work at a time to ensure you get plenty of attention to each individual team.
Classes will include the specific focus of;
- Learning theory of why dogs jump.
- Jumping on dog's owners
- Jump on people who approach the dog
- Jumping when the dog approaches friends
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3 weeks - $150
Optional Focus
Legendary Leash Skills
For all dogs over 17 weeks that need some extra help with leash manners. We will be teaching loose leash walking, not a formal heel for competitive obedience.
Class includes 4 x 60 - 90 min, in person classes
Small class sizes (of 4 dogs) allow for more one on one help
Skills learned include (but are not limited to);
- Building Value for a Loose Leash
- Dealing with Pulling
- Long line work for Less Frustration Walks
- Resilience in the Face of Distractions
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4 weeks - $160 - $190*
Specialty Classes
6 week sessions
Reliable Recalls
A six week class designed to build a Reliable, Emergency Recall with a mechanical whistle.
Classes run 60 - 75 minutes long, for 6 weeks. (in person)
Includes one whistle per dog (and prizes!)
This class is a lot of homework, but we balance it out with a lot of laughs, friendly competition and support.
People leave with a very reliable recall, and massive improvement in their relationship with their dog.
We tackle recall from two sides - building the behaviour of coming when they hear a whistle, and addressing big distractions.
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6 weeks - $250 - $300*
Serenity Now
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For dogs over 4 months old that struggle to settle, show mild anxiety, over-the-top excitement or mild reactivity around people and / or dogs.
*No serious bite histories or aggression. Acceptance to this course is on a case by case basis. Please contact us to see if your dog is an appropriate candidate.
Classes run 90 minutes long, for 6 weeks. (in person)
Extra small class sizes allow for a lot of one on one help
We will spend our time together learning
- Relaxation protocols
- How to condition calmness
- Daily Enrichment Exercises
- Impulse Control
- On/ Off Switch
- Conditioning positive associations with other dogs / people
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6 weeks - $250 - $300*
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Classes will only go ahead if there are enough students (generally 3 people per class is minimum, 4 - 6 is a maximum). The call to go ahead or cut a class will be made the week before class starts at the latest, and final schedules will be sent out.
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If a class you are interested in does not go forward, you will be first on the list for the next round of classes.
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A minimum of $50 deposit will be required to hold your spot, and only asked of you once there are enough people interested to run the class.
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Dogs over 17 weeks old must have an up to date Parvo and Distemper vaccine or a Titre test showing immunity within the year. (If this is a problem for you, please reach out for other alternatives).
Please email me, or fill in the contact form below with your name, your dogs name, age and which class you are interested in.