Dog Training Oshawa Clarington Durham Region

Group Classes - Beginners, Intermediate, Canine Good

Neighbour Prep/Advanced, Control Unleashed

and Clicker Training.

Group training classes focus on family pet dog training. The goal is to achieve a happy, mannerly and well-behaved family pet. All classes are small with a maximum of 4 to 5 dogs.

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BEGINNERS – 17weeks and older
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This class is for dogs that have never had any formal training or for those dogs that need a refresher course. In this level you will learn how to have a better relationship with your dog as well as how to better understand your dog. Timing, reinforcement, behaviour problem issues, introduction to canine body language, proper handling and training techniques, proper training equipment, and much more will be covered in this foundational class. Your dog will learn the following cues:

Watch Me
Orienting Exercise (Name Recognition / Response)
Sit
Leave It / Take It
Down
Stand
Stay
Come
Canine Calisthenics (Sit-Down-Stand)
Loose Leash Walking

INTERMEDIATE – Pre-requisite for this level is Beginners or equivalent
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In this level your dog will be building on the skills they already know as well as learning some new cues. This class is for dogs who have already taken a Beginners level class or equivalent, but are ready to progress to something more challenging.

Watch Me (Focus)
Sit
Down
Stay
Wait
Stop
Sit/Down/Stand
Drop Down from a Distance
Loose Leash Walking
Come
Go To Your Mat
Excite and Settle
Controlled Greetings
Leave It/Take It

CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR PREP/ADVANCED – Pre-requisite for this level is Intermediate or equivalent
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Take your dog to the next level in this combination Canine Good Neighbour Prep/Advanced class. The three D's, Distance, Duration and Distractions, will be introduced to the cues your dog already knows. Real life skills will be incorporated into your dog’s learning. These classes will also prepare your dog to take the CKC Canine Good Neighbour test. This program identifies and awards responsible and caring owners and their canine partners. The Canine Good Neighbour test is a lifetime certification awarded to dogs that pass all 12 components consisting of the following:

Accepting a friendly stranger.
Politely accepts petting.
Appearance and grooming.
Out on a walk.
Walking through a crowd.
Sit/Down on command and stay.
Come when called.
Praise/Interaction.
Reaction to passing dog.
Reaction to distractions.
Supervised isolation.
Walking through a door/gate.

Check with the CKC for Canine Good Neighbour test locations and dates.

CONTROL UNLEASHED
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These classes were developed by Leslie McDevitt, a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant. They are designed to help dogs with issues learn how to relax, focus, and work off leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations. Originally created to help dogs training in dog sports, these classes have become invaluable to all owners whether their pet is enrolled in a dog sport or not. A variety of obedience cues and games are used in these classes to help dogs that...

Are uncomfortable or unable to work off leash around other dogs.
Are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating.
Are reactive or easily aroused.
Are anxious or stressed and shut down.
Are unable to control their impulses when excited.

CLICKER TRAINING
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Your dog will learn all obedience cues using a special reward marker; the clicker. Classes are fun and challenging. Basic obedience cues will be taught as well as some fun tricks such as roll over, shake a paw, and some targeting work.

JUST PUPPIES – 10 to 16 Weeks

Contact Jan Morgan at PAWS-ITIVE PUPPIES.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When attending classes, please bring the following:

A six foot long leash (thickness should correspond to the size of the dog). Retractable leashes are not recommended for training.
A flat buckle collar, Martingale collar or harness properly fitted for the individual dog. “No Pull” head collars or harnesses are also acceptable. Absolutely NO CHOKE OR PINCH/PRONG COLLARS are permitted.
Pea-sized treats or treats that can be broken down into pea-sized pieces. It is suggested you bring a treat training pouch or something to house the treats while you are training. Make sure your dog has a good appetite for class. In fact, you could delay his supper to class time instead, and feed him his kibble or treats as his supper while he is training.
All dogs should have identification.
Proper shoes prevent injury. No open-toed shoes or sandals.
Please bring waste disposal bags to clean up after your dog if he eliminates during class. We will have a mop and bucket handy if your dog happens to “piddle” during class.
Families are always welcome but please ensure your children are supervised at all times.