Schedules: Foundation Skills

* Classes will be postponed on any stat holidays or the weekends of a stat holiday, and resume the following week.


Great Beginnings


Do you struggle with your dog when outside? How about when people come to your home? Whether your dog has entered their adolescent phase or is older and has developed some unwanted behaviours, this program will help prepare your dog for real-life situations.

Great Beginnings works on behaviours such as impulse control, calmness, disengagement from the environment, engagement with you, proximity (hanging out with you), focus, working in arousal (when they're excited or scared), being able to bring their arousal level down, and much more.

This course utilizes games-based concept training, which helps reshape your dog's brain, so that they learn to make better decisions. Like not chasing that pesky squirrel, resisting the urge to pick up stuff while out on walks, going crazy when they see another dog, being fearful of new things, remaining calm when someone comes to your home and other undesirable behaviours. The exercises are fun and adaptable to the individual dog. We also share with you the science behind how and why the games work to produce real-life results.

After Great Beginnings you can move onto Level Up, Scent Level 1, Tricks Level 1, or Sports Prep Level 1.

NOTE: This program replaces Game On. If you have already taken Game On, you are ready for Level Up, Scent Level 1, Tricks Level 1 or Sports Prep Level 1.

PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT LOCATION. Click on the column titled LOCATION to sort the classes by location.

If you Select a class that is marked CLASS FULL, you will be put on a wait list.

Is your pup currently in Puppy Basics? Be sure to put in the Notes section of the Registration Form “Currently in class, Early Signup Reward please.” to get 10% off the price of this class.

Prerequisite: Dog must be minimum 4 months of age.

Course Fee: $240.00 (+ taxes)     Length: 6 weeks

Notes: You will need to bring your dog's bed, elevated bed, or mat to every class. Classes are held each week on the same day and time that you sign up for. Each class is 45 minutes in length. Classes are not held on weekends with statutory holidays but will resume the following week.

 
 DateTimeLocationTrainerStatus
Select Sep 25, 2023 Mondays at 7:00 pm
(No class Oct 9)
ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lynda & NicoleREGISTRATION CLOSED
Select Sep 30, 2023 Saturdays at 10:00 am
(No class Oct 7)
the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Jana & SuzanneREGISTRATION CLOSED
Select Sep 30, 2023 Saturdays at 11:00 am
(no class Oct 7)
the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Jana & SuzanneREGISTRATION CLOSED
Select Oct 15, 2023 Sundays at 12 noon ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lesly & Elizabeth1 Spot Left
Select Oct 17, 2023 Tuesdays at 8:00 pm. the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Lesly & Angela 
Select Oct 17, 2023 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Lesly & AngelaThis class is almost full
Select Oct 18, 2023 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lynda & Jeannette 
Select Oct 18, 2023 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lynda & JeannetteREGISTRATION CLOSED
Select Oct 21, 2023 Saturdays at 9:00 am. ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Jana & Suzanne 
Select Oct 26, 2023 Thursdays at 6:00 pm ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Tabi & Jason1 Spot Left
Select Nov 1, 2023 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Susan & LizzyThis class is almost full
Select Nov 7, 2023 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Tabi & Nicole 
Select Nov 13, 2023 Mondays at 8:00 pm ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lynda & NicoleThis class is almost full
Select Nov 29, 2023 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
(No class Dec 27)
ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Lynda & Jeannette 
Select Dec 2, 2023 Saturdays at 10:00 am
(No class Dec 30)
ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Mindy & Nicole 
Select Dec 5, 2023 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
(No class Dec 26)
the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Lesly & Angela 
Select Dec 15, 2023 Fridays at 6:00pm
(No class Dec 29)
the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Anette & Jeannette 
Select Dec 15, 2023 Fridays at 7:00pm
(No class Dec 29)
the beach View Locations 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) View Locations Anette & Jeannette 
Select Dec 19, 2023 Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
(No class Dec 26)
ajax View Locations 889 Westney Road South, Ajax View Locations Tabi & Nicole 

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