* Classes will be postponed on any stat holidays or the weekends of a stat holiday, and resume the following week.
Great Beginnings If your dog is between the ages of 5 months and 2 years, or if they are a rescue, or if they have never attended a group class, this is where you begin. Dogs between 5 months and 2 years are in their adolescent stage. This is when new & often times undesirable behaviours develop, much like human adolescents! They may start to ignore you, not listen, pull when out on walks, or act like you don't exist- especially in the presence of exciting distractions like squirrels, blowing leaves or other dogs! This program is also perfect for rescues of any age as it will help them adjust to their new life. Dogs that have never attended a group class may do great at home, but when they're out in the environment, often don't behave as well. 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 reshapes your dog's brain, so they learn to make better decisions. The exercises are fun and adaptable to the individual dog. We also share with you the science behind how and why the exercises work to produce real-life results. After Great Beginnings you can move onto Level Up, Scent Level 1, or Tricks 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 or just completed Puppy Basics. Course Fee: $246.00 (+ 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. Filling Fast = 3 spots left; Almost Full = 2 spots left; 1 spot left = 1 spot left; Can go on wait list = someone hasn't paid yet Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Mar 19, 2025 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan & KristiREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Mar 20, 2025 Thursdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JasonREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Mar 29, 2025 Saturdays at 11:00 am (no class Apr 19) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Jana & Angela SAlmost Full Select Apr 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela LFilling Fast Select Apr 2, 2025 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela LREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Apr 8, 2025 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & DebbieAlmost Full Select Apr 8, 2025 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Debbie Select Apr 11, 2025 Fridays at 7:00 pm (no class Apr 18 or May 16) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Anette & Lizzy Select Apr 15, 2025 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Jeannette Select Apr 30, 2025 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan & Kristi Select May 10, 2025 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class May 17) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Nicole T & Nicole FFilling Fast
If your dog is between the ages of 5 months and 2 years, or if they are a rescue, or if they have never attended a group class, this is where you begin. Dogs between 5 months and 2 years are in their adolescent stage. This is when new & often times undesirable behaviours develop, much like human adolescents! They may start to ignore you, not listen, pull when out on walks, or act like you don't exist- especially in the presence of exciting distractions like squirrels, blowing leaves or other dogs! This program is also perfect for rescues of any age as it will help them adjust to their new life. Dogs that have never attended a group class may do great at home, but when they're out in the environment, often don't behave as well. 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 reshapes your dog's brain, so they learn to make better decisions. The exercises are fun and adaptable to the individual dog. We also share with you the science behind how and why the exercises work to produce real-life results. After Great Beginnings you can move onto Level Up, Scent Level 1, or Tricks 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 or just completed Puppy Basics. Course Fee: $246.00 (+ 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. Filling Fast = 3 spots left; Almost Full = 2 spots left; 1 spot left = 1 spot left; Can go on wait list = someone hasn't paid yet