* Classes will be postponed on any stat holidays or the weekends of a stat holiday, and resume the following week.
Puppy Basics Puppy Basics is for pups between 10 and 20 weeks of age as of the class start date and have had their first set of vaccinations. If your pup is older, please register them for Great Beginnings. Puppy Basics class is a great way to build confidence, for you and your pup, while learning foundational skills. This is the time, while your pup is very young, to do a lot of foundation work so that they develop good habits. We’ll show you some fun exercises to do with your pup to build a positive and trusting relationship. Puppy Basics helps your puppy learn and understand words such as sit, down, and stand. We start the foundation work for walking nicely on leash, coming when called, impulse control, calmness, boundary work and disengagement from distractions. Information on surviving puppyhood, such as: nipping, whining, barking, and toileting is included. You will also receive our Puppy Training Videos which include the exercises that are taught each week in class. After they have completed this program, your pup will be ready to move onto Great Beginnings. 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. Prerequisite: Must be between 10 and 20 weeks of age as of start of class and have had their first set of vaccinations. Course Fee: $160.00 (+ taxes) Length: 4 weeks Notes: You will need to bring your pup'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. Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Mar 16, 2024 Saturdays at 9:00 am (no class Mar 30) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & NicoleREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Mar 20, 2024 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & Lizzy1 Spot Left Select Mar 21, 2024 Thursdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JasonCLASS FULL Select Apr 2, 2024 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JessicaClass Full (can go on wait list) Select Apr 6, 2024 Saturdays at 9:00 am the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela S Select Apr 17, 2024 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & Lizzy Select Apr 20, 2024 Saturdays at 9:00 am ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & Nicole Select May 4, 2024 Saturdays at 9:00 am (no class May 18) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela SLast set of classes until September Select May 7, 2024 Tuesdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & Jessica Select May 15, 2024 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & LizzyLast set of classes until September Select May 25, 2024 Saturdays at 9:00 am ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & Nicole Great Beginnings If your dog is between the ages of 5 months and 2 years, they 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! 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 program is also perfect for rescues of any age or dogs that have never attended a group class or have not been well socialized. 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, 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. Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Mar 16, 2024 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class Mar 30) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & NicoleThere is space to join lesson #2 Select Mar 16, 2024 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class Mar 30) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela SREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Mar 20, 2024 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & LizzyCLASS FULL Select Mar 21, 2024 Thursdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JasonREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Apr 5, 2024 Fridays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Anette & JeannetteCLASS FULL Select Apr 15, 2024 Mondays at 6:00 pm (no class May 20) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JeanetteThis class is almost full Select Apr 17, 2024 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela L Select May 1, 2024 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & LizzyLast set of classes until September Select May 2, 2024 Thursdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & Jason Select May 4, 2024 Saturdays at 11:00 am (no class May 18) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela SLast set of classes until September Select May 4, 2024 Saturdays at 12:00 noon (no class May 18) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela SLast set of classes until September Select May 4, 2024 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class May 18) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & Nicole Select May 7, 2024 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & Jessica Select May 29, 2024 Wednesdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela L Select May 29, 2024 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela L Level Up Now that you have completed Great Beginnings, your dog is ready to handle the challenges of an obedience class. This class was previously known as Family Dog. We have changed the name to reflect the significant changes that we've made to this program. It truly is a level up in their ability to learn and perform specific commands. Obedience training requires your dog to be able to listen and respond to your instructions in a very distracting environment. If your goal is for your dog to achieve their Canine Good Neighbour or Dog Therapy Certificate, or to participate in Rally Obedience, Level Up is your next step. This course covers basic obedience skills, including stays from various positions, heelwork, recall, working around distractions, not jumping up, leave it and more. It will prepare both you and your dog for the more vigorous exercises and challenges covered in our Life Skills program. After Level Up you can move into Life Skills, Off Leash Freedom, Stress Free Walks, or Canine Freestyle. 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 dog currently in Great Beginnings? 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: Great Beginnings (previously Game On) 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. Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Mar 16, 2024 Saturdays at 11:00 am (no class Mar 30) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Mindy & NicoleThere is space to join lesson #2 Select Mar 26, 2024 Tuesdays at 7:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JessicaCLASS FULL Select Apr 5, 2024 Fridays at 8:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Anette & JeannetteLast set of classes until September Select Apr 15, 2024 Mondays at 7:00 pm (no class May 20) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & Jeanette Select Apr 17, 2024 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda & Angela L Select May 1, 2024 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Susan & LizzyLast set of classes until September Select May 2, 2024 Thursdays at 8:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & Jason Select May 4, 2024 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class May 18) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park) Jana & Angela SLast set of classes until September Pet First Aid Course We love our dogs and spend a lot of money on training, accessories, food, toys, beds and other things. Why not give them the ultimate gift by making sure you’re prepared for the unexpected? The Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course includes recognizing illness, restraint, transportation, various wounds, bone and joint injuries, poisoning, allergies, infections, bloat, seizures, choking, artificial respiration, CPR and more! A 76-page workbook is included. You may bring your dog if it is friendly with other dogs and people, and will remain quiet in their crate or lie on its bed by your side for long periods of time. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. If your dog shows signs of stress, causes distractions, or is uncomfortable in the class, please have someone on standby to come and pick them up as they will not be allowed to remain in the class. If you do not plan to bring a dog, please mark NA next the the questions on the registration form regarding your dog. This class is only offered at our Ajax location. If you Select a class that is marked CLASS FULL, you will be put on a wait list. Are you currently class with us? 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: Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Course Fee: $170.00 (+ taxes) Length: 2 - five hour mornings Notes: In Ajax, this course is held over 2 mornings from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS. At Kingston Rd this program is run over one full day. After successful completion, you will receive a Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Mar 29, 2024 Fri Mar 29 & Sat Mar 30 From 8:30 am - 1:30 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax LyndaREGISTRATION CLOSED Select May 18, 2024 Sat May 18 & Sun May 19 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax LyndaThis class is almost full Rescue Ready As there are many unknowns and things to consider when adopting a rescue, more and more rescue organizations require those adopting a rescue to acquire 1 on 1 training within the first week of adopting their dog. This is where we can come to the rescue! We offer a Rescue Ready 40 minute training session which can be done during the day at our Ajax location or virtually via Zoom. This training session covers Expectations, Safety, Potential Separation Anxiety, Socialization and includes Relationship Building Games. We also discuss specific concerns which may require additional training. If you would like to set up a Rescue Ready training session, please email the office. Prerequisite: A New Rescue Course Fee: $90.00 (+ taxes) Length: 40 minutes Notes: Email the office at info@whoswalkingwho.ca No dates at this time. If interested, please email us.
Puppy Basics is for pups between 10 and 20 weeks of age as of the class start date and have had their first set of vaccinations. If your pup is older, please register them for Great Beginnings. Puppy Basics class is a great way to build confidence, for you and your pup, while learning foundational skills. This is the time, while your pup is very young, to do a lot of foundation work so that they develop good habits. We’ll show you some fun exercises to do with your pup to build a positive and trusting relationship. Puppy Basics helps your puppy learn and understand words such as sit, down, and stand. We start the foundation work for walking nicely on leash, coming when called, impulse control, calmness, boundary work and disengagement from distractions. Information on surviving puppyhood, such as: nipping, whining, barking, and toileting is included. You will also receive our Puppy Training Videos which include the exercises that are taught each week in class. After they have completed this program, your pup will be ready to move onto Great Beginnings. 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. Prerequisite: Must be between 10 and 20 weeks of age as of start of class and have had their first set of vaccinations. Course Fee: $160.00 (+ taxes) Length: 4 weeks Notes: You will need to bring your pup'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.
If your dog is between the ages of 5 months and 2 years, they 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! 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 program is also perfect for rescues of any age or dogs that have never attended a group class or have not been well socialized. 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, 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.
Now that you have completed Great Beginnings, your dog is ready to handle the challenges of an obedience class. This class was previously known as Family Dog. We have changed the name to reflect the significant changes that we've made to this program. It truly is a level up in their ability to learn and perform specific commands. Obedience training requires your dog to be able to listen and respond to your instructions in a very distracting environment. If your goal is for your dog to achieve their Canine Good Neighbour or Dog Therapy Certificate, or to participate in Rally Obedience, Level Up is your next step. This course covers basic obedience skills, including stays from various positions, heelwork, recall, working around distractions, not jumping up, leave it and more. It will prepare both you and your dog for the more vigorous exercises and challenges covered in our Life Skills program. After Level Up you can move into Life Skills, Off Leash Freedom, Stress Free Walks, or Canine Freestyle. 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 dog currently in Great Beginnings? 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: Great Beginnings (previously Game On) 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.
We love our dogs and spend a lot of money on training, accessories, food, toys, beds and other things. Why not give them the ultimate gift by making sure you’re prepared for the unexpected? The Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course includes recognizing illness, restraint, transportation, various wounds, bone and joint injuries, poisoning, allergies, infections, bloat, seizures, choking, artificial respiration, CPR and more! A 76-page workbook is included. You may bring your dog if it is friendly with other dogs and people, and will remain quiet in their crate or lie on its bed by your side for long periods of time. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. If your dog shows signs of stress, causes distractions, or is uncomfortable in the class, please have someone on standby to come and pick them up as they will not be allowed to remain in the class. If you do not plan to bring a dog, please mark NA next the the questions on the registration form regarding your dog. This class is only offered at our Ajax location. If you Select a class that is marked CLASS FULL, you will be put on a wait list. Are you currently class with us? 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: Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Course Fee: $170.00 (+ taxes) Length: 2 - five hour mornings Notes: In Ajax, this course is held over 2 mornings from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS. At Kingston Rd this program is run over one full day. After successful completion, you will receive a Certificate, which is valid for 3 years.
As there are many unknowns and things to consider when adopting a rescue, more and more rescue organizations require those adopting a rescue to acquire 1 on 1 training within the first week of adopting their dog. This is where we can come to the rescue! We offer a Rescue Ready 40 minute training session which can be done during the day at our Ajax location or virtually via Zoom. This training session covers Expectations, Safety, Potential Separation Anxiety, Socialization and includes Relationship Building Games. We also discuss specific concerns which may require additional training. If you would like to set up a Rescue Ready training session, please email the office. Prerequisite: A New Rescue Course Fee: $90.00 (+ taxes) Length: 40 minutes Notes: Email the office at info@whoswalkingwho.ca