* 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 16 weeks of age as of the class start date and have had their first set of vaccinations. 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. Puppy graduates are ready for Family Dog Foundations, Great Beginnings or Tricks. Prerequisite: 10 - 16 weeks Course Fee: $190.00 (+ taxes) Length: 4 weeks Notes: Small breed puppies welcome up to 20 weeks of age. Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Apr 17, 2025 Thursdays at 6:00 pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi & JasonREGISTRATION CLOSED Select May 10, 2025 Saturdays at 9:00 am (no class May 17) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Nicole T & Nicole F Select May 20, 2025 Tuesday at 6:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Open Select May 27, 2025 Tuesdays @ 7:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Select Jun 24, 2025 Tuesday at 7:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Family Dog Foundations This very popular course covers skills needed for daily live, using positive marker reward. If you have taken our Puppy Basics Program, this course will build on what your dog has learned, while taking their training to the next level. If this is your first class with your dog, this course will form the foundation for all your dog's training. This course includes teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash, learning to stay while in a sit and a down, coming when called, impulse control, not jumping up, and learning to ignore various types of distractions. In addition, Great Beginnings is the perfect comb your dog. Taken at the same time, or in any order, will provide you and your dog skills and behavioural assistance. For friendly, non-reactive dogs. Prerequisite: 4 months and up Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select May 8, 2025 Thursdays at 7:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Select May 15, 2025 Thursday at 6:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Open Select May 20, 2025 Tuesday at 7:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Open Select May 27, 2025 Tuesdays at 8:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Select Jun 2, 2025 Monday at 7:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi Select Jun 19, 2025 Tuesdays at 7:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Select Jul 15, 2025 Tuesdays at 8:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Select Aug 7, 2025 Thursdays at 7:00pm the beaches 2493 Queen St. E. (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan Great Beginnings 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. In addition, Family Dog is the perfect comb your dog. Taken at the same time, or in any order, will provide you and your dog skills and behavioural assistance. For friendly, non-reactive dogs. Prerequisite: 5 months and up Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus 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 & LizzySpace to join lesson 2 - Will be pro-rated Select Apr 30, 2025 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan & KristiREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Apr 30, 2025 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan & Kristi Select May 10, 2025 Saturdays at 12 noon (no class May 17) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Nicole T & Nicole F Select May 10, 2025 Saturdays at 10:00 am (no class May 17) ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Nicole T & Nicole FREGISTRATION CLOSED Select May 15, 2025 Thursday at 7:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Open Select Jun 2, 2025 Monday at 8:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Tabi Select Jun 4, 2025 Wednesday at 7:00pm ajax 889 Westney Road South, Ajax Lynda 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, Agility Prep, or Canine Freestyle. Prerequisite: Great Beginnings Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks Date⇧TimeLocationTrainerStatus Select Apr 11, 2025 Fridays at 8:00 pm (no class Apr 18 or May 16) the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Space to join lesson 2 - Will be pro-ratedREGISTRATION CLOSED Select Apr 30, 2025 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm the beach 975 Kingston Road (west of Victoria Park), Beaches Susan & Kristi 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. After successful completion, you will receive a Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. 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 No dates at this time. If interested, please email us.
Puppy Basics is for pups between 10 and 16 weeks of age as of the class start date and have had their first set of vaccinations. 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. Puppy graduates are ready for Family Dog Foundations, Great Beginnings or Tricks. Prerequisite: 10 - 16 weeks Course Fee: $190.00 (+ taxes) Length: 4 weeks Notes: Small breed puppies welcome up to 20 weeks of age.
This very popular course covers skills needed for daily live, using positive marker reward. If you have taken our Puppy Basics Program, this course will build on what your dog has learned, while taking their training to the next level. If this is your first class with your dog, this course will form the foundation for all your dog's training. This course includes teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash, learning to stay while in a sit and a down, coming when called, impulse control, not jumping up, and learning to ignore various types of distractions. In addition, Great Beginnings is the perfect comb your dog. Taken at the same time, or in any order, will provide you and your dog skills and behavioural assistance. For friendly, non-reactive dogs. Prerequisite: 4 months and up Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks
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. In addition, Family Dog is the perfect comb your dog. Taken at the same time, or in any order, will provide you and your dog skills and behavioural assistance. For friendly, non-reactive dogs. Prerequisite: 5 months and up Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks
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, Agility Prep, or Canine Freestyle. Prerequisite: Great Beginnings Course Fee: $285.00 (+ taxes) Length: 6 weeks
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. After successful completion, you will receive a Certificate, which is valid for 3 years. 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