Dog Sport Training Classes
Are you looking for something more than just regular obedience training with your dog?
Through relationship building and dog sport classes we help you create the team you want.
Group Classes held in Brentwood Bay. Outdoor Classes held in the Highlands.
Novice Rally Obedience
Next Course Fall 2023
Are you interested in taking your obedience skills to the next level? This course will introduce you to the foundations of Rally Obedience. Rally obedience are exercises performed in an obstacle style sequence format. This course will review the foundations of Heelwork, Front, Finishes as well as the Novice Rally stations. By the end of this course your relationship with your dog will be well on its way to becoming a true partnership! Dogs must have a solid Sit and Down command as well as a basic understanding of heel position on the handlers left side. Weekly online videos are available to study in between classes. Intermediate and Advanced Rally classes are available as well Suitable for dogs 8months and up What does Rally look like? Click here to see 6 Week Set of Group Classes $250 + GST Classes are approx. 50min Class taught by Shannon Hellyer Gibson
Scent Work
Next Course Fall 2023
Brentwood Bay
Sniffing is one of the most natural and rewarding behaviors for dogs. Professional and competitive scent detection uses the dog’s incredible olfactory abilities and love of hunting while building a partnership based on trust and communication. In this set of classes, you and your dog will learn to search for the 3 essential oils used in competition. We will build your dog’s ‘odor obedience’, your understanding of ‘in odor behavior’, your ability to ‘read your dog’, your knowledge of how odour interacts with the environment, and how to handle odour and set simple hides. Suitable for dogs 6month and up. 6 Week Set of Group Classes $250 (includes starter odour kit) Classes are approx. 60 to 75min. Class taught by Pam Koiner of Nosydogz
Trick Dog
Next Course Fall 2023
Brentwood Bay
Looking for something to do with your dog during those long wet winter days we are famous for? Are they finding creative ways to let you know that they are BORED? Join our Trick Dog Class! In this class you will learn through luring, timing and motivation how to teach your dog Novice Level Tricks. Learn tricks such as Hoop jump, Crawl, Spin/Twist, Peekaboo, Bow, Wipe your paws Wobble board, Backup, Wave and many more. Dogs may be eligible to obtain Novice Trick Dog Title! Suitable for dogs 5months and up. 6 Week Set of Group Classes $250 + GST Classes are approx. 50min Classes taught by Barbara Wright
Puppy Sport
Foundations
Wednesday May 17th 6pm
Outdoor class Highlands
This class is designed for puppies and handlers that want to pursue dog sports. Or for people that want a dog that can go anywhere and do anything. Get your puppies' sports careers off to the right start with skills designed to give them confidence and the drive to learn. You will learn how to create body awareness, train advanced learning skills, relationship building, rocketing recalls, plus much more. This is not your average puppy class! This course does not cover manners or basic obedience skills. Ages 12 weeks to 6 months $255 plus GST for 5 weeks Class taught by Ali Erskine of Engaged K9
Dog Sport Foundations
Fall 2023
This course goes beyond basic obedience skills. We will cover focused formal heelwork, Fronts, Finishes and extended stays. With a heavy emphasis on relationship building and play. This course will give you a peek into the competition ring fora variety of dog sports. You wont look back! Suitable for dogs 8months and up. Dogs must have a solid understanding of sit and down be comfortable walking on the handlers left side. 6wks $250 +GST **After the initial 6wk course students may enroll in ongoing classes until they are ready to compete.** Class taught by Shannon Hellyer Gibson
Online Beginner Rally
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An online version of our most popular course. This course will introduce you to the foundations of Rally Obedience. Rally obedience are exercises performed in an obstacle style sequence format. This course will introduce fancy formal heelwork as well as the Novice Rally stations. By the end of this course your relationship with your dog will be well on its way to becoming a true partnership! Dogs must have a solid Sit and Down command as well as a basic understanding of heel position on the handlers left side. Course covers all the Rally novice signs as well as foundational exercises and engagement lessons. Participants are encourage to submit videos for review weekly. Suitable for dogs 8months and up What does Rally look like? Click here to see 6wks of content $175 +GST