Dog Obedience Training

A. Yes! We recommend most start in the level 1 class, which teaches fundamentals like sit, stay, heel and general behaviour cues.

Once your dog completes level 1, you can move on to level 2 for more advanced training, including hand signals and distance training (like recalling from out of sight).

There’s more too. We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. So, all we’ll say is – agility training.

Whatever your breed or your level of experience, obedience training is a fun, smart way to bond with your dog.

A. Puppy training is one of our most common services as dog trainers. Many dog parents like to start their new family members off on the right foot. An important thing to remember is that your puppy is rapidly changing. Here’s how they change:

• Birth to four weeks of age: Puppies are becoming used to their surroundings, opening their eyes and developing baby teeth. During this time puppies need to be kept warm and given access to proper nutrition from their mother.
• Four weeks of age to three months: Typically, puppies are able to go home with their new owners when they are eight weeks old. They will have developed basic motor skills and be used to some socialization. During the first three weeks at home, your puppy may understand some basic training but will focus on becoming used to you and their new surroundings.
• Three to six months: During this period is when puppies are most impressionable. They will have developed the mental capacity to interact with you and may start to test their limits. It is critical that you work hard to create a positive relationship with your pet and train them during this time.
• Beyond six months: Your puppy is growing up faster than you would like at this point! From here, you can continue training your dog and should start to settle into a regular routine to reinforce the positive behaviour you would like them to take on.