Classes and walks
Group classes occur in Lakefield at the Team Fido Training Hall. Classes are a great opportunity to work in the group environment, find some community with your trouble butt.
Good dog walks are in Trent Hills.
Important note: I use exclusively positive reinforcement based training. Tools like shock, prong and choke collars will not be allowed in my classes. Questions? See why reinforce.
Classes in Lakefield
Tuesdays at 6:00 pm
June 10
June 17
June 24
Puppy class
This is a class for puppies aged 8-16 weeks. It's registered individual classes, so you can come on the weeks that suit you.
Each class we will provide fun opportunities to build your puppy's confidence, strengthen your bond, and talk through common puppy challenges.
Each class will include:
puzzles
training skills
introduction to obstacles and surfaces
off leash play
Cost is $25 per class. Call or email to register.
Beginner dog
Each class we will provide fun opportunities to learn new skills and refresh some that may need work. The focus will be on basic obedience and developing tools to help you take on common challenges like jumping and walking on leash.
Each class will include:
puzzles
obedience skills (sit, down, stand, come, leave it, look at me, touch, stay)
introduction to obstacles
a new trick
Puzzles, enrichment and trick training are an important part of this class as they support the overall training by challenging the brain and providing a source of focus. This is an ideal setting to work on getting your dog to focus on you in distracting environments.
This is a 4 week class. Cost is $145 including HST for a 4 week session.
Upcoming dates
Tuesdays at 7:15 pm
June 10 - July 8 (Full)
(no Class July 1)
July 15 - Aug 12 (2 spots left)
(no class Aug 5)
Intermediate
This class is for taking the skills learned in Beginner dog to the next level. We will work at strengthening skills like stay, loose leash walking, moving past other dogs and focusing on handler with increasing distraction. We will practice these skills through courses of stations, rally style.
We will still have fun, learn some new tricks, use obstacles and puzzles, but the focus will be on perfecting those more traditional obedience skills.
This is a 4 week class. Cost is $145 including HST for a 4 week session.
Upcoming dates
Tuesday at 6:00 pm
May 13 - June 3 (1 spot left)
July 8 - 29
Upcoming dates
Tuesday at 6:00 pm
August 12, 19 and 26
Fun dog – Fun Obstacle Class
Time to have fun with your dog, while working on focus and handling. We will introduce:
different types of jumps
agility tunnel and chute
walking on narrow surfaces/teeter/ladder
balance and core strength exercises
This is a favorite of the Team Fido classes! This class is great for fearful or sensitive dogs, these types of exercises help build confidence and a strong working relationship with the handler. Inside the training hall there are food puzzles and mental enrichment areas, outside are the obstacles and agility equipment. I will walk you through all areas then you can work through at your own pace.
All obstacles are low to the ground and safe for any age/breed/size of dog.
All exercises are done on leash and walking.
Limit of 4 dogs per class.
Cost is $40 per class. Call or email to register.
You can attend one, or many! Pick and choose the dates that work for you.
Good dog walks
Do your leash walking skills need a boost? Does your dog get excited or nervous out on walks when seeing other dogs, bikes people etc.? Join me for a group walk and work on skills in our Trent Hills community. What we do each time will depend in part on how the dogs are feeling and responding. We will practice skills to help loose leash walking, passing other dogs, and then hopefully we will go for a nice walk in the community together together.
This is an on-leash only walk. No shock or prong collars please.
This is not a class for seriously reactive dogs, they need more space and 1:1 support first. See private training options for help.
Location will vary examples: Trail behind Campbellford Canadian Tire, Hastings Field house, Campbellford and Warkworth fair grounds.
Cost $20 per walk
Upcoming dates
Sunday's at 10:30 am
July 6 (Warkworth fairgrounds)
July 13 (Hastings fieldhouse)
July 27 (Campbellford fairgrounds)
Private training
I offer private lessons for you and your dog. I can help you build your relationship, create boundaries, train new skills and overcome challenges.
I can help you with common issues such as:
house training
chewing
jumping up
mouthing/nipping
pulling on leash
new puppy issues
teen puppy issues
basic obedience
low to moderate fears
I will work with you in your home, local parks or at the Team Fido training hall.
To discuss your needs and get started email me for a consultation. Consultation is 45-60 min and covers:
You dog's history
the context of the unwanted behaviour
your goals
After that I typically provide you with some tools to begin to address your concerns.
Consultation costs $75.
I offer individual appointments and packages depending on you and your dogs training needs. We can discuss these options and develop a plan at your consultation.
