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
July 14, 21 at 7:00 pm
July 28 and August 4 at 6pm
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.
Dates must be prebooked and prepaid.
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 $160 including HST for a 4 week session.
Proof of vaccination required.
Upcoming dates
Tuesdays at 6 pm
Returning in the fall
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 $160 including HST for a 4 week session.
Proof of vaccination required.
Upcoming dates
Tuesdays at 7pm
June 30 - July 21 (full)
June 23
August 11
August 18
August 25
Pawsitive Playground
Give your dog a chance to learn, explore, and have a blast — all while strengthening focus, confidence, and teamwork with you. This flexible, drop‑in style class blends fun physical challenges with mental enrichment to keep your dog engaged and excited each week.
Your dog will be introduced to:
A variety of equipment (jumps, tunnels, and more)
Walking on different surfaces, including narrow and balancing obstacles
Balance and core‑strength exercises
New tricks to build confidence and coordination
Mental enrichment activities like puzzles and problem‑solving games
In the summer, we take advantage of both indoor and outdoor courses so you can work at your dog’s pace in a spacious, low‑pressure environment. During the winter months, we stay cozy indoors, focusing on trick training and taking turns on a fun mini‑course.
Cost: $40 per class
Registration: Call or email to reserve your spot
Requirements: Proof of vaccination
Flexibility: Attend one class or as many as you like — choose the dates that fit your schedule
This class is perfect for dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels who want to build confidence, burn energy, and have fun with their humans.
Pre-registration is required to hold your spot
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. Each walk customized to how the dogs are feeling and responding that day. We practice skills to help loose leash walking, passing other dogs, and 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: Hastings Field house, Campbellford Kennedy park, and Norwood fair grounds and the Warkworth lilac trail.
Cost $20 per walk
Upcoming dates
Sunday's at 1 pm
June 21 - Warkworth
June 28 - Campbellford
July 5 - Norwood
July 19 - Hastings
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 will provide you with some tools to begin to address your concerns.
I offer individual appointments and packages of depending on you and your dogs training needs. Individual appointments are $100 and 3 appointments for $250.
