*NEW* TRICK DOG SEMINAR

Next Class Start Date: TBD

Is your doggo super smart? Did you ever want to learn how to teach complex tricks and how to string tricks together? K9 awareness is hosting a Trick Dog class! Learn new skills to help your dog thrive. Comes in handy in winter months when we need activities!

Dogs NEED to know basic commends such as sit/down.

Dogs also NEED to be able to be in a room with multiple dogs.

Bring treats and food but DO NOT feed your dog breakfast before they attend class! This is VERY important!

Dog confidence Building Class

NEXT CLASS START DATE: TBD

COST: $220 + GST 6 Week duration

Does your dog lack confidence? This can look like barking at strangers or other dogs on walks, or entering your home and overall being unsure of their surroundings. This 6 week confidence building class will help get you on the right track with your dog and work toward solving your problems . By setting the ground work and the proper structure this class provides will have you and your dog well on the way to a happier walks and visits.

PATIO PUP TRAINING

Daily drop off - MAY 27-31 ($275.00 + gst)

Get your dog ready to be the ultimate summer companion with training program!

This DROP- OFF program is a week long training session that will teach your dog all the tools it needs to successfully hangout on public patios with you! Terra Maclean will take your dog under her expert guidance to train them to be cool, calm, and collected in a wide verity of new environments. Drop off your dog on you way to work, and pick them up on your way home. Your precious pup will be working and learning just as much as you are during your work week! When your dog isn’t busy learning new life skills , they will be at the daycare playing and making new friends! At the end of the long week both you and your dog can relax and take in the sun on the patio!

Behaviour level 2

NEXT CLASS START DATE: TBD

Investment: $240+ TAX - 5 classes, 1 hour, 6 week duration

requirement: Completion of puppy fundamentals class or bl1

The next step for you and your dogs training journey is here! This class uses the skills previously taught in the introductory classes and perfect them at an advanced level. This class will solidify your dogs recall, teach advanced leash walking, and give you off leash peace of mind. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to grow with your dog.

Reactivity Workshop

Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12:00 Pm - 3:00 pm | with a return private session the following week

Is your dog reactive, barking at strangers or other dogs on walks, or entering your home? This Reactivity seminar AND TRAINING SESSION will help get you on the right track with your dog and work toward solving your problems with reactivity. With the ground work and the proper structure this class provides will have you and your dog well on the way to a happier walks and visits. This class included a 3 hour seminar and a 45 MIN SOLO training session with dog behaviourist Terra MacLean!

Please DO NOT Bring DOGS ON SUNDAY

DO BRING your DOG ON THE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY THAT YOU BOOK FOR

Please DO bring notepad and pen. Demo dogs will be present for learning

Go to class registration to register!

PUPPY CLASSES

Puppy Socializing & Fundamentals Classes

Next Class Start Dates:

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm - with Terra MacLean

Investment: $240 + TAX - 5 classes, 1 hour, 5 week duration

Age requirement: 2 to 5 months (2nd set of vaccines required)

This early development class is all about socialization around people, secondly other puppies and dogs. Learn to read your puppy’s body language as they play and your puppy will learn bite inhibition or a soft mouth during their play times. Classes also include learning down, stay, come, and other fun activities all spaced between lots of puppy play and off leash socialization.

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Adult (over 6 months) Dog Classes

Behaviour Level 1

Next Class Start Dates:

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:00pm - with Terra MacLean

Investment: $240 + TAX - classes are 1 hour, 5 week duration

Age requirement: *6 months or older

This class focuses on teaching our dogs the basic manners they need in order to get along in our human world, including sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking, people greeting and building focus in a distracting environment while at the same time, providing owners with lots of behavioural information and tips.​

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Private Consultation

One Hour Session - Starting at $100.00

3 Sessions - Under 6 months $250, over six months $350

Feeling overwhelmed? Have had previous trainers work with you with no success? Want a second opinion or a direction in which to find answers?

I can give the best advice when I meet you and your dog, and I see what the triggers are and what issues you may be having with communicating with your dog. Here we figure out what the best approach is to help you and your dog. Every family dynamic is different, just as every dog/human relationship is different. I will need to see how you and your dog interact, as well as how your family and your dog interact, in order to see how I am able to help you best or refer you to a better resource.

Please Contact us by phone (780) 459 5435 or E-mail: k9awareness@shaw.ca

SCENT DETECTION CLASS

ALL SCENT DETECTION CLASSES TAUGHT BY RYAN-ANN

What to Bring to All Scent Detection Classes:

• A HUNGRY motivated dog! (Do NOT feed breakfast! Your dog is guaranteed to go home stuffed!)

• Dog Crate with a cover - YOUR DOG WILL NEED TO BE CRATED DURING CLASSES

• YOUR dogs highest motivator (A variety of super high value tasty, sort treats that are quick to break up and quick to consume)

• 6 foot leash - NO flexi-leashes

• Clicker (if your dog has clicker training experience)

• Easy access Treat pouch--can be purchased at K9 Awareness for only $20

• Note book and pen

• High Value Toy (for high toy-drive dogs)

  Any Questions?

  email: doglogix@outlook.com or post on Facebook using the button below!

Introduction to Scent Detection

Next Class Start Dates:

Saturday, April 20 2024 from 10:30 am - 3:30pm | One Day Workshop

Price: $220 + TAX

The course will be taught as per S.D.D.A regulations and this starter level course will develop a solid foundation for dogs and handlers to continue towards competition or simply as a fun game at home.

The course covers: What is the Sporting Scent Detection Association? Scent Biology; Training Methodology; Introduction to Scent Theory; Introduction to Odor; Building drive and commitment to Odor; Techniques for effective Dog/Handler team work; Container and Interior Searches; How to set your search and expand your searches. 

CRITERIA: Any dog is welcome from puppy to senior, as well as any handler. No previous training is required! This activity is great for nervous or shy dog as searches can only be done one dog at a time.

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Continuing Scent Detection Workshop

Next Class Start Dates:

TBD

Price $165 + TAX - One Day Workshop

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CRITERIA: Dogs must have previously been introduced to winter green target odor.

Novice Scent Detection

Next Class Start Dates:

Friday April 5, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Price: $220 + TAX - 6 week duration

CRITERIA: Any dog that has taken a started level course.

COURSE CONTENT: Containers and container games -- developing confident interior searches, Vehicles searches; How to recognize YOUR dog's behavior when "in odor"' How and when to call "Alert"; Building search sequences; Increasing your dog's generalization of search of search behavior' Strengthening commitment to Odor; Handling "blind" (unknown vs known) hides.

This scent detection course will prepare your dog for the Started SDDA level Sporting Detection. Increasing your dog's drive and confidence in searching, at the same time increasing the handler's ability to read your dog's body behavior while searching. Odor will be wintergreen and the course will be taught as per SDDA regulations.

Weekly practice at home between classes is required and important for your success.

Upon completion of this class you should be proficient in practicing with your dog at the Started level and beyond. Your dog will have gained experience and confidence in three SDDA component searches. You and your dog will have deepened your bond and your dog will love being able to use their amazing nose! Which is their unrivaled natural skill while having fun with you.​​​

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Advanced Scent Detection

Next Class Start Dates:

TBD

Price: $220 + TAX - 6 week duration

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Criteria:

Anyone who has taken Novice class

This advanced level scent detection course will build rapidly from the foundation dogs and handlers developed at the starter level. Geared towards competition but also excellent as a challenging game to occupy your dog at home. The course will be taught as per SDDA regulations.

Course Content:

• Introduce Additional Target Odors

• Building a Search Pattern

• Increase Skills in Container, Interior and Exterior/Vehicle Searches

• Introduce Distractions to Container Searches

• Increase Duration of Searches

• Build Confidence to Work at a Greater Distance from Handler

• Line Handling and Teamwork Skill Building

• Trial Preparation

• Trouble-shooting

The first class will include some furthering theory and methodology, but the dogs will be required to show off where they are at with the game with a quick review. The course will be aimed at increasing both dog and handler confidence and preparing them for the infinite new possibilities competitive scent detection will present!

NOTE: All classes become nonrefundable 48 hours prior to the class start date