Group Classes
Looking for training support in a social setting? Group dog training classes are for you!
Currently offered in the Comox Valley & North Vancouver.
Puppy Socialization Class - Comox Valley NEW
Puppies shape and solidify their impression of the world in the first 20 weeks of their lives. This is a critical learning period for your dog. What they experience during this time greatly affects their temperament as adults. We have limited spots in these classes of (3-4 puppies) to ensure your dog’s unique needs are addressed. These classes are calm and are set up to ensure you puppy forms positive experiences with other dog’s and people without overwhelm.
Where: Island Tides Vet, Courtenay, B.C
When: 6PM - Thursdays
Requirements: All vaccines up to date, 2 vaccines depending on you & your vet’s comfort
Suitable For: dogs over 9 weeks - 5 months
Our goal: prevent aggression, boost you & your pups confidence, provide you a comprehensive understanding of how dog’s learn, provide solutions to common problems.
We explore: bite inhibition, social skill development, body language interpretation, sit-down-sit, touch tolerance, vet/grooming prep & husbandry, leave it, drop it, watch me, stay intro, place intro, equipment suggestions, recall intro, resource guarding prevention, puppy nipping, tug rules, relationship building & more…
Mind Your Manners - North Vancouver & Comox Valley NEW
Don’t be the dog owner getting towed down street. We know it’s hell chasing your runaway dog down the beach. Be proactive, so you can be proud! Your kids will have fun being the “mini trainer” and are encouraged to participate!
Where: Happy Tails Urban Adventures - North Vancouver (indoor)
Island Tides Vet Hospital - Comox Valley (indoor)
When: 7PM Mondays (North Van) 6PM Thursdays (Comox)
Requirements: All vaccines up to date
Suitable For: dogs over 5+ months, dog & people friendly, no leash reactivity/frustration
Our goal: ensure all pet owners are given an opportunity to learn basic canine body language, learning theory and solutions to your problems. We will help you understand & connect with your dog, repairing misunderstandings and frustrations.
We explore: solutions to common problems like leash pulling, jumping on people/counters, stealing items, running away, disruptive in-home behaviour, go to your place, leave it, drop it, watch me, leash manners, recall 101, stay with multi-levels of difficulty, greeting guests, community etiquette, prevention of complex behaviour issues leading to aggression or anxiety, relationship & confidence building.
Puppy Socialization Play Group - DROP-IN - North Vancouver
Bring your puppy for Drop-in Play Dates in a controlled safe setting, where they can learn proper play skills & burn off some of that excess energy (which will also reduce puppy nipping expressed in the home).
Where: Happy Tails Urban Adventures - North Vancouver
When: Mondays 8PM
Requirements: All vaccines up to date, 1-2 vaccines depending on you & your vet’s comfort
Email shanice@canineconnectiontraining.ca for questions.
Suitable For: dogs over 9 weeks - 4 months
Our goal: To provide an environment that is safe and positive for your puppy to socialize with people & other puppies. This will help build their overall confidence and prevent the likelihood of developing any fear or anxiety as an adult.
This class is for you if: you are finding it hard to arrange playdates for your puppy or if your puppy is shy but still learning how to socialize with other dogs.
Reactive Recovery Class - Comox Valley NEW
Working through your dogs reactivity can be an isolating, alienating, shame filled experience. But it does not have to be. My hope is to connect fellow reactive pet guardians and to create a community of like minded people that can learn alongside one another, while helping their dogs recover from trauma, fear or frustration. These classes will prepare you to facilitate parallel walks with friends safely as well as help you navigate conflict when on walks in your community.
Where: Initial recorded online session + 4 in person sessions at Island Tides Vet Hospital (outdoor)
When: 7:15PM Thursdays
Requirements: All vaccines up to date/titers, bite history dogs must be on a muzzle, must use strictly positive reinforcement methods - no prongs, shock collars or “balanced” training techniques are supported in this learning environment. Dogs must be on Haiti’s or harnesses, no slip leads or flat collars.
Suitable For: dogs over 9+ months, reactive on leash towards other dogs or people, people looking for a new approach to training their reactive dog
*You may AUDIT without your dog (6 spots), please reach out via EMAIL if curious, this will be $250 for the 5 sessions.
Our goal: To give you the skills and CONFIDENCE to facilitate your own parallel walks outside of class with like minded individuals. Our hope is to empower you to continue training your reactive dog on your own time, without continued investment into training with a professional. The coaching in this class is meant to set you free, to continue exposure training on your own when you are ready to.
We explore: Engage-disengage game passing one another, threshold awareness, body language break down, conflict avoidance, conflict resolution, nervous system regulation, handler confidence, body awareness, somatics for dogs & people.