Dog & Puppy Training Services
We can help you with a variety of puppy and adult dog training goals, from puppy socialization and life skills to problems such as jumping up, pulling on leash, crate training, settling at home or in public and more.
One-on-one dog training appointments can be in-home, at our classroom located at Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre or virtual (video call). All of our group classes and puppy socialization drop ins are held at our classroom.
If you need help with a behavioural concern such as aggression, fear, or reactivity please look at our options for behaviour support as these issues are not able to be addressed through our training services below.
Group Training
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*NEW* Barkour: Obstacle Training
AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME
$40 | 1 Hour | Drop-in | > 6 months old
Description: A fun and engaging obstacle training class designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork!
Inspired by parkour, this class encourages dogs of all breeds and skill levels to navigate exciting challenges in a safe and rewarding environment. We'll help you teach your dog to jump over hurdles, weave through poles and cones, balance on platforms, climb ramps, and more—all while having a blast!
Class Days/Times:
- Saturday afternoon
- Tuesday evening
Note: Private Barkour classes can be scheduled as well, please email if interested. -
Training Foundations Class
$35 | 1 Hour | Drop-in | > 6 months old
Skills Included (can be customized to participant preferences): : Leash handling (including long lines), body language, loose leash walking, marker training, settling/relaxation, managing play between dogs, 4 on the floor/jumping up, greeting people & dogs, grooming/vet visits, recall.
Stand alone, no commitment, small (up to 4 dogs) group classes for dogs of any age over 6 months and any breed. Opportunity to receive coaching, recommendations, ask questions, and practice skills. Build your dog's ability to stay relaxed in the presence of new people and other dogs, increase your shy dog's confidence with new environments.
Note: If only one dog is registered for a drop in the class will be held as a 45 minute private. Fake dogs or our helper dogs can be included as relevant.
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Puppy Socialization & Training Class
$30 | 1 Hour | Drop-in | < 6 months old
Skills & Topics Covered (each class can be customized to your priorities and your puppy’s needs):
- How to socialize your puppy successfully
- Body language
- Obedience behaviours & marker training (response to name, sit, down, go to mat)
- Handling/grooming/vet visits
- Puppy biting
- Sleep training/routine, crate/confinement training
- Jumping up
- Calm greetings of dogs & people
- Managing play with other dogs
- Recall
- Loose leash walking
Stand alone, no commitment class with structured and managed social opportunities for puppies 8 weeks to ~6 months of age (up to 5 puppies per class). Opportunity to receive coaching and recommendations, ask questions, & create positive experiences for your puppy in a classroom environment with novel objects, sounds, humans, other puppies, and adult helper dogs.
Off leash interactions and play if size and temperaments of the puppies are a match. Let your puppy interact with other puppies in a well-managed environment where they will gain confidence, practice sharing, learn dog social cues, when to take breaks, and more!
If you are looking to create a positive experience for your puppy being dropped off or alone, you can ask to drop your puppy off with the instructor for the class (only one puppy per class can be dropped off - make sure to confirm before you plan for this).
If only one puppy is registered the class will be held as a 45 minute private. Fake dogs or our helper dogs can be included as relevant.
Class Days/Times:
- Saturday morning
- Tuesday evening
(Doesn’t work with your schedule? Send us an email!)
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How do classes work?
Our group dog training classes take place in our classroom at Willow Grove Animal Wellness Centre - 814973 Muir Rd N, Princeton, ON N0J 1V0
**Accessibility Notice** Please let us know if you require any accessibility accommodations. Our facility has a dirt parking lot with no ramp to the front doors and our classroom space is located up a full flight of stairs. For one on one appointments we have access to a smaller space on the main floor as needed.
Private Training Support
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Training Support: Initial Consultation
In-home
$75 | 90 min
Suitable for: loose leash walking, door manners, life skills, puppy training and socialization, crate/confinement training, newly adopted dogs, and any other training issue unrelated to fear or aggression.
The goal of the initial training consultation will be to:
1) Establish a thorough history and knowledge of your case, goals, and priorities
2) Discuss relevant behaviour and dog training principles and identify any barriers to meeting goals
3) Receive initial recommendations with clear action items (will likely include live demonstrations and practice with your dog, further resources & instructions may be sent by e-mail)
The appointment will be 1.5 hours in length and the first 30-60 minutes will normally be spent in conversation without directly involving your dog(s). Getting answers to the right questions, exploring underlying causes for behaviour, and providing tailored advice is an important part of the process. Hands-on demonstrations and practice based on initial recommendations will conclude the appointment. Additional follow up will need to be scheduled based on your goals and mutual availability. Homework will need to be completed between follow up appointments to achieve progress with training and behaviour change. Text and e-mail support is provided to active clients at no additional charge. Our helper dogs may be included in follow up appointments as part of further assessment or training plans (as relevant)
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Training Support: Initial Consultation
At our Classroom
$75 | 90 min
Suitable for: loose leash walking, door manners, life skills, puppy training and socialization, crate/confinement training, newly adopted dogs, and any other training issue unrelated to fear or aggression.
The goal of the initial training consultation will be to:
1) Establish a thorough history and knowledge of your case, goals, and priorities
2) Discuss relevant behaviour and dog training principles and identify any barriers to meeting goals
3) Receive initial recommendations with clear action items (will likely include live demonstrations and practice with your dog, further resources & instructions may be sent by e-mail)
The appointment will be 1.5 hours in length and the first 30-60 minutes will normally be spent in conversation without directly involving your dog(s). Getting answers to the right questions, exploring underlying causes for behaviour, and providing tailored advice is an important part of the process. Hands-on demonstrations and practice based on initial recommendations will conclude the appointment. Additional follow up will need to be scheduled based on your goals and mutual availability. Homework will need to be completed between follow up appointments to achieve progress with training and behaviour change. Text and e-mail support is provided to active clients at no additional charge. Our helper dogs may be included in follow up appointments as part of further assessment or training plans (as relevant)
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Training Support: Initial Consultation
Virtual
$75 | 90 min
Suitable for: loose leash walking, door manners, life skills, puppy training and socialization, crate/confinement training, newly adopted dogs, and any other training issue unrelated to fear or aggression.
The goal of the initial training consultation will be to:
1) Establish a thorough history and knowledge of your case, goals, and priorities
2) Discuss relevant behaviour and dog training principles and identify any barriers to meeting goals
3) Receive initial recommendations with clear action items (will likely include live demonstrations and practice with your dog, further resources & instructions may be sent by e-mail)
The appointment will be 1.5 hours in length and the first 30-60 minutes will normally be spent in conversation without directly involving your dog(s). Getting answers to the right questions, exploring underlying causes for behaviour, and providing tailored advice is an important part of the process. Hands-on demonstrations and practice based on initial recommendations will conclude the appointment. Additional follow up will need to be scheduled based on your goals and mutual availability. Homework will need to be completed between follow up appointments to achieve progress with training and behaviour change. Text and e-mail support is provided to active clients at no additional charge. Our helper dogs may be included in follow up appointments as part of further assessment or training plans (as relevant)
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Hiking & Play With Other Dogs Training
$30 | 30 min
Give your puppy or adult dog a chance to explore, exercise, and learn while spending time in nature, all accompanied by a professional dog trainer. Enjoy a private training session focusing on long leash handling & hiking skills. Can include one of our helper dogs to train for greetings & social skills with other dogs! 60 minute appointments also available. If you’re looking to expand your dog’s social circle even further, ask about a semi-private!
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Hiking & Play With Other Dogs Training
$50 | 60 min
Give your puppy or adult dog a chance to explore, exercise, and learn while spending time in nature, all accompanied by a professional dog trainer. Enjoy a private training session focusing on long leash handling & hiking skills. Can include one of our helper dogs to train for greetings & social skills with other dogs! 30 minute appointments also available. If you’re looking to expand your dog’s social circle even further, ask about a semi-private!
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Fit & Free Daytime Adventures
$60 | 2 Hours | We Pick Up! | Woodstock & Kitchener
The ultimate dog walk. We pick up and drop your puppy or mature dog off after a 2 hour outing for exercise, play or social learning, and training tailored to your individual dog's needs. Perfect for dogs who need more than just a walk around the block. Suitable for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and energy levels. As a team who specializes in training & behaviour support, we are able to accommodate your dog's quirks or special needs.
Let us meet your dog's needs and send them home tired, while avoiding overstimulation, exhaustion, and social conflicts that often occur in group daycare setting.
The adventure can be solo or we can bring a well matched friend for your dog. Every adventure includes learning, and possible training areas include loose leash walking, jumping up, social play, confidence building, focus around distractions, recall, settle in public, heeling, down stay, and more. A report card is sent to clients following every initial adventure, and further updates and feedback will be passed along after future adventures.
“Thank you so much for all your support and help with our rescue puppy. We couldn’t have gotten through this experience without the puppy training course or the doggy daycare. Phoebe loves seeing her friends weekly and enjoys all the play. Christina and Kat has helped our family so much and always answering questions. I felt so supported and will continue to work with them. If you have adopted a dog please consider reaching out to them for any questions or support, it was the best thing we did. Thank you girls so much!”
— Megan & Phoebe
