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Family members are welcome to come to class for free, and/ or participate each week. However, there must be at least one handler who is consistently there for each week. Young children require the supervision of a responsible adult.
Group classes such as the Basic Course or Agility Intro are NOT the place to start dealing with aggression issues and reactive behaviors. If you think you have a dog with aggressive tendencies or if you have behavior concerns, bring them up before signing up with any group class. There ARE other classes and private training available. Aggression is often misunderstaood and requires private instruction to start with. In-home counselling is also available and sometimes necessary. You're welcome to visit and watch the many classes and see for yourself if this is the right course for you and your dog (please leave your dog at home on these occasions). There are no refunds.
Scheduled Classes / Dates / Locations are at the bottom of this page
The Puppy Basics
The Puppy Basics Course is designed to be educational, fun and interactive. Family members are encouraged to join in, however if this is not possible, there should be one regular member of the family attending each class.
Pups 20 weeks of age and under . . . no previous experience required Correct socialization and manners are achieved with fairness and positive confidence building techniques. . Learn how to understand your dog and how to train in a way that your dog can understand you. Emphasis will be placed on the handler and giving you the tools to shape and build communication between each other. Learn how to handle those challenges such as: nipping and biting, house training, stealing and jumping up on people. Included: Basic Commands ~ hand & voice signals ~ Emergency Recall to COME when called /Sit / Down / Leave It /An introducation to Heel and Manners on the Leash. Time will be spent in each class for problem solving and behavior questions. There will be homework for everyone and yes you too can fit training into your busy schedule. Most important for all of our puppies is the socialization and lots of FUN! 4 x 1 hr. classes Cost : $100.00 + GST
The Family Dog Basic Manners for the Adolescent & Adult Dogs
Happiness is a well-trained owner. Work to improve your dog relationship by using positive methods with proven results! Teach your dog social skills and general manners while developing effective communication to avoid problems and increase attention skills. The curriculum is much the same as the Puppy Basics but without the free play ans social games . 4 x 1 hr. classes Cost : $100.00 +GST
Beyond the Basics - Level 2 - Choose "A" or "B"
"A" : NOW FOR SOME DISTRACTIONS!
Learn creative methods to improve focus/responsiveness with distractions. Go to your "spot or "go to bed". Building a longer "stay" until released. Plus a few tricks!!! Cost : $100.00 + GST
"B": WHO¡¯S WALKING WHO??
Is the leash a tug toy? ¨C are you going for a "pull" instead of a walk? Learn how to calm and focus your dog, and walk together as a team. "emergency recall" with distractions is practiced. 4 x 1 hour classes - 6 to 8 dogs/group! Cost : $100.00 + GST
Level 3 - PAWS IN ORDER ! - This is fun class for people and dogs. Build a Really Reliable Recall away from distractions! Using a combination of free-play and control exercises for dogs . . . we will use free-play in different ways for different reasons: it's fun, the dogs get a chance to socialize, expends energy, dogs get excited which gives us a chance to work settling exercises, and owners just love watching their dogs play with others. Learn to use play the right way. Dogs will also learn an emergency down for instant control. (This is an outdoor class) Pre-requisites for this class are: Must have completed a blue level class a Level 2 Class. Dogs must have good social skills, no aggression or reactive dogs please. The students in this class must have a commitment to do homework daily!
6 classes $120.00
Pre-Agility For those dogs who are not quite old enough to join the agility intro. Agility is for the grown up dogs (18 months of age) but who says we can't get started on team work skills and fun before then! At Carefree Canines there is a great 3/4 inch rubber floor (and it's where the agily equipment is housed) for non-slip action! A great way to see if you and your dog would like to get into agility. This can also be a way for an adult to try out agility. 6 x 1 hr. classes - Cost: $115.00 (inclusive)
Agility Foundation work must already be in place before starting the Agility Intro. Dogs must be a minimum of 12 months of age and have completed Basic Obedience. A good Down - A Stay ¨C A Strong Recall are all key. Without basic foundation work you may inadvertently be placing your dog onto the equipment too fast and working on damage control instead of building to a nice smooth run. Agility requires patience and knowing that it's going to take time and practice. The Agility Introduction can help bridge that gap between obedience and agility.
Agility Intro This will help bridge the gap between obedience and agility. Solidifying the down, stay and recall. Handlers will introduce the dogs to the tire, tunnel, jump, pause table and be given the foundations to start the weaves and contact equipment. Handlers may prefer to take this class twice before moving onto the next level in agility. The Cost 6 classes $115.00 (inclusive)
Agilty 2 : Improving jumping and patterns. Safely handling obstacles and contact equipment Performing smoothly through a course. Improving Handler skills and Handlers may prefer repeating this course before taking the next step directional cues.
Tracking and Article Search : Welcome to Planet Smell !
Pre-requisites : available to dogs of all ages and sizes - a "Sit" is helpful. No previous training is required.
Tracking is: mentally stimulating - stress relieving - excellent exercise for high drive dogs - opportunity to improve relationships and team work - mutually rewarding. All breeds have an incredible ability and actually need to use their noses. Dogs find this activity to have a lasting calming effect on them. You¡¯re teaching your dog to hunt ¡(we¡¯re searching for your keys and other practical artificial prey stimuli ¨C we're having serious fun with highly adaptable hunters). 6 x 2 hr. classes Cost: $180.00 (inclusive)
Making Scents of Hide and Seek:
With simple and fun training, dogs will learn to work a small area search and indicate a FIND (which will be the handler's personal hidden articles). Queen's Park
The Puppy basics (for dogs under 20 weeks of age)
Port Moody: April 19, 7:00 PM Call: 604 936 - 6662
New West /Burnaby:
April 1, 8pm - 9pm PM - Call:604-777- 5100 - Barcode 102515
Family Dog Basic Manners for the Adolescent & Adult Dog
Port Moody: April April 19 Call: 604 936 - 6662
New West/ Burnaby: May 6 -8:15-9:15 PM Call: 604-777- 5100 Barcode 102514
Agility Classes:To register 604 931- 7577 or e-mail caninespirit@telus.net
Agility Classes are held at Carefree Canines, 7587 Edmonds St.
Adult Dog Agility Intro: March 4, 7:00 to 8:00 pm FULL
Agility Level 2 - March 2 - 8:00 9:00pm - Agility Level 3 - March 2, 7:00 to 8:00pm
Beyond Basics - "A" : NOW FOR SOME DISTRACTIONS!
New West/ Burnaby @ Carefree Canines 7587 Edmonds St.
March 4, 8:15 to 9:15 PM - Register call:604.777.5100 refer to barcode: 101752
May 6, 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Call 604 777 - 5100 refer to barcode: 102513
Port Moody @ the k9 social club inc. 2704 Clark St.
April 12 8:15 to 9:15 PM to Register Call 604 - 936 - 6662
Beyond Basics "B": WHO'S WALKING WHO??
Queen's Park, March 20 - 3 to 4 pm To Register:604-777-5100 barcode: 102512
Port Moody, April 19 - 8:15 PM - To Register Call: 604 - 936 - 6662
Paws In Order - May 5, 7:30 - 8:30 pm - Call: 604-777-5100 Barcode: 102516
Tracking & Search Sports Level 1 : May 1, 2010 - Call: 604 - 931 7577
Making Scents of Hide and Seek Level 1 : May 5 -June 9, 6:30 – 7:15 pm, Registration Fee: $120.00 Call 604 -777-5100 refer to barcode: 102517
Private Training & Behavior Consultations 604.931.7577 e-mail: caninespirit@telus.net
In-home Puppy Consultation: $80.00 In-home Behavior Counsultation: $100.00
One hour:$60.00 - 30 minute training session: $40.00
