Group Classes

We Specialize in Small Group Classes. Ensuring you Have the Individual Attention you Need.

The Dog Nanny has been ranked as one of the top three dog trainers in the Barrie, Ontario area! See here

Group Classes are Held at:

1963 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil, ON. L9S 4B4.

The Facility/School is Heated and Air Conditioned.

$205.00 for a 6-week course.

Homework notes provided by e-mail after each class.


What to Bring to Class

Equipment:
A Regular Flat Buckle, Six Foot Leash & 2 or 3 kinds of Soft Training Treats.

Two or Three kinds of soft training treats.
Examples: Dehydrated or Freeze Dried Liver, Chicken or White Fish, Blue Buffalo’s Blue Bits, Zukes, Wellness Wellbites, Simply Nourish, Cheese, Hot Dogs, Rollover Bits.

Vaccinations
Please bring with you a copy for my records of your dogs Vaccinations, showing date given or due. This may be either a photocopy of:
– Health/Vaccination Record or Vet’s Invoice for vaccinations.

Required Vaccinations to attend Group Classes are:

Puppy Class Only
– 2nd set of Vaccines Required
Bordatella (Kennel Cough) Recommended.

All other Classes
– 1 or 3 Year Rabies
– DHPP (Bi-Annual Accepted)
– Titers accepted
– Bordatella (Kennel Cough) Recommended.


Classes

Puppy – 10 weeks to 5 months
6 Week Course/same day & time each week
Potty Training, Nipping & Chewing, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Drop It, Leave It, Greetings (Yourself, Visitors, Strangers). Puppy Playtime. Understanding how dogs communicate.

Beginner – 6 months and up

6 Week Course/same day & time each week
(ideal for rescues or those that missed Puppy Training)

Come,  Walking, Drop It, Leave It, Stay, Greetings (Yourself, Visitors, Strangers), Barking. Understanding how dogs communicate.

Intermediate – 6 months and up
(Puppy or Beginner skills required)

Heel Walk, Turns at Heel, Distance Down, Wait, Stays – (Increased Time, Distance & Distraction), On Your Mat, Around(finish), Stand/Stack for examination.

Advanced – 9 months plus
(Intermediate skills required)

6 Week Course/same day & time each week
Working with increased Distractions & Distance on all basic commands. About, Stand Stay, Off Leash Heeling, Return to Heel, Emergency Down.

CD / CGC / CGN / Therapy 4 Week Course – 9 months plus
(Advanced skills required)
The CD & CGC/CGN & Therapy Dogs Testing, require dogs to perform some or all of the following: – 20 foot one minute Sit Stay, Come when called, Heel on loose leash, negotiate turns at Heel, reaction to startle, reaction to other dogs, reactions to Cane/Walker/Wheelchair/Crutches and person with Alzheimer’s, Wait at entrance/door, Stand for exam, sit patiently for petting, Leave it, Down at a distance of 10 feet, response to hand signals.

Scenting Course (Introduction) 4 Week Course – 9 months plus
(Intermediate skills required)
Learning how to start your dog using his nose to find things and establishing the beginning of a tracking skill.
Fun brain work for your dog, useful, keeps them busy too!

Payment

You may pay by Cash or E-Mail Transfers.

Payment secures your spot in Group Classes or your Private Session.

(Please note, only those that have paid in full are guaranteed their spot sessions(s))

E-Transfers make payable to "info@dognanny.ca" use your dogs Name as collection Password.

Cash can be dropped off at The Academy at anytime (Please ensure you mark your envelope with your name and session date).

All Fees are Non-Refundable.

However Transfers can be applied if you have given notice as follows:

  • Group - 2 weeks Prior to Start Date
  • Private Session - 72 Hours prior to session date.

Class sizes are limited to ensure personal attention.

Please make sure you fill out the enrolment form(s) and return via E-mail or Regular Mail for up-coming classes and or Private Sessions

Group Class Enrolment
.PDF Format .DOC Format

Private Session Enrolment
.PDF Format .DOC Format

Online Form for Groups
(Click to Fill Out)

Online Form for Private
(Click to Fill Out)

Video Conferencing:
Online Form
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