Training Packages

Choosing the Right Training Investment:

20 Credits — High School Tuition (Most Popular)

Comparable to completing the core subjects needed for a well-trained companion dog.

30 Credits — College Tuition

Allows additional coaching and reinforcement for stronger reliability and more advanced training goals.

50 Credits — University Tuition

Typically required for teams pursuing Service Dog training or other specialty working roles.

10 Credits — Extension School / Upgrading

Used for refresher training, skill upgrading, or targeted behaviour support.

This is a free 2.5 hour orientation that allows you to become familiar with the training options, philosophy and foundation work offered at Canadian Canine Training. This is a pre-requisite to our training packages.

• We introduce the foundation work and review environment management (home routines) that are recommended in order to get the best results from your investment of time & training- based on your dog’s breed, age, sex and behaviours.
• You will meet the trainer, tour the facility and get a sense of which program is going to be best suited for your goals.
• The entire family is welcome and encouraged to attend.
• There will be Powerpoint, video & live demonstrations
• A sample of the homework handouts and e-mailed video guides will be introduced.
• Q & A time for general behaviour & training questions… specific behaviour concerns are reserved for your private sessions (so we don’t take up other people’s time.)
• We will demonstrate many of the training tools and you will get a sense of our teaching techniques and results.
• You may choose to register for your private sessions or group classes after attending the orientation evening.

There is no obligation or tuition for the evening.

Private training classes will be your first step to teaching your dog obedience skills. One-on-one training with a qualified trainer allows you and your dog to be the primary focus for the entire class time, ensuring you leave your training class with confidence to follow through with your newly learned training techniques at home.

• Classes are offered 7 days/week to ensure you can reserve your desired time.
• Our private classes allow you to work at your leisure and schedule without committing to weekly classes.
• Focuses primarily on your specific training goals
• Prepares you and your dog for Group Class options
• Can transfer back to a private session if you find group was too overwhelming or if you need help with a newly discovered concerns.

Private behavior training classes are taught by a specialized trainer. These classes are recommended if your dog has shown signs of anxiety, fear, aggression, or any other concerning behavior.

• Classes are offered 7 days/week to ensure you can reserve your desired time.
• Scheduled with a Senior Trainer / Instructor who is qualified to work on resolving behavior concerns.
• Veterinary Behaviour Referral cases.
• Allows you to work at your leisure and schedule.
• Focuses primarily on your specific BEHAVIOR CONCERNS and training goals.
• Prepares you and your dog for Group Class options
• Can transfer back to a private session if you find group was too overwhelming or if you need help with a newly discovered concerns.

Group classes are offered to those wanting to enhance their dog’s obedience and listening skills while having the distraction of other dogs in the room. Pre-requisite: the minimum amount of private sessions (4) must be completed and approval from your trainer must be given to permit you to enter group class.

• Maximum 8 dogs per class... all dogs already know basics as well.
• Heel
• Sit
• Down
• Come
• Place
• On Leash

Once those are met, the following are introduced:

• Loose Leash walking (not heel)
• Social skills (with people & dogs)
• Distractions (dogs, toys, animals…)
• Duration (stay) behaviours
• Distance work (while out of the room…)
• Husbandry skills (accepting grooming, vet exams…)
• Off Leash
• Action commands (drop on recall, sit-in-motion…)
• Hand Signals
• Come from a distance!
• Getting rid of equipment (no tools, treats, leash…)
• Much, MUCH more!