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If you're just getting started or working with a new dog, our beginner classes focus on building strong foundations: attention, recall, leash skills, and clear communication.

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Account required to register for class, private lesson or book an evaluation. You'll add your dog's information and vaccinations during sign-up to help us maintain a safe training environment. Free evaluations are held at one of the training locations.

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Bitework

location_on 11129 Greystead Drive

calendar_month Mondays · 7:00 PM · Starting August 31, 2026 · 6 weeks · $250.00 · 1 spot left

This class will focus on developing prey and defence drive to help build a confident, engaged dog for dog sports, personal protection, or just for fun!

Group Obedience

location_on 11129 Greystead Drive

calendar_month Mondays · 6:00 PM · Starting August 31, 2026 · 6 weeks · $250.00 · 3 spots left

This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience. Handlers will learn how to build a meaningful connection with their dogs, which is an essential foundation for any type of training. The course focuses on teaching basic commands such as recall, focus, “sit” and “down,” while also addressing everyday manners. The course runs for six weeks. Each week, handlers will receive homework tailored to their specific situation. These exercises are designed to integrate newly learned concepts into daily routines, supporting better retention and leading to lasting, high-quality results.

Tracking

location_on St. Peter's Seminary

calendar_month Thursdays · 6:00 PM · Starting September 10, 2026 · 6 weeks · $250.00 · 5 spots left

Tracking is an activity that utilizes a dog's inherent desire to sniff and track scents. We are channelling this desire and teaching a dog to follow human footsteps with their nose and, ultimately, find "lost" items, which can include dropped gloves, keys, and wallets. The course is suitable for both beginners with no prior tracking experience and for those wishing to troubleshoot issues in tracking or advance their current skills. We will work on different ways to lay corners, on article indication, and on tracking across different surfaces. The length of this course is 6 weeks, and each week handlers will be assigned a homework tailored to their particular situation. The goal of these exercises is to solidify the newly learned concepts.

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Reviews

Chris Allan

2024-10-09 | via Facebook

My Daughter gave me a gift - she registered me in Ala's very excellent beginner course. Ala and Bernie are very knowledgeable and provide followup written instructions.
Even in a group lesson they focus on individual needs (both owner and dog).
I'm a retired senior - I mention this because its important to know that you are never too old to learn a new skill.
For all the people who watched my daughter and I training my dog in the park and said they wished they could do that - sign up for training with Ala.
I can't wait for my next session...

Sandy Kiersons

2025-07-17 | via Facebook

I’m 70 and I was exhausted trying to train my year and a half Springer/ doodle, being pulled on walks. 6 weeks later he knows how to heel, walk properly and has stopped barking and pulling when cars go by. Walks are fun again!

Gideon Bloch

2025-12-10 | via Facebook

I’ve owned dogs for over 50 years and I’ve finally met trainers that have helped me make sense of the command “heel”. For me, that’s HUGE! I will definitely continue learning from Ala and Bernie.

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