WOW! Dog Training
Services
Notice
We will be temporarily closed from July 20th to September 2nd as we work on course development. Looking forward to sharing some new course offerings later this year.
What We Offer
Personal Training
Private Classes
Not sure exactly where or if your dog fits into a class? Your dog has fear issues and you’re not sure how it will do in a class. You already have some training knowledge and just want some extra tips so you can practice on your own.
Whatever the reason, we can do a private consult and help you to see what type of training is the best for you and your dog. We can either point you in the direction of one of our classes, or help to design a training program with your goals in mind.
- Tuesday/Thursday – 9:30 or 10:45am
- Wednesday – 5:00, 6:15 or 7:30pm
Cost: $131.25 (GST inc) for one consult, $525 (GST inc) for five sessions
Contact us now to get your package scheduled at [email protected]. Book your single session below.
Trick training
Dog tricks are a great way to take your training to the next level. Teaching your dog tricks can be fun for both of you. Trick training is a great way to build your dog’s confidence, and it allows you to continue training with your dog and keep it enjoyable.
Sometimes tricks can help deal with behavioural problems and in the end the dog is just happy to please you.
Cost: $131.25 (GST Inc) for one consult, $525 (GST Inc) for five sessions (half hour lessons possible as well). Classes held in Rosedale.
**If you’re ready to submit your tricks by video for a Do More With Your Dog trick title, or would like to demonstrate them, the evaluation is offered no charge.**
Contact us to get this scheduled at [email protected]
Group Training
Manners 101
Our Dog Manners 101 class will give you the foundation for a wonderful member of your family, or the beginnings to a solid dog sports career. For all dogs from 10 weeks and older.
Behaviours Included:Â
- come when called
- down
- leave it/take itÂ
- name (pay attention)
- polite greetings (no jumping)
- polite walking (loose leash)
- settle (on a mat)
- sitÂ
- wait (don’t rush out the door)
**Includes session notes (in a printable format) and 44 videos you will have access to refer back to for six months.
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Dates
2024 Schedule
- Thurs. Oct 10th @ 7:30pm (FULL) **Oct 10, 17, Nov 7, 14, 21 (NO CLASSES Oct 24, 31)
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Fri. Nov 1st @ 7:30pm (FULL)
**Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Mon. Nov 25th @ 7:30pm (FULL) **Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, Jan 6 (NO CLASSES Dec 23, 30)
- Mon. Jan 20th @ 7:30pm (4 spots available) **Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17
- Thurs. Jan 23rd @ 7:30pm (4 spots available) **Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20
- This class can also be done as a semi-private in Rosedale ($262.50 (GST inc)
Classes held at
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall (6 steps required to access room)
46078 Higginson Rd at Stevenson, Sardis
Cost: $210 (GST Inc) for five one hour group sessions (classes are kept small).
Life Skills
Pre-requisites: Have taken Dog Manners 101 or its equivalent.
If you’ve taken Manners 101 and are looking for the next step for your training, Life Skills is for you.
Life Skills will include:
- loose leash walking skills with distractions
- walking calmly past another dog or person
- sit with duration and distractions
- down with duration and distractions
- position changes with hand signals
- call once recall
- settle with duration and distractions
- skill specific games
- standing calmly while a person approaches
- starting Canine Good Neighbour preparation
**Includes session notes (in a printable format) and 32 videos you will have access to refer back to for six months.
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Dates
2024 Schedule
- Thurs. Nov. 28th @ 7:30pm (1 spot available) **Nov. 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, Jan 9 (NO CLASSES Dec 26, Jan 2)
Classes held at
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall (6 steps required to access room)
46078 Higginson Rd at Stevenson, Sardis
Cost: $210 (GST Inc) for five 1-hour group sessions.
Rally Obedience
The main objective of Rally-O is to provide a fast-moving and motivational activity that demonstrates a handler and dog’s competency in basic obedience exercises without requiring exact precision for success. Dogs should demonstrate willingness and enjoyment and handlers can use praise and encouragement throughout (as explained by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)).
Here is a video explaining Rally Obedience. It’s done by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but very similar to the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).
Our intent is that both dog and handlers are having FUN! We will teach the rules so that if you want to go on to compete, you certainly can, or just come to build a relationship with your dog. Either way, the time will be spent helping you develop together.
Prerequisite: Your dog has basic manners training at a minimum and is 6 months or older.
Dates
- ADVANCED/EXCELLENT-Mondays @ 4:30pm
- NOVICE-Mondays @ 6:00pm
- NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE-Thursdays @ 4:30pm
- ADVANCED to MASTERS-Thursdays @ 6:00pm
- NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE-Fridays @ 4:30pm
- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED-Fridays @ 6:00pm
- NOVICE-Fridays @ 7:30pm
Cost: $150 (plus GST)/set (5 classes).
Classes held at 46078 Higginson Rd (at Stevenson) in Sardis.
Semi-Private Classes
Our Dog Manners 101 class will give you the foundation for a wonderful member of your family, or the beginnings to a solid dog sports career. For all dogs from 10 weeks and older.
Behaviours Included – come when called (even in the face of distractions), down (even at a distance), leave it/take it (leave the food I just dropped), name (pay attention), polite walking (loose leash), settle (on a mat), sit (inc. stay/don’t jump up), wait (don’t go rush out the door).
- Monday/Thursday – 9:30 or 10:45am
- Tuesday/Wednesday – 5:00, 6:15 or 7:30pm
- Check for dates available through BOOK NOW
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Cost: $262.50 (GST Inc) for five sessions.
Learn From Home - Online Courses
WOW! Dog Training Academy coming soon!
Online Resources
The Family Dog is an awesome resource if you’re trying to cope with a puppy and children. Click on the picture to get to their information.
Emily Larlham or Kikopup as she’s known on YouTube is one of my favourite resources. She gives high quality content and I’d highly recommend you subscribe to her channel. Just click on the picture to get to her videos.
Safety & Quality Care For Your Pet
We believe in treating animals with respect. We use positive reinforcement training techniques, specifically Clicker Training. Our trainers are constantly working on upgrading their skills, and we will always do our best to provide quality training for a reasonable price.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about what we can help with, and how we help. The below is our most frequently asked questions to help answer any questions you may have!
The group classes are held at the Anglican Church Hall in Sardis – 46078 Higginson Rd (at Stevenson), and the Privates and Semi-privates are held in Rosedale – 10024 Parkwood Dr.
If your child is under 5 years old, a second parent will need to be there to monitor them while the other person is training the dog. If older than 5, they can be there and occupied with an iPad, or book (no squeaky toys) but need to remain seated or help with training the dog during class and cannot approach the other dogs.
I’d highly recommend that you put each dog in separate classes so that they can focus more on you during the class. Often when dogs have bonded, they’re constantly searching for the other dog across the room.
If you’re wearing the harness, please also wear a flat collar on the dog to class.
No. Please bring a 6 foot leash.
Please bring 1-2 cups of small treats. You can bring kibble, but please also bring other things cut about the size of a pea like cheese, chicken, hot dogs, liver, etc.
We go through a lot of treats in class. It’s important to withhold the meal prior to class, especially if you have a smaller dog.
Wall of Love
At WOW! Dog Training we work extremely hard to make sure that your dog is in the best care, but we also strive for YOUR happiness as well!
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