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Open to everyone!
Upcoming Topic: Friendly dogs who are reactive on leash.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:45 am to 11:15 am
Tickets are $30 plus GST (a portion of the proceeds will go to the BC SPCA)
Talks are classroom style - no dogs please.
This will be a discussion on why friendly dogs become reactive on leash. We will provide training suggestions, prevention strategies and give you some tips to help manage, prevent and work on this challenging behaviour.
Leash reactive behaviour does not go away on its own, and it can easily escalate – spilling over into off-leash behaviour, too. Reactive dogs commonly start displaying this behaviour when they’re adolescents. Our discussion will include tips on how to prevent this behaviour before it starts.
Perfect for:
- Anyone with a friendly, but reactive dog.
- Anyone with an adolescent dog just beginning to show reactive or less confident behaviour.
- Anyone with a puppy looking to prevent unwanted behaviour.
- Anyone interested in learning why dogs do what they do!
Dog Talk is an ongoing series on different dog behaviour and training topics presented in person by our experienced and knowledgeable team of trainers.
Our trainers specialize in working with behaviour issues from the mild to the extreme. We participate in regular continuing education to ensure we have the most up to date and relevant training information.
Each talk will be focussing on a different topic - suggestions welcome!
We have taken puppy/teen classes before with other companies, and none of them were as good! What set Stacy and Rebecca apart was their consistency.. along with their expert knowledge and advice!
- Chris and Ollie
6 weekly sessions*
$295.00 (plus GST)
WEDNESDAYS - Happy Tails Daycare, Riverside Drive West
March 13, 2024 (FULL)
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
April 17, 2024 (FULL)
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm (Note: first class is at 7:30 pm-8:15 pm)
June 12, 2024
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
*Before registering:
- Please read our current Policies.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions for Participation.
Perfect for Puppies:
✓ aged between 9 weeks to 16 weeks at the start of class
✓ with their first set of vaccinations (proof required)
✓ who have been in their new home at least one week before class start
✓ who are healthy with no signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or discharge from eyes, mouth, nose or any other area
This is a group class designed to cover the foundation of building that important early relationship with your puppy.
We teach:
+ Socialization
+ Focus and attention
+ Settle on your bed
+ Leash walking
+ Come when you’re called
+ Basic obedience
+ Play
We discuss and provide information on:
+ Housetraining
+ Nipping and biting
+ Crate training
+ Alone training
+ Enrichment
+ Behaviour prevention
+ Socialization
*Covid-19 restrictions: Read our full Covid-19 safety plan.
"Terrific Teens class was a great continuation in our training journey with our puppy-turned-teenage-dog. We had done another dog class before, which we really liked as well, but I particularly liked that the Terrific Teens class at Dog Partners focuses on common struggles of dog adolescence."
- Klara and Gustav
6 weekly sessions*
$295.00 (plus GST)
Dog training classes for dogs aged 5 months to 2 years in North Vancouver.
WEDNESDAYS, Happy Tails Daycare, Riverside Drive West
January 24, 2024
7:30 pm to 8:15 pm (FULL)
May 22, 2024
7:30 pm to 8:15 pm (1 spot left)
SATURDAYS, Upper Lonsdale
January 27, 2024
10:45 am to 11:30 am (FULL)
May 25, 2024
10:45 am to 11:30 am (4 spots left)
*Before registering:
- Please read our current Policies.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions for Participation.
Perfect for Young Dogs:
✓ aged between 5 months and 2 years at the start of class
✓ with their first set of vaccinations (proof required)
✓ who have been in their new home at least one week before class start
✓ who are healthy with no signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or discharge from eyes, mouth, nose or any other area
This is a group class designed to addresses the challenges of adolescences and the stages of social maturity
We teach:
+ Socialization
+ Focus and attention
+ Basic obedience
+ Leash skills
+ How to address fear stages and undesirable behaviour
+ Social play and interaction with humans and other dogs
+ The "art" and benefits of mental enrichment
6 weekly sessions*
$295.00 (plus GST)
Outdoor obedience training classes in North Vancouver.
NOTE: This class is only open to existing private clients or previous Positive Puppy and Terrific Teens class students.
Thursdays - various outdoor locations on the North Shore
March 14, 2024 (note class #3 is on Tuesday, March 26)
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm (FULL)
May 23, 2024
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
*Before registering:
- Please read our current Policies.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions for Participation.
Let’s take it outside! This is an outdoor group class designed to build upon some of the most important skills you’ve learned so far.
Perfect for:
✓ dogs of any age who are friendly with people and other dogs**
✓ current or previous class or private clients
✓ who have been in their new home at least one week before class start
✓ who are healthy with no signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or discharge from eyes, mouth, nose or any other area
**Dogs must be comfortable and non-reactive in the vicinity of other dogs and people. If you aren't sure if your dog meets this criterion, please email us first before registering.
Skills we cover:
+ Loose leash walking in urban environments
+ Recall in off leash environments with distractions
+ Polite greetings with people
+ Polite greetings with dogs
+ Focus and engagement in various environments
4 weekly sessions*
$195.00 (plus GST)
Trick Training Classes in North Vancouver, Upper Lonsdale
Saturdays - Upper Lonsdale:
This class is scheduled “on demand”. Please register to get yourself on our waitlist!
*Before registering:
- Please read our current Policies.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions for Participation.
Perfect for:
✓ dogs of any age
✓ dogs who are friendly with people and other dogs
✓ dogs who have been in their new home at least one week before class start
✓ dogs who are healthy with no signs of vomiting, diarrhea, or discharge from eyes, mouth, nose or any other area
This is a group class. Dogs must be comfortable and non-reactive in the vicinity of other dogs and people. If you aren't sure if your dog meets this criteria, please email us first before registering.
Tricks covered (include but not restricted to):
*Covid-19 restrictions: Read our full Covid-19 safety plan.