Set Them Up For Success

Early socialization can have a lasting impact.

Puppy Elementary

For puppies between 2 – 4 months

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  • Puppy Elementary School is all about learning how to safely & properly socialize your puppy to other puppies, people, and all manner of things that dogs tend to find scary or overly exciting. We’ll also focus on problem prevention and a little foundation obedience behaviours like recall & leash manners. It’s also great for taking cute pictures and videos you can post to your Instagram ;)

    Socialization will make the biggest impact on your puppy in the first 3 to 4 months of their life, so don’t wait to enroll in class.

  • Time: 5:45 pm on Tuesday Evenings for 4 weeks (this is a 50-minute class). Click the book now button to see exact dates & times.

    Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

    Maximum Capacity: 5 puppies per class

    Prerequisites: N/A

    Cost: $275 +GST (save some $$$ when you purchase one of our group class bundles, details further down the page)

    Vaccinations: Puppies must be between the ages of two and four months to enroll and have at least their first round of vaccinations (titer tests also acceptable). If you don’t have a copy of your puppy’s vaccinations yet, you can still sign up for class and send them to us later.

    1. Playtime (Body Language Reading), Resource Guarding Prevention, Up/Down Game, Matwork

    2. Playtime (When to Intervene), Down, Recall

    3. Playtime (Consent Tests), Grooming Game, Moving Objects & Sound Socialization

    4. Playtime (When to use Toys & Food During Play), Costume Day, Polite Greetings (Say Hi With Permission), Stranger Danger Prevention, Graduation Time with 1-on-1 time with the Teacher

Explore Classes

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Puppy Junior High

For puppies between 3.5 - 5 months

Canine High School

For dogs over 5 months

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Canine University

For dogs over 5 months

Group Class FAQ

    • Your dog in a flat collar & harness, on a 6 ft. flat leash — please leave flexis at home

    • A mat for your dog to settle on (something washable and transportable)

    • A bowl & water for your dog

    • Lots of small, high-value treats and/or food

    • Your dog’s favourite toy and an edible chew that your dog will be keen on

      * Please note: the 1st week of Puppy Class is just for pet guardians (people only)

  • All classes take place at 3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1 (Connective Community Center)

    *Classes are currently held on Tuesdays & Saturdays with more on the way!

  • For best results, please plan to attend each of your pre-booked classes. All your classes build upon information given to you in previous lessons, so missing a class can make it difficult for you to continue seeing smooth progress.

    In the instance of a missed or skipped class, we’re unable to refund or reschedule. We are able to give you credit for up to 2 missed classes that can be applied to your next purchase with us.

    If you need to cancel your enrolment in class entirely, there is $10 admin fee deducted from any refunds processed. Classes canceled with less than 72 hours’ notice from the start of the class receive a 50% refund.

    In the case of a dog coming into heat after classes have commenced, please contact us to determine if continuing classes makes sense.

  • Dogs who cannot settle, vocalize frequently, or display fear and aggression towards dogs or humans are generally good candidates for private lessons rather than group classes. If you think this might be your dog, we kindly ask that you contact us to see which service is the right fit for your dog.

    While we strive to make our classes accessible to all, excessive barking and vocalizing can be distracting to the instructor during teaching and is unfair to the other students (if they can’t hear or concentrate on the lesson).

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