Manners & More!
Beyond the basics.
The Manners & More program is not your regular “obedience” class. In this unique program, you will learn “the basics” and beyond. This program covers everything you would expect in a basic manners training program: recall, stay, loose leash walking, leave it. But life with dogs is truly so much more than that! Each week throughout the Level 1 and 2 programs, you will also learn confidence-building exercises, tools for helping your dog to navigate tricky situations, strategies for mental wellness, body awareness, and a variety of cooperative skills for fear-free veterinary visits and at-home care routines. PLUS … it gets even better! Each program has the unique opportunity for an introduction to different dog sport activities like agility, trick, rally-obedience, scent games, and more, that tap into the natural instincts of the canine companion in your home, and offer endless growth in your dog’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Trust me, your dog doesn't want you to miss this revolutionary positive training approach that takes a true fear-free holistic approach to your dog's wellbeing, your relationship with one another, and setting up a lifetime of success.
Level 1.
Manners & More Level 1 is designed to set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success. Throughout your 8-week program, we will focus on key areas such as recall, impulse control, loose leash walking, distraction training, calm greetings with dogs and humans, as well as building key cooperative care skills for happy and fear-free visits to the vet/prep for at-home care routines. Each week we will also incorporate physical and mental confidence-building exercises to help your canine companion navigate this chaotic world we live in! Each team will also have the opportunity for an introduction to a variety of dog sports, including agility, trick, rally-obedience, and scent games. Students will receive a detailed class recap each week for your continued at-home learning.
This program is suitable for dogs of all ages. Dogs must be comfortable working in close proximity to other dogs. This program is not suitable for dogs struggling with leash-aggression, human-aggression, dog-dog aggression, or dogs who are struggling with reactivity toward dogs/people.
Level 2.
Manners & More Level 2 is a continuation of the Manners & More Level 1 class. In this program, we will build even more skills for your continued success; including advanced recall games, off-leash skill work, calmly bypassing distractions/dogs/people, counter-surfing prevention, heelwork, and more. We will continue our cooperative care skills for veterinary visits and home-care routines. We will also cover mental stimulation and canine enrichment, as well as body awareness exercises, designed to support a mentally and physically healthy and happy companion. Students will receive a detailed class recap each week for your continued at-home learning.
This program is suitable for dogs of all ages. Dogs must be comfortable working in close proximity to other dogs. This program is not suitable for dogs struggling with leash-aggression, human-aggression, dog-dog aggression, or dogs who are struggling with reactivity toward dogs/people.
*If you have completed Manners & Life Skills Level 1 in the past or Puppy & Parent Life Skills, you may be considered to join this program without needing to start in Manners 1.
Class Options
Manners & More features both In-Person Class options as well as an Online Learning option. The Online Learning option is suitable for those who cannot commit to the 8-week schedule, shift workers, or dogs who would not be comfortable in the group class setting. The Online Learning option will be hosted on Facebook Learning Group where new lessons and tutorial videos are posted each week, and you are welcomed to submit your videos for my feedback.
Upcoming Opportunities
In-Person Class
Level 1:
Starting: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 6pm - 6:50pm
In-person Class: $265 +HST
Level 2:
Starting: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Time: 7pm - 7:50pm
In-person Class: $265 +HST
Online Learning
Level 1:
Starting: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
New lessons posted each week at 6pm
Online Class: $200 +HST
Level 2:
Starting: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
New lessons posted each week at 7pm
Online Class: $200 +HST
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Thank you for your interest in applying for the Manners & More program. This forms will help determine if this class is the right fit for you, provide information on policies and procedures, and pre-register you for the class. Completion of this form does not guarantee you a spot in the class.