Our Services
Dog Training Services in Toronto
Classes
All City Dogs classes are small in size – between four and five dogs – to assure that you get all your questions answered and a lot of personal attention. Graduates of ANY class will receive a discounted in-home session rate of $150 per session and no package is needed.
Learning to Listen
Manor Road United Church 240 Manor Road East
This is a great class for graduated pups or those who need a refresher on:
- a rocket recall
- loose leash walking
- working on jumping
- drop it and leave it inside and outside
- door dashing
- wait and stay inside and outside
$260 + HST
Scenting Fun
Thurs Feb 9th to Mar 2nd 7:15 – 8:00pm
Uberdog Athletic Club 24 Industrial St.
Scenting activities are a wonderful way to calm a hyperactive dog, satisfy the need to search and is a great way to tire out your dog on days when the weather is not conducive for a good walk. This class will cover:
- the basics of scenting and why it’s important
- various scenting games to exercise your dog’s nose
- putting these to work to find specific items such as your dog’s toys
- the last class will cover teaching your dog to find an item of your choice
- taking these skills outside
$260 + HST
Solo Scenting
Canine Good Neighbour Exam Prep Class
Uberdog Athletic Club 24 Industrial St.
The Canadian Kennel Club administers the Canine Good Neighbour Exam that evaluates whether a dog can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. It is a great first step into determining whether your dog would be suitable for therapy work. This class goes over each of the 12 steps of the exam in detail to help prepare you and your dog.
$295 + HST
My Best Friend
Did your children beg you for a puppy but now they don’t really know how to interact? This class helps to build the bond through fun activities, useful tricks and even getting started in some fun sports that you can do at home! Your kids and dogs will love this super fun and interactive class.
$260 + HST
Leash Walking Workshop
Tuesday February 7th and 14th 6:30pm to 7:15pm
Manor Road United Church 240 Manor Road East
**** This is not a class for reactive dogs *****
- walk loose leash around distractions
- learn techniques to focus your dog
- practice focus and loose leash walking around YOUR dog’s triggers
- avoid jumping, lunging & barking
$115 + HST
Recall Workshop
Saturday February 18 & 25 11:30 – 12:15pm
Uberdog Athletic Club 24 Industrial St.
- different types of recall techniques
- avoiding the chase me game
- emergency recall
- training a rocket recall
$115 + HST
Jumping Workshop
Tuesday February 21 and 28 6:30pm to 7:15pm
Manor Road United Church 240 Manor Road East
- why is your dog jumping?
- jumping on you
- jumping on visitors
- jumping on strangers
- various techniques to get in front of the behavior
$115 + HST
Losing It on the Leash
Tuesday February 7th to March 7th 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Manor Road United Church 240 Manor Road East
- how to get in front of the behavior
- how to lessen frustration
- techniques to promote focus and calmness
- maximum of four dogs and two trainers in class
$320 + HST
Squirrel!
- how to get in front of the behavior
- how to lessen frustration
- techniques to promote focus and calmness
- maximum of four dogs for lots of personal attention
$260 + HST
Dog Parkour - Training Level Class
- Parkour safety
- Parkour foundations; 2 Paws, 4 Paws, Under, Through, In, and Balance
- How to take these skills and apply them to any environment
- Prepare for Novice Level Class and Titling
Solo Agility
Beginner Agility Classes
Uberdog Athletic Club 24 Industrial
Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your dog? Agility is a great way to improve focus, strengthen your bond and just have fun! This is a non-competitive class that is designed as a positive introduction to the sport. Here is what you will learn in the beginner class:
- getting used to the equipment
- going through tunnels
- going over jumps
- navigating weave poles
- calmly starting a course
- calmly ending a course
- relax on a mat while waiting your turn (and where else to use this very useful skill!)
$260 + HST
Agility Level 2
Saturday February 18 to March 8 @ 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Uberdog Athletic Club 24 Industrial
This class is for dogs who have completed any sort of agility training whether through City Dogs or through another program. Let’s continue the agility fun! This is not a competitive-style agility class.
- go beyond the foundations and learn new obstacles
- longer courses
- work on handling and sending out
- increase speed
Private Dog Training
In-Home Dog Training
Webinars
Zoom Training & Webinars
City Dogs offers zoom training for new rescues, isolation distress cases and for those outside our area. Zoom training can be just as effective, if not more so than in-person training depending on your needs.
$110 + HST per zoom session
City Dogs often presents webinars through EduCanine on various topics such as Dog to Dog Interactions, Socialization, Body Language, and more! Go to www.educanine.org to see what is currently available.
Pricing: Free to $35 + HST