Group Training Classes
Whether you are continuing training after puppy classes, bringing home a new adult dog, starting training for the first time, or looking for something fun to do with your dog, there is a class for you! Click below to register!Puppy Start Right and Life Skills and Manners Classes are always ongoing! Contact me to find out when you can get started!
Classes will be held indoors during the winter months and outdoors when there is no snow in 150 Mile House (planning for puppy, basic manners, scent detection, and agility classes)
Life Skills & Manners Class
This 6-week class focuses on teaching behavior theory as well as hands-on training skills. This class is suitable for puppies approximately 4 months old to adult dogs of any age.
These classes are open enrollment which means that so long as there is space available in the class (limit of 5 dogs) you can start anytime!
Class Schedule:
Thursdays @ 6:45pm
Location: Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
Investment: $200 plus GST
- Topics include: Leadership and management
- Canine Periods of Critical Development
- How to deal with unwanted behaviors: jumping up, nipping, chewing and barking.
- Marker Training
- How to use rewards effectively in training
- Sit, Down, Stand
- Name Recognition & Recall (come when called)
- Focus
- Stay
- Leash Manners
Scent Detection (Nosework)
SCENT DETECTION IS THE HOTTEST & FASTEST GROWING PET DOG SPORT AROUND!
Sporting/scent Detection is something fun for any handler or dog to participate in and is a great confidence builder for dogs that have issues such as shyness, aggression, reactive, or simply lack confidence. Sporting detection can also be a great way for dogs to burn off energy with mental stimulation or a fun winter activity for you and your dog! Sporting Detection includes your dog using his nose to find specific target odors in containers, room searches, exterior building, and vehicle searches. If you want to compete in this exciting new sport or just have some fun with your dog then this is for you! We hope to grow this sport in the Cariboo region!
Intro to Scent Detection
During this
Next Class: Taking a waitlist – please contact me at info@freelifecanine.ca or 778-267-2592 if you are interested!
Location: Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
Maximum of 4 dogs per class and includes a clicker, odor box, and cocktail odor tin.
Intro to Agility Class
This 4-week class will consist of foundation work for dogs who are new to the exciting sport of dog agility!
– Learn how to use several pieces of standard dog agility equipment (safe, regulation and professional made).
– Improve on your relationship with your dog by learning more focus, teamwork
– Learn the best basic obedience strategies and also work on bad habits such as jumping up and pulling on
– Introduction to marker/clicker training, trick training
***this is an outdoor class so please dress appropriately***
– for dogs over 6 months – Not suitable for dogs with human or dog aggression issues and must not constantly bark in a group setting
Next Class: Spring 2022 – Contact me to be put on a waitlist!
Drop-in Classes are ongoing for those who have already completed the Intro Class.
Location: Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
Cost: $149 plus GST
*Maximum of 4 dogs per class*
Kids and Dogs
Is your child interested in learning with your dog or are they always trying to teach them tricks? This class will include teaching your child how dogs learn using positive reinforcement training, how to read dog’s body language so they have a better idea of when they’re happy, scared, or when it’s not appropriate to approach the dog.
We’ll review basic skills and learn new tricks and even learn some agility and fun games! Children should be 8 and older to participate (siblings welcome) and your dog should have some basic manners skills. Dogs with aggression or very poor leash manners (pulling a lot) may not be the most appropriate for this class. An adult must be present to assist if needed.
*If you’re unsure if this is an appropriate class for your child and your dog please contact me and we can discuss. The idea of this class is not for the dog to learn manners and a lot of skills – it is for children to be introduced to training and getting cooperation with the dog and have fun doing it!*
Next Class: TBD
Location: Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
*Minimum of 2 dogs needed to run this class – Maximum 4*
Beyond the Backyard
Does your dog listen to your cues in your house or backyard but get easily distracted when someone comes to the door, when guests are over or when there is a squirrel in the backyard? This class will give you the skills to handle “the real world” without the crutch of having a cookie in your hand.
Your dog need not be perfect but should be able to: sit, down, stay, come, walk nicely on leash (if you have food or a toy in your hand or on your body). Dogs participating in this class should be non-reactive to other dogs and people (which means they should not excessively bark, lunge, or pull towards other dogs or people). This class adds generalization to the skills your dog has learned in basic obedience class so that they can be performed more reliability amidst distractions, even when they know you don’t have a reward in your hands!
We add tricks and games to making the learning process enjoyable for all!
Next Class: Currently taking a waitlist for those interested in this class!
Location: Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
Cost:
*Minimum of 3 dogs needed to run this class – Maximum 4*
Freelife Canine
Helping dog owners build a solid foundation for a mutually joyful relationship. Freelife Canine specializes in modern and effective reward-based and real-life training solutions.
Phone
778-267-2592
freelifecanine@gmail.com