Classes

Start out your puppy on the right paw so they are a friendly, confident and well behaved dog with Puppy Classes. Or bring in your teen or adult dog in for some basic manners. Training is an ongoing journey and its never too late to start!

Puppy Classes

Next classes start March 25th at 6:15pm at Lucky Leash in Nelson. One spot is left! Contact us to join us.

Socialization is the most important element of your puppy’s first 16 weeks of life. Set them up for life as a friendly, confident dog and prevent future behavioral problems.

  • All puppies ages 8 weeks to 5 months are eligible

  • All puppies must have completed at least their first round of parvovirus and distemper vaccinations

  • In addition to a variety of socialization exercises with different objects, noises, body handling and basic care we will also cover basic obedience training including the cues "bed," "sit," "down," "leave it, "touch" and more and address puppy behaviors such as nipping, chewing, jumping and safe play with other dogs.

  • Classes are 1 hour long weekly for 5 weeks. PLUS an additional evening to practice a low stress vet on April 17 at 6pm at Nelson Animal Hospital.

  • $275, includes class time, handouts and homework and access to me for questions in between.

  • Small class size - Only 4 dogs per class

 

Classes at Lucky Leash 3513 Ymir Road, Nelson

“Jane is so knowledgeable! I never knew how positive reinforcement could be so effective for encouraging good behaviour AND curbing bad. We covered all every conceivable avenue of puppy socialization. My dog is so confident in the real world now.”

-Colby & Leo

What if my puppy has not had all of their vaccinations?

  • Starting socialization classes before puppies are fully vaccinated is recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists to maximize the critical socialization period which ends at 16 weeks.

  • Classes are indoors on a floor sanitized with veterinary disinfectant to make the risk of any kind of disease transmission as low as possible. All humans will sanitize the soles of their shoes upon entry.

  • All puppies’ first set of vaccinations are required in order to participate.

Basic Manners Class

Next classes start March 25th at 7:30pm at Lucky Leash in Nelson. One spot is left! Contact us to join us.

  • Training is an ongoing process! Great for older adoptees or dogs who have completed puppy class. Dogs must be at least 16 weeks of age.

  • Skills covered include recall, leave it, loose leash walking, stay and more.

  • All dogs must have up to date distemper and parvovirus vaccinations, or have undergone titre testing found to be adequate under direction of a veterinarian.

  • Dogs with a bite history or who are fearful of other dogs within 2 meters of them are not eligible for group classes.

  • Classes are 1 hour long weekly for 5 weeks. PLUS an additional evening to practice a low stress vet visit on April 17 at 7pm at Nelson Animal Hospital.

  • $275, includes class time, handouts and homework and access to me for questions in between.

  • Small class size - Only 4 dogs per class

Policies

  • We cannot offer make up sessions for missed group classes. Fees paid for group classes that are missed are not refundable.

  • We do not cancel for weather barring extreme circumstances.

  • All dogs in group classes must remain on leash at all times unless instructed otherwise.

  • Dogs displaying signs of coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy will not be allowed to participate in a training session for the safety of the other dogs.

Interested in an offering you are not seeing? Would you like to put together a custom class for a group? Do a lunch time dog behavior Q+A at your office? Let us know!

“Jane is great! We did her puppy socialization class. It was well adapted to keep us safe from COVID-19, and she goes above and beyond to answer questions and provide you with extra materials outside of class. She's super responsive and our puppy loves her "treat forward" AnimalKind techniques. We can't wait for adult class.”

- Aleita N. & Alfred

Register Here

  • E-Transfer is our preferred form of payment. To use this method select “pay later” and send your e-transfer to jane@inpartnershipdogtraining.com. You can also pay with a credit card at checkout.

  • Your spot will be reserved only once we receive your payment. If we do not receive it with 48 hours of registration we will cancel your booking.