Classes
From the first days of bringing home your puppy to obedience training at all stages of life, our Nelson dog training classes are an effective and fun way to set your dog up for success.
Summer Offering:
August Mini Clinics!
I know it’s difficult to commit to a long session of classes in the summer so join me for one- off events on individual topics.
Puppy Socials
August 6, Small Breed 5:30 + Large Breed 6pm
At Lucky Leash in Nelson.
Join me for some facilitated play time and socialization exercises in a safe environment. For small dogs under 6 months and large dogs under 5 months who have received at least their first round of vaccinations or more.
Loose Leash Walking Clinic
August 11, 5:30pm
At Lakeside Park in Nelson
Let’s stop all that pulling! Join me to learn and practice the basics of loose leash walking. Dogs must be comfortable near other dogs on leash.
Building Trail and Off Leash Skills
August 13, 7:30am
At the Rail Trail from the top of Stanley Street in Nelson
Come for a tune up or intro to the foundations of trail manners and off leash skills. Dogs must be comfortable around other dogs.
Reactive and Challenging Dog Support Group - For Humans Only!
August 18, 5:45pm
At Backroads Brewing in Nelson
It takes a lot of energy to shepherd a reactive dog through the world and it can often feel really lonely. But you are not alone! Come join me for this casual and free gathering to build some camaraderie and community around the fact that these dogs are fabulous can be quite challenging sometimes! Share stories, empathize, compare notes and gripe about those “he’s friendly!” people ;)
Our Standard Classes
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Puppy Socialization
Socialization is the most important element of your puppy’s first 16 weeks of life. The goal of this class is to set your pup up for life as a friendly, trusting confident dog and prevent future behavioural problems.
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Basic Manners
This is an intro level obedience class for dogs who are least 4 months old. Great for a new dog who could use some basic skills, a brush up for your old pal or graduates of puppy class. It is never to late to start!
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Terrific Trail Dog
Join me for class to build your dog's trail skills so they can join you on your adventures as a well behaved and reliable companion. Skills covered include recall, check ins, focus away from distractions and more. I tailor each class to the group
Thank you for your interest.
There will be no more standard classes in 2026 as Jane heads on maternity leave in September. Please sign up for our mailing list to be notified when the next sessions will run in 2027!
Additional details on each class are below.
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Socialization is the most important element of your puppy’s first 16 weeks of life. This doesn't just mean meeting dogs. This means setting them up with positive experiences with a WIDE range of sights, sounds, shapes, things and creatures. The goal of this class is also to teach YOU to set your pup 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", learn about dog body language and healthy place in addition to addressing top puppy challenges such as nipping, chewing, jumping and housetraining.
Classes take place at 5:45 pm on Tuesday evenings for an hour and run for 6 weeks. The first week is an online orientation followed by 5 hour long in person sessions. Orientation goes over how dogs learn, dog body language and play, and addresses your questions.
$300, includes class time, handouts and homework and access to me for questions in between.
Small class size - Only 4 dogs per class
Registration Below
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This is an intro level class for dogs who are 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.
There are 6, hour long classes on Tuesday nights. Orientation takes place online at 5:45pm the first week and is followed by 5 in person sessions at 7pm. Orientation goes over how dogs learn, training basics, dog body language and play, and addresses your questions.
$300, includes class time, handouts and homework and access to me for questions in between.
Small class size - Only 4 dogs per class
Registration below
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Join me to build your dogs trail skills so they can join you on your hike, bike, ski adventures and more as a well behaved companion. The morning class is a great opportunity to get them out for some mental and physical exercise before you start your day and the evening a great way to get them on well earned walk while learning too!
Skills taught include checking in and staying close on trail, recall, passing other dogs, bikes and runners politely, moving off the trail and staying by your side when needed.
This class will meet at a variety of trail heads in Nelson over the duration of the course.
Class is one hour and runs for 4 weeks on Wednesday mornings
Some basic training or classes are a helpful prerequisite but not required. Dogs should be comfortable around other dogs on leash.
We will work towards being off leash but at no point will this be required. Much of our foundational work will be done on a longline.
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 are not eligible for group classes. If this is your dog I would love to support you in private sessions. Questions? Reach out.
$200, includes class time, handouts and homework and access to me for questions in between.
Small class size - Only 5 dogs per class
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Thats ok!
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.
Click here to read the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior position statement on Puppy Socialization
“Jane is great! We did her puppy socialization class. 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 techniques. We can't wait for adult class.”
- Aleita N. & Alfred
Indoor classes take place at: Lucky Leash Daycare 3513 Ymir Road, Nelson
Our 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.
Dog who have a bite history may not be eligible for class. Contact us for more information.
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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.