Private Classes
Private Classes are for you if you want to take a group to class but:
- The days or times don't work for you and your schedule
- Maybe your dog isn't ready for a group class environment
- You're looking for more one-on-one learning
Private Classes available:
- Puppy Class
- Basic Manners Class
- Leash Skills Class
- Rock-solid Recall Class
- Level 1 Trick Class
- Agility FUNdamentals (puppies & adult dogs) *resuming spring 2026*
- Agility Foundations 1 *coming spring 2026*
All private classes (other than Private Agility) will be held in or around your home & neighbourhood and all lessons are taught using positive reinforcement based scientific training methods.
Private Agility Classes will be held outside in a fully fenced yard in Westsyde
**Service is only offered in Kamloops **
All Private Classes come with set weekly homework to help guide you.
Please be sure to read our cancellation & class policies here
To purchase a Private Class below, click 'Register'. You will be asked to schedule your first lesson at the time of registration. Once you have registered and paid for your package, you will receive an email with a link to schedule your remaining lessons.
**Please be prepared to prebook all your weekly classes at the time of registration**
Private Puppy Class
Private Basic Manners Class
Private Basic Manners Class
1 hr orientation lesson & 6 - 45 min lessons in your home. One lesson per week (min 5 days apart) - $600 plus gst
Getting a puppy can be exciting but also overwhelming. This private class will help set you and your new puppy on the right path to success right away.
Topics covered include:
- Puppy specific issues
- Foundation behaviours - sit, down, name, stay (release word), impulse control, crate/mat, hand targets, intro to loose leash walking and recall
- Life skill behaviours to assist with vet visits, grooming & other human handling.
- Building value & engagement with you around distractions such as other people and dogs.
- Learn about dog body language and what your puppy is trying to communicate
This private class is suitable for those who are starting out with a new puppy or are struggling with 'puppy' specific behaviours (biting, crate training, potty training etc.)
Class credits expire 12 weeks after purchase
Private Basic Manners Class
Private Basic Manners Class
Private Basic Manners Class
1 hr orientation lesson & 6 - 45 min lessons in your home. One lesson per week (min 5 days apart) - $600 plus gst
This class covers all the basic foundations for your puppy or dog to have good manners and basic obedience skills while helping to set them on the right path to success.
Topics covered include:
- Foundation behaviours - sit, down, name, stay (release word), impulse control, crate/mat, hand targets, how to play with your dog (tug & drop), and the start of loose leash walking and recall
- Life skill behaviours to assist with vet visits, grooming & other human handling.
- Building value and engagement with you, even around distractions such as other people and dogs.
- Learn about dog body language and what your dog is trying to communicate
This private class is suitable for puppies and dogs of all ages that are not in need of help with puppy specific behaviours (biting, crate training, potty training etc.)
Class credits expire 12 weeks after purchase
Private Leash Skills Class
Private Rock-solid Recall Class
Private Rock-solid Recall Class
5 - 45 min lessons in or around your home - $420 plus gst
One lesson per week (min 5 days apart)
PLUS graduates will receive a credit to join one of our
On-Leash Group Walks for free.
In some cases, if your dog is ready we may meet at different locations outside around town.
Walking beside you on a loose leash, in a straight line does not come naturally to your dog. Yet, this is an essential skill that your dog may require at times to live a safe and harmonious life with you in the human world.
In this class we will cover:
- Refresh on basic leash skills
- Walking tools, how and when to use them.
- Practice with increasingly challenging, real world, distractions.
- Practice inside and outside (when your dog is ready & weather permitting)
- Learn how to fade out working with food
This class does not come with weekly homework. It is catered to your dog depending on their skill level and weekly progression.
If your dog does not have an established marker word (ex. 'Yes') and/or release word (ex. 'Okay ', 'Break') you will get upfront homework to teach your dog these skills before your first lesson as they are not covered in the curriculum but are used to teach the behaviours and skill taught.
Class credits expire 10 weeks after purchase
Private Rock-solid Recall Class
Private Rock-solid Recall Class
Private Rock-solid Recall Class
6 - 45 min lessons in or around your home - $495 plus gst
One lesson per week (min 5 days apart)
This class is best taught where there is space to move and/or run with your dog.
In some cases, if more space is needed and your dog is able to work outside we may meet at a different location(s) outside around town.
Having a dog that comes when called (the FIRST time) is an important and possibly a life saving skill. In this class you are going to build your relationship with your dog with FUN and engaging training games to build a strong recall.
In this class we will cover:
- Why dogs ignore us when we call them
- How to teach a recall
- Recall GAMES to play with your dog
- Recall with distractions
- Skills to continue practicing and building your dog's Recall after class
If your dog does not have an established marker word (ex. 'Yes') and/or release word (ex. 'Okay ', 'Break') you will get upfront homework to teach your dog these skills before your first lesson as they are not covered in the curriculum but are used to teach on the behaviours and skill taught.
Class credits expire 10 weeks after purchase
Private Level 1 Trick Class
4 - 45 min lessons in your home. One lesson per week (min 5 days apart) - $320
Are you looking for the next level of FUN training for you and your dog?
Trick training not only provides physical and mental challenges for your dog but it can also:
Compliment your everyday training
Build your dog's confidence
Build your dog's focus and engagement with you
Improve your dog's body awareness
Strengthen your dog's value for being close to you
Not to mention you get to teach your dog some cool tricks that you can show off to your friends and family!
As a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, I'll help you work towards your dog's Novice & Intermediate Trick Dog Titles if you would like to do so.
Some of the tricks covered in Level 1 Trick Class include: Roll over, peek-a-boo, spin, sit pretty, play dead, leg weave plus more!
If your dog does not have an established marker word (ex. 'Yes') and/or release word (ex. 'Okay ', 'Break') you will get upfront homework to teach your dog these skills before your first lesson as they are not covered in the curriculum but are used to teach on the behaviours and tricks taught.
Class credits expire 8 weeks after purchase
Private Agility FUNdamentals Class
Private Agility FUNdamentals Class
Private Agility FUNdamentals Class
**Coming Spring 2026**
6- 45 min lessons - $450 plus gst
One lesson per week held in a fully fenced yard in Westsyde
Whether you're just looking to have some FUN and build your relationship or you are wanting to work towards competing with your dog in agility, this is our foundation class to get started.
This class is a prerequisite for Agility Foundations 1
If your dog does not have an established marker word (ex. 'Yes') and/or release word (ex. 'Okay ', 'Break') you will get upfront homework to teach your dog these skills before your first lesson as they are not covered in the curriculum but are used to teach the behaviours and skill taught.
Class credits expire 10 weeks after purchase
Private Agility Foundations 1
Private Agility FUNdamentals Class
Private Agility FUNdamentals Class
**Coming spring 2026**
6- 45 min lessons - $450 plus gst
One lesson per week held in a fully fenced yard in Westsyde
Prerequisite: Agility FUNdamentals or Level 1 equivalent elsewhere
Build upon the skills you learned in Agility FUNdamentals.
Continuation of handling skills, introductions to some contact equipment and short sequencing
Class credits expire 10 weeks after purchase
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