CLASSROOM TRAINING
Puppy Kindergarten w/Cindy
Puppy Kindergarten w/Cindy
8 WEEKS-$225.00
Tuesdays @ 6:00pm- Starting January 7th (January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
Dogs 8 weeks to 6 months of age who have not attended classes with us or who have attended this class and would like to repeat it. In this class we work on foundations to build a great relationship between handler and dog, I will teach you how to make calmness a part of your puppy’s life, as well as the usual foundations of sit, down, recall. Training, tricks and games that are fun and relationship building for you and your canine companion.
Puppy Kindergarten w/Mel
Puppy Kindergarten w/Cindy
8 WEEKS-$225.00
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm – Starting January 8th (January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
Sundays @ 1:00pm– Starting February 9th (February 9th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th, April 6th)
Dogs 8 weeks to 6 months of age who have not attended classes with us or who have attended this class and would like to repeat it. In this class we work on foundations to build a great relationship between handler and dog. I will teach you how to make calmness a part of your puppy’s life, boost your puppy’s optimism and confidence as well as the usual foundations of sit, down, recall, etc. all through game play!
ADOLESCENCE with Mel - 8 WEEKS-$225.00
FAMILY PET with Cindy – 8 WEEKS - $225.00
8 WEEKS-$225.00
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm – Starting January 8th (January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
Thursdays @ 6:00pm- Starting January 9th (January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
Dogs 6 months to 24 months of age who have not attended classes with us or who have attended PUPPY KINDERGARTEN or ADOLESCENT CLASS but would like to repeat this level.
Some people describe this life stage as the time when your cute puppy turns into a hormonal monster. For some dogs this usually lasts from 6 months to 18 months. In some dogs and the larger breeds and it last right into 3, 4 or 5 years of age! In this class we will target the common struggles of this life stage such as building Value for Proximity, Arousal Up/Arousal Down, Calmness, Disengagement and Relationship Building.
FAMILY PET with Cindy – 8 WEEKS - $225.00
TRICK TRAINING with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
FAMILY PET with Cindy – 8 WEEKS - $225.00
8 WEEKS-$225.00
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm-- Starting January 7th (January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)
Dogs over 18 months of age who have not attended classes with us or who have attended this class, PUPPY KINDERGARTEN, or ADOLESCENT CLASS and would like to repeat it. In this class we work on foundations to build a great relationship between handler and dog, teach you how to make calmness a part of your dog’s life, as well as the usual foundations of sit, down, recall. This class is a great refresher class for dogs and handlers who may just be a little out of practice in their training. Training, tricks and games that are fun and relationship building for you and your canine companion.
TRICK TRAINING with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
TRICK TRAINING with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
TRICK TRAINING with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
SATURDAY JANUARY 25TH:
TRICK TRAINING with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
Dogs of any age. No class prerequisite but dogs should have some training and be well-mannered in a group setting.
Why trick training?
Have you already done basic training and are looking for something new to do with your dog?
Mental stimulation and challenges your dog’s mind.
Strengthens your bond with your dog.
Boosts your dog’s confidence
Communication and problem solving that assists with learning skills and habits
INTERMEDIATE
These classes are open to any dog of any age who has successfully completed one of the foundations classes with us. This class may be repeated as the curriculum may change slightly with each session. If possible we will try to arrange these classes according to the ages of the dogs as well.
THE NEXT LEVEL 8 WKS - $225
Thursdays @ 8:00pm - Starting October 24TH – (Oct. 24TH, 31st, November 7th, 21st, & 28th, December 5th, 12th & 19th)
Dogs of all ages who have attended a foundations class with Keep It Simple Dog Training (Puppy Kindergarten/ Family Pet/ Adolescent). In this class we will take the learning from the foundations classes and build on it creating more distractions, asking more of the dogs and handlers as well as introducing some new games to help your dog get more real world ready.
WEEKLY TOPICS with Mel - $33.00/week or $225.00/8 weeks
Sundays @ 2:00pm– Starting February 9th (February 9th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th, April 6th)
Dogs of any age. No class prerequisite.
You may attend any of these classes and pay $33.00 for each or you can attend all eight and pay $225.00. Preregistration is appreciated for all classes. If there is space, I will advertise the week prior for possible drop-in options.
Topics to be announced in January.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK with Mel – 8 weeks - $225.00
No age prerequisite.
Must have attended at least one class with Keep It Simple Dog Training.
This class is for anyone who has attended classes with us before who needs that little bit of structure to continue on the training journey with their pup. We will look at how we can build on some of the games and strategies you already know, to help you and your dog continue to be a great team together.
Everyday skills such as settling in the house, not stealing things, counter surfing, doorway mann
SPECIAL TOPICS - offered on a session to session basis.
Loose Leash Walking w/CINDY Starting Oct. 28th $130
(2 separate 4-week sessions)
Mondays @ 7:00pm - Starting January 6th (January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) & (February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th)
No prerequisite for this class.
Why is loose leash walking such a struggle?
Are you being dragged behind your frustrated dog on walks? Are you stressed, concerned, losing your patience, giving up?
Then this is the class for you, learn games such as engagement and focus and other tools to redirect your dog and get back on track so you can have a great Fall and Winter of walking!
REACTIVITY 4 wks @ $130
Mondays @ 6:00pm - Starting January 6th (January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) & (February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th)
Dogs of any age. No class prerequisite.
Does your dog’s behaviour make you feel anxious, stressed or embarrassed? This might be the class for you.
Is your dog jumping on you or other people, barking and lunging at the end of the lead, worried when leave the house, running away, pulling you on walks not settling in the house or outside.
These are just some of the behaviours you may see, the list is long and stressful for you and your dog.
This class will give you the tools you need and lot of information on how to deal with many behaviours.
NOT FOR DOGS WHO HAVE BITTEN PEOPLE OR FIGHT WITH OTHER DOGS!
SENIORS ROCK (4 wks @ $130)
This class is open to all dogs over the age of 8 years who have some foundation training whether with us, with another trainer or on your own. This age group of dogs is near and dear to my heart. We tend to pay attention to our younger dog’s mental and physical development but once our dogs are seniors we just let them be. All dogs, especially seniors, should have the opportunity to be active, both physically and mentally. Just attending a class and allowing them to be “social” is an amazing boost for them. In this class we will play training games, do some fitness work, play some puzzles and just enjoy the time with our seniors . . . it seems there is never enough time ❤️
FITNESS (8 Weeks @ $225)
Healthier, stronger, fitter, faster, more flexible
Health & fitness are two of the most important aspects of dog ownership.
The games, plans & strategies in this class will transform your dog’s fitness & health all while boosting your relationship.
Fitness prepares dogs for life’s events & supports their bodies to minimize risk of injury.
It keeps their minds & bodies enriched.
Fitness is different from exercise. Fitness is good for dogs who need to keep strong while on limited exercise. It is an alternative for when you want to DITCH THE WALK for whatever reason. Fitness works on creating better posture and strengthening the body. It improves proprioception (perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body) & body awareness which will help reduce the likelihood of injury. Fitness is a great rainy day activity to help tire out your dog. Fitness can help a young dog to build strength as they grow. It improves quality of life for older dogs. You can grow a fitness plan with your dog as they age.
Trek n Train (4 Weeks @ $130)
Saturdays @ 9:00am October 19th; October 26th; November 2nd, November 9th)
This class takes place in downtown Wolfville each week.
* Environmental enrichment
* Mental Stimulation
* Physical exercise
* Confidence boosting
In this class you will gain tools to help your dog focus or redirect their attention while in a distracting environment. Help your dog interpret social cues in a low-pressure format while walking with other dogs.
Relationship Building (4 WeeKS - $130)
You should have basic training before taking this class.
No reactive dogs for this group.
Maybe you haven't been doing much training lately or looking for something different for you and your dog. We will be doing games and tricks to engage your dog with you in a fun environment. Lots of treats and toys to be used.
CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR with Cindy – 2 HOURS - $65.00 – 9:00am-11:00am
SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH
Dogs of any age. No class prerequisite but dogs should have some training and be well-mannered in a group setting.
This class will give students a great review of all skills necessary to look at participating in the CKCs Canine Good Neighbour test. Dogs should have a fairly solid obedience foundation.
Rally OBEDIENCE (8 WKS @ $225)
Prerequisite – dog must have a foundation of skills such as sit, down and loose leash walking.
In this class you will learn the foundations for the Novice CKC Rally Obedience signs. Depending on the skill level of the students we may proceed to looking at the Advanced and Excellent levels as well.
PUPPY PLAY GROUPS with Mel $20.00 per day
PUPPY PLAY GROUPS with Mel $20.00 per day
Various weekends in February, March & April @ 11:30am
February 8th,15th, 22nd,
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th,
April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Puppies aged 8-16 weeks . These Puppy Play Groups will be drop-in sessions where you must sign up each week. There will be a minimum of four and a maximum of six puppies in each group. It will be a 45-minute supervised play group with a few training games for puppies aged 8-16 weeks old. You can sign up for all of the groups your puppy is eligible to attend or just choose a few.