*In accordance with the Ontario government, in order to attend classes, proof of your Covid vaccine must be shown.
Private lessons, consultations and coaching are available. *Only one hander per dog allowed in a session.
Problem solving and solutions for adult dogs and puppies and situations where one-on-one coaching is best.
To register please submit a registration form and pay for your dog’s required assessment via the link below. You will be contacted to confirm a day/time for the evaluation.
Assessment Fee *THIS IS REQUIRED BEFORE SELECTING TRAINING PACKAGE. After payment you will be contacted to select an appointment time.
Cost: 75.00 Plus HST
Training Packages
PUPPY PRIMER
Just brought your puppy home? Confused and inundated with different training methods from books and the internet? This starter package will help you start your pup off on the right paw using the most up to date and positive training methods.
3 One hour private sessions.
- On-on-one sessions in fully equipped, spacious training facility on non-slip cushioned flooring.
- Attention development
- Nipping and Chewing strategies
- House training and Crate Skills
- Introducing leash and collar
- Introduction to Recalls
- Motivation, confidence and self-control games
- Text/email support between lessons
- Private Facebook classroom for additional video instruction during training. One video submission and review each week. Please contact Cassandra directly to discuss pricing and if this package suits your pup’s training needs.
DOG SOLUTIONS AND SUCCESS
This package includes more comprehensive training for the adolescent puppy or older dog. Learn how to prevent and solve such problems as lunging on leash, counter surfing and resource guarding. In this package your dog will develop skills that bring out the BEST behavior in your dog, making walking on leash, coming when called and good manners easy and fun!
6 One hour sessions custom made for you and your dog.
- On-on-one sessions in fully equipped, spacious training facility on non-slip cushioned flooring.
- Includes one ‘On Location’ training session such as a park, field, downtown location.
- Relationship building games for intense focus and fun with your dog
- Exercises to stimulate brain and body!
- Self-control skills. Fun does not mean PUSHY.
- Calm and settling behaviors – learning ‘Place’
- Strategies and solutions for nipping, jumping up.
- Leash attention and recalls. Dealing with distractions!
- Text/email support between lessons
- Private Facebook classroom for additional video instruction during training. Up to 5 video submissions and review each week.
Please contact Cassandra directly to discuss pricing and if this package suits your pup’s training needs.
DOG ULTRA – Life Skills and More!
You took your time and researched which breed/mix was for you. You waited patiently for the right time and right dog. Now, you want the very best in knowledge and skills for raising your chosen one! This package is about ALL the areas of training and DEVELOPMENT both mentally and physically to raise a happy, socialized, well mannered, confident dog. Simply put, a dog that is a joy to be around and take anywhere. That takes training and EXPERTISE in many areas. You now have that expert in Cassandra.
With Cassandra, ALL aspects of your dog’s development will be assessed and developed; from home environment set-up, behavior and manners, exercise and fitness, mental stimulation, confidence and coordination, skills and confidence for grooming and vet exams, to relationship building and socialization. Customized to you and your dog’s needs, this package will help your pup to navigate through life’s challenges with you, having fun and building on success all the way!
10 hours of private instruction!
- Private on-one-one training in fully equipped spacious training facility on non-slip cushioned flooring.
- Includes one home visit and evaluation of home set- up with recommendations.
- Includes up to two ‘On Location’ training sessions such as a park, field, downtown location.
- Online/text support between lessons with additional instructional videos and written notes via a private Facebook classroom. Review of up to 5 video submissions each week.
- Evaluation of temperament – strengths/weaknesses and areas for improvement and customization of training.
- Games to develop happy and confident learners! Cassandra uses the very latest in positive training techniques.
- Skills and exercises for successful crate training.
- Separation anxiety prevention. All pups need to feel confident away from their owners.
- Evaluation of pup’s structure, strengths and weaknesses. Customized age appropriate exercises to build body awareness, coordination, healthy body balance of musculature, exercises for injury prevention. Learn how much exercise is good and healthy for YOUR pup at different stages of life.
- Focus and leash walking skills
- The world and your dog; steps for effective socialization.
- Super Recalls – Fast and reliable!
- Calm and settle routines and exercises.
- Self-control development. Walk past the garbage on a walk. Prevent counter surfing!
- Great greeting skills – prevent jumping up on guests!
- Husbandry skills. Happy nail clipping and grooming.
- Skills for vet visits. Weigh scale, vet exam….learn how to create good associations with needles and ear/eye drops!
Please contact Cassandra directly to discuss pricing and if this package suits your dog’s training needs.
SUPPLEMENTARY PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN A TRAINING CLASS:
Single Lesson One Hour | Cost: 130.00Plus HST
Single Lesson Half Hour | Cost: 65.00 Plus HST