LIFETIME TRAINING PROGRAM
Our signature program, this course starts with four private in-home lessons and then moves to bi-weekly outdoor park classes. Lessons covered include: sit, down, stay, wait, go-to-place, leash walking, focus exercises, body awareness exercises, formal and informal recall, finish to heel. We offer both on-leash and off-leash methods in this program so each client is ensured that their training goals will be met. Excellent for owners struggling with behavioural problems or new owners just starting out. Contact us to come watch one of these truly amazing park classes and see what you could be teaching your dog!
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Offered in Kerrisdale. Designed for puppies 9 to 24 weeks, our Zen Puppy K classes are a great way to get you and your pup off on the right paw! Based on Dr. Ian Dunbar's methods, our action-packed classes will help you put an obedience foundation on your puppy, plus teach him or her proper social skills and play etiquette. Contests and games, tricks and a puppy agility course round out this interactive class. Each lesson is supplemented with handouts and homework sheets for the week and comes with training supplies for your dog.
For information on class locations and start-up dates, and/or to register, contact Jennifer Cross at 778.227.5497 or jennifer@zendogtraining.com.
**Because this class has become so popular, please phone early to book your spot for the next session.
PUPPY BASICS
The executive puppy course! This private 4 week course is designed to get your puppy off on the right paw. All sessions are held in your home. Focus is on understanding how to provide effective leadership; health and nutrition; house training; finding solutions for problem behaviours and prevention; and the fundamentals of on-leash obedience - sit, down, stay, come, wait and leash walking. Motivational, play-based training techniques are used. This course is excellent for clients wanting to get started on training but prefer individual attention with a private coach.
LEVEL 1 OBEDIENCE FUNDAMENTALS
This four-week course provides instruction on basic leash handling and obedience fundamentals for senior puppies. The focus of the course is to give the handler and dog enough knowledge so that they may integrate into our lifetime park class afterward. Lessons cover the heel with automatic sit, sit and down at the side and in front, sit and down in motion, come and finish to heel. Be prepared to take your training to the next step, challenge yourself and your puppy and have fun!
For information on class location, start-up dates, and to register, contact Jennifer Cross at 778.227.5497 or jennifer@zendogtraining.com.
BOARD AND TRAIN
Have your dog trained by an professional! Board and Train is a great alternative for people who do not have the time or schedule to train their own dog. Because this is an in-home training program, your dog will be comfortable and will be learning directly in the environment where most problems occur! We can teach a number of obedience commands and behavioral problem solving, personalized to your requirements and dogs needs! A 3 week program is usually best, however we can alter any training program for your canine friend.
For information on this service, please contact Shelley Nelson at 604.671.8813 or shelley@balancedcanine.ca
IN-HOME BOARDING
For dogs not used to a kennel environment, boarding can be a stressful time. This is a safe, comfortable alternative because your dog will be cared for in a home environment by a professional trainer. This service is extremely popular so book well in advance!
For information on this service, please contact Shelley Nelson at 604.671.8813 or shelley@balancedcanine.ca
SINGLE TRAINING SESSIONS and BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS
Individual training classes tailored to your needs, or in-home behavioural consultations for specific problems are available upon request.
