Charlottetown & Summerside, PE
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Charlottetown & Summerside, PE
We periodically offer specialty classes like Calm Companions, Nosework, Therapy Dogs, Brew Dogs (patio class), Service Dog workshops, Trick Dogs and more.
Be sure to review all emails and homework from the pre-course materials so you feel ready and confident for first day of class. Learning with your dog takes time. Throughout the year we will be offering options for continuing education with your pup. These are outlined below so that you have realistic expectations for what your dog should be expected and not expected to do after 4-5 weeks of training. Your mirrored effort at home will directly impact the results!
FOR PUPPIES AGED UP TO 20 WEEKS at start date. Class is 5 weeks (no class on Stat Holidays). Upload a photo of up-to-date vaccination information in registration form.
NOTES:
1. Classes held at at 4 Walker Drive in Charlottetown or Wilmot Community Centre in Summerside, PE.
2. You must read and complete all pre-class material prior to the first day of class.
3. Class is short, 5 weeks – no make ups or transfers for missing class as the learning is scaffolded in a linear fashion.
Level 1: Early Learners – Learn basic fundamentals including:
Learn basic skills to teach your pup to perform practical skills on cue so you can communicate with your pup and avoid problem behaviours. Help your puppy learn manners, impulse control, distraction training, puppy socialization, and introduce a few basic cues such as Sit, Down, Touch, Come, Loose Leash Walking, and intro Heeling. Dogs will learn to focus on their owner in the presence of up to 5 other puppies in our approximately 1000 sqft indoor facility (Spot On Dogs headquarters in Charlottetown) and a 2500sqft community hall in Summerside (Wilmot Community Centre). Be sure to review all emails and homework from the video lecture so you feel ready and confident for first day of class with puppies.
Level 2: Young Scholars – Learn basic fundamentals including:
Attention and focus around other dogs | Sit/Down/Stay | Place | Building Duration and Distraction | Leave It/Drop It | Building value for Recall | Intro Loose Leash Walking | Relaxation behaviours
Dogs will learn to focus on their owner in the presence of up to 4 other dogs (up to 6 in Summerside) in our approximately 1000 sqft indoor facility (Spot On Dogs headquarters in Charlottetown) and a 2500sqft community hall in Summerside (Wilmot Community Centre).
FOR DOGS AGED 6+MONTHS AND UP at start date. Class is 4 weeks (no class on Stat Holidays). Upload a photo of up-to-date vaccination information in registration form.
NOTES:
1. Classes held at Spot On Dogs – 4 Walker Drive, in Charlottetown; and at Wilmot Community Centre in Summerside.
2. You must read and complete all pre-class material prior to the first day of class.
3. Class is short, 4 weeks – no make ups or transfers for missing class as the learning is scaffolded in a linear fashion.
4. No class on Stat holidays.
Dogs will learn to focus on their owner in the presence of up to 3 other dogs (up to 6 in Summerside) in our approximately 1000 sqft indoor facility (Spot On Dogs headquarters in Charlottetown) and a 2500sqft community hall in Summerside (Wilmot Community Centre).
Level 1 – Behaviour Basics: classes will review basic skills from Puppy Foundations and get into more complex skills such as: – Polite Greetings (Humans) – Polite Greetings (Dogs on Leash) – Co-operative Care and Start-Buttons – Stand-Stay – Responding to Leash Pressure – Target Training – Stimulus Control
Level 2 – Advanced Academics would include higher order skills such as: – Behaviour Chains – Therapy Dog Training – Resisting High level distractions – Advanced Recall – Long Duration Stay – Advanced Heeling and Dog Sport foundations
For those who want to prioritize staying active with your dog. Strengthen your bond, and work in real life situations to teach you and your dogs skills you really want to know. Certified trainers accompany you to follow safety guidelines ensure the well-being of every participant. Join us with peace of mind and enjoy worry-free adventures with your dog, while encouraging healthy socialization within the group
Walks are offered in Summerside and Charlottetown areas 2x week each, members are allowed to attend any and all of 4 walks per week between both locations that suit their schedule.
Full credit/transfer/refund if Spot-On Dog Training cancels your class/training session. | Full credit/transfer/refund if the Client cancels 10 business days or more in advance of the class/session start date. | Partial credit/transfer/refund minus $50 processing fee if Client cancels less than 10 business days in advance of start date. | Clients who request a transfer or withdrawal after beginning a class will be subject to the $50 processing fee and receive a prorated refund or partial credit for another group class. | No refunds after the 2nd week of any group class. | Packages of private sessions purchased are non-refundable. | Sessions must be utilized within 90 days of purchase. Any remaining sessions after the 90-day period will be forfeited, and a new package purchased for subsequent sessions. | If you must cancel a class/session due to a human or canine medical/family emergency, we will transfer you to the next available class pending availability.