Group Classes

GROUP CLASSES

Application form located at the bottom of the page.

 

Pre-School – Surviving Puppyhood I

- For puppies 7 to 16 weeks old

- Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

- Drop-in, but please sign up by emailing info@bnrbc.ca.

- Start any time after you have registered by email.

- This class runs on Tuesday and Wednesday until May, then only Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

- Check the website schedule for cancellations before coming!

- Work at your own pace.

- Obedience training, socialization, confidence building, and problem solving.

- Help for common puppy problems like house training and nipping.

- 1st set of shots required, must be given by vet or BC SPCA – not by the breeder.

- Do not bring puppies to class who have diarrhea, are vomiting, sneezing, or seem sick in any way.

 

Bring the following with you to your first class:

- Vaccine records from your vet or approved rescue organization (BC SPCA, KAAP, PAWS, HEART etc.)

- a bunch of small (pea sized), soft treats that your dog loves. Cut up hot dogs work well. Small and soft is important!

- a regular leash (no extendable leads) and harness or collar (no chokes or prongs please, but martingale collars are o.k.)

 

$90 for 6 sessions. FREE if you sign your puppy up for Polite Pooch or Surviving Puppyhood II. 

This class runs Tuesdays at 6:15pm and Wednesday at 7:30pm and is about 30-45 minutes. Can’t make group class? Talk to us about Puppy Prodigy – our private puppy training and socialization program.

 

Kindergarten – Surviving Puppyhood II

This class is a socialization and training class for puppies 3 months to 6 months old. It has a continued focus on socialization and basic obedience training to help your puppy become a well rounded dog.

$120 for 6 sessions.

This class is on hold until fall.

 

Elementary School – Polite Pooch

Does your dog pull on the leash? Doesn’t pay attention to you or come when called? Jump on people? Is Fido generally unruly or hyper? This foundations class puts the fun in fundamentals: improve your dog’s unpleasant behaviour and have a good time doing it. Your dream dog could be a reality! Our lessons are designed around real life themes to make them more useful for you. For dogs and puppies over 16 weeks old.

Next Start Date: April 24th, Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m – FULL!

Next Start Date: Mondays at 6:15 pm starting ASAP – Only 2 spaces left!

$140 for 6 classes. Can’t make group classes? Talk to us about private training options. 

 

High School – Polite Pooch II - Stepping Out

You’ve finished Polite Pooch, but your dog still has issues with distractions. This class is for you! Take the skills you learned in Polite Pooch 1 take them to a higher level, practicing outdoors when possible. Work on skills to enjoy an outing with your dog. Dress for the weather in case we go outdoors!

$100 for 5 sessions. 

 

University – Outward Hound (Advanced Practice)

This class is a fun next step for dogs who have completed a basic manners class. We take your dog out of the classroom and into real world settings – parks, an off leash trail, or even downtown to practice sits and downs while enjoying a cup of coffee. Held when weather permits. We will meet at a different spot each week, downtown, a park, or a walking trail and practice obedience, recall, and urban agility!

Cost is $120 for 4 sessions.

Book now for April sessions! Saturdays at 11:00 am – info@bnrbc.ca to register. 

 

 

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Reactive Rover/Hyper Hounds

Does your dog growl, bark, or lunge at other dogs while on leash? Does your dog have trouble focusing under distraction or are they hyperactive? This class is a specialty class for reactive or hyperactive dogs. Limited to two to three students at a time. Instructor assessment and permission is required to join this class.

Cost is $300 for this program which is a combination of group and private sessions.

 

Leash Pullers Anonymous

One of our most common behavior complaints, this class is designed solely to address teaching polite leash walking.

Cost is $100 for 4 sessions.

Taking registrations for classes starting mid-end of May!

 

Total Recall

Another common complaint we receive is not coming when called! That’s why we’ve created this specialty class designed specifically to teach your dog a reliable recall. This is one of the most important things to teach your dog!

Cost is $100 for 4 sessions.

Taking registrations for classes starting mid-end of May!

 


Training Online Application

Training Online Application

To ensure that everyone who comes to day care and training class stays healthy, we ask that dogs be up to date on current vaccinations. The requirements for vaccinations are as follows:

  • What Vaccinations Does My Dog Need?

    In order to ensure that everyone who comes to day care and training class stays healthy, we ask that dogs be up to date on current vaccinations.

    The requirements for vaccinations are as follows:

    Age - 8 weeks:

    1 Vaccination for Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus

    Age - 12 weeks:

    2 Vaccinations for Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus

    Age - 16 weeks:

    3 Vaccinations for Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus + 1 vaccination for Rabies and Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

    Age - 1 year:

    Booster shot for Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus and Rabies + 2 vaccinations Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

    Age - 2+ years:

    Shots within 3 years for Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus and Rabies + a shot every year for Bordatella (Kennel Cough)

  • Barks & Recreation Pet Services

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    New Client Form

    Your Dog's History
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