Group Training
Our classes are start any-time, and modules within classes can be taken in any order, so no waiting for the next round to start! You can even mix and match which days you attend to fit your schedule.
All of our classes are designed to enhance your relationship with your dog through positive reinforcement based methods.
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Puppy Socialization
Start your #puppylife with Animal Antics.
Our group puppy classes are appropriate for:
10 - 20 week old puppies of all breeds
Puppies that have received their first round of vaccinations
Every class includes supervised interaction to support positive exposure experiences with new objects, people, and other dogs.
4 modules for $150 + tax
Bundle and Save!
4 Puppy modules PLUS 5 modules of Level 1
$310 + tax!
To prevent fear, anxiety, and aggression issues later in life, puppies need to receive safe exposure to their world! Socialization to new sights, sounds, and situations is critical to developing confident and resilient adult dogs.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends that puppies start in a puppy class prior to receiving all core vaccinations!
Class curriculum:
Module 1:
Attention and Focus
Focus on handler
Housetraining
Calm around distractions
Module 2:
Recall and Walks
Hand Target (Touch!)
Crate training
Puppy Walks
Module 3:
Sit, Nipping, & Grooming
Sit
Nipping & Biting
Body language
Grooming and Handling
Module 4:
Play and Drop
Recall
Appropriate play
Preventing resource aggression
Tug and Drop
Levels Group Classes
Manners made easy.
All levels courses include 5 modules each, to be completed in any order.
5 modules for $187.50 + tax
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Level 1 is about helping handlers learn how to best work with their dog and develop clean training skills.
Human skills:
Accurate clicker timing
Clean reinforcement delivery
Clean cueing
Giving breaks
Module 1
Hand Target
Go to Bed
Module 2
Drop It
Basic Recall
Module 3
Leash Walks
Basic Stay
Module 4
Sit & Down
Go to Bed
Module 5
Zen Hand
Polite Greetings
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Level 2 is designed to help generalize the skills in Level 1, including distance/position from handler and increased distractions.
Module 1
Chin Rest
Two Paws Up
Module 2
Two Toy Game
Intermediate Recall
Module 3
Passing Distractions
Intermediate Stay
Module 4
Generalizing Positions
Get Between
Module 5
Bucket Game
Advanced Polite Greetings
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Level 3 is designed to help generalize the skills in Level 1 & 2, including distance/position from handler and increased distractions.
Module 1
Paw Target
Settle on Bed
Module 2
Training Loops
Advanced Recall
Module 3
Advanced Leash Handling
Behaviour Sequences
Module 4
Stand
Stimulus Control
Module 5
Cooperative Care
Working for other handlers
Advanced Workshops
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Tactics to improve greetings and social skills.
Currently a workshop for dog reactive dogs that have worked with our trainer and want practice with other dogs.
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Playful activities & tricks with useful applications!
For Level 2 graduates, this workshop will introduce pattern games, activities, and tricks to add to your training toolbox!oes here
Specialty classes for dogs who have completed private lessons or Level 1 training. More to come!
Policies & Guidelines for all Group Classes
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Flat or martingale collar, harness or head collar & a 4ft-6ft standard leash. Any other tool will be removed or switched.
Variety of small, HIGH VALUE bite size treats (eg. hot dogs, cheese, chicken, training treats)
Pacifier to give during break periods (stuffed kong, licky mat, bully/collagen stick, etc)
Up to date dog vaccinations appropriate for their age: Bordetella, 2-3 Distemper/Parvo boosters and Rabies, puppies under 16 weeks are an exception.
REMEMBER:
Group classes are to allow you to gain the knowledge to train your dog and work with distraction, introducing the dog to strange dogs can increase their value and is risky.
Only use your dog’s leash to limit the dog's distance from you. Do not drop leash unless told to. Keep control over your dog within the training space.
Do not use verbal cues unless the trainer indicates to do so. It is distracting and if the dog doesn't respond- frustrating.
Lastly, there is no need to be embarrassed – come in with only expectations for yourself, not your dog- this is a new environment, they will probably not be at their best and that's OK!
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Harassment of our staff or other guests (including other animals) will not be tolerated.
Accidents happen! Please alert us if there's a mess that needs to be cleaned up.
Flat or martingale collar, harness or head collar & a 4ft-6ft standard leash. Any other tool will be removed or switched.
Only use your dog’s leash to limit the dog's distance from you. Do not drop leash unless told to. Keep control over your dog within the training space.
Training treats must be purchased BEFORE your class begins (if you forgot your own!). If you run out of treats during class, we will provide you with a bag that must be paid for before you leave.
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Animal Antics has strict refund policies on all services purchased. Clients should be prepared for the financial and time requirements needed to be successful in our programs prior to purchase. No refunds will be issued for appointment no-shows.
Cancellations/Rescheduling require at least 48 hours notice, otherwise your prepayment is forfeited. No refunds will be issued for missed appointments. Exceptions will be granted for illness with veterinary note.
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Animal Antics does not provide any guarantees for outcomes of training. Behaviour cannot be guaranteed; living beings are not robots that can be reprogrammed for 100% correct responses to x,y, and z. We DO guarantee empathetic support through every part of the training process, and professional service throughout our relationship.