Group Classes
 We are invested in the successful completion of your dog's education!
 Monday Night Class - West Point Grey Jericho Hill Centre: West 4th & NW Marine Drive
Thursday Night Class - Douglas Park: Oak St & 22nd Ave Vancouver
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The Education of Dogs and Owners
Group dog obedience classes run Monday and Thursday nights. Beginner classes start at 7:00 and end at 8:00 pm. Advanced classes start at 8:15 and end at 9:15 pm.
Beginners “Canine Good Citizen”
Participants are introduced to the behavioral/social aspects of the “Canine Good Citizen”. A Canine Good Citizen is a dog that is a pleasure to own, safe around children and one that you would welcome as a neighbor. Create canine companions that are equally well behaved in public as they are at home. A dog that can confidently wait at a location, come when called, greet a friendly person or another dog, be accepting of grooming or handling, sit and down on command and walk on a loose leash. Classes will discuss the use of petting, play and food (as reward) in achieving these objectives.
City Dog “Companion Dog Excellent”
Shaping a “Companion Dog Excellent” is not by accident. Participants will be challenged with the Open Exercise of off-leash control of their dogs. This class promises to advance handlers’ (and their dogs’) understanding of heeling, recall and retrieving. Handlers will learn the importance of precision and proofing in shaping confidence in their dogs advancing their relationships ‘beyond the habitual and into the intellectual’.
Monday Night Classes
Education of Dogs and Owners (West Point Grey Jericho Hill Community Centre)
| Dog Ed – Beginners “Canine Good Citizen” |
| Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm |
September 13 to October 4, 2010 |
Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm
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October 18 to November 8, 2010 |
| Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm |
November 15 to December 6, 2010 |
| Dog Ed – City Dog “Companion Dog Excellent” |
| Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm |
September 13 to October 4, 2010 |
| Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm |
October 18 to November 8, 2010 |
| Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm |
November 15 to December 6, 2010 |
Register Online
Thursday Night Classes
Education of Dogs and Owners (Douglas Park Community Centre)
| Dog Ed – Beginners “Canine Good Citizen” |
| Thursdays 7:05-8:05 pm |
September 9 to September 30, 2010 |
Thursdays 7:05-8:05 pm
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October 7 to October 28, 2010 |
Thursdays 7:05-8:05 pm
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November 4 to December 9, 2010 |
| Dog Ed – City Dog “Companion Dog Excellent” |
| Thursdays 8:15-9:15 pm |
September 9 to September 30, 2010 |
Thursdays 8:15-9:15 pm
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October 7 to October 28, 2010 |
Thursdays 8:15-9:15 pm
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November 4 to December 9, 2010 |
Register Online
(Select "DP - Douglas Park Cmty Centre" from the Location drop-down, “Educational/Development-Gen” from the Category drop-down and “In progress/Future” from the Select drop-down)
Workshops
Learning to Be a Better Human for Your Dog
For current and future owners of puppies, rescues, and older K9 companions. These workshops are for family dog owners, sport dog competitors and professionals working with dogs. Email Scott (scott@hnk9.com) for upcoming dates.
Debunking the Myth of Alpha Dog Handling
Don't Blame the Dog: Accepting Responsibility for Undesirable Behavior
Dog Selection: Puppy, Adult or Rescue?
Dogs and Aggression: Assessment & Rehabilitation Strategies
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