Upcoming Classes

Learn and put into practice the 4 priorities that will have the biggest impact on your puppies behaviour and learn how to manage all the rascally behaviours that define puppyhood including biting, mouthing, chewing, nipping, jumping, counter surfing, stealing objects, and more!

• Class length:  5 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $197

Start Any Time:

• Live On-line:  Saturdays at 1:00pm

• New Denver:  Spring 2023

• Nakusp:  Spring 2023

Your puppy is growing.  Around 6 months of age they will enter adolescences.  Learn how to survive this phase of your puppy's life with games that build confidence, optimism, proximity to you and set a foundation for off-leash walking and a great recall.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Dates:

• Live On-line  January 18, 2023 at 4:30 pm

• New Denver:  Spring 2023

• Nakusp: Spring 2023

Shift from struggling to get your dog to listen to having a dog that happily responds the first time you ask even around distractions.

• Class length:  11 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $397

Next Start Dates:

• Live on-line:  January 14,  2023 at 4:00pm

• New Denver: Spring 2023

• Nakusp:  Spring 2023

Teach your dog that being handled predicts good things so that you can confidently handle your dog at home, and take your dog to the vet or the groomer knowing that your dog will be comfortable with the basic procedures that often must be done to ensure they stay healthy.

• Class length:  12 weeks

• Class duration: 30 - 45 minutes

• Price:  $297

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line:  January 31, 2023 at 4:00 or 6:00 pm

Too busy to join a 6 week class but want to keep moving ahead with your training?  Join us via Zoom for an amazing opportunity to keep yourself on track with a once a month shot of inspiration!

• Class length:  on-going

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $105 to start (first three months) then $35 per month

A minimum 3 month commitment is required to start. Once your 3 month period has ended, you can cancel at anytime.

Start Any Time:

• Live On-line:  First Monday of each month.at 6:00pm

Start your nosework journey with a strong foundation class. Watch as your dog discovers the desire and fun in hunting with you as you positively reinforce your dog’s natural desire to hunt with something that your dog loves such as yummy food or a special toy.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• In-person: to be determined

Do you have a dog who barks and lunges at other dogs and/or people? Learn a variety of games that teach your dog coping skills. Train these skills in the comfort of your home before you apply them outside in the real-world.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line: January 14, 2023 at 11:30 am

Using the power of games, teach your dog to walk nicely on a loose leash

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line: March 16, 2023 at 6:00pm

• In-person: Spring 2023

Teach your dog a variety of tricks such as a hand target, spin, stand (from a sit), paw touch, lie on your side, bow, and more.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line:  January 16, 2023 at 4:00 or 7:30pm

Teach your dog to follow a human laid track by refining your dog's natural ability to find and follow a scent trail. Tracking is a rewarding activity and great for tiring out your dog both mentally and physically.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line: to be determined

• In-person: Spring 2023

Take your foundation skills out into the real-world. This class will help you put those skills into practice where it matters; on a walk, enjoying a latte in an outdoor café, ignoring distractions in the environment, chilling in the park and other scenarios.

• Class length:  6 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $210

Next Start Date:

• In-Person: Spring 2023

Imagine a world where you have such confidence in your dog staying near you that you don’t need a leash! 

It’s possible to teach your dog that when the leash comes off, the fun with you starts.

You will learn games that can be played anytime, anywhere and that will supercharge your relationship, strengthen your dog’s recall, and improve their desire to stay near you when walking on leash.

• Class length:  4 weeks

• Class duration: 60 minutes

• Price:  $140

Next Start Date:

• Live On-line: March 1, 2023 at 7:00pm

• In-Person:  to be determined

Condition your dog to love having their paws handled and their toenails trimmed

Next Start Date:

•  Self-Study On-line: Start anytime

Coming Soon!

Build mental stimulation into meal times, fun times and anytime you need to give your dog a job!

Next Start Date:

• Self-Study On-line: Start anytime

This AbsoluteDOGS rescue pack contains 7 epic resources focusing on:

• Getting Started with Training

• Bringing a Rescue Dog into your house (or any dog)

• Separation Struggles

• Multi-dog Household Management

• Growing Confidence in your Dog

• Foundation Games for your Rescue Dog

• Rescue Dogs and Kids - Growing the Relationship from the Start

These resources will provide you with awesome insights into how your dog’s brain works and how you can help support them.

Next Start Date:

• Start anytime

As a ProDog Trainer, Absolute Dogs has given me the opportunity to offer this challenge to my students!

Learn how to train your dog to choose YOU over Distractions through simple 3-Minute GAMES!

You get access to the videos for life so you can work through the challenge at your own pace.

• Class length:  n/a

• Class duration: n/a

• Price:  $50

Next Start Date:

• Self-Study On-line:  Start anytime

Did you know that how your dog walks on a lead influences how they behave off-lead, how they react to distractions like other dogs and their general behaviour on walks?

• 6 Skill Ups that give you actionable strategies

• 6 Games that teach your dog to WANT to walk nicely on leash

• Resources to support the learning as you go through the challenge

• Class length:  n/a

• Class duration: n/a

• Price:  $27 pounds (approx $50 Cdn)

Next Start Date:

• Self-Study On-line:  Start anytime

Did you know that you have the ability to transform your dog’s barking struggles through the power of specific, targeted training games?

In this barking challenge, you will discover solutions that will help you to overcome your dog’s barking:

 In the house, ​out on walks, ​at the window, ​as visitors arrive, ​at strange noises

• Class length:  n/a

• Class duration: n/a

• Price: $27 pounds (approx $50 Cdn) 

Next Start Date:

• Self-Study On-line:  Start anytime