Woofur offers a variety of group training classes covering topics like foundational concepts, obedience, and more focused sessions like walking or tricks. We limit our class sizes to ensure that you and your dog receive appropriate attention from our trainers.

The following are group classes are offered:

CANINE FOUNDATIONS & SOCIALIZATION

Course Duration: 7 weeks, 1 Hour Per Class
Age of Dogs: Suitable for dogs 3 years of age or younger
Fee: $375

Delivery Method: HYBRID - Some classes will be Virtual, via ZOOM, and some classes will be in-person. COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place for in-person classes.

Course Description:

This course introduces you to Woofur's Holistic Approach to dog training, where you will learn to build that trusted relationship with your dog so that he/she will respond to your commands, and in turn, you will become more confident with communicating with your dog and understanding its needs.

The contents of this course are unique as our approach incorporates knowledge across many disciplines (canine behavioural theory, canine body language, positive reinforcement, nutrition, and wellness). As a dog’s behaviour is influenced by its environment, experiences, health, and mindset, our instructor will employ techniques across multiple domains to help address common issues experienced by most dog owners.

The objective of this course is to provide you with the foundational knowledge and techniques so that you can train your dog to become more confident, independent, and well-mannered around new people and other dogs. You will also learn hands-on skills so that you can confidently and safely introduce your dog to new dogs in a public or off-leash environment.

This course is a prerequisite to many of the dog training programs offered by Woofur including the Manners & Obedience series.

MANNERS & OBEDIENCE I

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CANINE FOUNDATIONS or an exemption note from the instructor
Course Duration:  6 weeks, 1 Hour per Class
Age of Dogs: 20 weeks and up
Fee: $300

Delivery Method: In-person (virtual delivery option may be available upon request)

Course Description:

This obedience course focuses on teaching your dog how to walk properly on and off-leash with you, how to approach a curb safely on a leash, how to be respectful around all members of the family, how to be respectful with items as needed, how to be attentive and responsive even in distractions, how to stay for a short duration, come to you when called, how to perform distance commands, learn about pet wellness/nutrition, and understand the mindset of your dog to interpret his/her behaviour. Our trainer will conduct this course through lectures, demonstrations, and exercises. Appropriate play time will be allocated at the end of each class and owners will be taught about interaction behaviour. At the end of the course, your dog will be ready for the next level - Manners & Obedience II (Intermediate).

MANNERS & OBEDIENCE II

Prerequisite: Successful completion of MANNERS & OBEDIENCE I or an exemption note from the instructor
Course Duration: 6 weeks, 1 Hour per Class
Age of Dogs: 20 weeks and up
Fee: $300

Delivery Method: In-person ( virtual delivery option may be available upon request)

Course Description:

This course is designed to build upon the Manners & Obedience I class.  Its focus is on teaching your dog to respond in various distracting environments outdoors to bulletproof their reliability, continue building on distance commands so our dogs can eventually be reliable off-leash, learn emergency commands so your dog will know how to differentiate between emergencies and regular scenarios. This course involves visiting various locations as a group to train our dogs to be comfortable in all environments. Our trainer will conduct this course through lectures, demonstrations, and exercises.  Sufficient travel time should be allocated to each site every week by each family.