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Puppy Training Classes in North York
A 6-week small-group course for puppies 10-20 weeks old, designed to help you understand your puppy, guide them with confidence, and build strong foundations from the very beginning.
With just 4-5 puppies per course, there’s plenty of room for individual guidance, learning around other puppies, supervised social time, and support for the everyday questions that come with raising a pup.
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Raising a puppy is about much more than teaching sit, down or stay. It’s about learning who your puppy is, understanding what they’re communicating, meeting their needs, and creating an environment where good choices are easier to make.
Throughout this 6-week course, we’ll help you learn how to guide your puppy using positive reinforcement, thoughtful management, clear communication and realistic expectations.
Every puppy develops differently, so exercises can be adjusted based on your puppy’s confidence, experience, comfort and progress. The goal isn’t for every puppy to look exactly the same by the end of six weeks. It’s to give you the knowledge and tools to continue helping your puppy grow.
Each course runs for six consecutive weeks at the same day and time each week. Choose the upcoming course that works best for your schedule.
Upcoming Classes
READ MORE(Saturdays at 10am) 6-week small-group puppy course for puppies 10-20 weeks old.
Starts Nov 14
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(Saturdays at 11:30am) 6-week small-group puppy course for puppies 10-20 weeks old.
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(Sundays at 10am) 6-week small-group puppy course for puppies 10-20 weeks old.
Starts Nov 15
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(Sundays at 11:30am) 6-week small-group puppy course for puppies 10-20 weeks old.
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What We’ll Work On
Rather than following a checklist of obedience commands, the course focuses on the skills and understanding that help families successfully navigate life with a puppy.
đŸ Understanding your puppy’s communication and behaviour
đŸ Setting your puppy up to succeed through management
đŸ Enrichment and meeting your puppy’s needs
đŸ Reward-based training and shaping new behaviours
đŸ Healthy puppy socialization and confidence building
đŸ Learning around other puppies and everyday distractions
đŸ Foundations for comfortable leash walking
đŸ Building a strong and reliable recall
đŸ Settling, emotional regulation and downtime
đŸ Questions and concerns that come up as your puppy grows
We’ll also make time for the real-life puppy concerns that come up along the way. Puppies don’t follow a syllabus, so questions and individual needs are always welcome!
Socialization Without Forcing It
Socialization isn’t about making your puppy interact with every dog or person they meet. It’s about helping them experience the world safely, build confidence and learn that they have choices.
We aim to include supervised puppy social time in every class when appropriate. Whether puppies actually play, observe, take breaks or work at a greater distance will depend entirely on how the puppies in that group feel about one another.
We’ll pay attention to their communication and comfort throughout the course rather than forcing interactions just because they’re in a puppy class.
Positive, Reward-Based Puppy Training
We use positive reinforcement/reward-based, evidence-based and force-free training.
We do not use prong collars, shock or e-collars, leash corrections, intimidation or dominance-based training. Instead, we focus on positive reinforcement, management, clear communication and working at a level where each puppy can successfully learn.
Bring the Family
All immediate family members are invited to attend and participate in the course. Raising a puppy affects the whole household, and having everyone understand how to communicate and work with the puppy can make a big difference.
We do ask that at least one of the same family members attends all six sessions. That gives your puppy and your household some consistency from week to week.
Support Doesn’t Stop When Class Ends
Ongoing communication is one of the strongest tools we have when helping families raise puppies. A lot can happen between weekly classes, and sometimes a quick question at the right time can prevent a small concern from becoming a much bigger one.
WhatsApp is our preferred way to stay connected throughout the course, although it isn’t required. Helpful resources or class material may also be shared individually between sessions.
We believe it takes a village to raise a pup, and you’re still welcome to reach out after the six-week course has finished too.
What small dog parents say
"Carlos is a dog trainer unlike any other. He is very patient, he is attentive and most of all he really cares about our fur babies. The positive environment and the enrichment experience that he gives our pups are what make him very special. The play sessions really help us a lot in expending excess energy that our Penny seems to have lots of. Her socialization skills have greatly improved in the past months. We will keep bringing Penny to see Carlos and her little friends for as long as she enjoys them."
- Roselle R.
FAQs
What age puppies can join?
This course is designed for puppies 10-20 weeks old. If you’re unsure whether your puppy is a good fit based on their age or the dates of an upcoming course, reach out and we can help.
Does my puppy need previous training experience?
Not at all. No previous training experience is required for either your puppy or your family.
Are all breeds and sizes welcome?
Yes. Puppies of all breeds and sizes are welcome.
What if my puppy is shy, nervous, very excitable or struggling around other puppies?
That’s okay. Puppies at this age can already have very different personalities, experiences and comfort levels. We’ll assess each puppy throughout the course and adjust exercises, distance and interactions where appropriate. Puppies are never required to interact or play simply because they’re attending a group class.
Will the puppies get to play together?
We aim to include supervised puppy social time in every class when appropriate, but interactions are always based on how the puppies feel about one another. Some puppies may play, while others may benefit more from observing, taking breaks or learning comfortably around the other puppies.
Can my family attend?
Yes. We invite all immediate family members to attend and participate. We ask that at least one of the same family members attends all six sessions so there is some consistency throughout the course.
What happens if I miss a class?
A make-up class may be possible if another Puppy Training Class is covering the same material around that time and has space available. Because this depends entirely on other courses and availability, make-up classes cannot be guaranteed. Any relevant course material will still be shared with you individually.
What if my schedule changes before the course starts?
Reach out as soon as possible. If another upcoming Puppy Training Class has availability, we’ll do our best to accommodate a move to another course, but alternate schedules and spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Can I join after the course has started?
Registration normally closes once Week 1 has taken place. If you’ve only just missed the start date, you’re still encouraged to contact us. Depending on timing and availability, we can let you know whether joining is still appropriate or help you find another upcoming course.
What training methods do you use?
We use positive reinforcement/reward-based, evidence-based and force-free training. We do not use prong collars, shock or e-collars, leash corrections, intimidation or dominance-based training. We focus instead on positive reinforcement, management, clear communication and helping puppies learn at a level where they can be successful.
What should I bring?
We’ll contact participants during the week before the course begins with everything you need to know and bring for your first class. Do have their kibble/food, some yummy treats, their favourite toy and bed or mat ready!
Will I be able to ask questions between classes?
Absolutely! Ongoing communication is an important part of how we support puppy families. WhatsApp is our preferred communication method during the course, although it isn’t required, and you’re still welcome to reach out after the course has finished.
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