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Day Training

Day Training

If you have special training requirements, or if for some reason you are unable to train your dog yourself – perhaps you’re just too busy? – we can train your dog for you.

This service is 100% customized. The process includes regular “hand-over” sessions and a limited guarantee.

How does it work?

The trainer will work with the dog for between 30 minutes – 1 hour, usually 3-5 times per week. You can also, if you prefer, drop your dog off at our Training Centre. (It is not, however, a pet sitting service!)

What training methods are used?

The trainer will use Positive Reinforcement training, which is part of established learning science (‘operant conditioning’). The method builds up a desire in the animal to perform the behaviour. Positive reinforcement means that we reward the behaviours that you want and remove any rewards associated with the behaviours that you wish to extinguish. There is no punishment involved in this training. Punishment has been found to obstruct learning, reduce reliability and interfere with the human-animal bond. For more information, see Training Methods.

How much does it cost?

The process begins with an in-depth Behaviour Evaluation with the client’s family and the dog. This evaluation is necessary in order that the trainer may be able to get to know the dog and estimate the training time required, as well as discuss the project in detail.

It is not possible to predict with any certainty how much a training programme will cost, as this is dependent on the dog's age, personality, previous training, etc. For example, a dog with a history of unsuccessful past training, particularly if aversive training methods have been used will have a “baggage” that will make training to a reliable standard more complicated and time-consuming. At the opposite end of the scale we may have a young puppy with little or no training.

For dogs with fear, aggression or other reactivity and behaviour issues, a behaviour modificiation programme for these particular issues will be necessary, , as the underlying causes for these issues may contribute to problems also in other areas.

Regular handover sessions will transfer the new behaviours from the trainer to the owner and ensure that the owner can see that progress is being made.

What is the payment schedule?

Payment is required in advance of each training session. Discount packages are available. The fees are the same as for our behaviour modification services (http://cowichancanine.ca/behaviour-modification)

How long does it take?

Again, this depends on the dog and its background in training. A day training project can consist of anything from a single, simple behaviour that can be taught in less than a handful of training sessions, to a series of complicated behaviours, or behaviour modifications, that may require several months or more.

What is required from the owner?

  1. Be committed to the training process.
  2. Be available for the hand-over sessions, at the times agreed.
  3. Make the dog available to the trainer at the times agreed.

Contact us today for a private evaluation session, to find out if a Day Training Programme is right for you and your dog!

E-mail [email protected] or telephone 250-929-1400.

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What Clients Are Saying:

I sincerely want to thank all the trainers who worked with us on training our newest member of the family, Mila. Actually it was training us but we won't admit to that!! We had the privilege of working with Karen, Jody, Glenda, Bev and Lisbeth in our Foundation Classes. Every trainer took an active role in helping us achieve success. We felt that they were as excited with our small steps towards success as we were! The training program was so well laid out with the book, clickers, backpack and superb teachers that it made it easy to be successful if you were willing to put in the time. It also made it fun! There is a saying "it takes a village or community to raise a child". We think the saying could say "it takes Cowichan Canine to help raise a dog". We are now hoping to continue with agility classes and maybe even try the scent class. Thank you again

Mila, Marg, Andre, Sarah & Curtis
Cowichan Valley

Chewie and I just finished the Foundation Programme, with distinction, in 7 weeks. We would not have been able to accomplish this if it wasn't for the team of ladies at Cowichan Canine. Chewie is James and my first puppy, and we were pretty clueless. Thanks to the guidance of Bev, Karen and Lisbeth we are proud of our dog, but also of the "puppy parents" we have become. We hope to continue our education at Cowichan Canine, and we recommend the training facility to anyone who owns a dog. And it all started with the Puppy Socialization class! Thank you so much!

Kim Phillips & James Funfer
Mill Bay, BC

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