Foundation Programme
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FOUNDATION BASICS
Foundation Basics is an 8-week course (2 classes/week), aimed at dogs over 4 months of age that would like to learn their basic pet manners.
There is no maximum age - senior dogs are welcome!
Classes are offered most days of the week. For details, please see our ONLINE SCHEDULE. Our classes are held at our Training Centre at #106-3501 Chaster Road in Duncan. Click HERE for a map.
TO REGISTER
Rolling Enrollment
- No need to wait for a "course" to begin!
Just come to the next available Orientation Class (CLICK HERE for schedule).
This FREE class introduces you to Cowichan Canine, what we teach and how we teach it. Then, you can decide which course is right for you!
WHEN YOU REGISTER, you need:
- Registration form (click to download)
- Your dog's vaccination record
- Payment (Visa, MC, Amex or cash)
or you can pay through our Online Shop
(Click here for current class fees)
If you register multiple dogs from the same household at the same time, you will receive 10% off your additional dog's registration fee.
Modular Schedule - Train when it suits you
Once you have attended the Orientation class, you can pick and choose your own class times from the schedule at your convenience.
1. First, book a Welcome Class, and then
2. TWO CLASSES PER WEEK for 8 weeks.
Instructor:Student ratio is 1:4.
CURRICULUM
This programme teaches the basic skills that all dogs and owners need, whether the dog is a companion or also aiming for a competitive dog sports career.
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Selections of classes usually available |
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DETAILS
TIME OFF
You can take up to two weeks off, i.e. you have ten calendar weeks in which to use your 8 weeks of class time. If you need to take a hiatus for health or other reasons, please report your absence in advance, and we will put your attendance on hold.
TOP-UPS
In the unlikely event that you find that you need more time to complete the course, top-ups of one or several weeks are available for purchase.
TRAINING SHEETS
As you progress through the course, you will receive a full set of training sheets, which include complete, step-by-step instructions for all the behaviours that are included in the course.
HOME WORK
You WILL need to practice at home in between classes. THE GOOD NEWS is that, because of the positive training methods that we use, most students only need to practice on average 10-15 minutes effective training time each day!
You are likely to walk away from the Foundation Programme with a happy and obedient dog that you will be proud to take out in public, and you will also have gained a basic understanding of how to continue to teach your dog most basic skills and tricks. Our Foundation Programme is based on the curriculum developed by the Karen Pryor Academy.
Flexibility Comes With Responsibility
If you incur a NO-SHOW, that class still counts as attendance on your record.
If you have any questions or concerns about our programme, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 778-455-1985.
WELCOME TO CLASS!
My big triumph was on the beach two weeks ago. Arwyn gets to be off leash at the beach (she's been on the long line on forest hikes for months now) and there was a deer eating seaweed... the dogs, of course, blasted off after the deer up the steep bank... I called... AND THEY CAME BACK!!
A miracle.
Well, the miracle of training.
Cheryl (PhD, Reg Psychologist), with Sukha & Arwyn
Maple Bay, BC
I just wanted to drop a note and let you know that Jody worked with us and our puppy over the month of August, and she was absolutely excellent. The private training was the perfect choice to address our specific questions and learn about returning to Alberta with the pup, and how to help her adjust. We look forward to more training next summer at the lake! Jody has such a wonderful attitude toward the training, and we felt very confident with our plan for introducing our puppy to Alberta. The introduction to our neighbour dog (the one who charges and barks as his "greeting") was perfect. We did a parallel walk across the green space, then got closer and used treats from me for both dogs. There was no charging, and they are now well introduced and quite good pals already!
Happy Puppy Parent
AB
