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Upcoming Classes

PLEASE CONTACT US AT 250-732-5415 OR [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Click here for the registration process.

 

The following classes have rolling enrollment so you can start anytime: 

Puppy Start Right 

Agility


Other classes operate on a linear basis with specific start dates, as detailed below.

IMPORTANT: In linear classes, like Pet Manners, CGN/AdvPetManners or Scent Detection, the spots in class are guaranteed for each student that has registered and student spots cannot be easily replaced. Therefore, after your spot in a linear class has been confirmed, but you then cancel less than one week before the scheduled start date of the class, your class fee will be forfeit (= no refund!) . IF, however, there is a future class that does not fill that Cowichan Canine may be able to fit you into a later class (unless you pay another class fee).
(Puppy Start Right, Agility and Play Groups are modular classes, and this provision does not apply to those classes.)

 

PET MANNERS - Linear class

- 10 classes in total, usually distributed over 5 weeks with two classes per week

  • 7 April - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Sat 9 May.

  • 21 April - Tuesdays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 4:00pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Tue 26 May (no class on 23 May).

*we have to make allowances for holidays, snow days, etc which may lengthen the course by a week or two in order to get all the ten classes in. More time for homework! J

ADVANCED PET MANNERS - Linear class

- Once per week for 6 weeks

  • 22 March 2026 1:30pm

Students who have not graduated from either Foundation or Pet Manners at Cowichan Canine will need to take a Challenge Assessment

 

RALLY OBEDIENCE - Once per week for 4 weeks  - Linear class

  • Available as private lessons
  • Group classes TBD, please contact the office at [email protected] for updates

Students who have not graduated from either Foundation or Pet Manners at Cowichan Canine will need to take a Challenge Assessment

 

SCENT DETECTION (Beginners, Advanced) - Linear class

  •  Tuesday mornings. Next set of Beginner and Advanced classes begin on 24 March. Please contact our instructor Nancy Clarke to sign up: [email protected].

 

 

 

  

 

 

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What Clients Are Saying:

Dear Lisbeth, Those of us who are devoted dog owners are fortunate to have this gem of a facility here in the Cowichan Valley. These qualified, experienced, good humored and kind-hearted ladies have been so helpful to this “experienced” lifelong dog family with hell puppy Radar. New insights and practices prove you can teach these old dogs’ new tricks. And a program so reasonably priced too. It’s not that often these days you get such value for your dollar. Really. These last couple of months have been fun watching our little land shark morph into a loving and disciplined member of our family. We have so much respect for Karen, who worked with us in our Foundation training, with her amazing lengthy qualifications and down to earth sense of humor. She’s such a fantastic teacher! Our little grad Radar will now enter into her graduate studies - Scent Detection. Such Fun! Thank You

John, Joanna, Rosie and Radar Blaszczyk
Duncan, BC

Wanting to be new dog owners, we got 16 weeks old puppy, named Pepper. Shortly after bringing Pepper home, she was attacked by much larger dog and seriously injured. After consultation with the vet, we came to understanding that Pepper maybe traumatized by the horrible experience. We soon realized this was the case, Pepper was scared of other dogs and continuously barking. We contacted Lisbeth at Cowichan canine, who came to our home and gave us one on one lessons. We found Lisbeth to be very knowledgeable , professional and patient with novice dog owners. Lisbeth invited us to the Cowichan canine facility, where we were introduced to the staff and other dog owners. Being so impressed with the dedication of the staff and variety of classes, we enrolled Pepper immediately. Whenever we have any concerns or questions, Lisbeth is always quick to respond. Pepper became much calmer dog after reactive dog classes, so I am enjoying walking with her. To Lisbeth and the stuff, Thank you for everything.

Natsuko and Gary Chaperon
Duncan, BC

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