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:
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
- 16 June - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Sat 18 July.
- 21 July - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Tue 25 Aug (no class on 1 August - BC Day weekend)
*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
- Scheduled again in the fall of 2026
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 classes start on 12 May and Advanced classes start on 5 May. Please contact our instructor Nancy Clarke to sign up: [email protected].
- Private scent lessons are available for dogs that do not do well in the class environment.
Last week I had to take True to the vet because he had an ear infection. He bounced into the office with me as if he was going to the park, he was friendly with the girls at the front desk. We went in the examination room and he was fine, happily sniffing every square inch of the floor. He was happy to see the vet and even though his ear was sore he didn't do anything when she swabbed it. True didn't enjoy having his anal glands expelled but he didn't struggle or make a peep. I was so proud of him. The vet said she was amazed at how well behaved he was and how he had come such a long way, and she complimented me on my training. Thank you so much for all your help.
Wendy Neumann & True the Bouiver
Reactive Dog Programme student, Duncan, BC
Both Carmella and I had a great time in the Puppy Start Right program and we are amazed every day at how much difference both the program and its philosophy have made for our pup. Thanks again to you and Laurie!!!
Laurel Fossett
Duncan
