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
- 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].
I had the good fortune and pleasure to take the Foundation Program at Cowichan K9 this winter
with my lab cross puppy Cody. Cody just turned 8 months when we graduated with distinction from this awesome training experience. Bev, Karen, and Glenda were terrific and facilitated our learning with clear instruction, helpful tips, and much kindness and caring.
I've worked with dogs all my life and was amazed at how much I learned participating in this program and now Cody and I get to benefit daily from our indelible experience with you. Training with such positive reinforcement, small class size, and expert facilitation enhanced our relationship beyond measure and will continue to do so now that we have the tools and understanding.
Cody travels on rounds with me and is continually being complimented on his fine manners and keen willingness to please. I am so proud of him! Attending our classes at Cowichan Canine was the highlight of each week and will continue to be as we begin agility classes and scent games.
I can't thank you enough for how your program has enriched our relationship and daily life together.
I recommend all my clients take their dogs to Cowichan Canine. Every one can benefit!
p.s. Your Christmas party was the highlight of the season, hands down! Class act: so many happy, well behaved dogs and their people, games and prizes, Santa and presents, incredibly delicious appies and meatballs galore for all. That was the best Christmas function I've ever attended!
Thank you again -
Dr Brenda Bernhardt
Cowichan Veterinary HouseCall Services
Lisbeth is very knowledgeable about the science behind dog training, and full of great ideas. Whatever the issue, she has suggestions and approaches. We live in a remote region, and Lisbeth's willingness to work with us virtually was a lifesaver. I also really appreciated having detailed written instructions, rather than relying on memory or my own notes. The training made a huge difference in our lives. Many thanks!
Laura
Port Hardy, BC
