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:
PET MANNERS
- 10 classes in total, usually distributed over 5 weeks with two classes per week*
- 23 September - Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 4pm for TEN CLASSES spread over SIX weeks (because of holidays), with the last class on Tue 4 November (no classes on Tue 30 September, Sat 11 October and Sat 1 November) - FULL!
- 14 October - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Tue 18 November (no class on Tue 11 November)
- 15 November - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 4:00pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Tue 16 December
- 6 January 2026 - Tuesdays and Saturdays at 5:30pm for FIVE WEEKS, with the last class on Sat 7 February.
*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
CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR (aka. ADVANCED PET MANNERS)
- Once per week for 6 weeks
- 19 October 2025 - Sundays at 2pm
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
- 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)
- Scent Detection is on summer break until 9 September 2025, and will then start up again with classes on Tuesday mornings.
Louie and I just completed the Puppy Start Right program with Stef at Cowichan Canine, and what a fabulous experience. PSR covers all the basics, with carefully curated play sessions, exposure to various sounds and things from our human world, training tips, and lots of practical advice. Stef is kind and very experienced and has helped me to remember that these crazy first months of puppyhood - with the constant vigilance, all the peeing and biting, and the early wakeup calls - will pass, and is just part of the journey to a well-trained socialized dog. I will always remember how Louie passed out in the car on the way home from class: happy, tired and snoring ever so slightly. Thanks Stef, I cannot imagine doing this without Cowichan Canine.
Theresa and Louie
Duncan
I adopted an adult dog and had no idea what I was getting into. The dog was terrified of everything, seemed as if she had never been walked on a leash, and hid from everyone. I called Cowichan Canine for help and Lisbeth came over that very day. With her gentle guidance, my dog is gaining confidence and I am feeling hopeful that I can help this dog to become a happy friend. I am very thankful for all the support I have received.
Lyn Merryfeather (Diva)
Duncan
