Nurturing Beautiful Relationships
Classes, Private & In Home Dog Training, Behaviour & Aggression Therapy
CLASSES & PRIVATE TRAINING
BE ADVISED THAT WE ARE CLOSED ON ALL LONG WEEKENDS AND RUN ONE WEEK LONGER FOR EACH CLOSURE
PRIVATE TRAINING, BEHAVIOUR & AGGRESSION CONSULTATIONS
In Home
$250 to $325 + HST (Depending on type and severity of issues, age of dog and number of dogs in the home)
Travel fees outside of Kitchener-Waterloo may apply
Sessions 1 to 1.5 hours
At Our Training Facility
$175 to $275 + HST (depending on type and severity of issues, age of dog and number of dogs in the home)
Sessions 1 to 1.5 hours
$250 to $325 + HST (Depending on type and severity of issues, age of dog and number of dogs in the home)
Travel fees outside of Kitchener-Waterloo may apply
Sessions 1 to 1.5 hours
At Our Training Facility
$175 to $275 + HST (depending on type and severity of issues, age of dog and number of dogs in the home)
Sessions 1 to 1.5 hours
- Multi-session packages available after initial consultation
- All packages include quick reference files and unlimited phone/email support
CLASSES
About Our Classes
- All classes include socialization and confidence building to prevent aggression because most dog bites are caused by fear.
- We teach you to understand your dog’s behaviours, motivations, and communications.
- We teach the life skills necessary for your dog to become a good citizen and companion.
- We set you up for success with problem prevention as well as helping to solve existing problems.
- We include and Q&A to address your concerns after every class.
- Over 16 months must be spayed or neutered unless approved by Lisa.
FREE PUPPY PARTIES (One Session - Reservations Required)
Pre-Requisites: 5 months of age and under, must be pre-registered for a LifeSkills Puppy Foundations class in January, proof of at least one set of vaccines, recent clear fecal test
Includes: Games, Prizes, Off-Leash Play, Socialization, Training Tips & Refreshments
Sunday December 4 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - FULL
Sunday December 11 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - FULL
Pre-Requisites: 5 months of age and under, must be pre-registered for a LifeSkills Puppy Foundations class in January, proof of at least one set of vaccines, recent clear fecal test
Includes: Games, Prizes, Off-Leash Play, Socialization, Training Tips & Refreshments
Sunday December 4 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - FULL
Sunday December 11 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - FULL
LifeSkills - Puppy Foundations - 5 Months And Under- $230 + HST - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour - Max 6 Dogs
You Will Learn: Sit, Down, Stand, Loose Leash Walking, Socialization & Play, Crating & House Training, Handling, Excite & Settle, Name Recognition, Desensitization To Objects (brooms, vacuums, umbrellas, etc.), Creating Confidence On Walks
Thursday December 1 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - FULL
Tuesday January 3 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday January 5 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday January 8 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday February 2 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Tuesday February 7 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
You Will Learn: Sit, Down, Stand, Loose Leash Walking, Socialization & Play, Crating & House Training, Handling, Excite & Settle, Name Recognition, Desensitization To Objects (brooms, vacuums, umbrellas, etc.), Creating Confidence On Walks
Thursday December 1 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - FULL
Tuesday January 3 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday January 5 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday January 8 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday February 2 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Tuesday February 7 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
LifeSkills 1 - Adult Foundations - Over 5 Months - $250 + HST - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour - Max 4 Dogs
Pre-Requisite: Completion of Puppy Foundations or approved by Lisa
You Will Learn: Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Recall, Sit For Greetings, Watch Me, Leave It, Out (Drop It), Take It, Go To Your Bed, Handling
Tuesday January 3 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Wednesday January 4 - 5:30 to 6:30 - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday January 8 - 1:30 to 2:30 pm - FULL
Wednesday February 1 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 1:30 to 2:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Tuesday February 7 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Pre-Requisite: Completion of Puppy Foundations or approved by Lisa
You Will Learn: Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Recall, Sit For Greetings, Watch Me, Leave It, Out (Drop It), Take It, Go To Your Bed, Handling
Tuesday January 3 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Wednesday January 4 - 5:30 to 6:30 - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday January 8 - 1:30 to 2:30 pm - FULL
Wednesday February 1 - 5:30 to 6:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 1:30 to 2:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Tuesday February 7 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
LifeSkills 2 - $275 + HST - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour - Max 4 Dogs
Pre-Requisite: Completion of Puppy Foundations and LifeSkills 1 Adult Foundations or approved by Lisa
Classes will run inside and outdoors, please dress appropriately
You Will Learn: Healing, Figure 8, Off Leash Recall & Finish, 1 Minute Sit Stay, 3 Minute Down Stay, Recall With Distractions, Recall Out Of Play, Maintaining A Loose Leash Outdoors
Wednesday January 4 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday January 5 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Wednesday February 1 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday February 2 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Pre-Requisite: Completion of Puppy Foundations and LifeSkills 1 Adult Foundations or approved by Lisa
Classes will run inside and outdoors, please dress appropriately
You Will Learn: Healing, Figure 8, Off Leash Recall & Finish, 1 Minute Sit Stay, 3 Minute Down Stay, Recall With Distractions, Recall Out Of Play, Maintaining A Loose Leash Outdoors
Wednesday January 4 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday January 5 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Wednesday February 1 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Thursday February 2 - 7:00 to 8:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
LifeSkills 3 - $300 + HST - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour - Max 4 Dogs
Pre-Requisite: Completion of all prior classes
Classes will run inside and outdoors, please dress appropriately
You Will Learn: Off-Leash Heel, Off-Leash Figure 8, Out Of Sight Stays, Distance Control, Proper Leash Greetings, Walking calmly in busy areas
Sunday January 8 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Pre-Requisite: Completion of all prior classes
Classes will run inside and outdoors, please dress appropriately
You Will Learn: Off-Leash Heel, Off-Leash Figure 8, Out Of Sight Stays, Distance Control, Proper Leash Greetings, Walking calmly in busy areas
Sunday January 8 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Reactive Dog Classes - $400 + HST - 4 Weeks - Max 4 Dogs
Up to 1 hour depending on each dog's emotional state
Dogs are reactive for one of two reasons. They’re either excited or frustrated because of being restrained when they want to approach an object, dog or person, or they’re afraid and want the object, dog or person to go away. The behaviours can appear similar in both cases. We use positive, scientifically proven counter-conditioning and desensitization to teach self control and change your dog's emotional state and behaviour.
Sunday January 8 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Up to 1 hour depending on each dog's emotional state
Dogs are reactive for one of two reasons. They’re either excited or frustrated because of being restrained when they want to approach an object, dog or person, or they’re afraid and want the object, dog or person to go away. The behaviours can appear similar in both cases. We use positive, scientifically proven counter-conditioning and desensitization to teach self control and change your dog's emotional state and behaviour.
Sunday January 8 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Sunday February 5 - 4:30 to 5:30 pm - SPACE AVAILABLE
Payment Options
Cash, Cheque or Email Money Transfer to: livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com
Cash, Cheque or Email Money Transfer to: livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com
Registration and Refund Policy
Payments to be made to: livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com within 24 hours of registration in order to confirm consultation and/or class.
Non-transferable, no discounts, refunds or credits.
Payments to be made to: livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com within 24 hours of registration in order to confirm consultation and/or class.
Non-transferable, no discounts, refunds or credits.
Health and Vaccines
Proof of up to date vaccines required prior to your first class. Failure to do so will eliminate you from the class, no exceptions.
Proof of up to date vaccines required prior to your first class. Failure to do so will eliminate you from the class, no exceptions.
- Females in season will not be permitted in class.
- All dogs over 16 months must be spayed or neutered before acceptance into any class that includes Social Play unless approved by Lisa.
- If you suspect your dog may be unwell in any way (physical or emotional) contact Lisa prior to class to determine whether or not it is suitable to bring your dog to class.
- If you or anyone joining you for class is unwell, contact Lisa prior to class to determine if you need to miss a class or wear a mask.
- If you have tested positive for Covid-19 contact Lisa to make other arrangements. A negative test will be required to re-join class.
Equipment
- 6’ to 10’ leash with handle
- Properly fitted flat buckle collar, Martingale collar or harness. (Ask Lisa for recommendations)
- No training equipment is to be used to punish a dog in any way.
- NOT PERMITTED: Shock or spray equipment of any kind, choke chains, slip collars or leads, pinch/prong collars, retractable leashes or any tool or technique that is designed to cause stress, anxiety, fear, discomfort or pain for the dog.