Nurturing Beautiful Relationships
Classes, Private & In Home Dog Training, Behaviour & Aggression Therapy
SPECIALTY OPTIONS
BE ADVISED THAT WE ARE CLOSED ON ALL LONG WEEKENDS AND RUN ONE WEEK LONGER FOR EACH CLOSURE
SPECIALTY OPTIONS
Long Line Recall Classes | Group Walks
Preparing Your Dog(s) For A New Baby | Preparing Your Dog(s) & Home For A New Puppy
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.
- IF THE CLASS YOU WANT IS FULL CONTACT LISA AS SHE MAY ADD EXTRA CLASSES OR HAVE OTHER OPTIONS
Long Line Recall - $200 + HST - 2 Weeks - 1 Hour - Maximum 2 Dogs
You Will Learn: Off leash recall starting with a long line, recall with distractions and basic training
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Long Line, minimum 30'
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
Classes will be held at outdoor locations and will run rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Classes will be rescheduled if cancelled due to thunder and/or lightening.
Class may run longer than one hour so make sure your schedule is clear.
You Will Learn: Off leash recall starting with a long line, recall with distractions and basic training
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Long Line, minimum 30'
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
Classes will be held at outdoor locations and will run rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Classes will be rescheduled if cancelled due to thunder and/or lightening.
Class may run longer than one hour so make sure your schedule is clear.
Group Walks - $50 + HST Per Walk (for non clients) $30 (for existing clients) 1 to 1.5 Hour - Maximum 6 Dogs
Benefits: Learning to walk on a loose leash, dealing with distractions, self-control around other dogs, confidence building, mental stimulation, exercise, teaching self-control and desired behaviour in public.
Classes are Friday evenings at 6:30pm at various locations throughout the city.
August 18
September 1st and 22nd
October 6th and 20th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
November 3rd and 17th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
December 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
All dogs welcome, reactive dogs must be pre-approved.
Walks will be held at outdoor locations and will run rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Walks will be rescheduled if cancelled due to thunder and lightening.
Walks may run longer than expected so make sure your schedule is clear.
Benefits: Learning to walk on a loose leash, dealing with distractions, self-control around other dogs, confidence building, mental stimulation, exercise, teaching self-control and desired behaviour in public.
Classes are Friday evenings at 6:30pm at various locations throughout the city.
August 18
September 1st and 22nd
October 6th and 20th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
November 3rd and 17th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
December 1st, 15th, 22nd and 29th - LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
All dogs welcome, reactive dogs must be pre-approved.
Walks will be held at outdoor locations and will run rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Walks will be rescheduled if cancelled due to thunder and lightening.
Walks may run longer than expected so make sure your schedule is clear.
Preparing Your Dog For A New Baby
$400 In Class - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour (Two classes before baby comes home and two after)
$275 Zoom Sessions - 3 Sessions - 1 Hour
Benefits: Desensitization to the sounds and scents of a new baby, establishing a new routine for when baby comes home, teaching self-control when walking with a stroller, teaching self-control when around the baby, teaching your dog that "go to your bed and stay" when required is pleasant, teaching your dog that the new baby is a good thing.
Contact Lisa For Schedule
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
Classes will be held at the Living Better Dog Training facility and your home.
$400 In Class - 4 Weeks - 1 Hour (Two classes before baby comes home and two after)
$275 Zoom Sessions - 3 Sessions - 1 Hour
Benefits: Desensitization to the sounds and scents of a new baby, establishing a new routine for when baby comes home, teaching self-control when walking with a stroller, teaching self-control when around the baby, teaching your dog that "go to your bed and stay" when required is pleasant, teaching your dog that the new baby is a good thing.
Contact Lisa For Schedule
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
Classes will be held at the Living Better Dog Training facility and your home.
Preparing Your Dog And Home For A New Puppy
$150 per 1 Hour Private Session In Your Home
$100 per 1 Hour Private Zoom Session
Benefits: Guiding you as you make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for you, your dog(s) and new puppy.
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
$150 per 1 Hour Private Session In Your Home
$100 per 1 Hour Private Zoom Session
Benefits: Guiding you as you make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for you, your dog(s) and new puppy.
Tools Required:
Approved Harness
6' or 10' lead (no retractable leashes)
Plenty of high valued, healthy training treats
Payment Options
Cash or Email Money Transfer to: livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com
Cash 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.