We consider ourselves to be positive re-enforcement trainers with a balanced approach to maintain a level of respect, boundaries and corrections.
Dogs learn through consistency and are continuously learning throughout their lives. We welcome you to join us as we help you meet all of your training needs. Each parent goes home with homework, as at home is where the work needs to be truly completed.
The archaic thinking on dog training is that you must be in front of the trainer, and the trainer teaches your dog. This is a common misconception. Good dog trainers train pet parents to train their dogs. Keeping the dog’s best interests in mind, we have a variety of classes to suit your needs.
All classes and private lessons are with two instructors to ensure everyone can be assisted.
If your interested in actually training your dog, learning life long skills and putting in the hard work, our classes are for you.
Please browse the various training options we have.
All class attendees require a completed registration form, consent form, waiver and proof of vaccines (distemper, parvo, rabies & bordatella). Full non-refundable payment is required to register for classes.
Puppy Socialization
Let’s get together and jump-start your puppy’s training. In this seven (7) week course, we offer you the skills required to begin to train your puppy. With a maximum of twelve (12) students with two (2) instructors, our goals will be learning their names, focusing on work, paying attention to their families, confidence and socialization. We will use a variety of equipment to help your puppy learn how to listen.
We welcome all breeds and sizes from age ten (10) weeks to five (5) months old (size & maturity depending).
If interested in our Puppy Class, please contact us by phone, email or Facebook for pricing and availability.
Obedience Level 1
You’ve conquered potty training and mastered their names, now what? Seven (7) weeks of Obedience will help you train your dog to listen consistently, come (recall), sit, down, stay, place and many other beneficial skills. We accept a maximum of eight (8) students and have two (2) instructors.
Welcoming age six (6) months and up.
If interested in our Obedience Class, please contact us by phone, email or Facebook for pricing and availability.
Confidence Level 1
Designed by Playful Paws trainers to help the shy or reactive dog. If your dog lunges, hides from other dogs, has issues with new items, or even people entering your home, we can help. Our Confidence class is designed to build you and your dogs’ bond as well as help them overcome fear and anxiety. Using tools, equipment, and methods that have repeatedly shown success and relief to both the pet and pet parents.
Welcoming all ages past 5 months.
If interested in our Confidence Class, please contact us by phone, email or Facebook for pricing and availability.
Training Assessment
If you are unsure what training form you and your dog would benefit most from, we will help you. Meet us in facility for a 45 minute to an hour discussion and observation, we will determine if there is a need for a class, daycare or if private lessons would be best suited for you.
Tutoring – Private Lessons
Please call (902-464-7297) and speak to a trainer for more information.
All of our services require the following vaccine proof to participate –
- Rabies, 1 or 3-year vaccine – or up-to-date titer from veterinarian.
- Bordetella (Kennel Cough) - 1 year vaccine
- Distemper, 1 or 3-year vaccine – or up-to-date titer from veterinarian.
- Parvovirus, 1 or 3-year vaccine – or up-to-date titer from veterinarian
Please use the contact form below to book an assessment or viewing of the facility.
In the subject field, please indicate which service you are looking to book.
Booking an Assessment: Please note only 2 assessments are booked per day at 830am and 10 am. Planning is recommended.
Booking a viewing: Please note that viewings are only available Monday–Friday at 6:30 pm.
Here is a link to download the registration form. Client Registration Pack