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Level 1 -Pup and up!

A great way to start your dog journey!

Starts Jan 16, 2025
300 Canadian dollars
BCSPCA location, 154 Westwood Road

Available spots


Service Description

Prerequisites for entering Level 1 manners classes: None. A private lesson is strongly recommended for dogs over 6 months of age. Dogs that are reactive, overly fearful or bark at people or dogs, must start with a private lesson to ensure they will be able to benefit of a group class. Duration: Once per week for 6 weeks ( we do not meet on Statutory Holidays) It is a life skill for your young dog to learn and develop in a stimulating environment such as our training centre, as it will help create a more attentive and optimistic dog. Our puppy class will set you up for success in future training and everything you do with your dogs over the course of their lives. A few of the critical lessons we cover: Foundation behaviours including: sit, down, stay, recall and loose leash walking Building focus for owners, even around distractions. An essential skill to learn right away! Safe and appropriate socialization techniques with people, children and other dogs Learn how to properly and effectively play with your dog and incorporate it into your training Training is based on your puppy’s individual personality. We’ll help you bring the best out of your puppy and start you on the path you are taking together for the next 10+ years! All classes come with detailed weekly homework to guide you through your home practice.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy and Terms and Conditions of Participation Private Lessons: A full refund or credit is available for cancellations a minimum of 48 hours before the scheduled booking. A 50% credit towards a rebooking is available for cancellations between 48 and 24 hours. As we carefully schedule and arrange our daily bookings to accommodate our clients, and we can not fill last-minute cancellations, any cancellations of less than 24 hours will be billed the full fee, with no refund, credit, substitution or "makeup" options. Package Deals for Private sessions: All sessions for a package deal will be scheduled in advance. There are no refund or make -up options for missing a pre planned session. Sessions can be rescheduled only of there is at least 48 hour notice. Group Classes: Full Refund up to 7 days before the start of class. Between 7 days and 96 hours ( 4 days prior to start of class) : full credit to apply to future classes or can be applied towards Private sessions. Less than 96 hours' notice: we will most likely not be able to fill your reserved class spot and a cancellation fee of $150 will apply, the remainder can be used as a credit. Once the class has started there is no refund, credit, "future make up" or substitution option available for any classes missed, but the homework will be shared with you. If you are not sure if your dog is suitable for a group class, please ask before booking! We highly recommend a private lesson to assess suitability and answer any questions you may have as well as to bridge any gaps if you have missed a group session. Seminars and Work shops, including First Aid course: Payment in full at time of booking. A full refund is available up to 7 days before the course. Refunds for cancellations after that date will not be available


Contact Details

(250) 729-3900

bestpawdogtraining@gmail.com

Nanaimo, BC, Canada


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