We are dedicated to the continual improvement of our training programs. Our instructors attend seminars and training camps with many of the top trainers and handlers in North America on a regular basis as well as continue to be seen on the competition circuit at both the Regional,and Canadian and US National levels. This ensures our trainers are able to bring the most up to date training techniques and handling skills to our seminars and camps.
Our programs are designed to accommodate all levels of agility enthusiast from the recreational handler to those working for National level competition.

Basic Obedience Classes:

Note: The use of a Gentle Leader Head Halter is STRONGLY recommended and MAY be required for participation in these classes. Your instructor will discuss this in more depth in the first class.

Advanced Pet Obedience

This class will build on the manners classes and will continue to work with the dogs understanding of their basic obedience commands as well as more advanced skills for life with your dog. The dogs will be required to work under some mild distractions of other dogs and people during this class.

Building Blocks 1 & 2 for Performance - 6 weeks

This class is designed to explore the different aspects of dog training. The focus is to have fun with the dogs while improving your knowledge and understanding of learning theory. Shaping skills, mechanical skills and confidence building exercises will be addressed. Dogs and Handlers must have completed the Family Manners Class.

Level 1 and Level 2 Obedience - 6 weeks

These classes will build on the Advanced Pet Obedience side class with preparation for Rally O or CKC Obedience competition. Pre requisite would be Advanced Pet Obedience Class.

CARO
Rally Obedience Intro, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 – 6 weeks

Rally Obedience is one of the new dog sports that combine the best of agility, obedience and free style work. This sport is a great compliment to agility and obedience with a strong emphasis on heel work. Rally O competitions are open to all dogs, mixed breed or pure bred. This class requires a minimum of Level 2 Obedience skills.

Rally Working Group

10 fun, challenging exercises at 3 levels. Need CARO number

CD/CDX/UD – 6 weeks

These classes are for anyone who wants to compete in CKC obedience trials.The skills learned in these classes are the advanced skills required to earn obedience titles on your dog. Everyone welcome, you do not have to have a registered dog to take these classes. CD Class requires Level 2 Obedience.

If you have a new puppy that you want to start in Agility please read the Pawsitive Steps Puppy Guideline. For further clarification please contact Kim Collins.

Jump Classes – 6 weeks

These classes focus on developing a strong foundation for jumping, both physically and mentally. Jumping in agility is one of the most ignored skills and one of the hardest on the dog’s body if done poorly. Focus on building a healthy body for jump work, good jump technique, learning to judge distance and height as well as introduction to patterns. Dogs must have completed Building Blocks and Advanced Pet Classes and need a Pawsitive Steps Instructor reference to start Jump 1

Handling 1, Handling 2 & Handling 3 – 6 weeks

These classes are advanced classes for handlers preparing for competition and running full courses. Focus is on developing a strong cue system for you and your dog and learning to handle the dog from each piece of equipment smoothly and efficiently. Handlers must have completed Jump 2 for Handling 1.

Contacts and Weaves 1 & 2 & 3 - 6 weeks

These classes focus on strong foundation work for Contacts and Weaves. Contacts and Weaves 1 requires completion of the Building Blocks and Advanced Pet Classesand need a Pawsitive Steps Instructor reference.

Distance Training - 6 weeks

This class focuses on the various distance and directional commands used in agility. Completion of Handling 1 is a requirement for Distance Class.

Seminars and Trials

Pawsitive Steps hosts various seminars and trials (Agility, Obedience and Rally O) through out the year. For more information please check out the Up Coming Events board in the centre or email kim@pawsitivesteps.ca