Professional Dog Training
Offering Services in Guelph, Ontario and surrounding areas!
"My goal as a trainer is to create a harmonious relationship between owner and dog, keeping alive that spark that makes your dog so special to you."
- Julia Volkov, Owner
"Your dog can only do the best they can with the education we have given them, in the environment we are asking them to perform it in." -Susan Garrett
News
WE HAVE BIG NEWS!!
JV Training has MOVED to a 2000sq/ft building in the North End of Guelph! We are SO EXCITED to open at our new location, 82 Woodlawn Rd W.
Not only that, but we are partnering with Kristen Smith of Smith Canine Academy to also offer Day Boarding, and Day Training Programs for your dog! To inquire about Day Training Programs, please check out Kristen's website:
March 2023
On Monday March 27th from 4:30-6:30pm we are partnering with the WaPooch Pet Spa to offer a Cooperative Care- Intro to Positive Handling course for you and your dog! This 2 hour course will prepare your dog for grooming visits, vet visits, and basic handling at home. Build confidence around brushing, nail trims, wellness checks, and more.
Tail Trim Demonstration!
This course will be perfect for rescue dogs, dogs who are nervous at the vet/groomer, or anyone who would like to help their dog have a positive association with all types of handling. For more information or to sign up, click here.
Spots are filling up fast for Private Sessions and Levels Classes! To book your spot please reach out to us, and fill out our Registration Form here.
New Puppy? We are now enroling pups in our April Junior and Senior Puppy Classes, starting on Wednesday April 5th and Thursday April 6th. Register here before spots are gone.
May 2023
Stay Tuned! Our Canine Good Neighbour Test is scheduled to take place on Saturday May 6th. If you have been working through your Yellow Level or are prepared to take the test, please reach out to us.
Check out our FB and IG for daily training tips and reminders!
Services
Private Training
Experiencing behavioural problems or looking to resolve something specific with your dog? Book a one on one assessment and session in the comfort of your own home, or in our spacious training facility! Training packages available.
Day Training
Need a little extra help with your dog's leash walking skills and distraction training? Day Training Programs now available! Choose between 30 minute or 45 minute training walks, once, twice, or three times a week.
Group Classes
Give your new puppy the start they deserve with our basic manners, obedience and socialization classes. Or expand your skills through our beginner and advanced Obedience Levels program, and fun specialty classes!
Training Tip of the Week
Having Fun with your Recall
Sometimes a game is a fun way to teach or practice a behaviour with your dog, compared to a defined “training session.” Wanting to get some more work in on your dog’s recall? Play hide and seek in the house with another human friend. Have one friend hold your dog, while the other goes to another part of the house. Signal when you’re ready and release the dog to come find you, then call your pup back to the first person. Practicing this back and forth motion with a reward at each end will help your dog realize its FUN to run to my humans and there’s usually a treat waiting for me when I get there.
Student Spotlight
As in person classes have begin to re-open, we have had the chance to meet some glorious new faces. Look who dove head first in to JV Training’s Level's Program and rocked it! Our Spotlight this week goes to the very talented Lalique the Silken Windhound, who has been flying through her skills and activities. We're so happy to have you with us!
