Specialty Classes
Our Semi-Private Classes (4-6 dogs) ensure that you and your pooch receive lots of one on one attention! Our staff are always there to lend a hand.
Tricks
Stimulate your dog’s brain and teach them something new in our weekly Tricks Class! Taught by a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, this class will challenge you and your dog with natural enrichment suited to your dog’s breed. Wow your friends with a wide assortment of new tricks and behaviours, and earn your Do More With Your Dog Trick Dog Titles if you'd like! This is one of our most popular classes.
Every Other Tuesday @ 6pm
Cost: $180 + HST for 4 Classes or Membership Program Enrolment
Sport Fundamentals
Want to try something different with your dog? Learn about the exciting world of dog sports and the foundations of Agility, Rally and other sports in our Sports Fundamentals class.
We'll safely introduce your dog to agility equipment (tunnels, jumps, weave poles, contacts), rally signs, and more. Most importantly, we'll teach you the basic skills needed to set your team up for success.
Build a great bond with your dog through sports and wow everyone at the next Agility Fun Day.
Every Other Tuesday @ 6pm
Cost: $180 + HST for 4 Classes or Membership Program Enrolment
Meditation and Relaxation
Is your dog anxious, unsettled, and/or reactive? This class is specially designed for you! Help your dog learn the art of relaxation in our calm learning environment. Achieve a perfect down-stay even around distractions, build confidence around new dogs, and help improve your dog's separation anxiety. This hour long class takes place every other Wednesday, and is complete with techniques and tools for human and dog zen.
NEXT CLASS: TBA
Cost: $50 + HST each
Recall Class
Are you looking to tighten up your dog’s recall and prep them for some summer time off-leash fun? This class is for you!
This 4 week course will give you the skills to work with your dog’s recall on and off leash. We will be basing our program off of Susan Garrett’s Recaller Games to build solid foundation for quick and reliable response, every time. The course will take place both indoors at our Training Center and outside in the real world.
Class Length: 4 Week Program
NEXT CLASS: Spring of 2024
Cost: $220+ HST
Loose Leash Walking Class
Over-excited, easily distracted, or reactive dog? Whether your walks outside have become unmanageable, or you are simply looking to brush up on some loose leash walking skills, this class is for you!
Learn the basics of body language, how to recognize if your dog is moving over-threshold, and how to get their attention back FAST. All games and exercises demonstrated are proven methods of success.
Class Length: 4 Week Program
NEXT CLASS: TBA
Cost: $240+ HST
Scent Detection Clinic
Did you know that a dog’s ability to smell is their strongest sense? Unlike our measly 400, dogs have over one million scent receptors in their nose for interpreting the words around them! Dogs can determine the finest details with their nose, and because they use their brains to process all of these wonderful scents, this is also one of the most enriching activities for them to engage in. Scent work is a wonderful way to safely and effectively allow our dogs to engage in one of their most powerful drives, all while being apart of the process. Not only that, but the sport is all inclusive, meaning almost anyone and their dog can learn to do it! Scent training is also a great way to fulfill your dog’s physical and mental needs.
NEXT CLASS: Saturday February 24th, 2024 from 2-3:30pm
Cost: $60+ HST
What does the JV Premium Membership Program get you?
Access to our Adult Obedience Levels Classes*
Work your way up the Obedience Levels from Green (Beginner) to Yellow (Advanced)
Classes take place once per week, on Saturdays at 11am for Beginner Levels, Saturdays at 12:15pm for Intermediate Levels, and Wednesdays at 7:15pm for Advanced Levels.
Levels are designed to expand on the key life skills your dog needs to maintain excellent manners, be a respectful and responsive companion, and build confidence in all situations.
Your choice of 2 bi-weekly Specialty Classes*
Want to try some agility or competitive games with your dog? Learn some new brain stimulating tricks? Join one of our bi-weekly specialty classes and learn all of the foundations you need for Agility, test your skills in the Rally Obedience Ring, or earn your trick dog title!
Priority Access to the Classes
Are you a dedicated dog owner? JV Premium Membership holders have top priority access to all classes, including the levels classes and specialty classes. Only limited spots are available.
Free access to Office Hours and all Q&A Sessions-Have a particular question about your dog’s wellbeing and progress? The JV Premium Membership Program allows you free and unlimited access to any questions or concerns.
*Members have access to 6 classes per month
Cost: $250/month
Specialty Class Features
Tricks
Class curriculum is organized around the Do More With Your Dog trick titles. Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) is an organization designed to encourage and recognize the commitment of owners and their dogs to learning new skills. They offer titles in tricks, performance, and canine fitness. Learn more about DMWYD.
Classes taught by assistant trainer Erin, a DMWYD certified Instructor, and Trick Dog Champion and demo dog extraordinaire, Hunter.
We focus on a few specific skills each week, practicing fundamental training skills in a laid back environment by teaching tricks that are fun for both you and your dog. Examples of lessons:
Motivational techniques (luring, shaping, capturing)
Reward markers and timing
Working at a distance from your dog
Chaining behaviours
Receive a personal Trick Tracker. Each trick you learn will earn you points. When you've earned enough points for a level (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert), we'll give you a certificate to recognize your progress!
Opportunity to earn official DMWYD trick titles, which are recognized by both the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. Once you have earned enough tricks for a level, simply submit an application through the DMWYD website and wait for the mail!
Dog Meditation and Relaxation
Need a change of pace? Is your dog anxious, unsettled, and/or reactive? This class is specially designed for you!
Small class sizes provide lot's of individual attention and customized lessons designed specifically for you and your dog.
Help your dog learn the art of relaxation in our calm learning environment.
Achieve a perfect down-stay even around distractions, build confidence around new dogs, and help improve your dog's separation anxiety.
This hour long class takes place every other Wednesday, and is complete with techniques and tools for human and dog zen.
Sport Fundamentals
Small class sizes provide lot's of individual attention and customized lessons designed specifically for you and your dog's goals. Whether you join the sports club as a fun activity to do with your dog, or you have aspirations for competitive level training in the future this class can get you started.
Emphasis on building strong foundations skills that will grow your dog's confidence, drive, and enthusiasm, while learning about various dog sports.
Strengthen your obedience skills in an exciting environment:
Impulse control
Stays
Leash walking, heeling
Recalls
Building off-leash control
Safe introduction to agility obstacles, rally signs and more.
Participation in this class requires strong obedience and leash handling skills. Participants must be pre-approved by JV Training.
Clients who have been pre-approved to participate in our Drop-In Levels or Specialty Class programs can use the link below to access our convenient self-scheduling tool to sign-up for your desired class dates. Sign-ups are accepted continuously on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend choosing your classes as early as possible to secure your spot!
Please Note: The self-scheduling tool is only intended for existing Drop-In class clients. If you are looking to get started in a Drop-In class program, please submit a Contact Us form to discuss program and registration details.