Scroll down below to see a schedule of Obedience Classes, Agility Classes and Workshops. Clicking on the class name will direct you to descriptions of our classes.
Puppy Kindergarten for puppies who are 8 weeks to 6 months in age. Classes run on Wednesday nights.
DATES:
Apr 18 - May 23, 2012
June 6 - July 18, 2012
July 25 - Aug 29, 2012
Sept 5 - Oct 10, 2012
Oct 17 - Nov 28, 2012
TIME:
8:00 - 9:00 PM
LOCATION:
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
175 Bayfield Street
Please pull-down on the menu below to register securely
on-line. You will receive a confirmation email once your payment is processed.
This Level One program is for dogs over 6 months of age who have not attended previous training, such as Puppy Kindergarten or who need a review of basic obedience skills. Classes run on Wednesday nights.
DATES:
Apr 18 - May 23, 2012
June 6 - July 18, 2012
July 25 - Aug 29, 2012
Sept 5 - Oct 10, 2012
Oct 17 - Nov 28, 2012
TIME:
6:00 - 7:00 PM
LOCATION:
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
175 Bayfield Street
Please pull-down on the menu below to register securely
on-line. You will receive a confirmation email once your payment is processed.
This class is for graduates of either Pawsitive Puppies or Pawsitive Start. Classes run on Wednesday nights.
DATES:
Apr 18 - May 23, 2012
June 6 - July 18, 2012
July 25 - Aug 29, 2012
Sept 5 - Oct 10, 2012
Oct 17 - Nov 28, 2012
TIME:
7:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION:
Barrie Native Friendship Centre
175 Bayfield Street
Please pull-down on the menu below to register securely
on-line. You will receive a confirmation email once your payment is processed.
Register in this class if you have successfully completed our Level 2 Obedience and wish to take your skills to the next level! If you have not previously trained with us, please call or email prior to registering so that we may determine if this is the right class for you.
Next class starts soon ~ Please call for details
For further information on any of our classes, please email or call Debra at (705) 725-0665.
Registrations can be made securely online via Visa or Mastercard. You do not need to have a PayPal account to register.
If you prefer to pay by Interac Email Transfer or by cash, please call or email and we will forward a registration package to you.
If you don't see a group class that fits with your schedule, please give us a call to discuss your training options. We offer private and semi private classes if you have a friend you'd like to train with. Another great option is in-home training. These sessions can be booked at your convenience.
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Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops to assist you with your training. Please contact us for scheduling.
SELF CONTROL
STAY PAWSITIVELY STILL - PLEASE!
Learn how to train a reliable "Stay" - by teaching impulse control using only methods of positive reinforcement.
COME WHEN CALLED
PAWSITIVE RESPONSE!
Need help getting your dog to come when called - first time, every time??? This is the workshop for you!
LEASH SKILLS
PAWSITIVELY NO PULLING!
Are you getting "walked" by your dog? Need a little refresher on your dog's leash skills???
CRATE TRAINING
PAWSITIVELY GREAT CRATES!
Learn how to make your dog's crate not only a safe haven, but also great place to teach control
behaviors, recalls, focus and stays.
AGILITY SKILLS
PAWSITIVE FUN WITH ONE JUMP!
You don't need an entire backyard of agility equipment to practice your handling skills. Learn how to use one jump to improve your dog's understanding of agility turns, crosses, lead-outs, push throughs and pull throughs.
Get in on the action! Have some fun with your dog, while keeping yourself in shape! We offer all levels of training - year round - from absolute beginner to national level competitor. Group classes, semi-private and private lessons are available. Please call us prior to registering, to discuss class times and availability. We will determine which is the correct class level for you based on your experience and goals.
Warning: Agility is addictive!
Click here for Agility Seminars, Fun Matches & Special Events
OUR DOGS ARE STARS!
AGILITY TRAINING CLASSES:
Group Classes
Our group classes are small, offering each dog and handler team lots of personal attention. If you have a regular schedule and can commit to the same day and time each week, then this may be the class format for you. Dogs must be friendly to other dogs and people to be able to work in this class.
Private Training
Work one-on-one with our trainer to achieve your goals. Private training is an excellent option for dogs that have focus issues in group settings, who are reactive to other dogs or who need additional attention to assist with specific skills. This option works very well for the owner who cannot commit to weekly group classes or the highly competitive dog/handler team that need training customized to their specififc needs.
Semi-Private Classes
Do you have a friend that you want to train with? Semi-private classes can be arranged to accomodate your schedule and allow you to train with your buddy! This is an excellent option for dogs that are just learning to work around larger groups. If you don't have a training buddy, we will do our best to match you up with a suitable partner.
PAWSITIVE FOUNDATIONS
Essential Skills for Dog Sports!
This program expands on your obedience skills and teaches you and your dog to work together as a team in preparation for competing in a variety of dog sports, including agility and flyball. Topics of training will include positive reward systems and markers; stays with duration, distance and distraction; targeting; directionals; handling system footwork; recalls and off leash control; start line set ups and teaching your dog to tug and retrieve. You will also learn sport specific strength, conditioning and body awareness exercises for canine athletes.
Session dates are listed in the pull down menu below.
NEW SESSION STARTS THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH
Thursdays @ 7:45 - 8:45 pm
April 19 - May 17, 2012
Pre-requisite for this program:
Level 2 Obedience or at the discretion of our trainer. Please call first to ensure you have the correct pre-requisites.
PAWSITIVE ADVANTAGE
Progressive Agility Program
Upon completion of your foundation training, you are now ready to safely introduce your dog to the agility equipment. In this program, we will progress our skills and continue to work on our off leash control and attention. We will start to learn basic agility handling techniques. You and your dog will run short sequences together as a team! This class continues to build on your strong foundation, giving you a pawsitive advantage when you finally step into the competitive agility world!
Classes are one hour in length and run on
Tuesdays at 6:45 pm. Session dates are listed in the pull down menu below.
Pre-requisite for this program:
Pawsitive Foundations or at the discretion
of our trainer.
Thursdays @6:30 - 7:30 pm
6:30 - 7:30 pmOngoing - Please call for entry.
TEAM PAWSITIVE SPIRIT
Competitive Agility Program
This class is for dogs that are currently competing in agility. Please contact Debra prior to registering to determine if this is the correct class for you.
Classes are currently in session and are ongoing. - evening and daytime sessions are available.
Classes are 1 - 1.5 hours in length, depending on the number of participants.
To register for this program, please call Debra at (705) 725-0665 or email to: pawsitivespirit@bell.net
We also offer the following classes:
Intermediate Agility
We are continuing to expand our dog's understanding of the obstacles, including contacts and weave poles, and we're working on improving our handling skills and communication system with our dog.
Advanced Agility
This class prepares you to enter the world of Agility Trials. We'll continue to work on challenging courses and handling strategies. We will also learn about the different venues to compete in and the rules of the game.
Distance & Jumping Skills
Teach your dog to work away from you reliably and improve your dog's jumping skills!
Stretch & Strength
This class works on improving your dog's physical condition. Learn sport specific warm ups, cool downs and strengthening exercises to help your canine athlete get fit, stay strong and live longer!
For class schedules and registrations details, please call or email.
Pawsitive Spirt is a member of the Agility Association of Canada.
For more information, click here.
ARE YOU CURRENTLY COMPETING IN AGILITY AND NEED MORE AGILITY PRACTICE TIME?
Join one of our Competitve Training Groups!
These fast paced sessions run daily from Monday to Thursday. The format is Sequence Run Throughs in a fun-match style.
This is a great opportunity for proofing contacts, start lines and weave poles in a small, friendly and safe trial like environment.
Pre registration is required. Contact us for details.
Training Options
CANCELLATION POLICY
Group Classes:
Up to one week prior to the start date of your scheduled class or workshop, 50% of the total fees paid will be refunded ONLY IF YOUR SPOT CAN BE FILLED. Less than one week prior to the start date of your scheduled class or workshop there are no refunds.
Private Lessons/Semi Private Lessons/In Home Training:
Your lesson time is reserved for you. In order to avoid being billed for a missed lesson, we require 24 hrs notice for cancellation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Introducing our exciting new program to keep you
and your performance dog
in shape during the off season:
PAWSITIVE
POWER!
This unique dog and handler fitness program is designed to keep both you and your canine team-mate in tip-top shape. Both team members will work on improving their strength, endurance and core conditioning.
While this program is designed for teams participating in agility, it is not an "agility" training program. No agility equipment will be utilized.
For the dogs, we will be working with the premier line of FITPaws Canine Conditioning Equipment. In addition, we will teach you sport specific warm ups, cool downs and exercises to help your canine athlete stay strong, prevent the likelihood of injury and live a longer, healthier life!
For the humans, we will work on stretching, strengthening and conditioning our muscles too! Think "Zumba with Dogs!" We'll be moving and grooving to music - improving our footwork and coordination!
Dogs participating in this program should be healthy and free of injury. They need to be comfortable working indoors, around other dogs and other people. They should also be comfortable being crated and/or should be able to hold stays with distractions.
For further information, please contact Debra
Introduction to Clicker Training & Tricks
This class introduces you to the basics of clicker training and it's effectiveness in teaching new behaviors and polishing existing behaviors. We will also teach your dog some new and excting tricks to entertain your family and friends.
2012 Dates Pending - Please call for details
