Positive Reinforcement Training Classes
Feel empowered & confident being your dog’s trainer & understanding their behaviour
Next Foundations starts May 2nd! Wednesday Puppy Socialization
See our class options.
Not sure where to start? Send Rebecca an email rebecca@thedogconnection.ca
Puppy Socialization
Puppies under 6 months start here. Meet once a week for 3 or 5 weeks to create positive associations. Find out more below.
Foundations Class
For dogs over 6 months. More than your basic class. Learn theory and practical skills for real life. Find out more below.
Level up Classes
COMING SOON. Build on your foundation with our Level Up classes such as Recall and Leashing Walking.
Graduate Q&A Support Call
After-class support for graduates. Meet on Zoom for questions, group discussion & training accountability.
Puppy Socialization
For puppies starting class under 6 months of age. Guided by a certified trainer, this class helps build your puppy’s confidence around new sights and sounds, develops their social skills in a safe, supervised setting, and they have fun exploring their environment! Wednesdays 5:30-6pm Starting April 15th at Total Pet Grand Forks BC. Must register to join.
Foundations Class
1. Theory: understand how positive reinforcement training works, set realistic expectations around training, and get tips on how to understand your dog’s behaviour & body language.
2. Practice Life Skills: take what you learned in theory class and teach your dog basic skills such as hand target, lay on a mat, start your leash walking and recall, drop it and other building block skills to train many behaviours
3. Follow up Support: Meet on 3 times with your trainer and fellow classmates for training accountability and Q&A.
Rebecca Brook KPA-CTP
Meet the owner and trainer of The Dog Connection. She is a positive reinforcement, certified KPA-CTP trainer in the Grand Forks BC Area.
Reviews
Great feedback!
“Our instructor, Rebecca, was great. She explained clearly what behaviours we were working on and the steps to get success. She was open to questions and provided great feedback during our practice.”
— Nora
Learned so much!
We also learned so much about him through Rebecca’s observations – it helped us understand his psychology better so we understand his motivations and how to best reward him. Archie was always very happy to see Rebecca and we appreciate everything she taught us.”
— Wes
It’s been so helpful!
“First of all, thank you so much for sharing your expertise and wisdom with us so we can help Ziti be safe and enjoy life. We’ve appreciated each tip and trick and we’ve put them all to good use. It’s been so helpful.”
— Heather
