Centretown Veterinary Hospital

Downtown Dog Obedience

We used to offer the full gambit of dog training directly at our facility (the rumor is true!). Unfortunately we have had to stop the classes because the sounds of puppies having fun was hard on sick animals.

There are a number of obedience classes available downtown and if you give the clinic a call we can go over what is available.

In the mean time, the following are descriptions of the classes we used to offer and provide a nice framework on what you should look for and what to expect.

Puppy Class

For puppies 2–5 months of age. Also suggested for small breeds who may be timid or nervous, regardless of age.

Six classes in total, come without your puppy for the first class. Minimum class of four dogs, maximum class of six dogs. Contact us for times and prices.

The main focus is on socializing through experiences and games: the name game, hide and seek, watch me and pass the puppy, and “surprise” guest visitors to class.

Dogs will learn basic cues for manners and obedience, such as body handling, sit politely for petting, off, down and settle, leave it, drop it, give it, take it, waiting at doorways, “gotcha” and come here. We will also start work on walking nicely on leash and staying still with a little focus.

Lots of brain breaks and playtime between learning with puppy classmates and owners.

Basic Class

For dogs 6 months and up that exibit confidence, and no fears or aggressions. Open to dogs who have done a puppy class with Centretown previously, have had no prior training at all, or who want a fun refresher.

Six classes in total, come without your dog for the first class. Minimum class of four dogs, maximum class of six dogs. Contact us for times and prices.

Dogs will learn basic cues for manners and obedience, such as the name game, watch me, sit politely for petting, off, down and settle, take it, leave it, drop it, walking nicely on leash, start of heel, waiting at doorways, come and sit, stay with duration and distance.

There wil be one play break in the middle of class with the owner.