Location

All classes will held indoors at SafeK9 Education & Dog Care Centre

located at 585 Fuller Ave. in Midland.

• Parking is available on site

• Fenced yard for potty breaks and decompression

• Classes sizes are a maximum of 6 dogs

• All classes will be taught on leash

• Choke, prong and electric collars are not permitted

Puppy & Obedience Classes

Puppy Foundations

A comprehensive 5-week course that delves into essential topics such as socialization, learning fundamentals, foundational skills, and all things puppy raising. Set your puppy up for success using modern training techniques and learn how to best take care of your pup as they learn and grow.

Puppies under 5 months of age welcome

The 5-week program emphasizing communication, trust, and key skills for better behaviour. Learn leash walking, settling, recall, and more. While this course is geared toward life with adolescent dogs, handlers with adult dogs will learn valuable skills and strengthen their bond and work better as a team.

Dogs over 6 months of age welcome

Advanced Skills class enhances foundational training, refining stays, focus, leash walking, and recall over 5 weeks. Gain knowledge on working with distractions, relaxation, and reinforcing core skills for both dogs and handlers. Unleash your dog's potential in our 5-week program!

Dogs over 18 months welcome

To ensure all attendees benefit from the class and keep up with the curriculum, Skills class has the following prerequisites.

• Your dog has a well established verbal marker or has been clicker trained

• Your dog is able to hold a stay for 10+ minutes while you are out of sight

• You and your dog have worked in public areas with both people and dogs present

• Your dog is able to walk on a loose leash for 50+ feet

This 4-week course is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about scent detection. We’ll cover the basics of the sport and the exercises you can work on at home.

Dogs were made for sniffing and if you’ve got a dog who’s nose is always to the ground, this sport is for you.

Scent work boosts confidence, encourages teamwork, and provides a lot of mental exercise. Scent is ideal for reactive or fearful dogs, certain breeds and for those looking for something fun to do at home with their dog.

Dogs over one year of age welcome.

I understand the struggles of life with a dog who’s big feelings mean big behaviours like barking, lunging, snarling and snapping. Reactivity brings out big feelings at the human at the end of the leash too. You’re not alone in your frustration, embarrassment, isolation and sometimes even being afraid of what might happen.

Whether it's other dogs, bikes, cars, wildlife, or people, this course is designed to provide you with the tools to understand, manage, and change your dog's big feelings and aggressive behaviour. Together, we will work on developing the skills and exercises that will empower you to become the compassionate and supportive leader your dog needs to feel better and behave better on walks.

Classes will be a maximum of 2-3 dogs and may not be suitable for severe cases.

How It Works

• Open Enrolment: This class is open for enrolment, allowing you to choose the four nights that best fit your schedule from a wide range of booking options. For instance, our upcoming summer series is scheduled to run from June 1 through August 30. You'll be able to select the four dates that work for you, with the flexibility of rescheduling within 24 hours if needed.

• Personalized Guidance: Upon registering, I will reach out to you to schedule a 30-minute call or video chat. During this session, we will determine if your dog would benefit from classes. (Severe aggression will require private training). We will go over what to expect from the classes, what to bring, and answer any questions you may have before the start of the program.

• Initial Class Without Dogs: I highly encourage everyone to attend their first class without their dog. Introducing your dog to a new environment can be stressful, especially if they have strong reactions to new people and dogs. And if you’re like me, going to a new place for the first time is stressful enough!

• Live Q&A Sessions: I will host a live Q&A session to discuss how training went for everyone. These sessions also present an opportunity for you to ask questions outside of regular class times.

• Community Support: As an attendee, you will receive an invitation to join the Must Love Dogs Facebook community. Additionally, you will have 30 days of free membership to access our online resource library, which includes training videos, valuable information, and engaging games to aid in your dog's development (coming soon).