Dog Training Classes in Vancouver, BC

Basic Manners (2 levels)

For dogs 5 months and older

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level 1

Indoors

Times: 1 hour, select weekdays or Saturdays for 5 weeks
Location: Petite Paws Playcare in Olympic Village

$305

level 2

Outdoors (must complete Level 1 first)

Times: During spring/summer for 5 weeks. Next rounds begin Spring 2025
Location: Kitsilano Beach

$305

basic manners - level 1

your local specialists for basic manners classes

Once your floofers are grown, we love to take your foundational training skills to the next level so that you can continue to grow into a calm and confident dog-parent. Do you want to be a clicker-savvy trainer? Have a recall that makes your neighbours’ jaws drop? Join our Basic Manners Classes!

Basic Manners Classes at Raintown are designed to push your training skills further by honing your mechanics, your understanding of how dog’s learn (so we can better teach them!), and your canine communication skills.

During this five-week course, we cover emergency recall, calm greetings, vocal cue discrimination, stationing, and more. We also do lots of laughing…

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A Boxer does loose leash walking in a Basic Manners class at Raintown

The Course

Up to 6 dogs per class (+ two trainers)

Class 1 = Orientation (no pups allowed - humans only! Attendance Required)
Class 2 = Go to Mat (Place Targeting)
Class 3 = Recall
Class 4 = Calm (Street) Greetings
Class 5 = Engage-Disengage, Talent Show

We accept dogs 5 months and older for Basic Manners Classes.

If your dog is dealing with reactivity issues or excessive barking in group settings, please contact us before registering for a class.

Not sure where to start? No problem! Contact us to ask.

basic manners - level 2

TRAIN YOUR DOG AT THE BEACH

Level 2 Classes will pick back up next Spring!

Once you’ve completed Basic Manners Level 1 at Raintown, we take your skills to the next level outdoors!

Basic Manners Level 2 Classes at Raintown are designed to push your training skills even further than level 1 building on your existing skills in an outdoors environment.

During this five-week course, we cover emergency recall at the beach, calm greetings on a walk, pattern games, and more.

Sign Up Below to be notified for Level 2 Classes in 2025!

To book private sessions instead of classes,
please visit our private sessions page

The Course

Up to 6 dogs per class (+ two trainers)

Class 1 = Settle On Mat (Advanced)
Class 2 =Engage Disengage Outdoors
Class 3 = Pattern Games
Class 4 = Outdoor Calm Greetings
Class 5 = Recall at the Beach

We accept dogs 5 months and older who have completed Basic Manners 1 for Basic Manners 2 Classes.

* If your dog is dealing with reactivity issues or excessive barking in group settings, please contact us before registering for a class.

Not sure where to start? No problem! Contact us to ask.

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Level 1 (Indoors): Go to Mat, Recall, Calm (Street) Greetings, Engage-Disengage, Talent Show, and more.
Level 2 (Outdoors): Settle on Mat, Engage-Disengage Outdoors, Pattern Games, Outdoor Calm Greetings, Recall at the Beach, and more.
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