Ever wished you could join one of our amazing local pack walk groups, but aren't sure if your reactive dog would feel overwhelmed? This might be a great option for you!

This walk will be limited to a maximum of 10 dogs to keep things small. During this time, you will also be provided with tips and tricks to help your reactive dog get exposure to other dogs and people, and work on skills to help prepare them to join larger pack walk groups. 

Cost: Free!

Please make sure to email or DM Olivia on Facebook/Instagram to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Does your dog whine, bark, or lunge when they see other dogs or people? Do they show high levels of stress and anxiety when you leave your home? Then make sure to join us for our reactive boot camp class! This class focuses on building your dog's confidence and neutral behaviour through game-based exercises, and offers the opportunity to work on a variety of skills in a smaller class size to accomodate dogs who may need less distraction to focus. In this class, we will use things like basic obedience, calm and impulse control, and handler focus to help your dog learn to be neutral and calm in environments that cause them to be reactive and fearful. 

Dogs of all ages and levels of obedience/reactivity are welcome to join this class, but must be able to be kept under control by their handler.

Cost: $200 for 6 weeks 

Current Clients Rate: $150 for clients who have previously taken the class or other programs at Empower

Additional Notes: Clients will be required to sign up for one half priced private session prior to joining this class for trainer evaluation and to determine if they are a good fit for this class.

This pre-obedience class is perfect for young puppies and dogs who need some extra work with the basics. The main focus of the class is building a relationship with your dog through harnessing their ability to focus on you, as well as basic obedience and loose leash walking. 

Through this course, you will also learn essential skills to help you become a well-informed handler. Some concepts covered in this class include: 

• The four quadrants of operant conditioning

• How to use games to train your dog

• The 3 Ds (distraction, distance, duration)

• The importance of handler focus

This class is geared primarily towards new puppy owners, but is also ideal for establishing relationships with new rescues or older dogs who need a refresher on the basics.

Online course option coming soon!

Now that your puppy has a solid understanding of the foundations, it's time to start putting them into practice!

While Pre-K focused primarily on building handler focus and developing a strong relationship with your dog, our kindergarten class starts to build on the foundational cues your dog needs to be a well-membered family member. Some concepts we'll explore in kindergarten include:

• Building on the basics by increasing distraction, duration, and distance

• Establishing a solid stay

• Building a more reliable recall

While it is recomended that participatns first complete the Pre-K class, it is not mandatory to complete before starting kindergarten. 

Online course option coming soon!