Montessaurus uses science based, positive dog training techniques. Our classes are small to ensure you and your dog receive personal, one-on-one coaching. We pride ourselves on our professional yet relaxed atmosphere; dogs and humans learn best when they are having fun! Read on to learn more about the classes we offer. Please see our Calendar page for upcoming classes and events. We also offer private, in home training.
Kinderpuppy Class
For puppies 10 to 17 weeks of age. Learn basic obedience skills (sit, down, leave it, come, stay) and life skills such as sitting for petting, house training, bite inhibition and more.
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Duration: Six 1.5 hour classes
Manners for the Modern Dog
Manners for the Modern Dog
Manners for the Modern Dog
For dogs 5 months & older
This course is designed for dogs that have never had any formal training, or need a refresher. Your dog will learn how to focus under distraction. Skills learned include:
- Sit, Down and Stand
- Leash Manners
- Come when Called
- Stopping Jumping Up
- Leave It
- Stay
- One trick
Prerequisites: none
Duration: 6 x 1 hour classes
Grade One
Manners for the Modern Dog
Manners for the Modern Dog
Building on the skills learned in Kinderpuppy and Manners. Improve your dog's focus and obedience in this fun six week class. Skills learned include:
- Leash manners past distractions (people, other dogs, food)
- Recall ('Come!') Proofing
- Starting a formal heel
- Stay around other dogs
- Impulse Control (Leave It)
- Trick Training
Prerequisites: Kinderpuppy or Manners. Dogs that have taken classes at other schools may be eligible.
Duration: 6 x 1 hour classes
Grade Two
Grade Two
Grade Two
Grade Two
This six week course builds on the skills learned in Grade One. Learned skills include:
- Heel work on and off leash
- Sit, down, stand at a distance
- Rear end awareness
- Long stay with distraction
- Stand for Exam
- Moving Downs
- Drop on Recall
Prerequisites: Dogs must have completed Grade One or an equivalent course.
Duration: 6 x 1 hour classes
Zen Dog
Grade Two
Grade Two
Does your dog need to learn to relax? Does he get so excited he just can't listen? Maybe you describe her as "hyperactive" or as a "wild child". Dogs who are overly excitable are not bad dogs - they just need to learn how to channel their energy. Zen Dog is designed to teach your dog to turn the excitement down and their brain on!
This is for you if your dog does things like...
- Excitedly jumps, scratch and mouths at people
- Can't focus around other dogs because they just want to play
- Bites / tugs at leashes and pant legs
- Just can't seem to focus, even with treats!
Duration: 4 x 1 hour classes
Note: This class is not for aggressive dogs. Please contact us for Private Training.
2 Week Refresher Classes
Recall Refresher
This course focuses entirely on perfecting your dog's recall ('come'). Teach your dog to come when called no matter the distractions. This class is run outside in our large, fenced in grass ring.
Duration: 2 x 1 hour classes
Loose Leash Walking Seminar
This class teaches your dog to walk nicely on leash using positive methods and fun games. This class is run outside in our large, fenced in grass ring to allow for practice with real world distractions.
Duration: 2 x 1 hour classes
Leave It Level Up
Take your dog's impulse control to the next level with Leave It Level Up. Learn to ignore food items, as well as other dogs and people.
Duration: 2 x 1 hour classes
Sport and Fun Classes
Fun Agility
Scent Detection
Scent Detection
Fun Agility 1 - Introduce your dog to the basics of Agility. Get started with jumps, tunnels, a-frames and more. This class is appropriate for puppies as equipment can be lowered. Great for building focus and control.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
Fun Agility 2 - Continue your agility journey, working up to running small courses.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
Scent Detection
Scent Detection
Scent Detection
Intro to Scent Detection - Dogs love to sniff, so put their nose to the test with sport scent detection. Your dog will learn to search out wintergreen in container, interior, and exterior searches. Perfect for dogs who just never seem to get tired out from physical exercise, Scent Detection is great for your dog's brain!
Duration: 4 weeks
Intro to Scent Detection - Dogs love to sniff, so put their nose to the test with sport scent detection. Your dog will learn to search out wintergreen in container, interior, and exterior searches. Perfect for dogs who just never seem to get tired out from physical exercise, Scent Detection is great for your dog's brain!
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
Scent Detection 2 - Take your dog's nose to the next level. This course is perfect for those who may be interested in trialing in scent detection, or for those who just like to challenge their dog, and introduces pine and anise scents.
Duration: 6 weeks, 1 hour classes
Rally Obedience
Scent Detection
Rally Obedience
Intro to Rally-O - Want to work on your dog's obedience and leash skills and have fun while you do it? Rally-O is the sport for you! Heel through a course of signs that will build your dog's listen skills and focus.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
Rally-O 2 - Continue your dog's journey in Rally-O with intermediate and advanced signs, and bring their heel work to the next level.
Games Class
Co-Operative Care
Rally Obedience
The most fun you can have while dog training! Ever wondered what it would be like if you took camp games and converted them to be for dogs? That's exactly what we have done! In addition to being super fun, this fast paced class teaches your dog to work under distraction, as well as teaching them some cool new tricks along the way.
Durat
The most fun you can have while dog training! Ever wondered what it would be like if you took camp games and converted them to be for dogs? That's exactly what we have done! In addition to being super fun, this fast paced class teaches your dog to work under distraction, as well as teaching them some cool new tricks along the way.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
Note: Dogs must be comfortable with other dogs in close proximity while on leash.
Co-Operative Care
Co-Operative Care
Co-Operative Care
Co-operative care is a training approach that teaches an animal to willingly participate in grooming, handling, and medical procedures. This course will give you a foundation in co-operative care, teaching you skills like chin rests and laying in lateral position, as well as practicing handling such as brushing, nail trims and mock inject
Co-operative care is a training approach that teaches an animal to willingly participate in grooming, handling, and medical procedures. This course will give you a foundation in co-operative care, teaching you skills like chin rests and laying in lateral position, as well as practicing handling such as brushing, nail trims and mock injections. Dogs and handlers will work at their own pace to ensure positive, fear-free experiences.
Owners should bring a brush, nail trimmers, and mat.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes
K9-Fit
Co-Operative Care
Co-Operative Care
Geared towards very active dogs or dogs who participate in sport, K9 fit is your dog's weekly gym work out. Run by a certified canine fitness trainer, get hands on help to ensure your canine athlete performs at their best.
Duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour classes