Puppy Classes

I have been teaching 'Good Puppy Manners' Training classes in the Greater Toronto Area for over 30 years under the name of Thomas Training Classes.   My classes are small, family friendly and our aim is to 'Train the Owner as well as the Dog".

The classes focus on how to train for Good Puppy Manners.  This will include teaching your puppy the basics of sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, don't run out my front door, walk nicely on a leash, how to greet other people and dogs plus lots more advice and problem solving.

I offer Puppy Classes for puppies 12 to 16 weeks of age.  I like to start the puppies this young so that we can prevent a lot of unwanted behaviors from developing.

I limit our class size to a maximum of 6 puppies in each class so you get lots of individual attention.

Classes are 1 hour long once per week for a 6 week session.

I believe that puppies absorb information very quickly when training is approached in a positive environment.   Therefore in my classes I use clicker training and pair it with food or a favorite toy, to be used as a reward for the puppy giving correct behaviors so that the puppy can easily pair the concept of the behavior being associated with a reward that has value to the puppy.   I will have clickers available for the owners, but please bring a treat that your puppy likes to classes.

Group Classes run throughout the year from October to June.  Classes are in the evening at my kennel property located in the Newmarket Ontario area, 5 minutes from Hwy 404. 

Starting times vary so please contact me through the 'Contact Us' Page so I can get back to you to regarding the next session that I have space available.

We also offer zoom lessons for puppies & their owners outside of this area.

Please note:   Puppies must have their 12 week vaccinations before attending, so please bring your vaccine certificate to the first class.