Stop repeating yourself.
Start building a dog that listens.
A practical six-week group class for owners whose dogs pull, jump, ignore cues outside, or fall apart around distractions. You will learn clear handling and a plan you can use at home and in the real world.
Six dogs maximum so every handler gets real coaching. 35+ years teaching experience. Veterinary-referred.
What we build over six weeks.
This is not a class where you watch someone demonstrate and go home guessing. Each week has a clear focus. You learn how to communicate, reward, handle your leash, and hold your dog accountable fairly.
- Engagement and attention
- Loose-leash heel position
- Sit and down with clear criteria
- Place and settling skills
- Recall and stay foundations
- Leave it and everyday manners
Is this class right for your dog?
Level 1 is for owners willing to practise short sessions between classes and learn the mechanics themselves. It is ideal for dogs that need foundations, better manners, and reliability around normal distractions.
If your dog has serious bite history, intense reactivity, or safety concerns, apply anyway and I will tell you honestly whether one-on-one work is the better starting point.
What past students say.
“We noticed a big improvement in behaviour, listening skills, and confidence after just a few sessions — and we continue to use the skills we learned today.”— Marla Robb, with Tikka
“Monique took her time to teach each and every one of us at our own level. We learned a lot and are still applying it.”— Yvonne Rathgeber
Six dogs maximum.
Applications are reviewed in the order they come in. If you want one of the September Melfort spots, apply now.
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