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Mountain Mutts Dog Training Series

For ages 16 weeks and up

Sarah Dixon and Cash Dog Training Barks and Recreation

Mountain Mutts

Level 1: Life Skills and Manners

Part 1 of the Mountain Mutts Series

Our Mountain Mutts Class Series is fantastic if you want to learn how to train your dog yourself, and put in the time building that relationship

Dogs must be:

  • over 4 months old
  • able to take food treats in public
  • must be non-aggressive and non-reactive (excessive barking/lunging) towards people and other dogs to benefit from group classes.

Classes cover:

  • attention to you around distractions
  • self control
  • polite greetings
  • loose leash walking
  • come when called
  • stay and go to bed/stay
  • play, enrichment, exploration and leadership
Good Dog Level 1 Dog Training Classes Barks and Rec Trail BC

 Mountain Mutts

Level 2: On the Road

Part 2 of the Mountain Mutts Series

The second part of the Mountain Mutts Series where we put your skills into practice in real world situations.

Classes cover:

  • all of the skills covered in Level 1 practicing in the next level of distraction
  • Introduces new skills like wait at doorways, long line walking, and parkour!
  • Practice in different real life situations like downtown, in a store, on local walking trails, and at the park.

Mountain Mutts Series Includes:

1 x Online Group Class (Self Study)

    • 4 x In-Person Group Classes Indoors (Thursday evenings)
    • 3 x In-Person Group Classes Outdoors (Saturday mornings)
    • Access to Online Classroom
    • Access to Students-only Facebook group

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$349.99 plus tax

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If you cannot attend the group class days/times, require special accommodations, are struggling with behaviour issues or prefer more individual attention check out our One-on-One Programs.

“I am not sure where my dog and I would be today without the ongoing support of Sarah and the Barks team. I knew that getting a puppy would come with its own set of challenges and learning, I did not realize that adolescence was actually the life stage I needed to be prepared for, and when it hit I realized very quickly that I needed more support. I was lucky enough to have met a few people that had worked with or knew of Sarah and referred me to her. There are so many things I have loved about our time at Barks, the education I received around supporting a dog that is struggling through adolescence, the variety of class offerings that are fun for both of us, the development of a truly incredible relationship with my dog, the friends I have made along the way, and the team who feels like family. My dog and I have come SO far in our journey, and I cannot thank Sarah and barks enough for this and their ongoing support of both of us!”
- Carissa A.

Our Group Classes

Good dogs need a little help sometimes, too. Our dog training group classes focus less on traditional obedience and more on communicating with your dog, relationship building and learning practical life skills.

Training is a life-long adventure. Dogs do not come equipped with the knowledge or skills to understand our crazy human world – it’s our job to teach them skills to help them succeed, guide them through challenges, advocate for them, and meet their instinctual needs.

Group Learning Classes Can Help With:

  • Puppy Life Skills
  • Puppy Socialization
  • Teenage Terrors
  • Life Skills And Manners
  • Having Fun With Your Dog!
  • Meeting Your Dog’s Needs
  • On-Leash Reactivity
  • Behaviour Therapy Support

All of our group classes are small so you’ll get a lot of instructor attention

Group Learning Programs Include:

Summit Pup Adventure School – for puppies 9-16 weeks

Mountain Mutts: Manners & Life Skills – for dogs and puppies 16+ weeks

Tails on Trails Group Walks – on-leash practice/passive socialization

“Sniff Happens” Scent Detection

Canine Disc

Agility Fun-dations

And more!

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Training builds relationships. Have fun with your dog!

We offer a variety of fun, fulfilling recreational classes for you and your dog. Come and have fun and find out the difference sports and fun training can make in improving your dog’s behaviour.

Our fun and continuing education classes include:

  • Group Walks/Hikes
  • Sniffer Dog Classes
  • Disc Dog Classes
  • Agility Foundations*

*Team Builders or Puppy Smart Start may be a pre-requisite for this class. Some classes are only offered during certain seasons.

To learn more about our different class offerings visit this page.

To see current availability, VISIT HERE or e-mail.

 

Vaccination Requirements Dogs must be up to date on the following for all training appointments:

  • Rabies
  • DAPP (Distemper/Parvo)
  • Bordetella

Puppies require one set of Distemper/Parvo (DAPP) at 8 weeks old, 2 sets by 12 weeks (Bordetella recommended here as well), and 3 sets plus Rabies by 16 weeks.

Proof of vaccination must be provided before the appointment time. We cannot provide services to dogs without up to date vaccinations, but can accept titer test results of exemption letters from your veterinarian if your dog cannot be vaccinated for health reasons.

Cancellation Policy We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you are unable to provide this notice, we will charge you in full for the missed appointment if we are unable to fill the spot. Evaluations will be charged a no-show fee. We sometimes have a waiting list and if given enough notice we can fill the appointment. There is no refunds for group class cancellations less than one week from start date of classes, and no refunds or make ups for missed classes. There is no refund for pre-paid lesson packages. If you have an emergency, please let us know so that we can treat your specific situation with personal attention. We do not consider conflicts to be emergencies. This cancellation policy is necessary for our small business to continue to serve our clients in need. Please call the store to cancel an appointment. E-mail cancellations will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.

Group Class Cancellations: 50% will be refunded if cancelling within a week of start date.     

NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS for cancellations within 48 hours of start date or after class start.

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