Group Obedience Classes
Building the foundation starts here!
Group obedience classes help provide you and your dog with a quality education, in a fun, safe and controlled environment at an affordable price. I offer a variety of classes to suit your needs. Whether a new puppy or an adult dog, there is a class for everyone! Classes are updated on a regular basis so if you don't happen to see a class date that works for you, check back at a later date to see future classes, or email me to ask to be put on a wait list. Aside from the standard 6 week classes, from time to time I will also be offering specialty classes which are either a 4 week program or a 1 day special workshop.
Want to learn about science-based dog training while having a good time and meeting like-minded people? If your answer is yes, then you should consider attending one of my group classes today!
***Please note: Only those who fill in the online booking registration form and pay their deposit can attend classes. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to reserve your spot as spots are limited. Online payments can be made by debit or credit card. The remainder of class fees ($60) are to be paid in cash or e-transfer at the first class OR if you prefer to pay by credit card online, an invoice with payment link will be sent for you to pay.***
Puppies Only Socialization Class
$160/6 week program
Building a solid foundation for your puppy and confidence building through experiences and socialization. Very basic training commands are taught. We cover all the common puppy issues and training requirements.
- For puppies UNDER 5 months of age at the start of class.
- No previous training required.
- Requirements: 6 foot sturdy leash (slip rope leash recommended), proper fitted non-slip collars (or harnesses for those better suited to one), and small sized treats (dehydrated, freeze dried or moist treats please -- no hard or crunchy).
- 6 Class Program -- 1 hour each week for 6 weeks.
- Classes are taught indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
SCHEDULED CLASSES
Please contact us to join our puppy class waitlist!
Beginner Level Obedience
$160/6 week program
- Beginner level training for dogs and handlers.
- For dogs and puppies close to 4 months of age or older at start of class.
- No previous training required.
- No aggressive dogs please!
- Requirements: 6 foot sturdy leash (slip rope leash recommended), proper fitted non-slip collars (or harnesses for those better suited to one), and small sized treats (dehydrated, freeze dried or moist treats please -- no hard or crunchy).
- 6 Class Program -- 1 hour each week for 6 weeks.
- Classes are taught indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
2025 SCHEDULED CLASSES
Tuesday's April 22nd - May 27th @ 6pm
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
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Thursday's May 15th - June 19th @ 6pm
Location: Town of Stonewall, MB -- ALL OUTDOOR CLASSES
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Wednesday's June 18th - July 30th @ 6pm
(NO CLASSES ON JULY 2nd!!)
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
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Thursday's July 24th - August 28th @ 6pm
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
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Advanced Obedience Classes
$160/6 Week Program
- Second level obedience training for those who want to take skills one step further.
- For dogs and puppies OVER 6 months of age at start of class.
- Must have completed a basic/beginner level class first OR dogs have decent level of basic training.
- No aggressive dogs please!
- Requirements: 6 foot sturdy leash (slip rope leash recommended), proper fitted collars (or harnesses for those better suited to one), and small sized treats (dehydrated, freeze dried or moist treats please -- no crunchy).
- 6 Class Program -- 1 hour each week for 6 weeks.
- Classes are taught indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
2025 SCHEDULED CLASSES
Tuesday's April 22nd - May 27th @ 7pm
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
TAKING ENROLMENT!
Thursday's May 15th - June 19th @ 7pm
Location: Town of Stonewall, MB -- ALL OUTDOOR CLASSES
TAKING ENROLMENT!
Wednesday's June 18th - July 30th @ 7pm
(NO CLASSES ON JULY 2nd!!)
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
TAKING ENROLMENT!
Thursday's July 24th - August 28th @ 7pm
Location: Pooches Playhouse - 1320 Concordia Ave E, Winnipeg
TAKING ENROLMENT!
Tricks N' Treats Class
$160/6 week program
- A fun class for both dog and handler, rewards based training.
- Dogs MUST be food motivated!
- No aggressive dogs please!
- Both dog and handlers must have completed Beginner and Advanced obedience in order to participate.
- Having fun teaching: shake paw, high five, gimme 10, play dead, crawl, spin, backing up, roll over, lay on side, sitting pretty, targeting, "bang bang" (paws up), dance and more.
- Requirements: 4-6 foot sturdy leash, proper fitted collars and small sized treats.
- 6 Class Program -- 1 hour each week for 6 weeks.
2025 SCHEDULED CLASSES
Contact Us to join the wait list for the next set of classes!
Paws in the Parks
$35/1 hour class
- A single 1 hour class, where each class is held at a different outdoor, public park location in and around Winnipeg.
- A fun class for both dog and handler, training in the "real world".
- No aggressive dogs please!
- Both dog and handlers must have completed either a Beginner or Advanced with Tess's Dog Training OR a Beginner and Advanced obedience class through a different training facility (or comparative skills) in order to participate.
- Classes are held outdoors, unless inclement weather in which the class will be postponed to a future date. Please dress accordingly. Bring water, poop bags, and insect repellent (if you choose).
- Requirements: 4-6 foot sturdy leash (slip rope leash recommended), proper fitted collars (make sure dog cannot slip out) and small sized treats.
- Please also bring an additional long lead for when we work on longer distance training exercises. Long leads are 20+ feet. Highly recommend bio-thane material for durability, comfort and ease to clean. NO RETRACTABLE leashes.
- Single Classes - sign up for as many individual Paws in the Park classes that fit your schedule!
-$35 per each 1 hour class.
2025 SCHEDULED CLASSES
All new 2025 Classes Available for enrolment!
Wednesday, May 21st @ 6pm - Assiniboine Park
Wednesday, May 28th @ 6pm - Kildonan Park
Tuesday, June 10th @ 6pm - MB Legislature Grounds
Tuesday, June 17th @ 6pm - The Forks
Single Topic Specialty Classes
$40/45 minute class
- A single 45 minute class to work on specific issues such as leash manners, recall training, and more.
- For dogs and puppies close to 5 months of age or older at start of class.
- No previous training required.
- No aggressive dogs please!
- Requirements: 6 foot sturdy leash and martingale collar OR slip rope leash (recommended), proper fitted non-slip collars or harnesses for those better suited to one. NO flexi/extendable leashes please.
Small sized treats (dehydrated, freeze dried or moist treats please -- no hard or crunchy).
- Classes are taught indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
- Only 6 Dogs per class unless otherwise stated.
SCHEDULED CLASSES
Leash Manner Class
Leash Manners class is a single 45 minute group session to help you teach your puppies/dogs to have proper manners while walking on leash. Please note: This is NOT a class for highly reactive OR aggressive dogs of any kind including aggressively barking, lunging, snarling (please contact us privately to address aggression issues).
We will address how to get your dogs engaged and following you on walks, how to redirect properly, how to handle on leash interactions with people and dogs, how the dogs brain works on walks, how to prepare your dog before leaving the house, how to stop leash pulling and trying to say hi or smell everything they see.
Please contact us to join our Leash Manner wait list!
Recall Training Class
Recall Training class is a single 45 minute group session to help you teach your puppies/dogs to learn how to come back when called. Please note: This is NOT a class for highly reactive OR aggressive dogs of any kind including aggressively barking, lunging, snarling (please contact us privately to address aggression issues).
We will address how to get your dogs engaged and excited to come back to you when called, how to handle off leash interactions with people and dogs, how properly reinforce recall, how to not ruin recall training, and how to know when your dog is ready to have freedom off-leash and how to be safe doing so.
Please contact us to join our Leash Manner wait list!
UNLIMITED DOG TRAINING CLASS PASS!!!
We are offering our Unlimited Class Passes for 2025. Purchase an Unlimited Class Pass for a total cost of only $600.
That's right, sign up for as many rounds of group classes and specialty classes as you want for one full year (from the date you purchased your pass) for one flat price!
Also included in this price is 1 year of text/email support from trainer. This is a steal of a deal as this is less than the cost of 4 regular sets of classes!
And what a better gift to give your best friend -- quality time and fun one on one time!
Purchase your unlimited pass here!
