The C.O.O.L Course

C.O.O.L. stands for Canine Outdoor Obedience and Lifestyle course!

Cultured Canines’ fantastic reputation for long lasting results comes from this group course.

This is not your ordinary dog training class.

This is an entire LIFESTYLE for you and your dog. We will teach you how to incorporate dog training into your everyday life. This class will show you how you can have a good dog, no treats required. You will be given the knowledge to teach and train your own dog.

Every hands on class is hosted outdoors. Your dog will learn to listen to you in any situation, with multiple distractions. Classes are hosted at dozens of locations such as Marda loop, Olympic Plaza, Stephen Ave, and Eau Claire.

After only five weeks your dog will be able to walk next to you off leash regardless of their current age or behavior.

What you can expect to learn about:

  • How dogs learn naturally

  • Loose leash walking (no more pulling!)

  • Patience training

  • Proper fitting of a leash and collar

  • Hands free walking

  • Dog nutrition

  • Canine developmental cycle

  • Mental stimulation for your dog

  • Wildlife Safety

  • Hiking with your dog

  • Grooming and massage tips

  • Proper Socialization & Play

  • Crate training/sleeping area

  • Vaccinations

  • Pet insurance advice

  • Street Safety

  • Training tool recommendations

  • And SO much more!

  • Off leash recall

  • Urban Agility

  • Playing with your dog

  • Dog massage

  • Proper praise and reward

  • Dropped leash walking

  • Stop

  • Canine body language

  • Proper greetings (human and canine)

  • Basic commands such as: Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Wait, Hustle, Let’s go

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Classes are roughly 7 weeks in length

    Class meets twice per week

    Each in-person class is 1-2 hours long depending on the lesson

    The course starts with a 1.5-2 hour introductory seminar. Later in the course, you can expect a 2 part behaviour seminar that covers canine body language signals and canine aggression!

  • Cultured Canines brand hands free leash and martingale collar (included in the cost of the course)

    6 foot leash

    Comfortable shoes, we are always on the move!

    Weather appropriate clothing

    A good sense of humor

    A facebook account

  • Fear

    Anxiety

    Separation Anxiety

    Recall

    Leash pulling

    Barking

    Jumping

    Nipping

    And more!

  • The training plan for reactive and aggressive dogs might look a bit different than for other dogs though. Quite often, further intervention is not needed, but we may need to look at other training tools and methods to resolve these issues. We may suggest private lessons in addition to the course to fully address your dog’s needs. Reactive/Aggression private lessons are only available to COOL Course Participants.

  • Consistency is extremely important in dog training… So bring the whole human pack!

    Everyone in your family is welcome and encouraged to come to classes!

    Friends are welcome to join in on the fun with your dog as well.

Maintaining your dog’s training

Once you are done this course you are not done training your dog!

  • This course includes 12 FREE drop in lessons!

  • Additional drop-in classes are only $20 each! Come to as many as you’d like!

  • Drop-in classes are an amazing way to further and maintain your dog’s education… without breaking the bank!

The Fine Print

  • You must attend at least one drop-in class every 6 months to remain eligible for attending drop ins

  • The twelve free drop ins expire one year after your course finishes

  • You can only drop-in on outdoor C.O.O.L. Course lessons, not Proper Pupper classes, seminars or barn hunt

  • Indoor and Graduate classes are not eligible for free drop ins

  • Female dogs that are “in-heat” can not come to class for their safety. If your dog goes into season during a course, we will do our best to get you into another course as soon as possible

  • Intact dogs are welcome in class!!

  • Course tuitions are non refundable

  • A facebook account is required to fully participate in this course

  • There are training tools that we may recommend that you purchase during the course for your pooch. These tools are part of training!

You’ll Get

  • Hands Free Leash and collar included ($80 value)

  • Introductory seminar

  • Dog Behaviour Seminar

  • Canine Communication Seminar

  • Nutrition Seminar

  • 22 hands on classes

    • 10 in person classes

    • 12 drop-in classes

  • Total of 26 classes

  • Almost 40 total hours of instruction time!

The Details

  • This course costs $895 + GST

  • Second dog from the same household registered in the same course gets a 50% discount (Please contact us for the Discount Code)

  • We offer payment plans, please don’t hesitate to inquire about them

  • The introductory seminar is mandatory to attend prior to taking the course

  • Course start dates are from January to October!