When Hounds Fly!

***Foundation Skills classes are currently full! The soonest we will be taking new students for Foundation Skills is in two weeks (February 12 will be the first available orientation session for Foundation Skills students). Puppy Socialization classes are not full so we can accept you quickly!***

When Hounds Fly is also the first and only dog training school in Toronto to offer a modular, flexible syllabus and enrollment system.  How are we different?

1. Start ANY time - unlike linear schools that have rigid start dates and require consecutive attendance week after week

   • Begin your own customized program with When Hounds Fly by attending an orientation session (without your dog) where we cover the basics of modern animal training, what equipment you'll need, and protocols for class.

   • To get started, complete our Enrollment Form and once we review it, we'll confirm your enrollment and send you instructions on how to attend a new student orientation session.

     Once you're done orientation, your dog is ready to start, and you can sign up for class slots on our Class Calendar.

2. Missing a class or two is OK (life gets busy) - No problem, just come an extra time the week before or after to make it up!  You're welcome to come to any available timeslot within your program's timeframe for completion.

    

3. Come for EXTRA classes!  Repeat classes if you need extra help - Each program gives ample time for completion and allows you to come up to 50% extra class (vs. the # of training plans given - i.e. a 4 training plan program allows you to register up to 6 times)

    

We're more like a Yoga pass vs. that evening creative writing class at night school - that's so hard to always get to every Wednesday at 7pm for 6 weeks in a row.  Our programs and schedule will grow as we grow!

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Want to know what is covered in our programs for new students? Watch the video and read below.

Program 1: Puppy Socialization Class

Cost:  $160 per dog plus HST

Number of Modules/Number of Training Plans Given: 4, Number of Classes You Can Attend:  6

Timeframe for Completion:  30 Days

Who is this for:  Puppies between the ages of 8-16 weeks and their owners

Program Description:  The primary goal of this program is to enrich your puppy with positive experiences so that he or she matures into being a comfortable and confident dog.  Precision obedience work is not the focus at this age (nor should it be the priority).The emphasis of the class is around ensuring your puppy interacts with a variety of other puppies in a positive manner so that we reduce the risk of your puppy being fearful or aggressive towards dogs later in life.  A handful of foundation behaviors are taught mostly to prevent common bad behaviors (jumping on people, pulling on leash, inappropriate biting, etc.).  

Program Syllabus:

1. Focus and Attention
2. Loose Leash Walking
3. Down
4. Targeting (for position, and recall)
5. Go to Mat/Settle
6. Playing Tug

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Program 2: Foundation Skills for WHF Puppy Socialization Grads

Cost:  $160 per dog plus HST

Number of Modules/Number of Training Plans Given: 4, Number of Classes You Can Attend:  6

Timeframe for Completion:  30 Days

Who is this for:  Graduates of Puppy Socialization at When Hounds Fly and their owners

Program Description:  The emphasis of this class is to build on the basic behaviors taught in Puppy Socialization at When Hounds Fly by adding distance, duration, and distractions.  Also, a number of exercises taught in this class are designed to help condition calmness, stillness, and impulse control.

Students enrolled in this program can come during any Foundation Skills timeslot in the class calendar.

Program Syllabus: 

1. Sit-Stay and Down-Stay
2. Sit/Down from a Distance
3. Doggie-Zen (Default Leave It)
4. Basic Heelwork
5. Paw Object
6. Introduction to Target Sticks
7. Recall Exercises

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Program 3: Foundation Skills for First Timers

Cost:  $240 per dog plus HST

Number of Modules/Number of Training Plans Given: 6, Number of Classes You Can Attend:  9

Timeframe for Completion:  45 Days

Who is this for:  Dogs that are new to positive-reinforcement training and are older than 16 weeks, including middle-aged and senior dogs (perfect for your new rescue!) and their owners

Program Description:  The emphasis on this class is to cover exercises taught in both Program 1 and Program 2 to teach adult dogs who have never been to a positive reinforcement obedience class.  Obedience exercises taught help address common "nuisance" behaviors like pulling on leash or jumping up on houseguests, and also condition calmness, stillness, and impulse control.

Students enrolled in this program can come during any Foundation Skills timeslot in the class calendar. 

Program Syllabus:  

1. Focus and Attention
2. Loose Leash Walking
3. Down
4. Targeting (for position, and recall)
5. Go to Mat/Settle
6. Playing Tug
7. Sit-Stay and Down-Stay
8. Sit/Down from a Distance
9. Doggie-Zen (Default Leave It)
10. Basic Heelwork
11. Paw Object
12. Introduction to Target Sticks
13. Recall Exercises

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For additional details on class policies, please read this: Policies Page.

More Advanced Classes

Check out our Rally Obedience, Tricks, and Canine Good Neighbour classes!

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available:  Please click here for more information.