Private Dog Training Classes

The OHS offers private dog training classes both virtually and in-person, to provide dog owners with behavioural support and specialized training for their canine companions.

Private lessons are geared towards owners who need customized assistance with specific behaviours, such as:

  • Recall;
  • Loose-leash walking;
  • Jumping up;
  • Mouthing/nipping;
  • House-training;
  • General basic obedience (sit, down, stay, leave it);
  • General Q&A;
  • Body handling;
  • Stranger-directed aggression; and,
  • On-leash reactivity.

Please note that we are not able to assist with separation anxiety at this time. We recommend a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer.

Both virtual and in-person private training classes are offered Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

NEW! The OHS now offers private training sessions on Tuesdays during the day.

Cost:

  • $385 (one-hour consult + four 45-minute sessions)
  • $75 (additional 45-minute session)

For in-person private dog training classes, dogs must have the following vaccinations:

  • Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus and Parainfluenza (up-to-date);
  • Rabies vaccine (up-to-date).

The following are strongly recommended but not required:

  • Bordetella vaccine (up-to-date)
  • Preventative flea and worm treatment

A maximum of two human participants from the same household will be permitted to accompany each dog. Children attending class must be over the age of 8.

Spaying and Neutering: Spay or neuter is recommended but not required for class. Read more about our position on spay/neuter.

Evening private dog training sessions at the Ottawa Humane Society are currently booking in Summer 2025. Daytime private dog training sessions are currently booking in Spring 2025.

Private Training Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available. Cancellations 48 hours in advance of a scheduled class may be rescheduled. Cancellations within 24 hours of a scheduled class cannot be rebooked. Refund requests due to missing/out-of-date vaccinations are not exempt to this policy.

For more information, contact us by email at education@ottawahumane.ca, or by phone (613) 725-3166, ext. 204.