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.
Why Book Training with the OHS: The OHS is lucky to be one of a few shelters that has the space and capacity to offer private dog training. Some of the benefits of attending training at the OHS are:
- Accessibly priced, high-value packages
- Personalized instruction, including customized training notes and homework provided after each session
- Flexibility of virtual or in-person training
- Experienced trainers with recognized credentials
- Fear Free and positive reinforcement training techniques
- Work on behaviours such as dog reactivity and fear reactivity in a controlled setting
- All proceeds beyond the cost of running the program go to the animals at the OHS!
When:
- Daytime sessions available between 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays, from September to June.
- Evening sessions available between 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, year-round.
Location: In-person training sessions are located at the Ottawa Humane Society (245 West Hunt Club Road)
Cost:
- $425 (one-hour consultation + four 45-minute sessions)
- $85 (each additional 45-minute session)
Vaccinations: 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
Spaying and Neutering: Spay or neuter is recommended but not required for class. Read more about our position on spay/neuter.
Participants: 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.
Request Private Training: Those wishing to register their dog for private training classes must fill out and submit the “Private Training Request” form below. Our program coordinator will assess program suitability and respond to all requests within 2-4 business days. For more immediate training needs, please take a look at our group training classes and workshops.
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, email education@ottawahumane.ca, or call (613) 725-3166, ext. 204.