Key Skills
Basic Obedience Dog Training in Vancouver | The Dog School
The Dog School's Key Skills program teaches the foundational behaviours every dog needs!
Through 6 modular classes covering basic positions, leash walking, engagement, calmness, go-to-spot, body handling, and working around distractions. Our dedicated Vancouver facility (4333 W 10th Ave, Unit 1) offers small classes and start-anytime enrolment. Whether your dog is 14 weeks or 14 years old, Key Skills builds reliable behaviours based on First Principles of training - understanding why techniques work, not just how.
WHAT IS COVERED IN KEY SKILLS?
Our 6-class curriculum can be completed in any order based on First Principles of training. Each class stands alone while building comprehensive obedience skills. Classes run multiple times per week with flexible drop-in scheduling. Credits are valid for 6 months with no weekly commitment required. Want to learn more about what we cover? Click the boxes below to see a short-summary of what we cover in each class.
WHY CHOOSE THE DOG SCHOOL FOR CLASSES?
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Vancouver's only dedicated dog training facility
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Small class sizes - maximum of 5 dogs for personalized attention
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Start-anytime enrolment - no waiting for 6-week session blocks
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Modular curriculum - complete classes in any order at your own pace
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Force-free positive reinforcement methods that are first principles based
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Expert Trainers with very low instructor-to-dog ratio
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Free online office hours
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Comprehensive training manuals included
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT KEY SKILLS
PRICING FOR KEY SKILLS
Classes run multiple times per week with flexible drop-in scheduling. Credits are valid for 6 months with no weekly commitment required. Classes are $50 with a membership, $55 with a package and $60 per drop-in class.
Get in touch!
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