Training / Seminars

Training

A major component to enjoying a happy and healthy life with your canine companion is to ensure that you have a well behaved and well balanced dog. This does not happen by allowing the dog to have absolute freedom to rule the roost. It happens by ensuring a stable environment and consistency with regards to your expectations of your furry friend’s acceptable behaviour.

You can start your search for a good trainer by visiting our Associates page.

Once your dog has some basic obedience, it opens the doors to their ability to participate in group activities and sports. In addition to providing a means for exercise and mental stimulation, it is also an excellent opportunity for you to bond with your dog. Fun ways of enhancing the human-canine relationship best describes the theme of the courses we offer at Keshet Kennels. Refer to Course Descriptions below.

For dogs that board with us there are multiple training add-ons also available.

Ongoing & Upcoming course offerings will always be posted on our Events page.

Seminars

Periodically, Keshet hosts informative and educational seminars on issues relevant to canine welfare.

Keshet is committed to sharing information of interest to the canine community.

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Trainers & Coaches  for In-House Courses/Activities

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Course Descriptions 

Recreational Agility ‑ Agility is a fun activity to do with your dog. The sport challenges energetic dogs, helps shy dogs build confidence and the teamwork will strengthen the human-canine bond. Some of the obstacles your dog will learn to maneuver are: jumps, tire jumps, Tunnels/Chutes, A-Frame, Dog‑Walk & Pause Table, Seesaw & Weave Poles.

Led by Fumie Watanabe, CPDT-KA (Happy Fido Company), Claudia Jodouin and/or Anne-Marie Millette.

Offered only in the Spring & Fall.

Life Skills Training is a fun and engaging learning opportunity for dogs of all ages. Focusing on basic obedience, managing excitement, and confidence-building, this program will help your dog learn new skills to navigate the world and enrich their stay at Keshet.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.

Brain Games Training Sessions are one-on-one sessions combining puzzles, trick training, basic scent work, and problem-solving activities to enrich your dog’s stay at Keshet. These sessions aim to give your dog an opportunity to channel mental energy, build confidence, and learn new skills beyond basic manners.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.

Cooperative Care Training Sessions are one-on-one sessions focusing on helping your dog feel more comfortable with care procedures including taking medication, putting on equipment (harness, jacket, cone, muzzle, etc.), body handling, vet checks, and grooming. Helpful skills such as settling on a surface, stand-stay, and lying on the side are also practiced. These sessions take a slow and steady approach, breaking down care procedures into incremental steps to build positive associations and ensure your dog is comfortable at every step. Dogs will not be made to participate if they show discomfort or fear.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.

Play & Learn Training Sessions are one-on-one sessions using interactive play to reinforce skills and incorporate a variety of rewards into your dog’s training. These sessions are a great opportunity for your dog to channel their energy while practicing structured play, self-control, and settling from excitement. Skills practiced include drop it, leave it, stay/wait, recall, settle, polite greetings, and more.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.

Agility FUNdamentals Training Sessions are one-on-one sessions to teach your dog recreational agility skills. Using reward-based training, these sessions give dogs an opportunity to exercise, practice training skills, build confidence, and have fun with our agility equipment.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.

Private Training Sessions – Looking to tune up your training and handling skills, get advice for training at home, or follow-up after your dog has stayed with us? We offer in-person Private Training Sessions at the Keshet facility. At this time, our Private Training Sessions focus on skills and manners such as recall, leash walking, settling, working with distractions, politely greeting humans, puppy manners, and recreational agility.

Led by Ty Brunet

On-going.