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Welcome to the Birchmount Training Program
In partnership with Superdog Central Inc.
Welcome to the Birchmount Training Program. We would like to go over a few things you should know before your class start date. Please read over everything carefully and if you have any questions please feel free to call us at 416-752-6048 or email us at paws@birchmount.com
What to bring to class:
- A mixture of your dog’s favorite treats in a treat pouch or waist bag. Soft, small treats work best.
- A regular 6 foot leash.
- A flat buckle collar, martingale or head halter. (Prong or choke collars are not permitted.)
- A pair of comfortable shoes for yourself.
- A good sense of humor!
- A tug toy.
- Don’t forget to take your dog to the bathroom before class begins.
Feeding:
It is best to bring your dog to class on an empty stomach, as food/treats will be used in most classes. If you must feed your dog try to do so a few hours prior to your class start.
Location:
Birchmount Veterinary Clinic, 1563 Birchmount Road. Enter through the main doors where you will be escorted to the classroom.
Who Trains?
Only one person will be able to work with the dog at a time, however, the whole family is more than welcome to come and watch. It is important that all people taking part in the training be involved. If you have a child under the age of 12 that would like to handle the dog during classes please speak with your instructor. We look forward to meeting you and your canine companion—Happy Training!
Training Refund Policy
Once you have enrolled in your course, we reserve that space for you and your dog. Once you have that space reserved, we will not be able to give it to anyone else. If you have to drop out of class we have a no refund policy if cancellation is less than seven days before the start of the first class. In case of a dog illness, please send a vet note and we can enroll you and your dog in another session of classes.
If your dog is ill on a class day, please come to the school without your dog, to watch the lesson. This will enable you to continue with the lessons at home during the week.
If you do miss a class, please come to the lesson a few minutes early the following week. We will do our best to give you a catch up lesson.
Postive-Based Training
Just as people learn best from being told they are doing something correctly (as opposed to only being told what they are doing wrong which will eventually result in confusion and/or frustration) dogs learn best, and retain information/feedback better, thereby forming GOOD behavior/habits by being rewarded for making correct choices and performing desired behaviors instead of simply learning to avoid corrections through compulsion training. Forming a relationship with your dog based on trust, not on avoidance of corrections and fear, will withstand the test of time and in the end result in a much more confident and well behaved companion.