Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Training Ltd

Cowichan Canine offers dog training in the form of Group Classes, Private or Semi-private In-home Training and confidential Behaviour Consultations in the Cowichan Valley area, on southern Vancouver Island.

Private lessons and consultations are offered in your home throughout the Cowichan Valley, from Malahat, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake in the south, throughout the areas of Cowichan Bay, Duncan and Cowichan Lake, to Crofton, Chemainus and Ladysmith in the north. Our group classes are held at Cowichan Exhibition, 7380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan (off Mays Road).
in Duncan.

NOTICES

NO CLASSES (EXCEPT PUPPY CLASS) ON SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY (because of the Island Agricultural Show at Cowichan Exhibition).
Puppy Class will meet at 10am at the front gates of Cowichan Exhibition.

Registered Students: To book your class attendance, click on this link: Cowichan Canine Class Booking System.

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PUPPY SOCIALIZATION

Registration Puppy w/ Letter from Veterinarian - for puppies 8 – 16 weeks old
Your registration includes a letter from your veterinarian to say that your puppy is in good health, and we also need to see your puppy’s vaccination record, please.

Click on the tab above marked “Classes”, then select “Puppy Socialization” for more information.

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

For dogs from 17 weeks to 17 years old, this is our Modern and Fully Flexible dog training programme for busy people! Train when it suits you!

Click on the tab above marked “Classes”, then select “Foundation Programme” for more information.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

For Dog & Handler teams that have graduated from the Foundation Programme, this class takes you to the next level!

Click on the tab above marked “Classes”, then select from the menu for more information.

REACTIVE DOG CLASS

For dogs with “issues”, like barking at people, fighting with other dogs, fear of strangers, aggression, and many other problem behaviours.
Pre-requisites: Pre-screening is required so that your dog can be matched into the most suitable class.

Click on the tab above marked “Classes”, then select “Reactive Dog” for more information.

LOCATIONS OF CLASSES

Classes are held in Duncan, at the new Cowichan Exhibition Centre,

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CLASSES click on “Classes” in the menu at the top of the page.

WOULD YOU LIKE US TO TRAIN YOUR DOG FOR YOU?

DAY TRAINING

This is not a pet sitting service, but a training service. We come to your home, train your dog, and then – once a week – we will then “transfer” the behaviour from the Trainer to you. Depending on how much training you want your dog to receive, this can be a fast, worry-free and very effective way to both get your dog trained and also to solve behaviour issues.

For more information, click on “Day Training” under the “Private Training” heading in the horizontal menu at the top of the page.

IS YOUR DOG DISPLAYING A PROBLEM BEHAVIOUR?

PRIVATE BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS are offered in your home anywhere in the Cowichan Valley area,  from Malahat, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake in the south, throughout the areas of Cowichan Bay, Duncan and Cowichan Lake, to Crofton, Chemainus and Ladysmith in the north.

If you live in an area outside the Cowichan Valley, like Victoria, Nanaimo or Port Alberni:
a) we can recommend a professional colleague that is based closer to your home;
b) you can come to us, or
c) we can come to you but will then charge mileage.

If you have a problem with any particular behaviour that your dog is displaying, please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential consultation.
Initial inquiries are FREE and NON-COMMITTAL.

Please be aware that any sudden changes in behaviour may be partially or wholly caused by a medical condition, so before starting a behaviour modification programme, or even before contacting a behaviour consultant, it is a good idea to first consult with your veterinarian in order to rule out any medical problem.

ARE YOU CONCERNED THAT YOUR DOG MAY BE “DOMINANT”?

To quote the Association of Pet Dog Trainers’ Position Statement on “Dominance and Dog Training”:

“There has been a resurgence in citing “dominance” as a factor in dog behavior and dog-human relationships. This concept is based on outdated wolf studies that have long since been disproven. Contrary to popular belief, research studies of wolves in their natural habitat demonstrate that wolves are not dominated by an “alpha wolf” who is the most aggressive pack member. Rather, wolves operate with a social structure similar to a human family and depend on each other for mutual support to ensure the group’s survival.

Dogs are not wolves. The idea that dog behavior can be explained through the application of wolf behavior models is no more relevant than suggesting that chimpanzee behavior can be used to explain the intricacies of human behavior. While wolves and dogs share some similarities in behavior, there are many more significant differences. Dog training and behavior modification strategies that rely primarily on misinterpretations of wolf behavior are therefore irrelevant, ineffective and can lead to serious negative complications.”

If your dog is displaying a behaviour that concerns you, please consult with a professional trainer or behaviour consultant that uses up-to-date, sound and humane training methods that are based in science.

ARE YOU PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN DOG TRAINING, OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER?

Please feel free to contact Cowichan Canine for career advice, volunteer opportunities or sponsorship to join the Vancouver Island Animal Training Association!

TEACHING PRINCIPLES

Our teaching is based on established Learning Science, using Positive Reinforcement (cf. Operant Conditioning), as well as Classical Conditioning. Unless you particularly want to, there is no need for you to learn the details of the science of all this (but if you are interested, let us know!). In practice, it simply means that we reward the good, ignore the bad, relax and enjoy the process!

There is no force involved in what we teach; our training is humane, fun and – so long as you do your homework! – usually quite successful. For more information, click on “About Us” in the menu at the top of the screen, and then select “Training Methods” from the drop-down menu.

- First, Do No Harm -

Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Traning Ltd
info@cowichancanine.ca 250-743-7648

Lisbeth Plant KPACTP     250-732-5415Bev Maah KPACTP     250-857-7958

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