Good Dog Program

Specialized training for dogs with behaviour problems

Dog behaviour becomes a problem when it interferes with the well-being and happiness of both you and your dog. This isn’t just a case of not knowing a certain skill (which can be addressed with our Levels Classes), but a deeper issue that needs to be addressed with specialized training. At Dogs In The Park, we have over twenty-five years of experience addressing a wide variety of behaviour problems.

Dog behaviour problems can include:

• Separation anxiety

• Aggression towards people or other dogs

• Toilet training issues

• Eating things that are not food

• Space or toy guarding

• Profound fears, such as thunderstorm phobia

You’ll be in great hands with our Good Dog Behaviour instructors, led by Founder and co-owner Sue Alexander. Sue holds three certifications and industry designations: the Certificate of Professional Dog Training (Knowledge And Skills Assessed), Certificate of Behaviour Consulting Canine (Knowledge Assessed), and Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant. She has helped over 3,500 dogs with behaviour problems over the course of her career, and believes that each dog is a Good Dog, no matter their issues.

About the Good Dog Program

Enrollment begins with a two-hour intake appointment (available virtually or in-person) where we will complete a comprehensive assessment of your dog’s history, observe his behaviour, and build a personalized behaviour training plan.

You and your dog will progress through our training matrix with a combination of private lessons, group classes, and virtual classes. As you achieve certain milestones, you’ll begin to see measurable changes in your dog’s behaviour.

Good Dog Program

General enrollment includes:

• Up to five private lessons within an five-week enrollment

• Virtual Intake Assessment (required)

• Weekly on-leash Walking Class or Good Dog Class, as appropriate.

• Weekly Skills Class

• Weekly off-leash group Good Dog Walk (in-person only; if appropriate)

Program Fee: $649.99 CAD (HST included) for an eight-week enrollment; includes access to both instructor-led in-person and online classes

If you need to take time off, you can pause for up to half of your enrollment time.

When the Good Dog Program is not what you need 

From time to time, we cannot help you.  When this happens, we want you to know that we have a plan to get you the help you need.  In this uncommon event, we will refer you back to your veterinarian, or to a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviourist.  We are proud of the relationships we have built within the veterinary community.

What is our best program for you and your dog?

Please take our short (10 to 15 minutes) questionnaire to assist in matching your dog to either our regular Levels program or to the Good Dog program. Once we match you to the appropriate adult dog program, you will be able enroll in the course in our online Dogs In the Park store.

We do not discuss what training solutions we will offer you until we have met your dog, but we are happy to discuss our programs by email.  Once you have paid for your program we will send you a questionnaire to get to know you and your dog better and then we will meet!  

Please note that if you wish to speak with our behaviour consultant by phone, there is a fee due to the time involved.  Please email info@dogsinthepark.ca to discuss this option.