Adult Dog Training : Shine

DogStars Shine Program: Adult Dog Training

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DogStars offers two programs for dogs over five months old. Shine I is aimed at dogs with little or no prior obedience training, while Shine II is tailored to graduates of Shine I and dogs who have received basic obedience in the past.

Our Shine programs are once a week for six weeks, and we teach according to our philosophy of animal safety and positive reinforcement. In keeping with this outlook, all dogs are required to have proof of vaccinations.

Shine I

In a group training environment, you and your dog will learn:

  • Basic obedience, including sit, come, stay, down
  • Walking properly on a leash, with distractions
  • Phasing our treat rewards
  • Social skills with other dogs
  • How to address problematic behaviours such as barking and jumping up

$140 / 6 weeks

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Shine II

Once your dog has learned basic obedience, the door is open for more advanced outside and more specific training. With a focus on loose leash and off leash training, DogStars Shine II training program aims to teach owners and pets:

  • Advanced obedience , with distractions
  • On leash heeling
  • Long distance and off leash commands; have your dog respond to you when you are 10-20 feet away or at the park
  • Invisible Commands; have your dog respond to you when they cannot see you

$140 / 6 weeks

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LIMITED TIME ONLY!

DogStars is pleased to offer a special Adult Dog Starter Package! For just $199, you will receive the six weeks of the Shine I program PLUS one hour of private training, either in-home or in your favorite park! These private sessions normally start at $85 / hour, and allow you the flexibility of choosing skills you’d like your pet to learn, or individual problems you’d like to address. In-home training offers the benefits of dealing with problems where they happen, all in keeping with our positive teaching methodology.

$199 / 6 weeks

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Vancouver location: DogStars Training Facility

237 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver BC

Burnaby location: Pup Culture Doggie Daycare

6939 Hastings Street, Burnaby BC

New Westminster location: Bosley’s

Suite 114 – 1015 Columbia Street, New Westminster BC

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Pet First Aid Certificaiton Program – April 15

- 10 hour certification dog and cat first aid with live pets.

New Westminster- Wednesdays – March 14 – April 18 – Bosley’s Columbia Square

- Twinkle Puppy Class @ 8:00pm

Vancouver – Thursdays – March 15 – April 19 – Main and 4th

- Twinkle Puppy Class @ 6:15
- Shine Level 1 Class @ 7:30
- Acting level 1 Class @ 8:30

Saturday – march 17 – Twinkle puppy and Shine level 2 ( outdoor class )

Puppy Training @ 10:00am / Shine level 2 @ 11:30 - 6 week programs for 1 hour per week.

"This training is great - I have seen amazing results in a short period of time and it prepares me and Buddy for the real world! I would recommend DogStars for anyone with a new or older dog."
Sean and his 8 month old Labrador - 'Buddy'