Boots on the Ground is a very unique service-dog program. It has been specifically designed for 1st Responders who have been diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). In this program, puppies and 1st Responders go through the training process together right from the start!
Heidi Kadoke will tell us how this program works. Join us on Monday, May 6 from 7:30pm-8:30pm. This will be a zoom meeting. See our flyer for more information.
All classes except Puppy Kindergarten are FULL. There is one spot left in Puppy Kindergarten
NYOC’s training schedule for the spring session has now been set:
Please do not register before the correct opening date. It will not be accepted.
Before registering, please check out our Training Philosophy, FAQs, and our Policies and Procedures. If you still have questions, please email our Training Secretary at training@nyoc.ca.
Many members of NYOC and their canine companions enjoy participating in various dog sports as well as conformation events. Each year, we celebrate them by posting their names and the titles that they have earned.
If you would like to see who earned what in 2023, visit these these two pages:
If you are at all interested in doing dog sports or conformation with your canine companion, take a look at this page from the Canine Kennel Club to see just some of the dog sports that are available. NYOC training classes tend to focus on Obedience and Rally-O but many of our members participate in over twenty different dog sports. If you think you would like to join us, see NYOC’s membership page.
Sue Alexander will be presenting a talk on Self Control, what it is and what it is not when it comes to dogs and their behaviour.
Monday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 pm
Sue has done zoom meetings with us before and we are pleased to have her back again. To get the link and further information please check out this flyer.
NYOC’s winter classes are up and running.
The spring session dates and classes will be posted in mid-February so please check back if you are interested.
In the meantime, check out our other post on our Education Night topics.
Registration for NYOC’s winter training session opens on December 8th, 2023 for NYOC members. Non-members may register as of December 14th, 2023.
We do not accept pre-registrations by members or non-members.
For class descriptions, see classes.
This session will run for 8 weeks; the cost is $265.
Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Before registering, please check out our Training Philosophy, FAQs, and our Policies and Procedures.
If you still have questions, please email our Training Secretary at training@nyoc.ca.
There is no magic wand in dog training. We hope that our training classes will be fun for your dog. The classes will be work for you, though! Enjoyable work, hopefully! You will need to work with your dog 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes preferably in a variety of locations e.g., at home, outside, away from home, in order for you and your dog to gain as much as possible from the classes.
Planning to get a puppy between now and January? Every puppy deserves a puppy class!
If you expect to have a puppy (8-24 weeks old by mid January) and you might like to train at NYOC starting in January,
please let us know (training@nyoc.ca) ASAP.
Come and Compete! Come and Watch! Come and Christmas Shop!
These new NYOC trials are really close to Toronto so take advantage of the opportunity!
In addition, these trials are part of an even larger Christmas Pet Exposition at the International Centre, 6000 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8.
All of the information you need to enter the trial is right here in the Premium List Nov., 2024. Our favourite Show Secretary, Danuta Booth, will be there to greet you.
To whet your appetite, here is a bit more information:
All of our Obedience and Rally trials will be held in Hall 5 at the International Centre on November 23rd and 24th, 2024.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Registration for our 6 week mini training session opens on Fri., Oct. 13 for NYOC members.
Non-members may register as of Mon., Oct. 16
We do not accept pre-registrations by members or non-members.
This session will run for 6 weeks; the cost is $200.
Tuesdays, Nov. 7 – Dec. 12 (6 weeks)
Thursdays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 14 (6 weeks)
For class descriptions, see classes.
The presenter has had to change the date for this presentation.
It is now going to Monday, Oct. 30 not Oct. 23
Behavioural Euthanasia (BE) is not an easy topic to talk about but it is one that many dog people have to think about at some point.
In this one-hour webinar, Sue Alexander, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC and founder of Losing Lulu will discuss what Behavioural Euthanasia is, what factors go into the decision to make a BE, and what the impact is on families, trainers, behaviour consultants and the veterinary community.
See our flyer for the on-line information necessary to attend this on-line session.
