Spring Classes 2025

Puppy Class
Saturday classes

Location: Upper Hamilton Mountain parks

Duration: 4 weeks 1.5 hours a class

Ages: 8 weeks to 4.5 months

Start date: Saturday March 22nd 12pm-1:30pm

Cost: $200+HST

I am only taking 5 puppies so a non refundable deposit of $100 is required to hold your spot

Hamilton Group Class
Saturday/Wednesday classes
 

Location: Both upper and lower mountain Hamilton

Duration: 7 weeks twice a week (14 classes total!), 1.5 hours a class Saturday/Wednesday classes

Age: 4.5 months and up

Start date: Saturday April 5th 10am-11:30am
All Saturday classes will be 10-11:30am and all Wednesday classes will be 7-8:30pm

Cost: $600+HST
I am only taking 6 dogs so a non refundable deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot

Caledonia/Upper Hamilton Group Class
Saturday/Tuesday classes

Location: Saturdays will be in parks in Upper Hamilton, Tuesdays will be in Caledonia

Duration: 7 weeks twice a week (14 classes total!), 1.5 hours a class Saturday/Tuesday classes

Age: 4.5 months and up

Start date: Saturday April 5th 10am-11:30am
All Saturday classes will be 10-11:30am and all Tuesday classes will be 7-8:30pm

Cost: $600+HST
I am only taking 6 dogs so a non refundable deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot

What you will learn!

Puppy class: 

  • Basic commands without bribery

  • How to stop nipping

  • Leash walking

  • Intro to urban agility

  • Socialization tips and challenges

  • Potty training

  • Preventing bad habits

  • Understanding your puppy’s growth and development

Adult group class: 

  • Basics in a highly distracting environment without treats

  • Overcoming common behavioral issues (excessive barking, jumping, chewing, nipping, etc.)

  • Eliminate pulling on leash

  • Socialization with other dogs and proper greetings

  • Socialization with people

  • Dog body language

  • Urban agility: fun ways to exercise your dog’s body and mind

  • How dogs naturally lean

  • Building a strong bond with mutual respect

  • Patience training

  • Confidence training

  • Beginning of off leash training and recall

  • And so much more!

 
What Classes are about:
Training and socializing in real world situations with everyday distractions!
Learn how to understand your dog and his/her behavior and become an amazing team together by strengthening the bond.
This course will help with so many behaviors including: reactivity, pulling on leash, socialization issues, separation anxiety and anxiety in general.
 



Puppy Class

Puppy class is a 4 week course for 1 hour held in Mount Hope/Caledonia Classes are for dogs 8-16 weeks I will go over all things puppy plus anything you want to bring to the table. Sits, downs, leave it, walking on leash. No treats! You will learn to understand your puppies growth and development.

Start date Saturday September 21st 1:30-2:30pm

$200 plus HST

September Classes

September Classes are back!

September Classes are here!
All classes are twice a week for 8 weeks. That is 16 classes!

Hamilton Upper and Lower mountain: Saturday/Tuesday class starting Saturday September 7th. Saturdays will be 9:30am-11:00am and Tuesdays will be 7-8:30pm

Caledonia/Mount Hope/Cayuga classes: Saturday/Wednesday class starting Saturday September 7th. Saturdays will be 12pm-1:30pm and Wednesdays will be 7-8:30pm.


This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.

This program is a unique way to build a special bond with your dog. You will learn things you can do on your walks to help your dog become mentally stimulated as well as building your dog’s confidence. Behavior lessons on how to calm your dog if overexcited and teach them to self regulate. This is the same if they have reactivity issues. Patience training, and all the basics for your dog as well as learning about why your dog does some of the things you might not understand.
I teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.


 All the classes are held outside, so please dress for the weather. Class will be postponed if there is heavy downpour or if thunderstorms are present

I hold all classes in various parks outside
This intense group class is $650 plus HST 

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

Spring Classes

Classes start date:

Saturday April 6th

Hamilton Class is a Saturday/Wednesday class. Saturdays are 9:30am-11am and Wednesdays are 7-8:30pm

Hamilton classes will held both above and below the mountain.

Caledonia Class is a Saturday/Tuesday class. Saturdays are 12-1:30pm and Tuesdays are 7-8:30pm

Caledonia classes will be held in Mount Hope, Caledonia and Cayuga parks.

Puppy Classes

Puppy Classes
Upper Hamilton/Mount Hope area
Puppies 8 weeks to 5 months
4 weeks once a week at $200 plus HST
Start date: Sunday September 10th. 10:30am-11:30am 


A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

September Group Classes

September Classes are here!
All classes are twice a week for 8 weeks. That is 16 classes!

Hamilton Upper and Lower mountain: Saturday/Wednesday class starting Saturday September 9th. Saturdays will be 9:30am-11:00am and Wednesday will be 7-8:30pm

Caledonia/Mount Hope/Cayuga classes: Saturday/Tuesday class starting Saturday September 9th. Saturdays will be 12pm-1:30pm and Tuesdays will be 7-8:30pm.


This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few.
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.
We hold all classes in various parks outside
This intense group class is $650 plus HST

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

Trainer Dog Behavior Course coming/ Puppy Class/ April Classes

Coming September 9th: Our Trainers dog behavior course!

If you know anyone interested in becoming a trainer or works as a groomer, dog walker or in the industry and wants to enhance their education: Please let them know to inquire here. More info to come

Puppy Classes

Upper Hamilton/Mount Hope area
Puppies 8 weeks to 5 months
4 weeks once a week at $200 plus HST
Start date: Sunday April 2. 10:30am-11:30am 

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

April Spring Classes are here!
All classes are twice a week for 8 weeks. That is 16 classes!

Hamilton Upper and Lower mountain: Saturday/Tuesday class starting Saturday April 18th. Saturdays will be 9:30am-11:00am and Tuesday will be 7-8:30pm

Caledonia/Mount Hope/Cayuga classes: Saturday/Wednesday class starting Saturday April 18th. Saturdays will be 12pm-1:30pm and Wednesdays will be 7-8:30pm.


This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few.
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.
We hold all classes in various parks outside
This intense group class is $600 plus HST

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

Winter Mini Class

Mini Winter Classes

Classes are 5 weeks once a week. 
Start Date: Saturday February 11th 11:00am-12:30pm
Price: $250
Where: Various parks in Upper Hamilton Mountain/Mount Hope and Caledonia
This is an introduction to our regular class that will begin in Spring that is 8 weeks twice a week.

To sign up:  please complete the online form (scroll to bottom of page): https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
And send a deposit of $125 to: thecaninebond@gmail.com to secure your spot.

We train out in real life because facilities are a contained environment where the dogs will behave. 
We need to be outside in real life to teach you REAL life skills for when your dog is reactive, pulling to see another dog, ect.

We are a unique training. We do NOT use bribery or treats. NOR do we use harsh methods like prongs or choke chains.
We do need everyone to work hard and be consistent.
Instead of making you pay for all these "levels" and "grades" we teach you dog behavior and life skills to stop unwanted behavior. 
We want you to enjoy your walk with your dog. We teach ways to make your walks more interesting. We teach you how to boost your dog's confidence and we teach you ways to get your dog mentally stimulated as well as physically.

Fall Classes

Caledonia/Mount Hope Classes are Saturday/Wednesday classes starting Saturday September 10th
Saturdays are 11:30am-1pm and Wednesdays are 7pm-8:30pm

Hamilton upper and lower Classes are Saturday/Tuesday classes starting Saturday September 17th
Saturdays are 9:00am-10:30am and Tuesdays are 7pm-8:30pm

Puppy Class (8 weeks - 5 months) 4 weeks once a week at $200
Start date: Sunday September 11th 10:00am-11:30am. Location will be Mount Hope and Upper Hamilton
We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

Summer Classes

Summer Classes

Start date: Saturday June 18th

Caledonia/Cayuga/Mount Hope classes is a Saturday/Wednesday class
Saturday's are 9:00am-10:30am and Wednesday's are 7-8:30pm
 

Upper Hamilton/Caledonia classes is a Saturday/Tuesday class
Saturday's are 11:30am-1:00pm and Tuesday's are 7-8:30pm

We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

Group Classes (5 months and up)
This 8 week course is twice a week which means 16 classes total! 
There is no grade 1,2,3. We teach you everything you need to know and give you the skills to help you with all your dogs issues. 
This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few. 
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.
We hold all classes in various parks outside 

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable
This intense group class is $600+HST

April classes

Class Changes Due to High Demand

Adult and Puppy classes

Hamilton classes (Upper and Lower mountain)
Saturday/Tuesday. Saturday is 9:30-11am and Tuesday is 7-8:30pm
Starting Saturday April 9th

Upper Hamilton/Mount Hope/Caledonia classes Saturday/Wednesday: Saturday is 12-1:30pm and Wednesday is 7-8:30pm
Starting Saturday April 9th

Caledonia/Cayuga/Mount Hope classes FULL 
Saturday/Wednesday: Saturday is 2:30-4pm and Wednesday is 7-8:30pm
Starting Saturday April 9th 

We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

Group Classes (5 months and up)
This 8 week course is twice a week which means 16 classes total! 
There is no grade 1,2,3. We teach you everything you need to know and give you the skills to help you with all your dogs issues. 
This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few. 
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.
We hold all classes in various parks outside 
This intense group class is $600+HST

Puppy Class
8 weeks to 4.5 months

Start date: Sunday April 10th 4 weeks from 11am-12:30pm Location will be Mount Hope and Upper Hamilton


A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

Spring Classes for Adult and Puppy

Caledonia/Mount Hope/Cayuga classes
Start date: Saturday April 9th : Saturday/Wednesday class: Saturdays will be 2:30pm-4pm and Wednesdays will be 7-8:30pm

Hamilton classes :Saturday April 9th Saturday/Wednesday class: Saturdays will be 12:00pm-1:30pm and Wednesdays will be 7-8:30pm

Burlington/Hamilton classes
Start date: Saturday April 9th : Saturday/Tuesday class: Saturday will be 9:30am-11am and Tuesday will be 7-8:30pm

Puppy Class
Start date: Sunday April 10th 4 weeks from 11am-12:30pm Location will be Mount Hope and Upper Hamilton

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like
Deposits are non refundable

Winter class: 2 spots left

Upper Mountain Hamilton/Caledonia/Binbrook

Start date:  Sunday, January 9 12:00pm-1:30pm 

This will be a limited version of our regular 8 week program.(once per week versus twice per week classes).   We will be focusing on walking and urban agility and exercises pertaining to these activities.  We will not be teaching off leash/long leash work in this class.**

Because we teach outside in the real world only, we are offering a class for those that cannot wait for our regular spring classes and need to work on their dogs walking, and behavior. 

Classes will be once a week for 8 weeks.

Classes will be postponed if the temps are too cold or blizzards/ice ect

Cost: $300 +HST
A deposit of $150 must be sent in order to guarantee your spot as well as filling our online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services

Taught by trainers Penny and Jessica


New Winter Mini Class: FULL

Winter Classes

Upper Mountain Hamilton/Caledonia/Binbrook

Start date:  Saturday January 12:00pm-1:30pm 

This will be a limited version of our regular 8 week program.(once per week versus twice per week classes).   We will be focusing on walking and urban agility and exercises pertaining to these activities.  We will not be teaching off leash/long leash work in this class.**

Because we teach outside in the real world only, we are offering a class for those that cannot wait for our regular spring classes and need to work on their dogs walking, and behavior. 

Classes will be once a week for 8 weeks.

Classes will be postponed if the temps are too cold or blizzards/ice ect

Cost: $300 +HST
A deposit of $150 must be sent in order to guarantee your spot as well as filling our online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services

Taught by trainers Carrie and Heather

Trainers Course

Trainer’s course
If you are interested in learning about dog behavior and training or work in the dog industry and want to upgrade your education, I will be holding The Canine Bond Dog Trainers Course. Whether you want to grow with us, or venture your own business, we are a fantastic group that are supportive and there for you on your ventures no matter what you are doing. We keep up with our education and will have yearly conferences. You will learn about training people to train their dogs without treats or bribery, Canine behavior, Canine aggression's and how to work with them, Canine socialization, and so much. There will be a variety of assignments both hands on and written throughout the course as well as a final exam
Class starts Saturday March 19th and will be every Saturday and Sunday for 8 weeks. Each day will be 9-5pm
For more info please visit: https://www.thecaninebond.com/dog-trainer-apprenticeship-course

We do require a meeting before anyone wants to take the course to go over if the course is right for you

Winter Mini Class

Winter Classes

Upper Mountain Hamilton/Caledonia/Binbrook

Start date:  Sunday, January 9 12:00pm-1:30pm 

This will be a limited version of our regular 8 week program.(once per week versus twice per week classes).   We will be focusing on walking and urban agility and exercises pertaining to these activities.  We will not be teaching off leash/long leash work in this class.**

Because we teach outside in the real world only, we are offering a class for those that cannot wait for our regular spring classes and need to work on their dogs walking, and behavior. 

Classes will be once a week for 8 weeks.

Classes will be postponed if the temps are too cold or blizzards/ice ect

Cost: $300 +HST
A deposit of $150 must be sent in order to guarantee your spot as well as filling our online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services

Taught by trainers Penny and Jessica

Puppy Class

November Puppy Class

4 Weeks of puppy class every Saturday at 10am starting Saturday November 13th.
Ages: 8 weeks to 4.5 months

Classes are outside at The Canine Bond Socialization Center in Caledonia
$200 Plus HST
In the class you will learn: leadership skills, basic commands, walking, nipping, how to calm them down when they are in their puppy crazies and so much more. All without using treats or bribery

A deposit of $100 will keep a spot as well as filling out our online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services

Fall Classes

Fall Classes

We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

Group Classes (5 months and up)
This 8 week course is twice a week which means 16 classes total! 
There is no grade 1,2,3. We teach you everything you need to know and give you the skills to help you with all your dogs issues. 
This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few. 
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment. 
This intense group class is $600+HST

Puppy Classes (8 weeks-4.5 months)
Puppy class is a 4 week course for 1 hour held at The Canine Bond Socialization Center in Caledonia.
Classes are for dogs 8 weeks up to 4.5 months.
We will go over all things puppy plus anything you want to bring to the table. No treats! We want to have you start out right. We see a lot of problem dogs daily and help work with aggression and behavior problems constantly: We want puppy class to give you a view on how we can do something about it right away! We want you to understand your puppies growth and development and what things you can be doing that could lead to problems in the future.
Class is $200 +HST

Caledonia/Mount Hope/Binbrook classes

Start date: September 11th: Saturday/Wednesday class: Saturdays will be 10:30am-12pm and Wednesdays will be 7-8:30pm

Hamilton classes

Start date: September 11th: Saturday/Tuesday class: Saturdays will be 1pm-2:30pm and Tuesdays will be 7-8:30pm

Burlington/Hamilton classes

Start date: Monday October 4th: Monday/Thursday class: Both will be 7-8:30pm


Puppy Class

Start date: Saturday September 18th 4 weeks from 9-10am (your Head Trainer Heather will be around after class to answer questions or go over anything you need

A deposit of half the class price is required to ensure a spot, please send an email transfer to thecaninebond@gmail.com and also fill out the online form: https://www.thecaninebond.com/services
With which class you'd like

Puppy and Group Classes

Puppy and Group Classes

It has finally arrived! We can train again!
We are a no treat, no bribery based training that teaches you about dog behavior instead of band aid solutions. All family are welcome! We encourage all family to take part and learn leadership skills. Our training is hard work for the owners but so rewarding! We teach confidence building, socialization, off leash skills and its all outdoors in various parks: In the real world

Puppy class starts Saturday June 26th at 9am for 4 weeks

Group classes starts Monday June 21st in Mount Hope and Hamilton mountain parks and are a Monday/Thursday class both 7pm-8:30pm for 8 weeks

You must put down a deposit of half the class price to ensure your spot
 

Please see info for each class below

Puppy Classes

Puppy class is a 4 week course for 1 hour held at The Canine Bond Socialization Center in Caledonia.
Classes are for dogs 8 weeks up to 4.5 months.
We will go over all things puppy plus anything you want to bring to the table. No treats! We want to have you start out right. We see a lot of problem dogs daily and help work with aggression and behavior problems constantly: We want puppy class to give you a view on how we can do something about it right away! We want you to understand your puppies growth and development and what things you can be doing that could lead to problems in the future.
Class is $200

Group Classes

This 8 week course is twice a week which means 16 classes total!
There is no grade 1,2,3. We teach you everything you need to know and give you the skills to help you with all your dogs issues.
This class is for all dogs 5 months and up.
This is where you will learn, how to be a leader, walking skills outside in parks. Confidence building and mental stimulation to do on your everyday walks through agility you find everywhere around you. You have unlimited support from our trainers to help you with dogs lunging, barking, pulling to name a few.
We teach you dog behavior and how to manage your dog without bribery or harsh treatment.
This intense group class is $600