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PUPPY TRAINING
For dogs 8-17 weeks
Give Your Puppy the
Best Possible Start in Life!
Raising a puppy is joyful — and a lot of work. Without early socialization and guidance, common behaviours like biting, barking, and accidents can become ongoing challenges.
Our Certified Dog Trainer will help you build a positive foundation during your puppy’s most important learning stage, setting the groundwork for a confident, calm, and well-adjusted adult dog.
Set Your Puppy Up for a Lifetime of Success
We offer a range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of puppies during their most critical developmental stage.
From engaging group classes to fun enrichment sessions and personalized private training, we’re here to guide you in building a strong foundation with your puppy for a lifetime of success.
Is your puppy over 17 weeks old? Check out our adolescent dog programs for training tailored to older puppies!
Puppy Start Right Preschool
In our Puppy Start Right Preschool class, your puppy will gain confidence, learn important life skills, and enjoy positive socialization experiences - all while strengthening their bond with you.
Join the fun today!
Age: 8–17 weeks old (at the first class)
Date, Time & Registration:
Saturdays
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(No class on holiday long weekends)
This class follows an Open Enrollment format, meaning you can register for any available week and start when it works best for you. Once registered, you'll complete 4 consecutive classes.
Upcoming Start Dates:
April 26 - May 24 (No Class May 17) @ 11 - 12 PM (Full!)
May 3 - May 31 (No Class May 17) @ 11 - 12 PM (Spots Available!)
Advance registration is required. Sign up early to secure your puppy's spot!
Cost: $195 + GST.
Includes:
4 x 50-60 minute in-class sessions
Homework and handouts
Graduation certificate
Class Size: Maximum 5 puppies per class
Location: emBARK Doggy Daycare, 2806A Spring St, Port Moody, BC V3H 4C5
Requirements
Puppies must have their first parvo/distemper vaccination and deworming at least 1 week before their first class.
Vaccination records must be provided before attendance.
Puppies cannot attend if they’ve had diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, sneezing, or any other symptoms in the past 24 hours.
Additional Recommendation: We recommend joining Puppy Playtime sessions at the same time to maximize your puppy’s socialization window.
Family Participation
Up to two family members may attend with each dog. Children aged 6 and older are welcome but must attend with an adult.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: Cancellations made more than 7 days before the first Puppy Start Right Preschool class are eligible for a refund or may be rescheduled to a different start date. Registrations may only be rescheduled once. Any additional cancellations or failure to attend will result in forfeiture, with no refund of fees. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 7 days or less before the first class. Refunds, if issued, will incur a 10% administrative processing fee. There are no make-up classes for missed sessions.
In our Puppy Start Right Preschool class, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence needed to raise a happy, well-rounded pup. Through engaging activities and rotating weekly themes, you’ll gain the tools to support your puppy’s development, while your puppy builds confidence and learns essential skills for a lifetime of success.
Socialization Experiences
We’ll introduce your puppy to new experiences in a safe, positive environment, including:
Positive exposure to a variety of people
Positive exposure to and interaction with other puppies
Hearing various sounds and seeing different objects
Practicing body handling and grooming exercises to prepare them for vet visits and care at home
Group Playtime (if they are ready)
In small, supervised groups of 2-3 puppies, your pup will interact and play with other puppies at their own pace. These well-matched play sessions help puppies develop appropriate social behaviors while building confidence and teaching canine communication skills safely. Shyer pups can gain confidence from afar, with breaks built in to prevent overstimulation.
Calm Observation & Confidence Building
We’ll help you teach your puppy how to calmly observe people, other dogs, and distractions, and how to turn everyday outings into positive socialization experiences. These exercises will help your puppy build confidence and focus in a variety of situations.
Basic Manners & Skills
We’ll touch on key foundational behaviors, including:
Name recognition
Hand touch recall
Sit & sit to say please
Drop it
Leash Walking Foundations
We’ll help you and your puppy get started with early leash walking skills and building connection on walks. In class, we’ll introduce the basics of walking on leash, practice walking near distractions without pulling, and show you a simple exercise to help navigate distractions and keep your puppy focused and engaged with you.
Behavior Relief & Problem Prevention
We’ll address common puppy behaviors such as biting, chewing, and digging. We’ll also cover potty training, resource guarding prevention, and share tips to help your puppy become comfortable with being alone. You’ll learn practical strategies to help manage, redirect, and guide these behaviors as your puppy grows.
By the end of the course, your puppy will be more confident and ready to join our KinderTeen class, the next step in training.
The first few months of your puppy’s life—especially the critical socialization period from 3 to 16 weeks—are the most important for shaping their future behavior and confidence. This time is essential for forming positive associations that will influence how they respond to the world for the rest of their life.
Why Is Puppy Socialization Important?
Well-socialized puppies grow into more confident, content, and resilient adult dogs. They’re more comfortable in a variety of situations and are less likely to react fearfully or aggressively when faced with new experiences.
Socialization isn’t just about meeting other dogs or new people—although these are important parts of the big picture. It’s about exposing your puppy to everyday sights, sounds, environments, objects, handling, plus meeting other dogs and people all in a safe, structured, and positive way. The goal is to build your puppy’s confidence while teaching them that the world is a safe and exciting place.
Making the Most of the Socialization Period
While manners training can be done at any age, socialization has a limited window and should be your top priority during this stage. The time you spend with your puppy now is best focused on strengthening your bond and socializing them in a positive and structured way.
Based on recommendations from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), puppies can begin socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. We recommend starting classes once your puppy has been in your home for at least a week.
Our Puppy Start Right Preschool class
Our puppy class is designed to help you maximize this critical period. The entire class flows through a variety of socialization activities to give your puppy the best start. You’ll learn how to safely socialize your puppy while addressing common challenges like biting, jumping, and chewing. We’ll also introduce foundational skills like name recognition, “sit,” and “trade,” and practice handling exercises to prepare your puppy for real-world situations like vet visits and grooming.
By the end of the program, you’ll have a more confident puppy who’s ready for the next stage of training and adventures together.
Give your puppy the best start with our all-in-one Puppy Prodigy Package.
This program combines essential training, confidence-building, and guided socialization—everything your puppy needs at this age, and everything you need to feel confident raising them. Whether you're a first-time puppy guardian or just want extra support, you'll get expert guidance and practical strategies to raise a well-adjusted, well-mannered companion.
You’ll save $70 with this value-packed program, which includes:
4-Week Puppy Preschool Class - A structured group class focusing on building your puppy’s confidence through socialization, basic manners, and handling exercises, while addressing common puppy behaviors.
1 60-minute Private Training Session – Personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to what matters most to you—whether it’s biting, potty training, separation struggles, or anything else. Get expert support and practical strategies specific to your puppy and your household.
1 40-minute Socialization Field Trip – A guided outing designed to help you approach socialization in a way that builds confidence and sets your puppy up for success. Your puppy is only young once, and how they’re socialized during this stage plays a key role in shaping their future confidence. We’ll show you what effective socialization looks like and tailor the experience to your puppy’s personality and comfort level.
Bonus: Bag of Training Treats ($10 value)
Program Price: $375 + GST (Save $70)
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: Puppy Prodigy Program is non-refundable. All sessions must be completed before your puppy reaches 18 weeks of age. Individual sessions or components within the package follow the rescheduling policies for their respective session types. For example:
Private Training Sessions: Each session can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice, and each session may only be rescheduled once. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice or failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the session.
Ready to give your puppy the best start?
Sign up now to secure your spot in our Puppy Start Right Preschool program.
We can’t wait to help your puppy grow and thrive with you every step of the way!
Puppy Enrichment
In our Puppy Enrichment sessions, your puppy will build confidence and engage their curiosity through guided exploration, fun enrichment activities, and gentle, positive exposure to new people, surfaces, and other puppies.
Join the fun today!
Age: 8-20 weeks old.
Date, Time & Registration:
TBA
Cost:
1 session: $25 + GST
Class Size: Maximum of 6 puppies per session
Location: emBARK Doggy Daycare, 2806A Spring St, Port Moody, BC V3H 4C5
Requirements:
Puppies must have received their first parvo/distemper vaccinations and deworming a minimum of one week before their first class.
Up-to-date vaccination records must be provided before attendance.
Puppies may not attend if they have experienced diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, sneezing or other symptoms within 24 hours before class. We will provide a credit if you notify us at least 6 hours in advance.
Additional Recommendation: We recommend taking our Puppy Start Right Preschool Class at the same time to maximize your puppy’s socialization window.
Family Participation
Up to two family members may attend with each dog. Children aged 6 and older are welcome but must attend with an adult.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: Puppy Explorers enrichment sessions are non-refundable. Cancellations must be made at least 6 hours in advance to reschedule a session and have it credited to your account for future use. Each session may only be rescheduled once. Cancellations made with less than 6 hours’ notice, or failure to attend, will result in forfeiture of the session. All sessions must be completed before your puppy reaches 21 weeks of age; any unused sessions will automatically expire after this time.
Our Puppy Explorers enrichment sessions provide a fun and structured environment where your puppy can build confidence, develop curiosity, and experience positive socialization with new people, surfaces, objects, and other puppies. Each session includes a variety of activities designed to support early socialization and encourage confident exploration.
Guided Exploration: Your puppy will explore, climb over, and move through a variety of novel objects such as tunnels, mini agility jumps, wobble boards, and textured surfaces—at their own pace, with guidance from you.
Interactive Enrichment Activities: Your puppy will engage with snuffle mats, beginner puzzle toys, and other simple enrichment activities. We’ll also share at-home enrichment ideas you can try to help tire out your puppy.
Confidence Course: Each session includes a setup of varied surfaces and textures—like rubber mats, crinkly fabrics, low platforms, and more. You’ll guide your puppy through the course to help them feel more comfortable with new and different sensations underfoot.
Calm Social Time: Your puppy will have opportunities for calm greetings and parallel exploration with other puppies. These brief, low-pressure interactions are thoughtfully guided to help your puppy feel comfortable meeting a variety of dogs. We focus on positive socialization over play, creating experiences that support puppies of all personalities—whether they’re shy, excitable, or somewhere in between.
Let your puppy explore, learn, and grow—one enriching experience at a time.
Socialization is about helping your puppy build positive associations with the world around them—through gentle exposure to new environments, people, surfaces, objects, and other puppies. This early learning helps your puppy grow into a more adaptable, confident, and resilient adult dog.
Our Puppy Explorers enrichment sessions help you make the most of this critical stage through fun, engaging activities you’ll enjoy together. In a safe, structured environment, your puppy will engage with new experiences and enrichment activities at their own pace, while you support their confidence and development every step of the way. It’s also a perfect complement to Puppy Preschool, offering even more opportunities for positive socialization.
These sessions provide:
Positive exposure to a wide range of new experiences, including surfaces, objects, people and other puppies
Confidence-building through gentle, guided exploration of novel objects and surfaces
Opportunities to practice calm focus and engagement around novelty and distractions
Thoughtfully guided greetings with other puppies - brief, low-pressure interactions that help your puppy learn to feel comfortable meeting a variety of dogs. By focusing on structured socialization instead of play, we create positive experiences that are supportive for every puppy, whether they’re shy, outgoing or somewhere in between.
These sessions are designed to help your puppy build confidence at their own pace—whether they’re shy, outgoing, or somewhere in between. You’ll have fun bonding and learning together in a supportive environment.
By the end of each session, your puppy will be happily tired and ready for a well-earned nap—giving you a little quiet time too!
Ready to give your puppy the best start?
Sign up now to secure your spots in our Puppy Explorers enrichment sessions.
We can’t wait to help your puppy grow and thrive with you every step of the way!
Need One-on-One Guidance?
Private one-on-one sessions are a great way to enhance your puppy’s in-class learning or receive personalized guidance, even if you're not attending group classes. These sessions are ideal for addressing specific behavior challenges, such as potty or crate training, helping a puppy overcome fear, or other behavioral issues.
Our trainer will provide tailored support to accelerate your puppy's progress and boost your confidence in training!
Give your puppy the best start with our all-in-one Puppy Prodigy Package.
This program combines essential training, confidence-building, and guided socialization—everything your puppy needs at this age, and everything you need to feel confident raising them. Whether you're a first-time puppy guardian or just want extra support, you'll get expert guidance and practical strategies to raise a well-adjusted, well-mannered companion.
You’ll save $70 with this value-packed program, which includes:
4-Week Puppy Preschool Class - A structured group class focusing on building your puppy’s confidence through socialization, basic manners, and handling exercises, while addressing common puppy behaviors.
1 60-minute Private Training Session – Personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to what matters most to you—whether it’s biting, potty training, separation struggles, or anything else. Get expert support and practical strategies specific to your puppy and your household.
1 40-minute Socialization Field Trip – A guided outing designed to help you approach socialization in a way that builds confidence and sets your puppy up for success. Your puppy is only young once, and how they’re socialized during this stage plays a key role in shaping their future confidence. We’ll show you what effective socialization looks like and tailor the experience to your puppy’s personality and comfort level.
Bonus: Bag of Training Treats ($10 value)
Program Price: $375 + GST (Save $70)
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: Puppy Prodigy Program is non-refundable. All sessions must be completed before your puppy reaches 18 weeks of age. Individual sessions or components within the package follow the rescheduling policies for their respective session types. For example:
Private Training Sessions: Each session can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice, and each session may only be rescheduled once. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice or failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the session.
Private Session Availability:
Private training sessions are available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings, with some availability on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, as well as Saturday afternoons.
Cost:
Single 60-minute In-Person Session: $150 + GST
Bundle of 2 In-Person Sessions (60 minutes each): $270 + GST (save 10%)
Bundle of 3 In-Person Sessions (60 minutes each): $360 + GST (save 20%)
Where Sessions Take Place:
In-person sessions are held at your home, neighborhood, or a local park, depending on what’s most convenient and appropriate for your puppy. Virtual sessions are conducted via Zoom.
What We Cover:
Receive personalized coaching tailored to the areas where you and your puppy need the most support. From socialization and potty training to addressing puppy biting and preventing problem behaviors, we’ll guide you on how to meet your puppy’s needs and set them up for success. Our customized approach equips you with the skills and strategies necessary to tackle challenges and build a strong foundation for your puppy’s growth and development.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: Private training sessions may be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, or failure to attend the appointment, will result in forfeiture of the session. Each session may only be rescheduled once; any further cancellations or no-shows after the first reschedule will also result in forfeiture, with no refund of fees. Refunds, if issued, will incur a 10% administrative processing fee. Sessions must be completed within 90 days of purchase; unused sessions after this period will expire.
Training packages (e.g., Puppy Prodigy Program) and session bundles (e.g., 2-3 session bundles) are non-refundable. Individual sessions or components within the package follow the rescheduling policies for their respective session types.
📌 Step-by-Step Booking Guide:
1️⃣ Click the link to visit our Service Page. 2️⃣ Scroll down to find and select the service or package you want to purchase. 3️⃣ Fill in your name, email, and phone number, then enter your payment details to complete your purchase. 4️⃣ Once your purchase is successful, you’ll be directed to our calendar. 5️⃣ At the top right, click “Book Now” (📍On mobile: Look for the white calendar icon over a black square). 6️⃣ Select the service you just purchased and click Book. 7️⃣ Pick a day and time from our weekly calendar and click Book Now. 8️⃣ Select your dog, and you're all set! 🎉
📩 Still need help? Contact us anytime at contentcaninesca@gmail.com
Ready to give your puppy the best start?
Sign up for our Puppy Prodigy Program and set your puppy up for success with personalized coaching, training, and essential socialization!
We can’t wait to help your puppy grow and thrive with you every step of the way!