As dog guardians, we all strive to have a well-behaved family member who can thrive in public spaces. However, achieving this level of teamwork with your dog can feel incredibly overwhelming when real-world distractions get in the way. If you find yourself googling how to get your dog to focus around other dogs or public distractions, you are definitely not alone!
At One Leg Up Canine Company, our specialized Life Skills training classes are specifically curated for adolescent and adult dogs (ages 4 months and older) to build real-world responsiveness, focus, and impulse control. Held at our Guelph training school, our humane, force-free approach ensures that training is effective, quicker, and completely safe for the whole family.
It’s one thing for your dog to sit in your quiet living room, but will they do it when a neighbor walks by? Our group classes help your dog learn about focus and how to respond to their cues (commands) anywhere, anytime. Practicing around other dogs, people, and structured distractions in a controlled setting is the secret to building reliable skills.
We don't just teach standard cues; we teach functional behaviors that make life easier for you and your dog. Our 6-week program focuses heavily on:
Many pet parents hesitate to join group dog training because they worry about a crowded, overwhelming room. We keep our class sizes strictly capped at a maximum of 4–5 dogs. This "micro-class" setting ensures that you and your dog receive plenty of individualized attention from our certified professional trainers, while still getting the benefit of a distraction-filled environment.
Our positive, science-backed training school is located at 52 Victoria Road South in Guelph, just a few minutes from the downtown core. We offer both evening and weekend classes to easily fit into your busy schedule.
Don't let a busy summer calendar stop you from training! We’ve condensed our popular 5-week scent program into a fast, fun 3-week Summer Scent Class for just $215 + HST. Spots are limited at our Guelph training school—class starts August 19th at 6:00 pm.
Starting this summer, our Guelph training school is introducing this fantastic sport that blends the structured, sign-to-sign style challenge of Rally Obedience with fluid and creative precision behaviours. It is the ultimate way to challenge your dog's mind and polish your positive reinforcement skills right here in Guelph!
Is your dog looking for something fun to try? Circus School is a program just for that--fun! These classes are suitable for those looking to challenge their dog in fun and creative ways. Take a look here for information and additional details on Circus Classes, Scent Detection, and our other extracurricular training programs!
Earn trick dog titles through our Canine Circus School classes! All trick training programs at One Leg Up Canine Company are taught by a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). That's right, Circus School classes are a fun and easy way for your dog to earn their very own post-nominal letters!
Looking for group dog training in Guelph? Discover the benefits of force-free group classes, from socialization to real-world distraction training.
Think muzzles are just for aggression? Discover how force-free muzzle training helps Guelph dogs enjoy their muzzle work, and helps their owners safely navigate the world together.
One Leg Up Canine is hosting Walks ’N’ Wags Pet First Aid for a full-day Pet First Aid training course that includes supervised, hands-on practice with live pets.
Rally Obedience and Scent Detection classes are open for registration! Have you been curious what fun activities exist for you and your dog? These classes are suitable for those looking to challenge their dog in fun and creative ways. Take a look here for information and additional details on Rally Obedience, Scent Detection, and our other extracurricular programs.
Now Open for Registration: Next-level training for Adolescents and Adult Dogs who’ve started the basics and are ready for their next challenge!
A safe & fun socialization experience, just for puppies! New booking dates added each month.
Discover the difference in your dog, get started today!