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Playtime

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

Course Level 1, 2, and 3 begin with 15 minutes of supervised playtime in a safe and controlled environment! 

We believe socialization with other puppies of the same age, size and temperament is important to you and your pup. Playtime before and throughout class is crucial! 

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

We use force free, reward based training methods.  These training methods are scientifically proven to be the most effective way to train, bond and have fun with our puppies.


No harsh corrections, intimidation, pain or discomfort will ever be used or permitted in our facility.  

Clicker training!

Positive Reinforcement & Force Free

Clicker training!

We use clickers as a positive reinforcement marker which helps our puppies understand the exact action they are being rewarded for. Clickers are a universal language that help bridge the gap between doggy language and human language! 


Clickers help your puppy understand you better and are a requirement in our training facility. 

Homework Videos

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Clicker training!

Practice makes perfect! 

Training at home is a large portion of your puppy's success in life. 

Homework videos will be sent after every class as a reminder and aid in training at home. 

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All students and alumni are encouraged to join our private Facebook Group where students are welcome to ask questions, set up playdates, post photos, videos and get notified of upcoming classes! 

6 Week Sets

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Courses listed below are trained over the course of 2, 4 or 6 weeks. Each course will be held at the same time each week, depending on your class choice. 

Course 1, 2, and 3 are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length which includes the playtime before your 1 hour of instruction and practice time. 


Note: Some specialized classes are 2 week or 4 week sets but will be specified in the description. 

Vaccination Policy

Vaccination Policy

Vaccination Policy

Your dog's vaccination certificate will be required in order to attend our facility. We require your puppy/dog to have at least their first two sets of vaccinations (DAPP) to attend our classes.

Class Content

Four Week Puppy Course

Please note our class levels are not equal to classes taken at other facilities.

Puppy Exploration for 8 - 20 Weeks of age

C$125.00

  • Leash guided exposure and confidence building for puppies in the following areas:
  • Things with wheels
  • Household items
  • Different surfaces
  • Ways of enriching feedings
  • Handling practices
  • Challenges; such as stairs or tunnels
  • Sounds


& More! 


Six Week Obedience Courses

Please note our class levels are not equal to classes taken at other facilities.

Course Level 1 for 3 - 12 months of age

C$228.50

  • Name Training & Rapid Recalls 
  • Teaching the Release Word 
  • Puppy Nipping & Biting 
  • Hand Targeting 
  • Loose Leash Walking 
  • Curbside Manners 
  • Down Cue (Verbal & Hand Signal) 
  • Emergency Recalls 
  • Rules of Tug & Drop 
  • Its Your Choice - Food Manners Game 
  • How to Meet & Greet Humans Appropriately (no jumping up) 


& More! 

Course Level 2

C$228.50

Course level 2 builds on skills taught in level 1. Course Level 1 at Sherwood Barks is a pre-requisite to level 2. 


  • Crate Games 
  • Loose Leash Walking - Level 2 
  • Doorway Manners 
  • Position Transitions 
  • Place/Mat Training 
  • Hunting with The Cup Game (introduction to scent work)
  • Formal "Leave it" Cue 
  • Trick Training 
  • Intermediate Obedience with the 3 D's of Dog Training (Distance, Distractions & Duration) 


& More! 

Course Level 3

C$228.50

Course level 3 builds on skills taught in level 1 & 2. Course Level 1 & 2 at Sherwood Barks are pre-requisites to level 3.  Course Level 3 is an introduction to dog sports. 


  • High Level Trick Training (Intermediate - Expert Level Tricks) 
  • Introduction to Agility 
  • Introduction to Flyball 
  • Introduction to Disc Dogs 
  • Novice Level Scent Work 
  • Barrel Racing


Find out what you and your dog love in the world of dog sports! 


& More! 


Agility Courses

One of the most popular dog sports in the world!

Intro to Agility

C$239.00

Dogs must be over the age of 6 months and have strong skills in the following: Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, and Recall in distracting environments.

This is the first course in our agility program, it runs for 6 weeks, and you will be introduced to:


  • Flatwork
  • Building Toy Drive
  • Playing Tug
  • Place Training
  • Work/Play relationship with your dog


This course sets you up for strong foundational skills that will carry you throughout your agility training journey.

Handling Foundations

C$239.00

Intro to Agility at Sherwood Barks is a prerequisite. Dogs must be over the age of 8 months.


All skills taught in Intro to Agility will carry over into this next level that runs for 6 weeks. We will build on and add:


  • Wrap Cues
  • Check Check
  • Tunnel
  • Handling Crosses (rear, front, blind, k-turn)

Equipment & Skill Building

C$239.00

Intro to Agility and Handling Foundations are a prerequisite. Dogs must be at least 12 months of age.


All skills taught in previous agility courses will carry over into this course level.  In this 6 week course, you will learn: 

  • Contact equipment (A-frame, Dog Walk, Teeter)
  • Stopping contacts or running contacts
  • Build jump value
  • 1-6 equipment sequences

Advanced Agility

C$239.00

Intro to Agility, Handling Foundations, and Equipment & Skill Building are prerequisites to this course. Dogs must be at least 12 months of age


You do not need to have completed the Weave Poles & Contact Proofing course just yet, but we recommend taking it before or in conjuction with Advanced Agility. 


You will:

  • Enhance your handling skills
  • Complete 1-14 equipment sequences
  • Bendy weaves and teeter are used in this course

Competition Agility

C$239.00

All previous agility classes are prerequisites for this course. Dogs must be at least 18 months old. Dogs will be measured according to AAC regulations for their jump heights. This 6 week course is for students who intend to compete at an AAC level of agility.


You will:

  • Continue to hone your skills as a handler and dog team
  • Complete 1-20 equipment sequences in Standard, Jumpers, Steeplechase, Team Relay, Gamblers, and Snooker style courses.


Just for Fun Courses

Tricks & Games

C$179.00

No pre-requisites! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun
Tricks & Games you might learn in this class include but are not limited to;

  • Skateboarding 
  • Handstand 
  • Crawl 
  • Take a Bow 
  • Leg Weaving 
  • Peekaboo 
  • Sit Pretty 
  • Play Dead 
  • Roll Over 
  • Jump Into My Arms 
  • Jump through a Hoop 
  • Climb a Ladder 
  • Ring a Bell 
  • Red Light, Green Light 
  • Snuffle Boxes, towels, etc. 
  • Hunting Games 
  • Musical Sits 

& More!   

Just For Fun - Beginner Agility

C$239.00

This course is for the dog/owner duo who aren't as concerned with the foundations of agility and would rather attend just to have fun.

Dogs must be over the age of 6 months! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun of this 6 week course.
Things you might learn in this class include but are not limited to;

  • Tunnel
  • A-frame
  • Playing Tug with your dog
  • Jumps
  • Place Training
  • Target Plates

& More!   

Just For Fun - Intermediate Agility

C$239.00

This course is for the dog/owner duo to continue the sport of agility just for fun, without the pressures of practicing the skills. Dogs must have taken the Just for Fun Beginner Agility OR the Equipment and Skill Building Course. They must be over the age of 8 months! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun of this 6 week course.
Things you might learn in this class include but are not limited to;

  • 1-8 equipment sequences/courses on the equipment that you learned in beginner agility.

& More!   


Leash Reactivity

Leash Reactivity

C$179

Leash Reactivity is known as dogs who lunge, bark and pull on leash at the sight of another dog or exciting trigger (cats, rabbits, leaves, people, etc). 

Please note: If your dog has attacked or injured another animal or human, or is aggressive, this class is not recommended. A behavioral consult is recommended instead. 


  • Loose Leash Walking 
  • Positive reinforcement 
  • Counter Conditioning and Desensitization 
  • Techniques to manage reactions
  • Turning walks into a positive experience for you and your dog


Two Week Seminars

Disc Seminars

C$75.00

No pre-requisites! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun 

Your dog's ability to catch a disc is an asset but not required! 


This seminar will be held at a secure outdoor location for both week 1 and week 2


  • Learn the fundamentals of disc dogs
  • How to build drive for the disc with 'rollers' 
  • Learn the correct type of disc to use 
  • How to throw properly for optimal 'catchability' and injury prevention
  • Learn the rules of the most popular games in Disc Dog! 

Dog Park Manners

C$75.00

This seminar is open to Sherwood Barks Students & Alumni Only


This is a two week seminar and will be held at a secure outdoor location during week 1 and at a local, fenced dog park during week 2.


  • Practice rapid recalls out of play 
  • Observe and discuss play behaviors 
  • Discuss and create strategies and training plans for any behaviors that may arise (stealing toys, ignoring recalls, etc.) 


One Day Workshops

Introduction to Scent Detection

C$250

1 day, 5 hour workshop 

No pre-requisites! All dogs are welcome to join in the fun. Scent detection is an excellent confidence booster! 


This workshop will be held indoors at Sherwood Barks. All scent detection workshops are taught by Ryan-Ann Owner and Operator of DogLogix. 


The course will be taught as per S.D.D.A regulations and this starter level course will develop a solid foundation for dogs and handlers to continue towards competition or simply a fun game at home


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