Dogs in the Park

Hands down the BEST obedience school you could possibly attend with amazing trainers and handlers. When my Beauceron puppy first came home, it was originally my plan to just enroll her in puppy classes, however their program is so well designed and has so many options and things to learn you can keep learning as long as you want to. My "just puppy class" plan has now turned into nearly 2 years of being in their program and I'm constantly told how amazingly well trained and socialized my dog is.

They've created such a community with their students, it isn't just about training your dog (though everything is centered around that). It's about having fun with fellow students as well and helping each other. The games classes are definitely one of the things I look forward to the most every week!

Even if I eventually one day decide to stop doing classes with my current dog, they are the only obedience school I'll ever take any future puppy/dog to.

Like so many businesses this past year Dogs in The Park had to get creative to continue to offer their services. I honestly think they have found some new methods that will stick around long after COVID. We adopted a young boxer x mastiff in the middle of the pandemic and immediately identified some reactivity issues that we needed help with.
From the first virtual session to virtual and outdoor classes, we have been so impressed with the DITP team.
The opportunity to work on some key skills and behaviours in the safety and comfort of our home has actually been an ideal formula for our dog. He can learn in his own environment, long before we challenge him in the real world. The whole team has been so excellent at noticing and interpreting dog behaviour through a zoom call that this actually seems to give them a more up-close view of our dog than they could comfortably get in face to face interactions. We are looking forward to continuing to work with this great team!

The training team at dogs in the park are amazing. They have so many ways to learn from group in person classes to online. The support they have given Abby and I has been outstanding. Abby and I are both learning and growing into a great team.
What sets them a part is you work at your own pace, the variety of times and types of classes available and the skills and knowledge the trainers bring to the program.

When we got our puppy, Daisy, we signed up for John's free puppy classes and we were hooked and wanted to learn more. Dogs in the Park was a great place for us to learn all about having a puppy. They helped us through all the important phases. Daisy loves going to class... more than a year later we are still enjoying classes that keep us having fun and improving our skills. The staff is very knowledgeable and offer lots of great advice to help us through challenges. John & Sue have a great philosophy and offer quality services to meet our dog's growing needs. They offer a variety of focused Intensives to deal with important skills like instant recall to fun skills like tunnels and jumps.
If you have a puppy I would recommend taking advantage of John's puppy classes, they are awesome. This is a great place to build a rewarding relationship with your dog.

Sue and John are truly amazing. We've attended the Good Dog program, Puppy Education and Levels. Sue and John are extremely knowledgeable and take the time to ensure success for both you and your dog! They to above and beyond for their clients and truly love what they do! They hire and train wonderful staff that are supportive and helpful during training. And most of all, the classes are fun while also being educational! Definitely the gold star for dog training!