Courses Offered
"Our learners should respond to requests because they have the skills and the motivation to do so, and not because they're forced to behave in order to escape punishment." Dr. Susan Friedman
*NEW* Junior Handlers Group Class
This course is for kids who would like to take on more of a participation role in their four-legged family member's care. Here we will learn how to build and maintain a safe and respectful relationship betweeen kids and their dogs. Through games, tricks, and basic obedience cues, your child will learn to read dog body language, develop communication skills, focus, and safe consentual handling techniques.
Children 8+ will find this class the most benefitial, though if you have a younger child who would like to participate please don't hesitate to reach out! They need to be able to maintain control of the dog in their care (parental/guardian help is absolutely welcome).
Though there will not be off-leash time in this group, dogs are required to be non-reactive to other dogs/people. If you are unsure if this applies to your dog, please ask! This course would be best suited to puppies/dogs over 4 months of age.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
*A parent or guardian must be able to attend classes if handler is under 16 years old*
This course is for kids who would like to take on more of a participation role in their four-legged family member's care. Here we will learn how to build and maintain a safe and respectful relationship betweeen kids and their dogs. Through games, tricks, and basic obedience cues, your child will learn to read dog body language, develop communication skills, focus, and safe consentual handling techniques.
Children 8+ will find this class the most benefitial, though if you have a younger child who would like to participate please don't hesitate to reach out! They need to be able to maintain control of the dog in their care (parental/guardian help is absolutely welcome).
Though there will not be off-leash time in this group, dogs are required to be non-reactive to other dogs/people. If you are unsure if this applies to your dog, please ask! This course would be best suited to puppies/dogs over 4 months of age.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
*A parent or guardian must be able to attend classes if handler is under 16 years old*
Puppy Foundations Group Class
This course will introduce puppies to basic cues, manners, life skills, and age appropriate socialization through positive reinforcement training and relationship building exercises. Puppy Foundations is designed for puppies under 6 months old.
With a class limit of 4 (fall-winter) or 6 (spring-summer), these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. Off leash social time is not guaranteed and is based on both the safety and comfort of participants.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
This course will introduce puppies to basic cues, manners, life skills, and age appropriate socialization through positive reinforcement training and relationship building exercises. Puppy Foundations is designed for puppies under 6 months old.
With a class limit of 4 (fall-winter) or 6 (spring-summer), these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. Off leash social time is not guaranteed and is based on both the safety and comfort of participants.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Adolescent Life Skills Group Class
For puppies 6 - 14 months old, we will be working towards proofing and building upon our foundation skills through the adolescent development period that often proves challenging for dogs and humans alike. Participants in this class will work on loose leash walking, polite greetings, recall, self control, and coping around distractions among other skills.
With a class limit of 4 (fall-winter) or 6 (spring-summer), these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
For puppies 6 - 14 months old, we will be working towards proofing and building upon our foundation skills through the adolescent development period that often proves challenging for dogs and humans alike. Participants in this class will work on loose leash walking, polite greetings, recall, self control, and coping around distractions among other skills.
With a class limit of 4 (fall-winter) or 6 (spring-summer), these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Adult Life Skills Group Class
It's never too late to learn! This class is tailored to the needs of the individual dog and owner. Whether you have welcomed a new adult dog into your family and are starting from scratch, or are looking to continue your obedience and socialization, this class is focused on helping you achieve your goals.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
It's never too late to learn! This class is tailored to the needs of the individual dog and owner. Whether you have welcomed a new adult dog into your family and are starting from scratch, or are looking to continue your obedience and socialization, this class is focused on helping you achieve your goals.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Level 1 Obedience - Group Class
This intermediate class is designed to take your foundation skills from either Foundations or Life Skills classes and increase the generalization and difficulty of your known cues, while continuing to introduce new cues.
Prerequisites for this class are previous completion of either a foundations or life skills session, and 6 months of age or older at the time of the first class.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
This intermediate class is designed to take your foundation skills from either Foundations or Life Skills classes and increase the generalization and difficulty of your known cues, while continuing to introduce new cues.
Prerequisites for this class are previous completion of either a foundations or life skills session, and 6 months of age or older at the time of the first class.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There is no off leash social time in this class.
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Level 2 Obedience Group Class
The Level 2 Class is designed to continue challenging and building upon the skills you learned in Level 1. We will continue to introduce new cues, and challenge the familiar. With a focus on distance work and reliability around all levels of distraction, this course is a building block towards off leash work.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There may be off leash time in this class.
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1
Gear required: Long line, back clip harness, grab line
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
The Level 2 Class is designed to continue challenging and building upon the skills you learned in Level 1. We will continue to introduce new cues, and challenge the familiar. With a focus on distance work and reliability around all levels of distraction, this course is a building block towards off leash work.
With a class limit of 4, these 1 hour classes promise a mix of both group and individual instruction. There may be off leash time in this class.
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1
Gear required: Long line, back clip harness, grab line
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Remedial Socialization Group Class
The Remedial Socialization program is designed for dogs over 14 months of age who struggle in a variety of social environments. This can include (but is definitely not limited to) reactivity on leash, lack of confidence, and difficulty coping in over stimulating environments, The small class size allows for each dog to be kept below their personal threshold in order to allow them to improve at a pace that works for them. We will introduce offering alternative behaviours, reading our dogs, and find the coping skills that work best for each dog while building trusting relationships and learning how best to support and advocate for them. There is no off leash time in this class.
Class Limit: 4 (this is regardless of gathering limitations, no exceptions)
Prerequisite: None
Gear required: Back clip harness, muzzle if bite risk, standard 6' leash
These group classes are only offered Spring through Fall
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
The Remedial Socialization program is designed for dogs over 14 months of age who struggle in a variety of social environments. This can include (but is definitely not limited to) reactivity on leash, lack of confidence, and difficulty coping in over stimulating environments, The small class size allows for each dog to be kept below their personal threshold in order to allow them to improve at a pace that works for them. We will introduce offering alternative behaviours, reading our dogs, and find the coping skills that work best for each dog while building trusting relationships and learning how best to support and advocate for them. There is no off leash time in this class.
Class Limit: 4 (this is regardless of gathering limitations, no exceptions)
Prerequisite: None
Gear required: Back clip harness, muzzle if bite risk, standard 6' leash
These group classes are only offered Spring through Fall
Duration: 4 weekly 1 hour classes
Cost: $150.00
Private Training & Behaviour Consultations
Private sessions are a great alternative to group classes for those struggling with their dogs undesirable behaviours, scheduling conflicts, or to accommodate the preference for one-on-one support.
These sessions are completely customized lessons based on the specific needs and goals you have for your dog. Ongoing support between sessions always included; whether you need some guidance, a pep talk, or to celebrate a win!
Private Lesson Packages:
Pay as you go: 1 hour $75.00 per session
4 weekly 1 hour sessions $275.00
6 weekly 1 hour sessions $400.00
Due to my own thresholds, I refer out child directed aggression cases.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance finding a suitably qualified behaviour specialist.
Please note that all separation anxiety cases will be referred to a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) malenademartini.com
Private sessions are a great alternative to group classes for those struggling with their dogs undesirable behaviours, scheduling conflicts, or to accommodate the preference for one-on-one support.
These sessions are completely customized lessons based on the specific needs and goals you have for your dog. Ongoing support between sessions always included; whether you need some guidance, a pep talk, or to celebrate a win!
Private Lesson Packages:
Pay as you go: 1 hour $75.00 per session
4 weekly 1 hour sessions $275.00
6 weekly 1 hour sessions $400.00
Due to my own thresholds, I refer out child directed aggression cases.
Please don't hesitate to reach out for assistance finding a suitably qualified behaviour specialist.
Please note that all separation anxiety cases will be referred to a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) malenademartini.com
Virtual Consultations
Video consultations are now offered as we recognize that while we may not be able to meet in person, support is still needed. Consults will be offered on Google Meetings, and will include assessment and development of training protocols.
Lesson summaries are not included.
$45.00 per 45 minute - 1 hour session
Video consultations are now offered as we recognize that while we may not be able to meet in person, support is still needed. Consults will be offered on Google Meetings, and will include assessment and development of training protocols.
Lesson summaries are not included.
$45.00 per 45 minute - 1 hour session
Trick Dog Titles
Trick Dog Title - 4 Week Course
This class is structured to provide 3 weeks of guided trick training, with testing to take place on the 4th week.
Novice Title Prerequisites: None!
Intermediate - Expert Title Prerequisites: Previous Titles
Age Restrictions: None!
Course fee of $175.00 Includes:
Title submission, certificate, and ribbon from DMWYD
1 (one) Video Retest (if needed)
Want to self study?
Video submission evaluations offered at no cost, registration not included.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Trick Dog Titles
The Canadian Kennel Club recognizes Trick Dog Titles through DMWYD
For information on how to have your title recognized by the CKC please follow the logo link below:
*Mapleton Bark has no affiliation with the Canadian Kennel Club*
Trick Dog Title - 4 Week Course
This class is structured to provide 3 weeks of guided trick training, with testing to take place on the 4th week.
Novice Title Prerequisites: None!
Intermediate - Expert Title Prerequisites: Previous Titles
Age Restrictions: None!
Course fee of $175.00 Includes:
Title submission, certificate, and ribbon from DMWYD
1 (one) Video Retest (if needed)
Want to self study?
Video submission evaluations offered at no cost, registration not included.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Trick Dog Titles
The Canadian Kennel Club recognizes Trick Dog Titles through DMWYD
For information on how to have your title recognized by the CKC please follow the logo link below:
*Mapleton Bark has no affiliation with the Canadian Kennel Club*
Play Groups
Socialization and play with other dogs can (depending on the dog) be a key part of enriching their lives. The goal of these groups is to bring together carefully curated members to allow for this need to be met in a safe and positive environment. These groups are by application (please fill out a registration form to begin the process), and only available to dogs who have completed training with Mapleton Bark. This is done to balance ages, play styles, personality, and ensure fun for all.
Please contact us if you would like more information.
*Play groups will be held at 8032 CR 7, Barbara's Dog Grooming*
Please contact us if you would like more information.
*Play groups will be held at 8032 CR 7, Barbara's Dog Grooming*