Group classes
Dog Training Group Classes in Dorchester, Ontario
Group classes are now in session at Rolling Gait Canine Centre in Dorchester, Ontario.
Browse the class options below to find the best fit for your dog.
Questions? Email info@ladywithdogs.com or book a phone consultation for help choosing the right class.
Class Location
📍 Rolling Gait Canine Centre
3431 Eaton Road
Dorchester, Ontario
N0L 1G5
Group Class Schedule
🗓 Tuesday evenings
(Additional classes may be added seasonally.)
Available Dog Training Classes
✔️ The Puppy’s Playbook
Foundational puppy & young dog training (4 months – 1 year)
No prior training required
✔️ The Polite Pooch
Basic manners & impulse control for adolescent and adult dogs
Ideal next step after Puppy’s Playbook or for older dogs who missed foundation training.
❌ The Polished Pooch currently has a wait list and will be offered in Spring 2026.
Is This the Right Fit for Your Dog?
Group classes are best suited for dogs that learn best in a shared space with other dogs and people.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) supports early, positive puppy socialization and well-run group training as a key part of raising confident, well-adjusted dogs.
Please contact me before registering if your dog is:
Reactive toward people or dogs
Extremely nervous or easily overwhelmed
Has a history of aggression
Puppy Training Classes in Dorchester, Ontario
A 5-week foundational course for puppies & young dogs (no prior training required!)
Set your dog up for lifelong success with The Puppy’s Playbook, a fun, supportive 5-week course designed for puppies and young dogs up to 1 year of age, even if they’ve never taken a class before.
This program focuses on building strong foundations, clear communication, and confident learning skills in a positive, low-pressure environment.
Together, we’ll cover:
✔️ Handling mechanics & clear communication
✔️ Focus and engagement around distractions
✔️ Hand targeting (touch)
✔️ Sit & down with confidence
✔️ Reliable recall foundations
This class is ideal for:
Puppies just starting their training journey
Adolescent dogs who missed early classes
First-time dog parents
Dogs who need a fresh, structured start with the basics
Whether your dog is brand new to training or needs a reset on the fundamentals, you’ll leave with practical tools, weekly homework, and a better understanding of how to support your dog’s learning at home.
💰 $185 for 5 weeks
🐶 For dogs aged 16 weeks–1 year
📚 Small class size (up to 6 dogs)
🎉 Optional 10 minutes of supervised social play at the end of class
📍 Held at Rolling Gait Canine Centre, 3431 Eaton Road, Dorchester, ON
The Puppy’s Playbook!
The Polite Pooch
Basic Manners & Impulse Control Training in Dorchester, Ontario
A 5-week course for dogs ready to build calmer habits and better everyday manners
If your dog knows the basics but struggles to use them when life gets exciting, The Polite Pooch is your next step.
This 5-week foundational manners class builds on the skills taught in The Puppy’s Playbook, helping dogs learn not just what to do, but how to stay regulated enough to do it in real-world situations.
Through structured training, impulse-control games, and real-life practice, we’ll teach your dog how to pause, think, and make calmer choices; turning everyday chaos into confident, manageable behaviour.
This course is ideal for:
Graduates of The Puppy’s Playbook ready for the next level
Adolescent or adult dogs who missed early training and need strong foundations
Dogs who know sit and down but struggle with excitement, distractions, or self-control
What We’ll Cover Over 5 Weeks:
✔️ Foundations Refresher: Focus, sit, down, touch, and leash skills
✔️ Impulse Control Games: patience around doors, food, and greetings
✔️ Leave It & Wait: practical skills for safety and self-control
✔️ Loose Leash Walking: building calm, connected walking habits
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Combines basic obedience with real-life impulse control
✔️ Builds calm behaviour without suppressing your dog’s personality
✔️ Supportive, small-group environment (up to 6 dogs)
✔️ Hands-on coaching and clear, step-by-step guidance
💰 $200 for 5 weeks
📍 Held at Rolling Gait Canine Centre, 3431 Eaton Road, Dorchester, ON
The Polished Pooch
Intermediate Dog Training in London, Ontario
A 5-week intermediate course focused on reliability and real-world manners.
Your pup’s been learning the ropes and now it’s time to polish those behaviours until they shine!
This is the final step in our core training series, designed to strengthen and refine the skills introduced in The Puppy’s Playbook and The Polite Pooch in an outdoor setting.
What We’ll Cover in 5 Weeks
Longer Sit & Down Stays: teaching calm, steady positions
Loose Leash Walking with Fewer Rewards: building real-world reliability
“Leave It” Around Distractions: food, toys, and real temptations
Reliable Recall Under Pressure: coming when called even in tough situations
Confidence-Building Magical Mat Training: creating a portable “settle spot” for calm in any environment
Why You’ll Love It
✔️ Designed for dogs who’ve completed basic and impulse-control training
✔️ Small, supportive group (max 4 dogs) for personalized feedback
✔️ Practical, real-world applications, training you’ll actually use
✔️ Builds the final layer of confidence and polish in your dog’s manners
Why It Works
This course is perfect for graduates of The Puppy’s Playbook or The Polite Pooch, as well as dogs who have completed a basic manners course elsewhere. You’ll leave with a dog who is responsive, polite, and reliable in everyday life across London, Ontario.
💰 $225 for 5 weeks
📚 Limited class size for maximum support
📍 Intermediate dog training in London, Ontario
Please reach out to request to be placed on a wait list for May 2026.