Your dog will love attending our awesome classes
Class registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Enrolment confirmations are sent out when complete applications are processed by our Registrar. Please let us know if you have not recieved yours within a week of submitting your application.
Once registration closes on Friday May 5, 2023, there will be no refunds.
There is a limit of 2 people per dog in class. Face masks are optional. Those who are unable to attend class may send a substitute. Please arrive on time and prepare to exit the class promptly.
Students and faculty must not come to class if ill or symptomatic. If you have been in contact with a Covid-19 case within the preceding fortnight; wear a well-fitted mask.
We reserve the right to modify our policy at any time. If authorities mandate a lockdown, classes will be suspended and resume once the lockdown ends.
Mondays - May 8th to June 26th ( No classes on Monday May 22nd, 2023) (7 weeks) |
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Class | Max class size | Time | Instructor | Prerequisites |
Novice OBEDIENCE (PCD preparation) | 8 CLASS FULL |
6:30 - 7:30 PM | Brian Gray Instructor |
Working on Novice Obedience elements PCD CKC |
Rally-O NOVICE | 6 Class FULL |
7:45 - 8:45 PM | Chantal Rioux Instructor |
Working on Novice, Intermediate level signs, familiar running courses. | Rally-O Masters | 6 4 |
7:45 - 8:45 PM | Chantal Rioux Instructor |
Working on Master level signs, familiar running courses. |
Tuesdays - May 9th to June 20th, 2023 (7 weeks) |
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Class | Max class size | Time | Instructor | Prerequisites |
Puppy Kindergarten | 8 5 |
6:30 - 7:30 PM | Kim Mordaunt Instructor |
Beginner Obedience for puppies 8 weeks - 20 weeks of age at first class |
Beginner Obedience 1 | 8 CLASS FULL |
7:45 - 8:45 PM | Kim Mordaunt Instructor |
This class focuses on teaching and improving your dog’s basic training, such as come, loose leash walking, sit, down, stand, stay, and heel |
Beginner Obedience 2 | 10 5 |
9:00 - 10:00 PM | Kim Mordaunt Instructor |
Work on proofing stays, recalls, introduction of heeling and other exercises. Distraction training will help you gain greater control with your dog |
Wednesdays - May 10th to June 28, 2023 (NO CLASSESS on Wednesday May 24th (7 weeks) |
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Class | Max class size | Time | Instructor | Prerequisites |
Scent Detection 4 | 6 3 |
5:20 - 6:20 PM | Karin Apfel President of SDDA |
Dogs and handlers are preparing for or ready to compete at the Excellent/Masters level |
Scent Detection 3 | 6 CLASS FULL |
6:30 - 7:30 PM | Karin Apfel President of SDDA |
Dogs and handlers ready for confident novice to advanced searches, all components |
Scent Detection 2 | 6 1 |
7:45 - 8:45 PM | Karin Apfel President of SDDA |
Dogs that have been introduced to odour in containers and interiors |
Scent Detection 1 | 6 CLASS FULL |
9:00 - 10:00 PM | Karin Apfel President of SDDA |
Any dog of any age that is comfortable training in a group class environment |
Don't see a class you would like to register for? Email register@swanseadog.com to offer a suggestion.
Since we are a non-profit volunteer organization we can offer our classes at very reasonable rates. Please note that all our fees include HST.
Non Member | Swansea Member | ||||||
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email transfer | Cheque or email transfer | ||||||
7 week classes | |||||||
$250 | $75 |
Download and complete the Class Registration Form below. If you cannot print out the form call or email us for a hard copy and we will mail it to you.
Download the registration form here or click image above.
Registering by email
1.) Download the registration form here or click image below. Save the blank form to your computer first. Do NOT fill it out in your email browser. Remember to open with Adobe Acrobat or other compatible PDF reader. Fill in the form and then save it again on your computer. The form cannot be filled out in your email preview window.
2.) Send the completed form and scans of your dog's vaccination certificates to us at register@swanseadog.com
3.) Submit payment using your preferred payment method below.
Bank Email Transfer |
Send to: payments@swanseadog.com |
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Simply call us at 416-233-7633 (please leave a clear message if you get voicemail), email us at register@swanseadog.com, or write to the registrar at the below address.
"My dog Carbon and I started training with Swansea in 2019. We’ve taken both Obedience and Rally classes and the instructors have been absolutely amazing. They work with each student to provide a personalized experience, whether it be making an exercise more simple or advanced to ensure your dog either fully understands what’s being asked of them or are being challenged if they’ve already grasped the concepts. We’ve trained with several other schools and clubs before and I cannot say enough about the quality that comes from this club. We’re looking forward to the next set of classes so we can start preparing for competitions!
Thank you so much Swansea Dog Obedience Club!
Jenny Lu and Carbon
Hi Kelly,
Just wanted to thank you once again for all your support and guidance over the last several weeks. You and your team did an outstanding job teaching me and the others how to train our dogs!
Your expertise and wonderful patience was much appreciated as I had little experience training our dog Winnie. Obedience 1 was wel worth my time and money as I feel so much more prepared to care and further train Winnie!
I would and will reccomend Obedience 1 to anyone with a new dog!
Siana and Winnie about Beginner Obedience 1
"My dog and I greatly enjoyed Swansea's Open CDX class. The instructor's enthusiasm, knowledge and instruction was superb and we feel more prepared as we continue on our competitive obedience journey. In the past 12 years with multiple dogs of different breeds, I have taken puppy, level 1 and 2 obedience, rally, competitive obedience and dog sport classes with Swansea Dog Obedience Club and enjoyed all of these classes. Thank you Swansea for offering quality instruction and a wide variety of training options."
Monica and Brio (Doberman Pinscher)
"I would like to thank Swansea Dog Obedience Club for helping me make a breakthrough with my Border Terrier, Pym. We have been struggling for months with retrieving the dumbell in Open. I have tried so many things to motivate her. This is actually a bigger issue than just between me and Pym. I have struggled with the dumbell with other dogs. It really affected my confidence in the ring and, I feel, hurt my relationship with my dogs. (All my fault!!)
After a couple of weeks of calm instruction and unfailing positivity, we made a breakthrough! Pym retrieved the dumbell with a happy attitude!! I really feel I may have given up on Competition Obedience if this had not happened. Thank you so much for keeping us going, checking in and your detailed homework."
Lisa and Pym (Border Terrier)