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Dog Training

Every dog has something to learn! From everyday manners to specific training goals, our professional, certified trainer helps your dog build skills that make life together even better.

Choose from daycare training, private sessions and group classes, right here at Country Paws DogPlex in London, Ontario.

TRAINING OPTIONS

Find Your Training Fit

  • Private Training

    One-on-one support for your goals. Dedicated time with our certified trainer, focused on your dog’s needs and the skills you’d like to build together.
    From $125 / lesson
    • Personalized training goals
    • Individual guidance for you and your dog
    • Time to ask questions and practise together
  • Most Popular

    Daycare Training

    A little play. A little learning. Make the most of their daycare day with three training sessions throughout the day, customized to your dog’s needs.
    $50 / add-on to daycare
    Add-on price is in addition to regular daycare
    • Three sessions during their daycare with our certified trainer
    • Skills tailored to your dog’s goals
    • End-of-day videos showing your dog’s progress
    • Socialization & Enrichment
    • Choose from a list of skills like obedience, separation anxiety, manners, crate training, & more!
    • Learning alongside their regular daycare fun

    For best results, we recommend committing to at least three daycare days per week.

  • Group Classes

    Learn together. Grow together. Build skills alongside other dogs and their people, with professional guidance to help you practise and progress as a team.
    $310 for 5 Classes
    • Classes led by our certified trainer
    • Guided practice with your dog
    • Opportunities to build focus around distractions

    Specialty Classes Also Available

Learning for everyday life

What your dog can work on

Every dog has their own starting point. We’ll work with you to choose goals that suit your dog and build useful skills, one step at a time.

Everyday manners

Practise sit, down, stay, and leave it, with a focus on using those skills in everyday situations.

Loose-leash walking

Work on checking in, staying connected, and walking with a looser leash for more enjoyable outings together.

Recall & focus

Build a more reliable response when called and practise paying attention around everyday distractions.

Polite greetings

Help your dog learn to greet people with four paws on the floor and practise calmer behaviour around other dogs.

Settling & independence

Work on relaxing in a designated spot, getting comfortable in a crate, and building confidence during short periods apart.

Confidence & new experiences

Help your dog feel more comfortable with unfamiliar sounds, surfaces, and situations through positive experiences at their own pace.

Not sure where to start? Tell us what everyday life looks like with your dog, and we’ll help you choose the right training option.

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Kimmy outdoors holding a small dog Kimmy smiling in a black hat

A familiar face. A helping hand.

Meet Kimmy!

With over ten years of hands-on experience, Kimmy helps dogs and their people build confidence, learn new skills, and make everyday life a little easier.

A graduate of the Victoria Stilwell Academy of Positive Dog Training, she brings a calm, patient approach shaped by her background in animal behaviour. From puppy foundations to more complex challenges, training starts with getting to know your dog.

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Positive dog training
  • Practical, everyday skills
More about Kimmy's background

Kimmy's background in Wildlife Biology and Ecology included restoration projects with the Calgary Zoo. She later worked in veterinary clinics in Toronto and London before building her own dog walking and training business.

Alongside her studies at the Victoria Stilwell Academy, Kimmy apprenticed with experienced trainers in Toronto. She earned a 100% final grade during her apprenticeship with Educanine Toronto and later became Head Mentor for their dog walking mentorship program.

Her work with puppies and dogs with a wide range of behavioural needs has shaped a science-based approach that supports both ends of the leash.

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OUR DIFFERENCE

Training for your dog. Support for you.

Personalized training, professional guidance, and practical skills that make everyday life together a little easier.

  • Built around your dog

    Every dog learns differently. We tailor training to your dog’s needs, personality, and the goals that matter to you.

  • Ways to learn that fit

    Add training to their daycare day, work together in private sessions, or build skills alongside others in group classes.

  • Trusted Guidance

    Learn with a professional, certified trainer who brings patience, experience, and a positive approach to every session.

Let's get learning

A little training. A big difference.

Better walks, calmer greetings, or a little more focus. Whatever you're working towards, we're here to help you and your dog take the next step together.

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