Life Lessons Dog Training Group Classes

with Samantha DeJong B.Sc, CTB.ccs, IPDTA-CDT (Puppy Power)
Serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Surrounding Areas
The only training facility in the area with off leash socialization at all levels of training!
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The days of regimented obedience trial training are long gone. Most people just want a well-behaved companion that responds reliably to cues and behaves appropriately in a variety of situations.

The Puppy Power /Life Lessons Training Program is a comprehensive dog training and dog guardian education program that delivers exactly that while utilizing both indoor sessions coupled with outdoor real world dog training.  Not only will you train your dog, you’ll also understand your dog’s motivations while gaining a thorough knowledge of canine communications, behaviour and behaviour modification.

Our program focuses on real world applications teaching your dog superior self-control while teaching you how to be a benevolent leader.  Every aspect of the program has been tailored to prevent unwanted dog behaviours such as; jumping up, over excitement, attention seeking, canine fear and dog/human or dog/dog aggression and many more.

The Life Lessons classes were developed together by Norma Jeanne Laurette and Greg Ceci with over thirty three years of combined training experience. All levels of the Life Lessons Classes include plenty of socialization and play time which is critical to a dog's overall confidence, well being and temperament.  Scroll down for all your class options and book now!  
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Benefits of the Life Lessons Dog Training Program

  • A well-trained, social dog with superior self control in almost any environment
  • A thorough knowledge of canine behaviour, your dog’s motivations, how it thinks, learns and how behaviours become rooted
  • Prevention of unwanted behaviours
  • How to properly and effectively extinguish unwanted behaviours when they occur
  • Effective, benevolent leadership – not dominance
  • An incredible human/canine bond
  • A deep understanding of canine communication and how to apply it to real life situations
  • Real life applications that we proof out in the real world
  • A unique combination of classroom and outdoor training
  • Ongoing support via email, telephone and behaviour handouts
  • Training Manual (PDF)
  • Exclusive access to the ACTT Video Reference Library ($275 value)
  • One of the most experienced, qualified, recommended and vet referred trainers in Ontario
  • Top shelf customer service

Life Lessons Basic - Puppy Manners (puppies under 16 weeks)

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All the basics such as sit, down, stay, and recall but delivered and applied to teach you how to control resources and be a benevolent leader.  Includes plenty of leash work and self-control cues polished both inside and outside in real situations. 

All four classes are at our facility with outside work as well - weather permitting. Dress accordingly. Four weeks of one hour classes.

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​$199+ HST
You will be contacted by
email for your class preferences

Payment due upon registration. 

Life Lessons Intermediate - Welcome to the Real World
Currently Unavailable

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​Great. So your dog can perform inside the house and in controlled environments…now welcome to the real world. You’ll learn superior self-control cues such as: heeling, figure 8, off-leash recall and finish, recall out of play, stop, sit stay and down stay and leave it, drop it and take it under heavier distractions.  

Week one is a group lecture about understanding your dog, resource control, and being a consistent effective leader. Weeks two and three are at our facility as we help your dog develop exceptional self control. Week four will be held at a busy KW park – weather permitting. Dress accordingly. Prerequisite: Life Lessons Basic Training
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Week one: 1 hour - Weeks two to four: 45 min classes due to intensive training

New: Intermediate students & graduates get 50% off socialization classes ($10/class).
Options

$250 + HST
You will be contacted by email for your class preferences
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You must reserve your intermediate class before or during your previous level of training graduation to receive the VIP Special of
$225 Inclusive 
Payment due upon registration. 

Life Lessons Advanced - Urban Adventures
Currently Unavailable

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We all want a bulletproof dog. The reality is that a confident dog with superior self-control in any situation requires consistent, focused training.  The handler must also be able to read their dog’s language to determine its meaning and respond in a productive manner in a variety of environments.   We'll work on off-leash heeling, figure 8, stop and drop on recall, and out-of-sight stays.

Join us week one for a one-hour lecture on Canine Communications and Body Language. Weeks two and three will continue with advanced self-control training under major distractions.  Week four will be held in downtown Kitchener or Waterloo – the ultimate in distraction training and urban agility.  Weather permitted. Dress accordingly. 
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Week one: 1 hour - Weeks two to four: 45 min classes due to intensive training.

New: Advanced students & graduates get 75% off socialization classes ($5/class)
Options

$275 + HST
You will be contacted by email for your class preferences

You must reserve your advanced class before or during your previous level of training graduation to receive the
VIP Special of
$225 Inclusive 
Payment due upon registration. ​


​Payment Options

  1. PayPal (includes all major credit card options)
  2. Pay by Email Money Transfer and Save $10.00 - It's quick and easy!  See the bottom of this page for instructions.   
  3. Other payment options; Cash or Cheque

Email Money Transfer Instructions

To send an Interac Email Money Transfer:
1. Log in to your bank's online banking site
2. Locate Transfer or Payment menu options
3. Select the Interac Email Money Transfer service
4. Specify a recipient by entering his/her email address
5. Fill in the information (dollar amount, from which account, security question and optional personal message)
    Send transfer to puppypowerdogtraining@gmail.com
6. Follow prompts to complete
7. Don't forget to e-mail Sam with your password
  • Amount for Basic Training Program $199 - 10 = 189 + HST = $213.57 
  • Amount for Intermediate Training Program $250 - 10 = 240 + HST = $271.20
          VIP Special $225 Inclusive (must reserve on or before previous level graduation)
  • Amount for Advanced Training Program $275 - 10 = 265 + HST = $299.45 ***
          VIP Special $225 Inclusive (must reserve on or before previous level graduation)
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