Group Classes
Lead with Kindness, Live in Partnership
From beginner indoor classes to advanced park and specialty classes.
Transform frustration to living in a partnership of understanding, cooperation, and connection. Imagine your dog greeting guests gracefully, instead of chaos at the door. Picture peaceful walks, instead of pulling, lunging, or dragging you to every curiosity. Enjoy evenings filled with quiet companionship, instead of barking and restlessness.
Our group classes are designed for real-life change. Practical solutions. Hands-on learning. Tools that work in the real world. You’ll build a relationship with your dog based on trust, understanding, and proven positive reinforcement while learning to work together as a team. See the change of calm, confident dogs, relaxed humans, and a harmonious home.
Group Classes
CANINE ESSENTIALS LEVEL 1 – The Bare-Bone Essentials
This class is your foundation for stress-free living with your dog.
CANINE ESSENTIALS LEVEL 2 – Mastering Manners
Move beyond the foundations to true reliability in everyday life.
Paws in the Park Practice Classes
Bring your classroom skills into the real world.
Social School
Canine Socialization Classes for puppies and dogs of all ages and stages
Is My Dog Ready for Group Classes?
Group classes are designed to be positive and successful, best for social dogs who are comfortable around people, other dogs, and in new environments. If your dog shows signs of fear, anxiety, frustration, or over-arousal, a group setting can increase stress and make learning harder for these dogs. If you notice any of these behaviours:
Strains or pulls hard on the leash and can’t be redirected
Shows little interest in food or won’t focus on you
Fixates on other dogs and can’t disengage
Reacts by barking, growling, or lunging
Has a history of biting
Private training one-on-one training is a more supportive approach to build confidence and social skills at your dog’s own pace. Explore one-on-one options here:
CANINE ESSENTIALS LEVEL 1 -
The Bare-Bone Essentials
This class is your foundation for stress-free living with your dog.
Discover how rewarding classes can be as you and your dog learn to communicate and trust each other. In this foundation class, you’ll experience the fun of building new skills together—enjoying calmer walks, focused attention, and the beginnings of true teamwork. Watch your dog’s confidence grow, and feel your own as you unlock a deeper, more joyful partnership, making every day together easier and more enjoyable.
Features:
How dogs learn—teaching that really works, see your dog “get it”
- Communication and body language – understand your dog, and help them understand you
- The basics: Sit, down, stay, place, manners—skills you can use anywhere, enjoy a responsive dog
- Calm walks—more focus, less pulling, even with distractions
- Calmly greeting people—no more jumping or barking
- Greeting dogs and socialization—understand dog social dynamics, friendly interactions and when to avoid
- Recall foundations—building connection and motivation towards off leash freedom
- Enrichment—supports a happier, more emotionally resilient dog
- Management and problem solving—preventing problems, instead of just reacting to them
- Weekly homework emails—goals and handouts, support at home
For puppies 16 weeks and older, adolescent, or adult dogs new to training, or new family members.
4 dogs per class for individualized support
Five 1-hour classes, weekly
Cost: $250 + gst
Classes often fill up a month in advance—reserve your spot today!
Graduates of Level 1 can continue their journey with Paws in the Park Practice Classes, bringing classroom skills into the park for real-life experience, and Social School, Canine Socialization Classes for puppies and dogs of all ages and stages.
CANINE ESSENTIALS LEVEL 2 -
Mastering Manners
Move beyond the foundations to true reliability in everyday life.
For graduates of Level 1 ready for the next step. Imagine walks where you and your dog stay connected, no matter the distraction. Experience calm greetings, better focus, and a dog who communicates their needs rather than hauling you toward every curiosity. Build a deeper partnership—one rooted in understanding, trust, and teamwork—so you can confidently navigate the real world together.
Features:
- Teamwork for real-life challenges—apply skills in real-world situations, see your dog “get it” with bigger challenges
- Communication and body language—read your dog and help them understand you when things get busy or unpredictable
- Advanced essentials: Sit, down, stay, place, manners—reliability with more distractions for a truly responsive dog
- Calm walks—communicate needs instead of pulling to every curiosity
- Calmly greeting people—polite greetings four paws on the floor
- Greeting dogs and socialization—navigate more dog interactions, friendly greetings, when and how to intervene
- Recall—build toward reliable recall even with real-life distractions and off-leash challenges
- Enrichment—more activities for a happy, well-adjusted dog
- Management and problem solving—real-life solutions, prevent and troubleshoot everyday challenges
- Weekly homework emails—goals and handouts, support at home
Prerequisite: Canine Essentials Level 1
Four 1 hour classes weekly
Cost $200 + gst
Graduates of Level 2 can continue their journey with Paws in the Park Practice Classes, bringing classroom skills into the park for real-life experience.
Paws in the Park Practice Classes
Bring your classroom skills into the real world.
These flexible, single-session classes are designed for graduates of Level 1 and 2 who want to strengthen reliability and confidence outdoors. Each class meets your dog where they are—everyone practices the same games and skills, but the level of challenge is tailored to your dog’s needs. Enjoy the freedom to attend as often as you like, with clear goals for ongoing progress.
Experience calm walks in busy parks, better focus among distractions, and stress-free outings. Build your dog’s confidence and adaptability, and master social skills and composure in a group setting. Watch your partnership grow as you both rise to new challenges, together.
Features:
- Confidence-building—choice-based learning in real-world scenarios
- Calm walks—advanced focus in parks and busy environments
- Mastering impulse control and essentials across diverse, unpredictable situations
- Strengthen social skills and build confidence—with other dogs, people and new environments
- Build a reliable recall—even around big distractions
- Communication—expressing needs and wants with calm behaviour
- Partnership—deepen your connection, work as a true team
- Community—build skills alongside others, support and grow together
Location: Park setting in the Comox Valley
Prerequisite: Canine Essentials Level 1 or 2
This class is offered as single sessions for $50 each—book as many or as few as you’d like!
Dog training is about more than just commands and obedience—it’s about building communication, connection, and confidence between you and your dog. At the heart of my approach I empower pet parents to truly understand why dogs behave the way they do and how to guide them. We go beyond simply running through exercises, exploring how dogs learn and the reasons behind their behaviour creating meaningful change through consistency and compassionate guidance.
Why Choose K9 Kind?
At K9 Kind, I don’t just train dogs. I train the people who love them. My goal is to equip you and your dog with the tools needed to live your best life together. Because I understand how stressful and frustrating it can be when you feel like your dog “just won’t listen”. My goal is to be a translator for you and your dog until you’re speaking each other’s language like pros! And we’ll have lots of fun along the way!
Using communication and positive reinforcement, you’ll build a stronger relationship with your dog based on trust and understanding while learning to work together as a team. Help your dog be better by building his or her confidence and trust in you.
Positive, Force-Free Training
No fear, no intimidation, just effective, humane techniques.
Scientifically Sound Methods
Backed by behavioural research and proven results.
Tailored to You and Your Dog
Every dog and person are unique, and so is our approach
Whether you’re bringing home your first puppy or giving a rescue dog a second chance, our transformational training supports dogs and their families every step of the way.
Questions or need help deciding if group classes are right for you and your dog?
What K9 Kind pet parents say ...
Mieko
I was not feeling very hopeful about how successful training would be with our 10-month-old-jumpy-full-of-beans-mind-of-her-own puppy. But arriving at our first class I was immediately reassured! Carrie and Joelle obviously love dogs and are both so calm and gentle. The way they build on positive reinforcement, meeting your pup where they are, really sets the pooches and their people up for success! I learned a lot about the “psychology” of dogs which helps me find more patience and joy as we get through these puppy years! I will call on K9 Kind for any training ad- vice or behavioural issues in the future!
Ryan
Great training courses, well structured, organized and accommodating. I would not hesitate to bring another pup or adult dog who needed some additional aid with training to K9 Kind. The one on one training was incredibly helpful also!
Sara
I brought both my dogs (German Shepherd cross & Blue heeler) to K9 kind Obedience Classes and had a positive, educational experience. Carrie takes the time with each dog and handler to help with specific issue or questions. Classes were fun and good mix of real life situations and take home practice!
Social School
Canine Socialization Classes for puppies and dogs of all ages and stages
Socialization with other dogs is essential for your dog’s well-being, helping to prevent behavioural issues and promoting a happier, more relaxed companion at every stage of life. Whether your dog is exuberant or a bit shy, Social School will give you the knowledge and confidence to foster positive interactions, recognize healthy play, and support your dog in becoming a sociable, confident, and well-adjusted dog.
Social School
Online webinar written and video lessons covering:
Two Socials socials carefully matched with 1–3 other compatible dogs for safe, positive socialization.
Who Is Social School for?
Social School is designed for dogs and people who want to explore and experience positive socialization.
For puppies 4 months and up, social adolescent and adult dogs, shy, reserved, exuberant, or energetic dogs who will benefit from positive socialization, confidence-building introductions, skill maintenance, and guidance in calm, appropriate interactions.
Prerequisite: Graduates of Puppy Kindergarten, Canine Essentials group classes, or private training.
Webinar and 2 Socials
Cost: $180
Who is Social School NOT for?
Social School is designed to be a low stress experience for social dogs. For dogs who feel uncomfortable or overstimulated around other dogs, this class may not be the best fit just yet. Your dog may need more support before joining Social School if they:
These behaviours often signal anxiety, fear, or frustration. If any of these sound familiar, it’s important to work through these feelings before joining Social School. Please explore one-on-one options here: Behavioural Solutions