Dog and Puppy Obedience Training & Tracking Classes in north Vancouver
Your relationship with your dog is unique, and so are your obedience training needs. All of our classes are focused on strengthening the connection between you and your best friend; learn to communicate with your dog, and she will learn to understand you.
Puppy Obedience & Training Classes
The 101s of dog training and socialization are the most valuable skills you and your dog can learn together. Form the building blocks for a trusting relationship with your dog with these courses.
The Tracking Series
Deepen the bond with your dog by enlisting into the world of tracking. Begin in the forest or in an urban environment for a fascinating peak into the dogs’ world through their noses.
Extensive Area Search & Odor Detection
Does your canine companion have super powers? With noses that can smell 1000x greater than our own, all dogs do! Unleash the hero in your dog in these courses in air scenting.
Private Obedience Classes
Your new dog may not be ready for group classes or your work shifts may vary, which may lead you to one of our individualized private classes. Perhaps you are dealing with a behavior problem, or wish to raise a first-time puppy. Let’s go one-on-one.
Latest News from the dog blog
Owner and founder Maureen Fielding discusses canine conundrums from a personal perspective
New AKC Champion Tracker Charlotte
Huge Congratulations to Theresa Coles and her Clumber Spaniel Charlotte, who recently passed their AKC Variable Surface Terrain Test in Bellingham at Western Washington University with the Chuckanut Dog Training Club. This final test makes Charlotte an AKC Champion Tracker, adding to her already existing TCH with the CKC, making her a champion squared! Wonderful[…]
Sir Orrin von Bullinger CT TCH July 25, 2002-June 11, 2015
Sir Orrin All these 12 years You have been my partner, my teacher, my sifu. Faithful, hard working, solid Orrin I will wipe the sleep from your eyes. I will help you down the truck ramp. I will support you and be your strength when you cannot find it for yourself. We will track together[…]
Well Earned UTDX Title!
Cathy and Whisky created quite a sensation when they passed their CKC Urban Tracking Dog Excellent Title in extraordinary circumstances in Courtenay in May. Whisky worked his way through a children’s Sports Day event, through children kicking soccer balls, off leash dogs and family picnics, finding all 3 articles along the way. The team arrived[…]
New UTD Tracking Title
Congratulations to Gisela and Kaid, who earned his CKC Urban Tracking Dog Title earlier this spring in Victoria. This has been a successful year for Kaid, who started tracking at 4 months old, and received 3 titles before 18 months of age! Gisela keeps tracking with Kaid just because he has so much fun.
New AKC TD Title
Congratulations to Kathryn Uunila and Toby who recently got their AKC TD Title in Wenatchee, Washington. An exciting speedy track in the sagebrush wilderness east of Wenatchee! We came up the start flag and Toby sniffed his sock… he checked out the area around the start flag, sniffing a few sage bushes suspiciously, and[…]
In Loving Memory of Joey (AKA the Joster)
The brightest dog star of the North Shore passed away on Monday, February 29th, 2016. Joey, (the Joster) came to Nancy & Eric F several years ago as a rescue. The previous owners were new to dog ownership and did not realize how important socialization and mental stimulation was for healthy dog development. His first[…]
New AKC TD Titles
Congratulations to three of our teams who recently passed their American Kennel Club Tracking Dog Tests with flying colors in windy conditons! The Tracking Trial was hosted by the Chuckanut Dog Training Club in Bow Washington on March 6th.
Beth Arnold and Cooper
“I sought Maureen’s help with my young rescue lab, Cooper, who was very reactive on leash. Joggers, strollers, skateboarders and especially other dogs were all triggers which made walking in our neighbourhood a daily challenge. During our initial in-home consultation I noticed an immediate difference in Cooper, and Maureen left me armed with the skills[…]
New ASCA Tracking Dog Titles
Congratulations to Louise Watson and Jet and Kathryn Uunila and Toby for their Tracking Dog Titles with the Australian Shepherd Club of America Trial January 24th. A super job by these Super Dogs
Margaret and Truffle
When I first contacted Maureen, I had had my dog Truffle, a Thai Ridgeback / heinz 57 mix, for a little over a year. I got her as a puppy, a rescue from California, I had done just one puppy class and I thought everything would be just fine… (I know, I know…) Of course[…]
First AKC TD Title of 2016
Congratulations to our very own Lori Daniels and Rodin ‘Rody’ who passed their AKC TD Tracking Test on Sunday. Our team’s first Tracking Test Pass of 2016! A beautiful track by Lori and Rody at Bow Washington Rody’s official name is now Sunfire’s Dogwood CKC TD AKC TD
Welcome to K9 Leadership
Welcome to the K9 Leadership website! I hope you find it easy to navigate and inspirational to look at. As my first posting on the dog blog, I wish to convey my thoughts on the human dog relationship. I think it is fitting that the human lead the dog through the social manners of the[…]
What we do
Our objective is to create a deep connection between human and dog through clear, consistent, fair leadership and communication encompassing the most current ideals in positive reinforcement learning theory.
We offer a variety of training and obedience classes for you and your best friend from Puppy Preschool to Wilderness Tracking. Our teaching methods help you build a positive relationship with your dog in a fun and rewarding environment by employing responsible leadership techniques and drawing awareness to your canine's unique methods of communication.
We believe in a holistic approach to caring for our dogs, balancing the nature of dog needs with human needs, for a happier, more balanced companion for life. Learn how exercise, mental stimulation and satiety positively influence your dog’s behaviour and how to balance your dog’s needs into your busy human life.
Socializing your dog
Learn how engagement and good socialization sets the groundwork for a well adjusted dog, from puppyhood continuing into maturity.
Good manners in a human world
Your dog’s good behaviour relies on your competency as “a consistent leader and trainer for your dog”
Activity and Exercise
Dogs come with all energy levels, and just like people, need varying degrees of activities and exercise for mental and physical satiety.
love and be loved
Dogs quite simply love to work for rewards and affection. The rewards for us as humans are invaluable.
Team Leaders
We help you and your dog learn and lead together.
Maureen Fielding
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