Dog Training in New West



We are super excited to introduce you and your dog to the wonderful world of Positive Science-Based Dog Training at Mindful Mutts!

Find out more about the training and classes that we offer, by clicking below.

Welcome!

Stefania has been in Mentorship Renee Erdman (CTC) as she studies to complete her certification with The Academy for Dog Trainers. See her bio for more experience and credentials. SESSIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY, UNLESS OTHERWISE DECIDED BY STEFANIA ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.

1x 60 min session: $159+tax
Ideal for those who need a helping hand getting started but aren’t sure where to start.

New clients receive a FREE RC Pets Treat Pouch
Click Here to register or email stefania@mindfulmutts.ca for payment plan options via AfterPay.

**NEW!** 2 SESH EXPRESS! 2x 60 min session + 15 min virtual follow up: $249+tax

New clients get a FREE RC Pets Treat Pouch!
Choose this option if you were hoping to register for a group class but your schedule doesn’t quite work out. All material from either Puppy Class or The Basics will be covered privately with all focus being on you and your pup instead of having time shared with others! Your first session will be booked via link below, subsequent sessions will be booked with Stefania directly.
Click here to register or email stefania@mindfulmutts.ca for payment plan options via AfterPay.

Join us for Puppy Parties every weekend from 10am-12pm at 810a 20th St, New Westminster!

Playtime in small groups, intro’s to novel objects, and sounds, and lotsa snack and snuggles too! Puppies must be between 9 weeks-4.5 months old and need at least their 1st set of vaccinations in order to attend.  Pricing: 1 Puppy Party for $25 plus GST or 3 for $67.25 plus GST

Register Here for Puppy Parties!

**Puppy Passport!!*** Let us help guide you through the first few months of puppy-dom! Choose the Puppy Passport to earn stamps to certify its completion. Simply fill out the Puppy Party form above and choose Puppy Passport or you can email info@mindfulmutts.ca for inquiries 🙂

To complete your Puppy Passport you need to attend:

    • 3 Puppy Parties
    • 1 Round of Puppy Class
    • 1 Round of The Basics! Class
    • 1 Private Training Session
    • 1 Daycare Trial Day

Value of $570, for only $450 +tax. Your Puppy Passport is valid for 6 months and includes an RC Pets Treat Pouch and  10% off code for everything in our retail store!

Check out our IG Reel below to see our Puppy Parties in action!

This class is a must for every puppy owner! 

We focus on setting you and your pup up for success with early socialization, confidence building and basics of training in a positive fun, friendly human and dog environment! Puppy Class is suitable for any puppy that is 9 weeks to 5.5 months old with their 1st set of vaccinations.  

Sign Up Here for Puppy Class!

4 x 60min Classes
Price: $149! +gst (**includes 1 RC Pets treat pouch, 1 Daycare Trial Day and 10% off The Basics Class and Pet First Aid Certification Course!

Upcoming Class Start Dates:

Sat Sept 7 @1pm
Sat Oct 19 @12pm

What we may cover:

    • Name Recognition
    • Eye Contact
    • Targeting
    • Enrichment
    • Socialization
    • Mat Training
    • Body Handling
    • Puppy Pushups
    • Body Awareness
    • Bite Inhibition
    • Guarding Prevention
    • Fear Free Vet
    • Grooming Prep
    • Monitoring and Understanding Appropriate Play & more

The Basics! is designed for dogs of ALL ages (no pre-requisites)

We cover many basic manners and cues you might expect and more. We’ll set you up for success and give you all the skills needed to continue to on to Simply Shenanigans or just have a better bond with your newly well-mannered fuzzbutt! 😉

Sign Up Here for The Basics!

4 Weeks Long – 60min Classes
Price: $149!
+gst
(**new clients receive 1 RC Pets treat pouch, daycare trial day for dogs under 6 months, and 10% off of private training and Pet First Aid Certification Course) 

 

 

Upcoming Class Start Dates: 

Sept 7 @12pm **already begun, room for 1 more at prorated pricing, email stefania@mindfulmutts.ca to register with discount**
Oct 19 @1:15pm
Nov 23 @1:15pm

What we may cover:

    • Eye Contact
    • Targeting
    • Mat Training
    • Enrichment
    • Leave It
    • Stay
    • Loose Leash Walking
    • Resource Guarding (what to look for and where to start)
    • Beginner Recall
    • Distractions on Walks + Beginner Loose Leash Walking
    • Polite Greetings with People & Dogs

Simply Shenanigans  tricks class is designed for dogs of ALL ages (no prerequisites)

No need to have previous training but it is recommended to have taken The Basics Class (see above) to ensure you have a good understanding of how to utilize reward-based training with your dog to learn and bond together through HAVING FUN AND SNACKAROOS!!

Sign Up Here for Simply Shenanigans here!

1 x 90min class

$45 +gst (please bring a treat pouch, or purchase one on site at a 10% discount) 

Upcoming Class Dates: 

Sat Oct 26 @2:30pm

What we may cover (minimum of 3):

    • Step Up
    • Sit Pretty
    • Back Up
    • Spin/Dance
    • TikTok Challenge
    • More dependent on what time will allow!

Loose Leash and Recall (no prerequisites)

No need to have previous training but it is recommended to have taken The Basics Class (see above) to ensure you have a good understanding of how to utilize reward-based training with your dog to learn the art of loose leash walking and building a reliable recall!!

Sign Up Here for Loose Leash and Recall here!

2 x 60min class
$99 +gst (please bring a treat pouch, or purchase one on site at a 10% discount) 

Upcoming Class Dates: 

Sat Sept 21 (and Sept 28) @2:30pm

What we will cover:

    • Loose leash walking
    • Building a Recall

Make a Snuffle Mat AND a Snuffle Ball with Stefania! Learn how to hone-in on your dog’s brainiac potential. Supplies and refreshments included (water, iced tea, some snacks.) Humans only please! All refreshments will be vegan.

–>Sun Sept 8@12pm

$55….  REGISTER HERE* (skip fees by etransferring just email us at info@mindfulmutts.ca for help with this

*you will be asked to add a pet for the sake of the software being happy but please leave them at home 😉

top 3 dog trainers in new west, 2020

 

Thank you for keeping Mindful Mutts in the top 3 for Three Best Rated, it is certainly an honour (every year so far including 2023!) Three Best Rated is a website that looks at reviews and other aspects of businesses online to help consumers choose within the top 3 best presenting companies in a specific category. 

 

 

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