Classes and Programs

Leaside Classes are back! Teenage Meltdown and Stranger Things

Information and Registration Links below! Registrations are LIMITED to 6 dogs for PTB and TM and 5 for Stranger Things

Puppy Toolbox will be determined by interest Next class set to start October 2024

Tailspin Petworx strives to make classes more accessible to all. Scholarships are available for students in need at their LEASIDE location. Contact us to ask how!

Puppy Tool Box

Puppy Tool Box includes exposure to new people, places and things as well as other puppies. We cover handling, basic skills and socialization in a safe, enriching environment. This class supports both puppies and their humans in learning the best ways to communicate with each other and navigate the world. Good communication and skills make for better behaved dogs, this is not your average Puppy Class! Class is limited to 6 puppies ages 8-16 weeks Puppies must have been vet checked, had one puppy vax AND been in their homes at least ten days. Yes your puppy can attend well run classes SAFELY with one vaccine. Please see the AVSAB position statement on socialization AVSAB

6 classes and one LIVE virtual class Zoom session to go over concerns, problems and puppy behaviour! This is where you can ask your questions about all things puppy!

Curriculum includes: Games and Skills focused on preventing problem behaviours like Resource Guarding, Handling and Grooming Issues, Greetings, Fear and Anxiety through proper positive socialization as well as basic Leash skills, Mat skills and Recall skills. This class is for people who really want to set their puppy up to be a good canine citizen and is a great resource for all puppy owners, experienced or new!

6 weeks and a Bonus Group Zoom to cover all the Puppy and Behaviour Questions puppy parents have!

In Person Group classes (Leaside) $395.50 ($350 + HST) Registration is open for class but will be run only if there are at least 4 puppies to attend. Monday Evenings at 730 pm

NEXT SESSION STARTING OCT 7/2024

NEW!! Puppy Classes now also available North Toronto Veterinary Specialty Behaviour Clinic in KING CITY. Registration for these classes are available thru the their offices. Links below.

Teenage Meltdown

Teenage Meltdown class is for puppies and adult dogs 5 months and older. It focuses on understanding why our pups are suddenly so different and what to do to help them through adolescence safely while keeping YOU sane! Focus, self control, relaxation and basic skills like Loose Leash Walking, Recall and “Leave It” and “Drop It” are all part of the curriculum. The class includes 6 weekly sessions and 5 weekly Zoom sessions to go over questions and concerns or just geek out! A total of 11 hours of training and learning for dog and human. There is a prerequisite, short, recorded Webinar before the first class starts.

In Person group: 6 weeks: $508.50 ($450 +HST) Limit of Six Dogs Next Class Starts Sunday Oct 6 at 1pm in Leaside

Stranger Things

Stranger Things is specifically for dogs that are under-confident, scared and worried about new people and things in their environment. We work on desensitization, safe exposure and counter conditioning to Stranger Danger, sounds, movements and more! We have decoys (human volunteers) each week to “practice” on to ensure progress in a controlled environment. Puppies and Dogs Five months and up are welcome.

6 weeks, 2 Zoom meetings/check ins and a Pre-Recorded Webinar with information and concepts you will need to work through the sessions.

Maximum of 5 dogs, Register Now! Next class Starts September 25 at 730pm a minimum of 4 dogs is needed to run the class.

$621.50 ($550 + HST)