In-Person Dog Training Services
Building confidence through expert coaching in small classes and in your home.
Kinder K9: Educating dogs....and their people.
In-Home Puppy Training
Age 8 weeks to 5 months
$88/session
Customized curriculum
Elmvale and area
*Email Lisa@kinderk9.com if more than 20km from Elmvale for mileage charge.
Foundations Puppy Training
Age 5 months to 2 years
6 weeks/$240
3 dogs per class
Pet Valu Elmvale & Wasaga Beach
Perfect for puppies up to five or six months old who aren’t quite ready for group classes. This one-on-one puppy training takes place in your home and local neighbourhood, using simple, fun exercises that lay the foundation for lifelong good behaviour. This early stage is a one-time window of development where the right support can prevent many future behavioural and physical issues. This service is $88 for a 45 minute private session including report and homework plans (e.g. Early Puppy Confidence 1 and 2). Additional mileage charges apply for areas more than 20km from Elmvale
A structured group course designed to teach essential skills such as recall, wait, stand, down, drop it and place (“bed”) using food and praise rewards. Ideal for puppies 6 months to 2 years old without significant behavior concerns like anxiety or aggression. Includes weekly video tutorials (2 per week) from Kinder K9, sent in advance so you can practice before class and get the most out of each session. Indoors at Pet Valu. $240/6 weeks Just 3 dogs per class – ideal for targeted skill-building. Registration times are offset by 15 minutes so every client has some 1:1 time with me each week.
Private customized lessons in-store. Appointments available on Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoon/evening and Friday mornings.
Perfect for dogs over 2 years old and handlers who already have a working relationship and want to polish basic skills. This refresher course revisits key behaviours like name recall, loose leash walking, wait/stay, and impulse control, helping to sharpen focus and reliability in everyday situations. $200/4 weeks Small class size – only 2 dogs per class for focused learning. Registration times are offset by 15 minutes so every client has some 1:1 time with me each week.
Lori & Delilah
“Lisa took the time to ensure we were set up properly and understood what we were doing. She was prepared and attentive. My dog loved the activities and I learned a lot of things that I can do on my own to reinforce what we learned in the session.”