{"id":601,"date":"2026-03-09T13:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/ontario-aurora-village\/?page_id=601"},"modified":"2026-06-24T22:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:47:17","slug":"dog-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/ontario-aurora-village\/dog-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dogtopia of Aurora Village is thrilled to offer one-on-one training!<\/p>\n<p>To inquire about personalized, positive reinforcement training for your pup, email <a href=\"mailto:mo.robinson@dogtopia.com\">mo.robinson@dogtopia.com<\/a> or speak with a member of our Front Desk Team!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\" align=\"center\"><strong>We also offer a FREE 30-minute consultation\/assessment with our trainer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\" align=\"center\">Check out our training programs below! <em>Pricing is listed per session.<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Tier #1 \u2013 Obedience Essentials (Foundational Communication)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>These skills focus on building the initial communication and control necessary for everyday life. Perfect for new puppies or recently adopted dogs.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit, Down &amp; Stay (45 minutes) &#8211; $70.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Teach reliable positions used for calmness and settling on cue. Your dog will master responding instantly to verbal and hand cues in a quiet environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cCome\u201d Intro (45 minutes) &#8211; $75.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The initial steps for reliable recall, focusing on high motivation and immediate return in low-distraction environments. Your dog will master immediately turning and returning when called, up to 10 feet away.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Puppy Leash\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Training<\/span>\u00a0(45 minutes) &#8211; $85.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Introduction to loose-leash walking, teaching your dog to walk beside you without pulling or lunging. Your dog will master maintaining slack in the leash for short periods, reducing pulling intensity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Tier #2 &#8211; Real-World Life Skills (Impulse Control &amp; Safety)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>These advanced skills focus on impulse control and reliability in the face of distractions, crucial for public outings and home manners.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leave It &amp; Drop It (45 minutes) &#8211; $85.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advanced impulse control; teaching your dog to ignore forbidden items (food, trash, dropped items) and safely release things they are holding. Your dog will master ignoring food on the floor, as well as dropping a toy or shoe on command.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reliable Recall (Proofing) (45 minutes) &#8211; $100.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proofing the \u201cCome\u201d command with increasing distractions (toys, people, sounds) and greater distance. Your dog will master returning consistently in the park or backyard, ignoring mild distractions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Touch Command (45 minutes) &#8211; $60.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This cue asks your dog to voluntarily and gently press their nose to a specified target teaching focus and movement. Your dog will master disengaging from distractions to immediately re-engage with you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place Command (45 minutes) &#8211; $70.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"il\">Training<\/span>\u00a0your dog to go to a mat or bed and stay there until released. Excellent for visitors and meal times. Your dog will master settling quietly on their designated spot for 5+ minutes while you move around.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polite Greetings (45 minutes) &#8211; $80.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eliminating jumping on guests or family members at the door. Focuses on using the \u201cSit\u201d or \u201cDown\u201d command for greeting. Pet Parents are encouraged to join the class! Your dog will master greeting visitors with four paws on the floor, calmly accepting a pet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Leash Pulling (45 minutes) &#8211; $95.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This\u00a0<span class=\"il\">training<\/span>\u00a0uses positive reinforcement and specialized management equipment to teach the dog that the presence of tension on the leash stops all forward movement. Your dog will master to inhibit the urge to rush toward high-value distractions (like squirrels, other dogs, or interesting smells).<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Tier #3 \u2013 Specialized Behavioral Topics<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">These sessions address specific nuisance behaviors, deep-rooted issues, or prepare dogs for necessary life events.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">Crate Confidence (<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">45 minutes) &#8211;\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">$95.00 + HST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Overcoming fear, anxiety or whining in the crate. Focuses on building positive association and den security. <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Your dog will master calmly entering and settling in the crate for brief periods without protest.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leash Walking: Reactivity and\u00a0 Fear Control (45 minutes) &#8211; $110.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">This session provides the owner with management tools and specific techniques to safely maintain their dog\u2019s emotional threshold on walks. The goal is to replace panic, fear, or frustration with a feeling of safety, calmness, and focused attention on the handler. <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Your dog will master recognizing and managing their own emotional limit before reacting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resource Guarding (45 minutes) &#8211; $110.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Management and counter-conditioning protocols reduce aggression or possessiveness over food, toys or people. Your dog will master safely giving up a guarded item in exchange for a high-value treat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grooming Prep (45 minutes) &#8211; $95.00 + HST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">Minimum four-week training program<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none\"> designed to help your dog feel confident, relaxed, and ready for their spa day. <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">We use positive reinforcement to desensitize your pup to the sounds of clippers and dryers, the sensation of being brushed and the handling of sensitive paws. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><em><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">Complete this training program and receive a <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">10% grooming discount with our groomer, Katie!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Multi-Service Training Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">The Puppy Head Start Package &#8211; <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">3 sessions (45 Min Each) for $212.50 + HST<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Sit, Down &amp; Stay, Puppy Leash Training, and Crate Confidence<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">The Home Host Package &#8211; <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">3 sessions (45 Min Each) for $178.50 + HST<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Polite Greetings, Place Command, and Touch Command<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\">The Park &amp; Path Program &#8211; <span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">8 sessions (45 Min Each) for <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">$880.00 + HST<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Our Path &amp; Park Program is an 8-session deep dive into real-world reliability, focusing on advanced leash pulling and reliable recall. <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">We take these skills to the streets and the trails, ensuring your dog can handle the sights, sounds and smells of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Dogtopia of Aurora Village is thrilled to offer one-on-one training! 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