Foundational Manners
Dog obedience training in Victoria, BC: the base every other skill is built on.
Foundational Manners teaches your dog the skills for being successful in the world: loose leash walking, off-leash control, socialization and basic obedience, built under real distraction instead of in a quiet room.
It's the step after puppy training, and the base that Public Manners and Total Control are built on. A dog with these skills is easier to live with, easier to take places, and ready for everything that comes next.
Training your pet properly builds a stronger relationship and more freedom with your canine.
Choose How You Train.
Same foundations, two formats. Private is built around your dog and your schedule. Group is the lower-cost route with practice around other dogs.
Foundational Manners
$550 + gst
A specialized private program that teaches you how to introduce controlled distractions and use assistance to overcome failure when training basic obedience.
- 5 Private Sessions
- Intermediate obedience, manners and socialization
- Online training course
50% non-refundable deposit secures program dates; remainder due at first session.
Foundational Manners
$300 + gst
A specialized group program with tools and techniques targeted to develop your dog's foundational obedience skills.
- 5 Group Sessions
- Same curriculum as the private program
- More affordable rate
Group courses are waitlist only right now. The private program covers the same foundations with no wait.
What You'll Work On.
01
Loose leash walking
For walks that don't pull you down the street
02
Off-leash control
Recall as the foundation for reliability
03
Tailored Socialization
To your dog's temperament
04
Basic obedience
Adding distractions and learning to assist through them
Who's It For
Dogs who have finished puppy training, adolescent dogs ready to learn how to behave in the world, and any dog who needs a strong base before intermediate work. If your dog is under 6 months, start with Puppy Manners. If walks are dominated by reactivity, see our reactive dog training page, since Calm & Confident may be the better fit.
Puppy Manners
Foundational Manners
Public Manners
Total Control
Foundational Manners
Common Questions.
What is the difference between private and group? Both teach foundational skills such as loose leash walking, off-leash control and socialization. Private is $550 with 5 one-on-one sessions. Group is $300 over 5 weeks in a small group setting.
What age is Foundational Manners for? Dogs with past puppy training, including adolescent dogs, who are ready to build obedience under real distraction or who need a strong base before intermediate work.
How do I reserve a private program? If you are a new client, reach out to us to book a consultation. Upon booking, a 50% non-refundable deposit secures your program dates, and the remainder is due at the first session.
When is the Group Course Available? Group courses are run seasonally and currently waitlist only, with more coming in Spring 2027. The private program covers the same foundations year round without waiting.
What comes after Foundational Manners? Most dogs continue to Public Manners, or Total Control for off-leash reliability.