Looking for a budget-friendly way to learn from certified professionals?

Do you need more practice working around other dogs or people to build focus, confidence, and reduce reactivity, fear, or frustration on leash? The Tri-Cities Reactive Dog Club might be the perfect fit for you!

We offer a variety of class options based on where you are in your training journey. All new members start with our Beginner’s Drop-In classes to build a strong foundation and help us assess your current skills. From there, we’ll guide you toward the best next steps to support you and your dog.

Be part of a group of like-minded people who share the same goal—lowering stress on walks and helping your dogs learn new strategies to cope with ever-changing environments. Being part of this community keeps you motivated, allows you to learn from others, and gives you opportunities to connect with a variety of dogs and humans.

As a member of the Tri-Cities Reactive Dog Club, you’ll receive access to our private Facebook group, where everyone can connect, discuss training challenges, vent, and celebrate successes! We also share educational content to keep the learning going between sessions.

 

Class Types

All classes are 60 minutes unless otherwise specified.

Beginner's Drop in

$25 plus GST

The Beginner's Drop-In is designed to help you and your dog build confidence in an open, controlled environment. You'll learn how to better read your dog’s body language, strengthen your teamwork, and work through the desensitization and counterconditioning process at a pace that suits your dog’s needs.

This class does not include dog-to-dog greetings. Our focus is on helping you and your dog feel more comfortable and secure around triggers, rather than direct interactions. Many dogs in this class need space, and we prioritize a safe, supportive environment for all participants.

We focus on building foundational skills, such as managing reactivity, practicing safe walk strategies, decompression and coping strategies and boosting your dog’s confidence in a group setting.

Guided by a certified dog behavior consultant and certified family dog mediators, you’ll receive personalized feedback while practicing with your dog and learning alongside other like-minded pet parents. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refine their skills in a supportive, controlled environment.

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Beginner's Walk & Skills

$45 plus GST

To ensure a safe and structured learning environment, these coached group walks are limited to a maximum of 6 dogs, though the exact number may vary at our discretion based on the group.

These walks serve as a great transition into advanced classes and group walks. We recognize that many dogs will need extra space, so we meet in thoughtfully chosen locations that provide ample space and minimal outside triggers to provide real-world training opportunities.

Throughout the walk, we will work on different useful skills that will help progress your training and confidence.

Once you've attended a Beginner's Drop in, anyone is welcome to sign up, but priority will be given to those who are still building their skills and not yet in advanced levels.

 

Adventure Skills

$45 plus GST

This engaging class is perfect for teams looking to mix fun with focus! You’ll work on environmental nose work, recall, loose leash walking, creating behaviour chains, dog-friendly parkour, and playful tricks like "middle" to build engagement and confidence. This class adds excitement to your training routine while strengthening core skills.

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Advanced Walk & Skills

$45 plus GST

These coached group walks take place in real-world neighborhoods where the unexpected is bound to happen. We may even set up a walk in your neighborhood upon request! With up to 6 dogs per walk, you'll have the chance to add advanced skills and practice surprise encounters along the way.

Prepare to take your training to the next level!

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Greetings Class

$45 plus GST

This 45-minute Greetings Class is designed to help dogs and their handlers learn how to manage dog-to-dog greetings in a controlled, positive environment. In this class, we will focus on:

Reading body language: Learning how to interpret your dog’s signals during interactions.

Building confidence: Helping your dog feel comfortable and safe during greetings.

Safe introductions: Techniques for calm, positive dog-to-dog interactions when the time is right.

While the class is shorter than our 60-minute version, it still offers focused, hands-on coaching with time to work on real-world situations in a calm, structured way. It’s a great option for teams looking for a more concise, yet effective approach to dog greetings.

You must be advanced in your skills and already working fairly close to other dogs to attend.

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In general, most participants spend about 3–6 months in the Beginner's Drop-In classes while continually practicing at home before moving on to more advanced classes. It’s important to spend time at these lower levels to ensure your dog fully understands the skills and that your human skills are strong, setting you both up for long-term success.

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All Drop in Classes are held on weekend mornings & weekday evenings in outdoor open spaces within 

Port Coquitlam & Maple Ridge​​​​

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Click here and Register to join!

New registrations are generally added to the mailing list weekly on Friday's. Once added, you will receive a welcome email along with the most recent sign up form for that month.