Day Training
A full day of focused training, structured activity, and mental enrichment.
Dirty Paws Day Training offers a professional training experience while your dog spends the day at the kennel. Dogs work on obedience, behaviour, and specific skill goals while enjoying structured exercise, enrichment, and proper rest—all in a calm, controlled environment.
Overview
Dirty Paws Day Training is a structured, professional training program that takes place while your dog spends the day at the kennel. Unlike traditional daycare, Day Training focuses on obedience, manners, calm behavior, and mental enrichment through multiple short, customized training sessions throughout the day.
This program is designed to create steady progress by combining professional training, structured activity, and proper rest—without requiring owners to be present during sessions.
Our Day Train program is done at Canine Hero's Kennel
Who is this program for
Daycare & Train is ideal for:
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Puppies learning foundational skills
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Adolescent dogs needing structure and consistency
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Dogs with mild behavioral challenges
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Dogs working on leash manners or basic obedience
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Busy owners who struggle to train daily
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Boarded dogs needing enrichment and manners practice
What each day training session includes
Each dog receives individualized training based on their needs and goals. A typical day may include:
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Structured walk or treadmill session
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Obedience training (sit, down, stay, recall, heel)
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Leash-manners practice
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Kennel and door manners
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Calm-on-place training
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Confidence-building exercises
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Controlled exposure to new environments, sounds, or surfaces
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Socialization when appropriate
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Mental enrichment activities
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Scheduled rest and decompression periods
Owners receive updates, photos, or notes outlining what their dog worked on during the day.
Training goals we can target
Day Training can focus on:
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Basic obedience and reliability
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Leash Manners
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Calm behavior at home and in public
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Reducing jumping, pulling, barking, and over-arousal
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Confidence building
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Impulse control and boundaries
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Manners around doors, kennels & people
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Reliable behavior even with distractions
Training goals are customized to each dog’s age, temperament, and experience level.
Benefits of Day Training
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More consistent progress
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Professional handling and clear communication
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Increased repetition and consistency
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Reduced stress and frustration for owners
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Mental stimulation and enrichment for dogs
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Builds a strong foundation for long-term success
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Flexible scheduling
Dirty Paws Day Training provides structured, professional training throughout the day while your dog stays at the kennel. Each day includes multiple short training sessions, enrichment, structured activity, and rest to support steady, meaningful progress.
Pricing:
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$60 per day
A once a week commitment is encouraged but not mandatory.
Day Training is ideal for building obedience, improving manners, and supporting ongoing behavior work without requiring owner participation during sessions.
Canine Hero's
Pickup & drop-off hours are between
8:00-10:00 a.m. & 3:00-6:00 p.m.
10046 Grey Rd
Coldstream, BC V1B 3B9
Owner Involvement
Owner participation is essential for long-term results. At the end of each week or program, owners receive:
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A progress update
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Practice guidelines for home
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Videos or demonstrations when applicable
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Recommendations for maintaining progress
This helps ensure training continues outside the kennel environment.