Services - Group Programs
At ZENFULdog, we believe training is more than just teaching behaviors—it’s about building a meaningful relationship rooted in trust, clarity, and forgiveness.We are a choice-driven, relationship-based, positive reinforcement training center that prioritizes giving dogs agency in their lives. Our mission is to help dogs and people create the most fulfilling partnership possible by encouraging thoughtful communication, mutual respect, and shared joy. Our programs are designed to:
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Empower dogs through choice and agency
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Build confidence, resilience, and emotional balance
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Strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans
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Foster clarity and understanding in everyday interactions
We specialize in cognitive sport dog programs that promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle—combining mental engagement, physical activity, and fun. Every dog is seen as an individual, and our training respects each dog’s unique needs, personality, and pace of learning.Because of this philosophy, we train with progression in mind. At ZENFULdog, we don’t just train behaviors—we nurture partnerships.
Puppy Program Connected Beginnings
Program dates:
MONDAYS @ 6pm Aug 3rd - Sept 7th
PROGRAM IS FULL*
Program Cost: $150
Duration of classes: 50 min each, 6 classes in program
Prerequisites: Vaccine certificate with up to date vaccines incl. Bordetella. Under 6 months of age
Our Puppy Program is designed to nurture your puppy’s natural curiosity while building the essential skills they need to confidently navigate a human-oriented world. Through age-appropriate training and play, we focus on creating positive early experiences that support mental, emotional, and physical development. We guide you in developing a healthy, balanced training plan that encourages learning, builds trust, and lays the foundation for a lifetime of confidence and connection. Our goal is to help raise a fulfilled, eager-to-learn puppy who thrives in both familiar and new environments.
Adolescent & Adult Program: Building Resilience and Connection
Program dates:
TUESDAYS @ 6pm Aug 4th - Sept 8th
Program Cost: $150
Duration of classes: 50 min each, 6 classes in program
Prerequisites: Vaccine certificate with up to date vaccines incl. Bordetella.
Dogs should be comfortable in a group class setting. This program is not designed for dogs with fear-based behaviours, anxiety, or aggression. It is well suited for dogs who struggle with overarousal, frustration, impulsivity, or difficulty maintaining focus around distractions.
This program supports dogs through adolescence and adulthood by developing confidence, emotional regulation, and thoughtful decision-making. Dogs and guardians work together to build resilience, strengthen connection, and navigate challenges calmly and safely.
We teach dogs and their guardians to focus, build connection, problem-solve as a team, and co-regulate in a variety of situations.
The program also includes:
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Warm-ups and cool-downs for healthy, strong bodies
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Rally skills to enhance teamwork and focus
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Introduction to obstacles to safely explore movement and coordination
Through these exercises and activities, dogs gain confidence and capability while guardians learn tools to support their dog’s growth, connection, and wellbeing.
Canine Parkour & Movement: Creative Explorers
Program dates:
TUESDAYS @ 7pm Aug 4th - Sept 8th
Program Cost: $150
Duration of classes: 50 min each, 6 classes in program
Prerequisites: Vaccine certificate with up-to-date vaccines, including Bordetella.
Completion of our puppy or adolescent program
Our Canine Parkour & Movement program is designed to develop your dog’s confidence, coordination, and creative problem-solving in a safe and supportive environment. Dogs explore movement, obstacles, and playful challenges that encourage physical awareness, strength, and body control.
Through fun, guided sessions, guardians learn to support their dog’s exploration, build connection, and foster safe, independent decision-making. This program helps dogs develop confidence in a variety of human-built and natural environments, while enhancing teamwork and communication with their guardian.
Trick Dog Program: Skillful Performers – Earn Titles!
Program dates:
MONDAYS @ 7pm Aug 3rd - Sept 7th
PROGRAM IS FULL
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert with Masters
Program Cost: $160 – Evaluation by our CTDI included. Medal awarded upon successful evaluation. Official title registration is separate through DMWYD. Titles may also be recorded with CKC with applicable fees
Duration of classes: 50 min each, 6 classes in program
Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable in a group class environment, able to focus around other dogs, settle without needing to greet, and participate in learning while on a flat collar or harness. Up-to-date vaccination certificate required (including Bordetella).
Our Trick Dog Program is designed to develop your dog’s focus, coordination, and creative problem-solving in a safe and supportive environment. Dogs learn fun tricks and behaviors that challenge their mind and body while promoting confidence, engagement, and physical control. Through guided, playful sessions, guardians learn to support their dog’s learning, strengthen connection, and foster safe, independent decision-making. By the end of the program, dogs and guardians will have a strong foundation for earning trick dog titles, expanding communication skills, and creating a lifetime of joyful, confident, and playful engagement.
Canine Movement & Fitness: Dynamic Dogs
NEW! A Unique Zenfuldog Fusion of Fitness, Movement Challenges & Confidence Building
Program Dates:
WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00 pm Aug 5th – Sept 9th
Program Cost: $150
Duration of Classes: 50 minutes each, 6 classes in the program
Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable in a group class environment, able to focus around other dogs, settle without needing to greet, and participate in learning while on a flat collar or harness. An up-to-date vaccine certificate (including Bordetella) is required.
Fitness Through Movement. Confidence Through Choice.
Our Canine Movement & Fitness: Dynamic Dogs Program is a uniquely Zenfuldog approach combining canine fitness, movement puzzles, and confidence-building challenges.
Dogs participate in fun, progressive exercises designed to improve body awareness, coordination, mobility, balance, and functional strength while encouraging problem-solving and thoughtful movement.
Through movement games, obstacle challenges, and creative puzzles, dogs learn to navigate challenges, make choices, and build confidence in their own abilities. Guardians learn how to support exploration, reinforce teamwork, and strengthen communication through positive reinforcement.
This program is designed to help dogs move better, think more clearly, and build confidence through joyful, purposeful movement.
Canine Recall in Connection
Program dates:
Returning in the Fall
Program Cost: $150
Duration of classes: 50 min each, 6 classes per program
equipment required: Whistle and longline (20ft or longer)
Prerequisites: Vaccine certificate with up-to-date vaccines, including Bordetella
Completion of our puppy or adolescent program
Our Recall in Connection Program is designed to develop your dog’s reliable recall, focus, and self-control in a variety of real-world situations — all while deepening the connection between you and your dog.
Through guided exercises, dogs learn to come when called calmly, confidently, and without stress, even when distractions are present. Guardians learn tools to support focus, teamwork, and co-regulation, helping their dog make thoughtful decisions and respond confidently.
The program also includes:
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Fun, structured games to reinforce recall and attention
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Exercises to strengthen impulse control, emotional regulation, and confidence
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Strategies for maintaining focus and calm during off-leash or group settings
By the end of the program, dogs and guardians will have a strong foundation in reliable recall, connection, and cooperative problem-solving, supporting confident, safe, and joyful adventures together.
Scent Work: Confidence Through Curiosity
Program Dates:
COMING SOON
Program Cost: $160
Duration: 6 classes, 50 minutes each
Prerequisites: Vaccine certificate with up-to-date core vaccines and Bordetella
Dogs should be able to settle calmly on leash or in a crate while waiting their turn and be comfortable working calmly and maintaining focus around other dogs
Guardians should be comfortable using relationship-based, positive reinforcement training
Whether you're looking for a fun enrichment activity or the foundation for a new sport, this program helps dogs build confidence, resilience, and thoughtful teamwork through the joy of searching.
Scent work is an excellent activity for:
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Puppies and adult dogs
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Senior dogs
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Dogs with physical limitations
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Shy or fearful dogs building confidence
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Reactive dogs developing resilience
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High-drive dogs needing a meaningful outlet
Searching engages the olfactory system, limbic system, and motor cortex, providing mental enrichment, emotional fitness, and purposeful physical movement. Along the way, dogs build confidence while guardians develop patience, observation, timing, and the ability to read their dog's behaviour.
Follow the nose. Build the partnership.
Rally-O: Partnership in Motion
Program Dates:
WEDNESDAYS @ 7 pm Aug 5th – Sept 9th
Program Cost: $150
Duration of Classes: 50 minutes each, 6 classes in the program
Prerequisites: Dogs must be comfortable in a group class environment, able to focus around other dogs, settle without needing to greet, and participate in learning while on a flat collar or harness. An up-to-date vaccine certificate (including Bordetella) is required.
Building Connection Through Movement
Rally-O is a sport focused on communication, teamwork, and partnership between dog and guardian. Teams navigate a course together, completing a variety of skills while maintaining connection, focus, and clear communication.
Through heeling patterns, position changes, turns, and skill-based exercises, dogs and guardians learn to move together as a team while developing confidence, engagement, and reliability.
Rally-O helps teams build:
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Stronger communication and teamwork
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Focus and engagement around distractions
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Loose leash skills and movement together
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Handler timing, observation, and reinforcement skills
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A fun foundation for future sport training
Rally-O is more than following signs—it is learning to listen, respond, and work together through thoughtful movement and connection.
ZENFULdog Canisport & Trail Pack – Membership
Offered exclusively to dogs and guardians who have completed a Puppy or Adolescent Program with us.The Canisport & Trail Pack is your gateway to a world of active, connected adventures with your dog. Through this membership, teams can participate in a variety of outdoor and sporting activities, including:
Canihike
Canicross
Caniraquette
Kayak & Paddleboarding
KickSled & Skijoring
Bikejoring
Disc Dog
Adventure challenges and fun skill-building experiences
Designed to build fitness, confidence, connection, and teamwork in dogs and their guardians. Each activity is guided safely, promoting physical and mental engagement, while encouraging dogs to make confident, independent choices.Membership ensures access to a supportive community of like-minded teams and ongoing opportunities to explore, play, and grow together in nature and sport.