Events & Workshops

Canine Good Neighbour (CGN)

The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) program offered by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is a recognized dog training program that assesses a dog’s everyday manners and ability to behave calmly and politely in real-world situations. This program emphasizes practical skills such as loose leash walking, polite greetings, reliable recall (on a long line), settling in new environments, and maintaining composure around distractions. Unlike competition obedience, the CGN program focuses on showcasing that your dog is a safe, well-mannered member of the community.

CGN Test Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 9am until 1pm.

Cost is $25.00 + hst, held in Hanover, Ontario.

To register, please use the registration button below

The Art of Doing Nothing!

Teaching Your Dog the Power of Calm

Sometimes one of the hardest things for our dogs to learn is how to simply do nothing.

This 90 minute workshop is all about helping your dog discover calmness for themselves without constantly being told to sit, lie down, wait, stay, place or settle.

Instead of directing every behaviour, we’ll create opportunities for your dog to think, make choices and learn that calm behaviour is rewarding. The goal is for your dog to begin settling on their own because they understand how - not because you told them to.

And this workshop isn't just about the dogs!

We’ll sit down together with our dogs and have an open, relaxed conversation about training, behaviour and the goals you have for your dog. We'll talk about what calmness really looks like, how our own behaviour can influence our dogs and how we can encourage them to make better choices in everyday life.

Come prepared to sit, chat, learn and maybe do a whole lot of nothing!

Coffee, Tea and Water will be provided

Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:30 – 11:00 am
1 Hour Workshop

Cost $50.00

**For dogs 6 months and older