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Dog Behaviour Workshops

Every Dog is Special

OHS Behaving Buddies workshops help teach you and your dog how to overcome common unwanted behaviours. These single-session workshops are taught by professional OHS dog trainers.

Every Dog is Special

OHS Behaving Buddies workshops help teach you and your dog how to overcome common unwanted behaviours. These single-session workshops are taught by professional OHS dog trainers.

$60 per dog

Jumpy Greeters

For dogs who are highly excitable and like to jump up when meeting new people. This workshop will help them to greet new people politely by keeping all four paws on the ground.

Upcoming Jumpy Greeters Workshops:

  • Monday, July 18 at 6 p.m. *SOLD OUT*
  • Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

$60 per dog

Runners & Wanderers

For dogs who won’t return to their people when called. This workshop will help them to respond and quickly return when called.

Upcoming Runners & Wanderers Workshops:

  • Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

$60 per dog

Mouthy Players

For dogs who play by mouthing humans. This workshop will help dogs who like to put their mouths on humans, or grab clothes and leashes during playtime, greetings or walks to learn more appropriate manners.

Note: this workshop is not meant for dogs who play inappropriately with other dogs, or for dogs who bite or mouth because they are afraid, uncomfortable or protecting objects. For help with aggression issues, please see private training options.

Upcoming Mouthy Players Workshops:

  • Monday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

$60 per dog

Draggers & Pullers

For dogs who like to pull on leash on walks, this workshop will help them walk nicely on a loose leash next to their guardian.

Upcoming Draggers & Pullers Workshops:

  • Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

$60 per dog

Hasty Hounds

For dogs who struggle to control their impulses around exciting things, this workshop will help them wait for the things they want and stay calm during exciting times.

Upcoming Hasty Hounds Workshops:

  • Monday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

$60 per dog

Patio Pups

Do you dream of bringing your dog along for coffee, lunch, or a pint on a patio? This workshop teaches the foundation skills your pup needs to stay calm, focused, and well-mannered in busy, distraction-filled environments.

Upcoming Patio Pups Workshops:

  • Saturday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m.

To be placed on an interest list for future Behaving Buddies Group Dog Training classes, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refund requests received 48 hours in advance of a scheduled workshop are eligible for a refund of $35 ($25 administration fee applied). Refund requests received within 48 hours of a scheduled workshop are not eligible for a refund. Refund requests due to missing/out-of-date vaccinations are not exempt to this policy.

For more information, email at education@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166, ext. 204.

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