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Basic Obedience Training

By Saro - Certified Dog Trainer

For dogs 4 months and older. For younger dogs please click here.

This course focuses on basic manners for adolescent and adult dogs. This course teaches you what you need to know about dogs and how to communicate with your dog. You also learn to teach your dog to sit, heel, down, stay, come when called, loose-leash walking and leave it.

Saro's unique training system is developed based on play, praise reward system WITHOUT food treats. Not many dog trainers practice this method, so you are going to be one of the few that will be able to experience this method of training. Classes include six weeks of training classes (duration about 90 min., each class) in the evenings with maximum of six dogs per class. $150.00 (plus HST).

Throughout the course you will learn the common and basic commands without using treats and gimmicks combined with dog related information while troubleshooting your problems with your dog.

Please contact us for more details or for registration: by phone 604-990-1642 or email dogs@jonahsark.com or On line

Colleen with Bella

What amazed me is not how much Sherwood has improved (he is smart and I know he can learn quickly). The most impressive part is how much I have learned about how to exercise and train my dog on daily basis. I am confident and happy owner after the course and I know how to make Sherwood a happy dog also, thanks, Saro.

Jessie and Jack with Sherwood

A great course! It is clear, straight forward and direct to the points needed to train your dog. A great education in a fun way.

Wendy Currie and Luna 

Excellent classes! Saro is the dog whisperer for you and your dog. Highly recommend his course.

T. Roberts and Tattoo

The class focused on the well-being of the dog, always working with patient on the dog’s owner to teach the dog good behaviour in a supportive, non-angry or aggressive way.

Susanne with Ava

We are very pleased with the progress Bella has made working with Saro.

We are even pleased with “our” improvement!!

David Ross with Bella

Good class size, relaxing atmosphere and easy to understand material.  Saro took extra time after each class to make sure we understood and answered any questions that we might have. Saro is a funny guy as well.

Dora Fong and Neo

The beginner’s course provided us with the basic knowledge to start training our dog with. Over the 6 weeks we gained confidence in our abilities, knowing we were using a system that works. The training has progressed wonderfully- Thank you.

Samantha and Andre 

I found Saro’s intro obedience class very helpful in getting my dog started at the right road to behaving well. It has made it easier for both of us to learn about training.

Krystina Madej  

Saro uses a great system for training dogs. His system requires our self-discipline and because of his lessons we now understand how important our role is in creating a well-balanced dog. We have noticed a big improvement in Gunner’s “obedience”.

Janice & Gordon with Gunner

So you want your dog to be the best behaved dog ever? Well, go no further and take a big breath. First of all, I have learned that training is a life long journey with your dog not a 6week course that magically turns your dog into Lassie. There is no such thing. Saro's courses take you step by step and progressively you will learn how to communicate with your dog. Every human that trains their dog has a different time line and Saro's courses set you up for success with learning basic commands that builds a strong foundation. This foundation will allow you to communicate with your dog and lead you and best friend towards a stronger bond. I have learned so much and feel proud of my dog and continue to learn more. It is a wonderful journey and a gift we as dog owners have been given. Whatever you put into your dog he or she will give it back a hundred times more.

Heather Myhre with Josh

Since completing Jonah's Ark's 6-week dog-training program, we have become more responsible owners and our dog Lizzie has become a well-behaved, happy dog. The non-treat based methods make our positive attitudes more reinforcing to our dog than anything else. Since the course, we have a stronger bond with our rescued companion and have seen the longevity of our Trainer's methods in our everyday lives. The training is easy, Sensible, and gives you a great understanding of dog and owner behaviour.

We HIGHLY recommend the dog school to dog owners in our community. Thanks Saro!

Ian, Maria and Lizzie

I will continue to use Jonah’s Ark for all my dog training and socializing needs. As I have found them to be very good in all aspects.

At first I thought learning without treats would not work. But it did.

Sybil Baxter with Miss Ellie

A very useful and applicable training class, friendly instructor and knowledgeable like the dog whisperer.

Lili, Jasmine and Lucky

Phone: (604) 990-1642 Location: 1611 Welch Street, North Vancouver