WALK AND TRAIN

NEW! Follow the Leader Inc. now offers walk and train services for those busy dog owners. A one-on-one service for those with new puppies that need socialization and basic training, adult dogs that need basic training, dogs with behavioural issues and reactive dogs. We will take your dog out for a 50-minute training session in your neighbourhood, working on behaviours that are important to you.

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION SESSIONS ARE BACK!

Is your puppy under 15 weeks of age? Join us for a fun and essential socialization session!
Date & Time: Wednesday evenings from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: $25.00 + HST per session
Location: 611 St Clair West

Online Registration

Start your classes right away! Look up class schedules in your area and register immediately with our simple online form!

Classes for every level

Find the perfect class level for you and your dog! Starting right from Puppy Pupils to Therapy Dog Training.

Convenient Locations

Find one of our numerous convenient training locations across the Greater Toronto Area.

Classes

We offer several exciting classes for you and your dog. Find the one that’s right for you!

Locations

Find us at one of our convenient training
locations across the GTA.

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Blog

Learn about what our work with dogs and our training methods.

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL DIFFERENT?

OUR PHILOSOPHY

When it comes to dog training, it’s like the Wild West out there. Virtually anybody can call themselves a trainer and charge you money for their services. At Follow the Leader Inc. we keep far FAR away from superstitious training and quack methodologies by staying firmly rooted in behavioural science. How do we do that? By making sure that we’re certified by leading industry professionals! At Follow the Leader inc. we believe that dog training should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience. Using positive reinforcement, our instructors teach simple and effective techniques that bridge the gap between confused dogs and frustrated owners.

All too often we see beloved pets punished simply because their owners are unable to find the help and education they need. What people often interpret as stubbornness or disobedience from their pet is more often just a breakdown in communication. We try to help dog owners see the world from their dog’s point of view, and to better speak their language. With this newfound understanding, resentment and frustration will transform into mutual respect, love and companionship.

Our training classes will give you the basic skills you need in order to clearly communicate with your dog. We provide a fun, encouraging place in which to grow and learn as a dog owner. It is also a safe place for dogs to make mistakes, to learn at their own pace, and to exceed expectations.

CLASSES

EXCITING CLASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG

PUPPY PUPILS

The foundations are extremely important for puppies, and yes, we’ll cover them all in this class: Sit, down, stand, polite leash walking, coming when called, stay, leave it. We’ll also devote plenty of time to puppy play, where we’ll teach you all about healthy play, signs of stress, and dog body language!

DOGGIE BASICS

Doggie Basics is designed for those slightly older dogs that are new to training and need some help with the basics. Learn all that helpful stuff like positions, walking on leash, coming when called, and so much more!

NEXT STEPS

Next Steps is designed to apply the knowledge gained in our Puppy Pupils or Doggie Basics classes to real life situations.

WHY IT PAYS TO PAY

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CONTACT US

Convenient Locations

ST. CLAIR WEST

611 St Clair Ave. West
Toronto, ON

RONCESVALLES

263 Roncesvalles Ave.
Toronto, ON

LEASIDE

125 Brentcliffe Rd.
Toronto, ON