Award Winning Dog Training
on the Abbotsford-Langley Border
Since 1998, TNT Training Center has been helping dogs and their owners build lasting relationships through positive, effective training. Our award-winning dog training facility is conveniently located just minutes from the 264th Street freeway exit, making it easy for families throughout Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, Chilliwack, and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities to attend classes.
Our fully matted and mirrored training hall was purpose-built for dog training and provides an ideal environment for puppy training, obedience classes, and advanced dog training programs.
All courses are developed by Janice Gunn, a world-renowned obedience competitor, seminar presenter, author, and creator of TNT’s Online Foundation Obedience Program. Janice is a former Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) National Obedience Competitor of the Year award winner and brings more than 48 years of dog training experience to every program. Her proven, positive-reinforcement methods help dogs become attentive, reliable companions while strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners.
Most classes include comprehensive take-home resources designed to support your training between lessons. These resources may include step-by-step training guides, instructional videos, weekly practice checklists, and articles addressing common behavior challenges. Combined with expert in-person coaching, these tools help owners achieve faster, more reliable results.
Puppy & Dog Training Classes
Foundation Obedience, Manners & More
All our group classes are designed using positive-reinforcement training methods. We specialize in giving puppies a great start and helping your develop your dog’s manners and obedience at any age. Our curriculum is fast and effective and because part of the class time is spent learning through game-based techniques, it is great fun for both humans and their dogs. Our knowledgable trainers are here for you and happy to answer all your questions.
TNT TRAINING BONUS!
Classes Include Online Access to Step-by-Step Homework Instructions with How-To Videos that reinforce in-class learning as well as Solutions to Problem Behaviors
Foundation Obedience
(Puppy Class | Teen & Adult Beginner Classes)
New puppy (or dog) start here: Our fun, game-based training classes help your puppy, teen or adult dog learn real-life manners and obedience skills while building confidence and a strong connection with you. Give your puppy — or dog — the best start possible. Classes are available for Puppy, Teen, and All Ages (puppy through adult).
Intermediate
(Canine Good Neighbour Prep)
This fun intermediate class enhances foundational obedience skills with new exercises and techniques to improve your dog’s public behavior, prepping for the CGN test. With a game-based and positive approach to training, we keep your dog eager to learn—ideal preparation for our CGN Test Ready or Advanced classes.
Specialty Classes
Canine Good Neighbour
(Test Ready)
You will learn & practice skills & manners for the Canine Good Neighbour Test. These control techniques will benefit anyone whose dog will be in social settings and public places. This is a great place to start for those interested in developing their dog for therapy work.
FunAgility
(Tunnels, Jumps, Weaves & More)
Dog Show Handling
(Skill Building)
Master the art of conformation show dog handling with our expert-led, skill-based course. You will learn to properly free stack or hand stack your dog, gaiting, patterns, and other essential techniques to help you and your dog achieve top performance.
TNT TRAINING BONUS!
Classes Include Online Access to Step-by-Step Homework Instructions with How-To Videos that reinforce in-class learning
Come When Called
(Gain a Reliable Recall)
Tired of your dog ignoring you as he high-tails it after a squirrel – we can help. Our Come When Called class uses game-based, positive learning techniques that will see your dog flying back to you.
Leash Training
Learn simple, effective techniques to help your dog keep slack in the leash
Does your dog take you for a walk? If every outing feels more like a tug-of-war than a relaxing stroll, you’re not alone. Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash can completely transform your daily walks. Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques that make walking your dog enjoyable.
Tricks
(Learn Dozens of Tricks)
Dazzle your family & friends with the tricks your dog will learn. This class covers a wide variety of tricks and gives you both the training theory and skills to teach them. Push a button, Ring a bell, Roll over and so many more…
Competition & Rally Classes
Competition Obedience
From Pre-Novice to Utility
TNT Training has a competition obedience curriculum that help you and your dog succeed in the ring. We offer classes from pre-novice through Utility. Our instructors are trained to the highest levels! Any breed or X-bred can enroll.
Rally Obedience
(CARO & CKC)
Learn Rally Obedience from an accomplished competitor and Rally judge. This is a fun activity/ dog sport that is designed to be fun for both human and dog and improve the human / dog bond. All breeds & X-Breeds can enroll.
ONLINE PUPPY & DOG TRAINING
Foundation Obedience Online
TNT’s on line course is the perfect solution for those that can’t attend in person classes, for such reasons as: distance, schedule conflicts, time restrictions and some dogs can be too fearful or reactive in a group setting but still need training.Plus your entire family can take the on-line course together!
What the Course Includes:
- 50 training videos developed by internationally recognized obedience trainer, seminar presenter & sport dog competitor, Janice Gunn.
- Printable step-by-step instructions for each lesson
- Extensive training resources – articles on everything from potty training to nail trimming and so much more.
- Check your understanding with our multiple choice quizzes.
- Printable Homework checklists to help you plan and track your training.
- You get a full year of access – watch the videos as many times as you want and learn at your own pace.
- Certificate of Completion
- The course includes access to a professional trainer to provide extra help and answer any training questions you may have.
Teach your dog to come flying back to you even when there are other dogs or even more fascinating distractions! Using fun, game-based techniques we will show you how to teach your dog that coming back is the best thing ever.
Our in-school Come When Called class will return later next Spring.
Events at TNT
Seminars, Workshops & Drop-in Training
More information on events at TNT, Janice Gunn workshops or renting TNT’s buildings or fields.
the Dog Blog
Training Tips, Wins, Student Achievements and more…
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