Prime Time Program

Solve Old Problems. Learn New Skills. Strengthen Your Bond Forever.

Whether you've survived the teenage chaos together or just welcomed a rescue into your home, your adult dog deserves a life full of joy, confidence, and partnership—no matter their age or background! Our Prime Time Program is designed for dogs 2-7 years old who need help with common behaviour challenges, want to learn new skills, or simply deserve a deeper connection with you. This transformative year-long journey provides the training, enrichment, and support to create the relationship you've always wanted with your best friend.

Ready to transform your relationship?

Yes I am ready!

Adult Dog Challenges We Solve

Whether your dog has long-standing issues or you just want to build a stronger partnership, our program tackles real problems with practical solutions.

Leash Reactivity -

Explosive to Calm

Stop the crazy barking, lunging, and arm-pulling when other dogs or people walk by! Transform nightmare walks into peaceful, enjoyable strolls where your dog stays cool and focused on you instead of losing it.

Anxiety & Fear -

Worried to Brave

Help your nervous pup feel safe and confident instead of scared all the time. Build courage around spooky sounds, new places, and unfamiliar experiences so fear doesn't hold your dog back from enjoying life!

Independence Skills -

Clingy to Confident*

Build your dog's ability to chill out during short alone times without freaking out. Develop healthy independence and calming skills for everyday separations like quick errands or stepping into another room.

Dog Reactivity -

Tense to Tolerant*

Stop the embarrassing barking, lunging, and total meltdowns when other dogs appear on walks! Build impulse control and smart management tricks so dog encounters become way less stressful and actually manageable.

Excessive Barking -

Noisy to Quiet

End the non-stop barking at every little sound, visitor, or literally nothing at all! Teach your dog when it's okay to sound the alarm and when to keep quiet, creating peace for everyone in the house.

Lack of Training -

Untrained to Skilled

Build all those important skills your dog never learned! Whether they're a rescue who missed puppy training or just never got proper education, it's absolutely never too late to teach basic (and awesome advanced!) behaviours.

Resource Guarding -

Possessive to Sharing

Handle the scary growling and snapping over food bowls, favourite toys, or the best spot on the couch. Create safer situations where your dog feels secure enough to share without getting defensive or threatening.

Door Manners -

Chaos to Calm

Stop the wild jumping, crazy barking, and full-body tackles when the doorbell rings or you walk in! Build polite greeting behaviours that make guests feel welcome instead of like they're under attack.

Mental Boredom -

Dull to Engaged

Give your smart dog the brain workouts they're craving! Satisfy natural instincts through awesome sniffing games, puzzle challenges, and enrichment activities that prevent bored-dog bad behaviour and create a way happier, more satisfied pup.

Register now to create lasting changes with your dog.

Why This Program Works for Adults

Old dogs CAN learn new tricks—and break old habits! Our program is specifically designed for the unique needs of adult dogs.

Patient, Proven Methods

No shortcuts or quick fixes. Adult dogs with established behaviours need time and the right approach. We use science-based methods that create real, lasting change instead of just covering up problems.

Fun Over Force

Learning that feels like play. Our game-based training makes even serious behaviour work enjoyable. Your dog and you stay motivated and engaged because training is the best part of your day, not a chore.

Real-Life Solutions

Training that fits YOUR life. We work on actual problems in real situations—not just perfect behavior in a training room. You get practical skills that work in your home, on your walks, and in your daily routine.

Relationship First

Building trust and connection. Great behaviour comes from a great relationship. We help you understand your dog better and strengthen the bond that makes everything else possible.

Limited spaces available! Start your journey today.

The Year-Long Journey

Foundation & Assessment

We begin with 5 focused live sessions to understand your dog's unique challenges and history. We'll tackle priority issues, build essential skills, and get everyone started on the right path toward your goals.

Real-World Practice

Weekly group outings provide controlled exposure to real-life situations and distractions. Practice skills in different environments, work on socialization, and give your dog healthy outlets for natural behaviors like sniffing and exploring—continuing through summer and early autumn.

Advanced Skills & Enrichment

As weather changes, we transition to weekly virtual sessions from home. Focus on advanced behaviours, mental enrichment activities, and problem-solving games that keep your dog's mind sharp and satisfied. We include flexible outdoor practice when weather allows.

Mastery & Maintenance

With spring's return, we resume outdoor adventures to solidify all progress. The program concludes with 5 final live sessions to fine-tune behaviours, troubleshoot any remaining challenges, and give you the tools to maintain success for years to come.

It's never too late to build the partnership you've always wanted. Every dog deserves a chance to shine.

⚠️ Only 6 Spots Available

Ready to Transform Your Partnership?

Don't let another year go by wishing things were different. Join our Prime Time Program and discover what's possible when you invest in your dog. Small group sizes ensure individual attention for your unique situation.

Yes I am ready!

Additional Training Options

We also offer traditional puppy classes, group training sessions, and private one-on-one training tailored to your specific needs.

The Little Paws Program is our recommended approach to get your puppy started on the right path!

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Shelly was amazing! She taught us basic games, boundaries and all the tools we need to be successful on walks! I highly recommend Pooch Partners."

-Ashley Browne

"Absolutely amazing! We learned so much and Moose is now a different dog! He understands boundaries, and has manners! Would definitely recommend."

-Candice Mikkelsen

"Shelley is very thorough and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Pooch Partners for anyone looking for personal training for their dog or group classes."

-Alana Tkachenko-Shultz