Training Services
At Sunshine Paws, we make training plans that put the needs of your whole family first. We are proud users of clicker-based positive reinforcement methods to help your pet learn more quickly and be more confident. Our methods are also force-free and aversive-free, meaning we promote science-based techniques that are proven to help you reach your goals faster.
We provide consistent communication throughout the training process to help you never feel lost, confused, or unsupported. Training can be stressful and we are here to make it as stress-free as possible for you and your pet.
All clients start with a consultation. After that, you can save on multiple sessions with our dog & cat training bundles. If you're interested in making your pet more comfortable at the vet's or groomer's, read more about our Cooperative Care offerings, in partnership with Brintnell Veterinary Hospital in Edmonton, AB. And if you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact us.
Initial Consultations
Let's get started!
Phone or Virtual Consult
Quickly get started with answers to your behaviour questions.
Summary
| Price: | $30.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 1 |
| Session length: | 30 min |
Perfect If
- You have training or enrichment questions but aren't quite ready to commit
If a Full Assessment is booked after, this session will be deducted from the price.
Full Assessment
Discuss training goals, enrichment activities, & behaviour management strategies. Then we'll begin training & plan future sessions that meet your goals.
Summary
| Price: | $140.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 1 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
Perfect If
- You're just getting started with us & want to make sure we're the right fit
Dog Training Bundles
Packages to help you address all situations, from new members of the family to those having difficulties. All dog training bundles include:
- The listed number of in-person training sessions, spaced 1–3 weeks apart;
- Written summaries & instructions emailed after each visit;
- Virtual check-ins between booked sessions (optional); &
- Analysis of practice videos between sessions (optional).
Bright Beginnings Bundle
Build a training foundation, for animals new & old.
Summary
| Price: | $375.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 3 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
| Behaviours: | 1-4 foundation |
Perfect If
- You've got a new addition to the family
Sunny Days Ahead Bundle
Focus on a variety of behaviour types to build your training momentum & experience.
Summary
| Price: | $440.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 4 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
| Behaviours: | 1-4 foundation or 1-2 complex |
Perfect If
- You want to build lots of training foundations or have a complex behaviour to address.
Light on the Horizon Bundle
Start addressing complex behaviour issues.
Summary
| Price: | $500.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 5 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
| Behaviours: | 1-3 complex |
Perfect If
- You have multiple complex behaviours to address.
Dog Training Bundle Add Ons
Single Dog Training Session
Keep going after an initial consultation or you've finished your training bundle.
Summary
| Price: | $125.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 1 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
| Behaviours: | foundation only, unless continuing from bundle |
Perfect If
- You want to keep going after initial consultation.
- You want a bit of extra time after a bundle is complete.
Dog Behaviours
Foundation behaviours
Foundation behaviours* include:
- Basic walking skills (non-reactive)
- Comfort building for veterinary/grooming visits
- Crate training
- House training
- Jumping up
- Socialization with people/dogs (non-reactive dogs)
Complex behaviours
Complex behaviours* include:
- Cooperative care (grooming, verterinarian, etc.)
- Excessive barking
- Fear of new people
- Leash reactivity
* If you don't see your behaviours of interest listed, please reach out — we may still be able to help!
Cat Training Bundles
With options for your feline friends, all cat training bundles include:
- The listed number of in-person training sessions, spaced 1–3 weeks apart;
- Written summaries & instructions emailed after each visit;
- Virtual check-ins between booked sessions (optional); &
- Analysis of practice videos between sessions (optional).
Sleepin' in a Sunbeam Bundle
Get started with simple behaviours to build cat training fundamentals, or focus on complex behaviours of concern.
Summary
| Price: | $350.00 + GST |
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| No. of sessions: | 3 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
Perfect If
- You want to start training with simple behaviours like recall, place behaviour, harness training, kitten biting, or trick training.
- You want to address several complex behaviours like inter-cat aggression in the household, counter surfing, anxiety, & cooperative care.
Cat Training Bundle Add Ons
Single Cat Training Session
Keep going after an initial consultation or you've finished your training bundle.
Summary
| Price: | $125.00 + GST |
|---|---|
| No. of sessions: | 1 |
| Session length: | 60 min |
| Behaviours: | foundation only, unless continuing from bundle |
Perfect If
- You want to keep going after initial consultation.
- You want a bit of extra time after a bundle is complete.
Cooperative Care
Help your pet get the most out of their veterinary care by reducing their stress & helping them be more comfortable in clinics. We partner with Brintnell Veterinary Hospital in Northwest Edmonton for Cooperative Care sessions — contact them by phone or email for more information.