Enjoy Dog-Friendly Dining with Confidence
Our Patio Manners class is designed for dog owners who want to enjoy patios, cafés, and breweries without stress. Whether your dog gets overly excited, begs for food, or just doesn’t settle well in busy social settings, this class will help turn chaos into calm.
Who this class is for:
🐾 Dog owners who love patio season!
🐾 Dogs who need help with impulse control in public
🐾 Puppies over 6 months or adult dogs with basic training
🐾 Anyone wanting to turn their dog into a calm, confident patio companion
What You and Your Dog Will Learn:
🐾 Relaxed leash behavior around food, strangers, and other dogs
🐾 Settling quietly on a mat under or beside your chair
🐾 Ignoring dropped food, loud noises, and distractions
🐾 Greeting patio staff and fellow diners with good manners
🐾 Leash walking with distractions, through crowds, and through doors
🐾 ‘Leave it’ command
🐾 Confidence and calmness in busy outdoor settings
Class Details:
Location: Moose Winooski’s Patio in Kitchener, ON
Class Length: Four weekly sessions, one hour each
Group Size: Small group (max 6-7 dogs) for personalized coaching
Requirements: Dogs must be friendly with people and other dogs
Prerequisite: Basic obedience or equivalent + lack of reactivity to people and dogs
What’s included:
🐾 Four weekly classes at a local patio with your dog expert, Steph.
🐾 $20 gift card for the restaurant
🐾 A training clicker for use during classes (that you can keep!)
🐾 Text & email support between classes with Steph.