New Puppy? Bring out the best in your dog in this exciting and informative four week series of classes! Topics include come when called, sit, stand and down on command, name recognition, house training, leash pulling and much more! Cost: $100 plus HST for four one hour sessions.

Ever wondered if there was somewhere that offered training to work in the Pet Care Industry? Well, here it is! Basics and hands-on training for an exciting career as a Dog Daycare Attendant, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, Kennel Attendant, Veterinarian Assistant, Dog Trainer Assistant, Animal Control Officer, Pet Rescue Worker.For more information and to register online visit DogGuru.ca

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is a fun, one hour walk that takes place in over 250 communities across Canada in support of people with disabilities. Your support can help provide one of the six kinds of Dog Guides: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Special Skills, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance and launching in 2013 – Diabetic Alert. Events also include a silent auction and BBQ. Visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com for more details.

Teach your dog new tricks with Tricia Waples, CTDI (trainer of the year, Do More With Your Dog!®). Trick training is the best way to build a fun, loving relationship with your dog. During the classes, a variety of reward based training methods will elicit behaviours. Dogs of any age can participate in the 6 week program that provides instruction on how to train over 40 tricks. Cost is $170 and includes a novice trick dog title. To register contact Tricia Waples at chelstri@gmail.com

Join veterinarian / feline practitioner Dr. Melanie Bonder from the Downtown Toronto Cat Clinic for an informative new seminar on proper kitten care. Topics include Litter Box 101, Behaviour & Socialization, Grooming & Dental Care & much more! Kittens must be between 8 to 17 weeks old and have proper vaccinations. To register, contact info@PawsWay.ca. FREE!

Canine Good Neighbour program identifies and rewards responsible and caring owners and their canine partners. This twelve step evaluation is fun, rewarding and useful. Successful participants receive a certificate from the Canadian Kennel Club. $25 fee applies.

Pet First Aid Certification Course is a veterinarian approved certificate recommended for all Pet Lovers, yet is comprehensive enough to provide Pet Care Professionals the needed tools to safely care for other people’s pets, and to know what to do, should their pet become ill or injured.Recognize and manage all types of injuries, emergencies, when to call a vet, rescue breathing, CPR and bandaging. For more information and to register online visit DogGuru.ca