Start: 6:30PM

6 x 1 hour classes, weekly.  $175+HST

Note: No class August 3rd

 

  •  Monday, June 29, 2026 - Monday, August 10, 2026
     6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 0

Start: 7:30pm

6 x 1 hour classes, weekly.  $175+HST

SDD 1 is a pre-requisite for this course

Note: No class August 3rd

 

  •  Monday, June 29, 2026 - Monday, August 10, 2026
     7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 1

Time: 5:30-7:00PM

For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready.  All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used.  Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up.  Games set ups may also be included.  Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on.

1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 + HST

Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches.


Time: 9:00AM SDDA Novice

If you are getting ready for a trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the novice level, then this is the practice session for you!  This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the novice level.

The 1hr session includes a set up for containers, interior and exterior. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25+HST

 


Time: 10:30AM SDDA Games

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a games trial, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun sdda games practice.

This 1hr session will have a set up for speed, aerial, & distance.  There will be an interior area appropriate for team if some would like to practice team, if not, the set up can be run as an individual indoor area.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25 + HST

 


Time: 12:00PM SDDA Excellent

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the excellent level, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the excellent level.

This 1.5hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $35 + HST

 


Time: 5:30-7:00PM

For graduates of SDD 2 class at Best Friends, or, dogs that are trial ready.  All 3 SDDA essential oils will be used.  Container, Interior, and Exterior (weather permitting) will be set up.  Games set ups may also be included.  Handlers may run the searches blind, or known, depending on level of experience and what they would like to work on.

1 x 1.5hr session, $35.00 + HST

Class will begin at Best Friends, but we may drive a short distance away for some searches.


SAR Camp Friday July 31st- Sunday August 2nd 2026.

Start Time 8:00AM Friday July 31st at Best Friends School of Dog Training. 

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 20TH AT 9:00AM.  

Camp will take place at various locations in and around the Ottawa area.

Fee:   $400/dog team (1 dog + 1 handler), $175 for observers.

Camp fees includes instruction only.  Lodging, meals must be arranged by the student.

Please note there are NO refunds after July 10th.

 

 

 

  • Working Spot
     Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Observer
     Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7

Time:  4:00pm

This course consists of a 45 minute pre-recorded video introduction to tracking theory and equipment, and 5 practical classes (90 minutes each) starting Friday August 7th at 4:00PM.

On week 1 we will meet at 337 Breadner Blvd, but classes will be at various locations in the Ottawa area.

Registration opens on Saturday July 11th at 9:00am

Price: $190 + HST

Note: No Class Friday August 21st

 

  • Tracking I
     Friday, August 7, 2026 - Friday, September 11, 2026
     4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 2

Start: 6:00 PM

Course consists of 5 x 90 minute classes, held weekly.  First class is Friday August 7th at 6:00pm and we will meet at 337 Breadner Blvd for week 1.  Following classes will be at various locations in Ottawa.

Price: $190 +HST

Registration opens on July 11th at 9:00AM

Note: No class Friday August 21st

  • Tracking II
     Friday, August 7, 2026 - Friday, September 11, 2026
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0