DOG TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED

Puppy Obedience – With a Taste of Agility - $175 ($155 for CAHS adoptees)
This fun class is designed for puppies between the ages of 10 weeks to 5 months.  Puppies must have at least two sets of vaccinations. You and your puppy will learn the joys and importance of socialization with other dogs and people, begin basic positive obedience, handling, and positive leadership skills. Your puppy will be introduced to some basic agility equipment to help gain confidence and have fun.  Agility equipment will NOT involve any large jumps. Your puppy will be introduced to things such as baby strollers, tunnels, weave poles, and more to promote a well adjusted K9 community and family member! We will also work on behavior modification to solve such problem areas as chewing, jumping, barking, digging and other common “puppyhood” behaviors. Classes are one hour long and are six weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs in each class. Fees are non-refundable.

Get Started Obedience - $175 ($155 for CAHS adoptees)
Class open to all breed dogs older than five months and fully vaccinated. Learn how to build a positive relationship and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Class will focus on positive reinforcement training using praise, treats, toys and fun. Basic obedience, loose leash walking and recall exercises with a strong focus on family dog manners both inside and outside the home.  By the end of the class you and your dog will be ready to move on to "More Obedience," where we will work off leash. Get Started Obedience is Not suitable for dogs with a history of aggression/reactivity with dogs or people. Classes are one hour long and are six weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.  Fees are non-refundable.

More Obedience – $175 ($155 for CAHS adoptees)
This class is a continuation from Get Started Obedience. The focus is on developing off-leash skills and working around distractions. Through games and various exercises, you and your dog will enjoy furthering your skills without the leash attached!  Classes are one hour long and are six weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.  Fees are non-refundable.

Out & About, Real Life Obedience - $195 ($175 for CAHS Adoptees)
The Out & About class is designed for you and your canine partner to work on basic obedience skills in an outdoor setting. We will meet in different outdoor locations around Cochrane each week to work on important obedience skills. This class works towards reliable off leash skills, with a focus on recall, attention and walking nicely on leash.

Out & About, Real Life Obedience is available to dogs and owners who have completed Get Started Obedience and are looking to further their dogs skills in higher distraction levels. First class will be held at the downtown training center. Course runs for 5 weeks in duration and each class is one hour long with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.  Long lines are included with your registration fee.  Fees are non refundable.

Tricks for Clicks - $175 ($155 for CAHS Adoptees)
Want to impress your friends? Want to work your dog’s brain and have fun with your dog at the same time? Then this class is for you! Tricks for clicks class is designed to challenge your dog’s brain, while learning great new tricks, playing games and having fun. We will teach you how to shape behaviour using a clicker, and show you the endless possibilities that open up for you and your dog! This course is fantastic option for older or less active dogs or dogs that are limited physically as they can learn new tricks (Yes! old dogs can learn new tricks) and tire themselves out with little to no impact to joints. Tricks for clicks is open to all dogs over 5 months of age and runs for 5 weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs per class. Clicker is included in registration fee. (First class; please leave your dog in the car for the first half of class) Fees are non refundable.

Leash Lungers Anonymous - $250 ($230 CAHS Adoptees)
Is walking your dog a stressful event filled with avoiding other dogs? Does your dog bark, lunge, growl and snarl when walking on leash around other dogs? In Leash Lungers Anonymous class, we help you understand your dog's behaviour, and teach you and your dog the tools needed to reduce the outbursts - or eliminate them entirely. Leash Lungers Anonymous class environment is designed to set you and your dog up for success, with small class size and two certified trainers to help coach you and your dog along the way.

Dogs must be a minimum of six months of age. Classes will have a maximum of four dogs. Course runs for six weeks and classes are one hour long. Fees are non-refundable.

Scaredy Dog Class - $250 ($230 for CAHS Adoptees)
This class is designed for dogs that are fearful of new people, places and sometimes even life in general. Does your dog cower away from people or try to become invisible in new situations? Does your dog choose flight over fight in every situation? If so then this course is for you! In this class we work on strengthening the bond between dog and handler through the use of gentle, positive reinforcement techniques. Handlers will learn how to read and communicate more effectively with their dog while working on building confidence and showing your dog that the world isn’t so scary after all!

Dogs must be a minimum of six months of age and not reactive towards people or other dogs. Classes will have a maximum of six dogs. Course runs for six weeks and classes are one hour long. Fees are non refundable.

Class Dates: Classes are run by demand, please call (403) 932-2072 ext 110 if you are interested in taking this class and we can place you on a waiting list.

AGILITY CLASSES
Dog Agility is the king of dog sports and often referred to as the most fun a dog can have - leaping over a variety of jumps, tipping a see-saw, zig zagging through a series of upright poles, negotiating a narrow dog-walk or zooming through tunnels. To a dog, an agility field is a doggy amusement park. Whether you're looking for a venue where your dog can burn off some excess energy in a safe, constructive manner, or simply want to spend some “quality time” with your dog, agility training offers amusement and challenges for both the dog and handler often turning an unruly friend into a willing and appreciative teammate!

Get Started Agility - $175 ($155 for CAHS adoptees)
Class designed for dogs of a minimum of 10 months of age where the owner has reasonable control of the dog off leash and the dog and owner are competent at beginner level obedience. Ideally the dogs have a recall (come when called), but can be worked on in class providing they are good with other dogs, and vaccinations must be current. This class will introduce the dog and owner to the obstacles and the sport in a non-stressful manner, and teach them how to perform the obstacle safely, confidently and correctly.  Classes are one hour long and are six weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.   Fees are non-refundable. 

(For larger breeds and dogs of 7 years or more, we recommend owners check with their veterinarians before starting agility to be sure the bone plates have closed in the case of younger dogs, and the health is good in the case of our older canine friends.)

More Fun Agility - $175 ($155 for CAHS adoptees)
Class designed for dogs and owners that want to continue with the fun! At this level we will continue to boost the dogs confidence by working exercises that require more focus, concentration and teamwork.  Dogs must have completed “Get Started Agility”, have basic obedience training and current vaccinations.  Classes are one hour long and are six weeks in duration with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.  Fees are non-refundable.

(For larger breeds and dogs of 7 years or more, we recommend owners check with their veterinarians before starting agility, to be sure the bone plates have closed in the case of younger dogs, and the health is good in the case of our older canine friends.)


All classes are held at our Downtown location on 1st Street West between Rexall Drugs and Donair on the Run.
Upcoming 2012 Sessions are listed below. Please see the class information at the top of the page for class description and fees.

CLASS SCHEDULE
* Watch for classes being added *
There are no Saturday, Sunday or Monday classes on long weekends.

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