Group class re-opening: Calm Dog, Good Dog, modified Good Puppy.
Thank you for your continued support!
Learn about our full COVID-19 measures here.
Thank you for your continued support!
Learn about our full COVID-19 measures here.
Do you have a new puppy? Have you adopted an older dog? Maybe you are dealing with reactivity? Perhaps you are looking for some refresher training for a long time canine friend. In any case, we have a class for you. Group classes are limited in size to allow for individual coaching and one on one attention. Scroll through our class menu to see everything from puppy socialization classes, to manners programs, to help with complex behaviours to workshops! Questions about a class? Contact Us! Ready to sign up? Register Here!
Good Puppy: Playtime, Socialization and Manners**
6 week program plus 1 bonus introductory online class!
Open Enrolment- start any time!
55 minute class
Located at Paws Next Door**
4116 Macleod Trail South
Choose:
Tuesdays at 7:00pm**
Thursdays at 6:30pm**
Ages 8 - 25 weeks
6 consecutive weeks
$195*
This 55 minute class will set you and your puppy off on the right paw! Puppies will practice active socialization with a variety of objects, surfaces, people, environments and other puppies. Handlers will gain a thorough understanding of how to properly and safely socialize their puppy in and around the city. Handlers will also have a good understanding of canine body language, play, and stress signs. Puppies will practice polite manners with handling, play, human interactions and entering/ exiting doorways.
Puppies must be between the ages of 8 and 20 weeks to attend and have their first set of vaccinations. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler. Vaccination records must be shown at the beginning of class prior to participation. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (eg. Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
**During this stage of reopening, the Good Puppy class format is as follows:
~Virtual on-demand video lessons sent out weekly
~DROP-OFF puppy socialization on Tuesday or Thursday evenings (must RSVP, maximum 10 puppies)
Good Dog: Adult & Adolescent Obedience Level One**
~Thursday March 4th FULL
~Tuesday March 30th at 8pm
~Thursday April 29th at 8pm
Located at Paws Next Door**
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
8 consecutive weeks
$295*
By program completion, dogs will have gained reliability with a variety of useful obedience cues including Attention, Sit, Down, Stay, Leave It, Recall and Loose Leash Walking. Dogs and their handlers will have completed distraction training to solidify these cues for everyday life. Handlers will have also learned valuable problem solving techniques to ensure a long and happy relationship with their dog.
Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. People and dog friendly dogs only. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (eg. Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
**During this stage of reopening, the Good Dog class format is as follows:
~In-person classes resuming March 4 2021
~Should restrictions tighten up, class will be moved to a virtual format
Calm Dog: Help For Your Reactive or Over Aroused Canine**
~Wednesday March 10th at 6:30pm FULL
~Wednesday March 10th at 8pm FULL
~Monday April 19th at 6:45pm
Located at Paws Next Door**
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
8 consecutive weeks
$395*
This class is designed for dogs who show difficulties controlling themselves and / or reactivity towards other dogs. By program completion, dogs will have gained a solid foundation of attention work and coping skills to help them through trigger situations. Handlers will have gained an understanding of their dog's behaviour and will learn management and behaviour modification skills. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. Handlers must be 18 years or older, due to safety concerns children are unable to attend this class. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
**During this stage of reopening, the Calm Dog class format is as follows:
~In-person classes resuming February 8 2021
~1st class seminar for the March and April programs will be held in our Virtual Classroom space
Calm Dog 2: Outdoors
60 minute class
~Thursday April 22nd at 7:00pm
Located in various public parks in Calgary
Ages 5 months and up
4 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: Calm Dog
$195*
This second level class is designed for dogs who show difficulties controlling themselves and / or reactivity towards other dogs. Completion of Calm Dog is required. By program completion, dogs will have gained a solid foundation of attention work and coping skills to help them through seeing triggers in outdoor situations. Handlers will have gained an understanding of their dog's behaviour and will learn management and behaviour modification skills to use in real-life environments. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. Handlers must be 18 years or older, due to safety concerns children are unable to attend this class. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
60 minute class
~Thursday April 22nd at 7:00pm
Located in various public parks in Calgary
Ages 5 months and up
4 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: Calm Dog
$195*
This second level class is designed for dogs who show difficulties controlling themselves and / or reactivity towards other dogs. Completion of Calm Dog is required. By program completion, dogs will have gained a solid foundation of attention work and coping skills to help them through seeing triggers in outdoor situations. Handlers will have gained an understanding of their dog's behaviour and will learn management and behaviour modification skills to use in real-life environments. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. Handlers must be 18 years or older, due to safety concerns children are unable to attend this class. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
Brave Dog: Help For Your Shy or Fearful Canine
60 minute class
~TBA
Located at Paws Next Door
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
6 consecutive weeks
$295*
This class is designed for dogs who cower and shy away in the presence of new people. By program completion, dogs will have gained a great deal of positive experiences with new people to help build solid foundation of coping skills in these tough situations. Handlers will have gained an understanding of their dog's behaviour and will learn management and confidence building skills. Fearful behaviour can be displayed in multiple ways; this class is for the "introvert" dog who tries to disappear. Fearful behaviour displayed in an "extrovert" way (barking, lunging, etc) is a great fit for our Calm Dog class. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. Handlers must be 18 years or older, due to safety concerns children are unable to attend this class. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
60 minute class
~TBA
Located at Paws Next Door
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
6 consecutive weeks
$295*
This class is designed for dogs who cower and shy away in the presence of new people. By program completion, dogs will have gained a great deal of positive experiences with new people to help build solid foundation of coping skills in these tough situations. Handlers will have gained an understanding of their dog's behaviour and will learn management and confidence building skills. Fearful behaviour can be displayed in multiple ways; this class is for the "introvert" dog who tries to disappear. Fearful behaviour displayed in an "extrovert" way (barking, lunging, etc) is a great fit for our Calm Dog class. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. Handlers must be 18 years or older, due to safety concerns children are unable to attend this class. Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
Rocket Dog: Recall
60 minute class
~Spring 2021
Located in various public parks in Calgary
Ages 5 months and up
4 consecutive weeks
$195*
This class is designed to teach your dog to reliably come when called... the first time! By program completion you will have created a solid recall you can count on and will have practiced with a variety of distractions and in a variety of environments to ensure success. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler! Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
60 minute class
~Spring 2021
Located in various public parks in Calgary
Ages 5 months and up
4 consecutive weeks
$195*
This class is designed to teach your dog to reliably come when called... the first time! By program completion you will have created a solid recall you can count on and will have practiced with a variety of distractions and in a variety of environments to ensure success. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler! Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
Good Dog: Adult & Adolescent Obedience Level Two
60 minute class
~TBA
Located at Paws Next Door
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
6 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: Good Dog Level One
$255*
By program completion, dogs will have perfected their basic obedience skills in a variety of challenging situations and will have added additional valuable skills to their repertoire including Move Back, Directional Cues, Settle, Drop on Recall, Distance Cues and Off Leash Cues. Handlers and dogs will deepen their relationship as they work through the advanced challenges together. Handlers will also have the opportunity to present their own unique challenges and goals and have them added to the class.
Dogs must have completed Good Dog 1 or equivalent to participate. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. People and dog friendly dogs only. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler! Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
60 minute class
~TBA
Located at Paws Next Door
4116 Macleod Trail South
Ages 5 months and up
6 consecutive weeks
Prerequisite: Good Dog Level One
$255*
By program completion, dogs will have perfected their basic obedience skills in a variety of challenging situations and will have added additional valuable skills to their repertoire including Move Back, Directional Cues, Settle, Drop on Recall, Distance Cues and Off Leash Cues. Handlers and dogs will deepen their relationship as they work through the advanced challenges together. Handlers will also have the opportunity to present their own unique challenges and goals and have them added to the class.
Dogs must have completed Good Dog 1 or equivalent to participate. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations or titre testing. People and dog friendly dogs only. Handlers must be 18 years or older, children are welcome to attend with adult handler! Register Here.
Equipment requirements: Approved harness (Bark Industry, Ruffwear, Freedom Harness, Balance Harness) and 6 foot leash.
Retractable leashes, choke chains, slip leads, limited slip collars and martingale collars are not permitted in class.
*please add 5% gst to all prices.
Refunds are not available for training services. Should you be unable to attend your program you may transfer into a future class at the discretion of DOGWIT Training Inc. Transfers are considered on a case by case basis.
Dogwit Training Inc. reserves the right to move in-person classes into our virtual classroom according to current provincial and city COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. We reserve the right to change program start dates in accordance with these lockdowns and restrictions.
Dogwit Training Inc. reserves the right to move in-person classes into our virtual classroom according to current provincial and city COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. We reserve the right to change program start dates in accordance with these lockdowns and restrictions.