Services: Group Obedience Classes
Group Obedience Classes focus on "empowering people to positively influence their dog’s behaviour." Clients will gain an awareness of their individual dog’s needs and learn to respond to these needs appropriately. By applying the training concepts learned in class, clients will be able to teach their dogs the skills required for them to behave appropriately in real life situations. Our group classes create a positive, friendly atmosphere in which to both enhance your dog's skills and your relationship with your canine companion.
Group classes may not be appropriate for all dogs. If your dog is fearful, reactive (barking, lunging, growling, snapping), or aggressive toward other dogs or people, please contact Happy Tails Dog Training for information on private lessons/behavioral consultations and classes.
Basic Obedience Skills Class
Prerequisites: Dog must be over 4 months of age, and not show aggression toward other dogs or people.
Classes focus on teaching people how dogs learn and some key concepts/strategies to train the dog according to its needs. Basic skills such as Attention, Sit, Down, Come, Leash walking, Stay, Leave it are taught, using a variety of fun activities and positive methods. The goal is to have the dogs display appropriate behavior in real life situations.
- Beginner Obedience classes are offered Thursday evenings, 6:15-7:15pm and 7:30-8:30pm, at Scenic Acres community centre, 8825 Scurfield Drive NW.
- This class is 5 weeks long, and the cost is $150.00 (includes gst).
Fall Schedule is as follows:
- Fall classes will resume on October 7, 2010, after our holidays.
- October 7 - November 4, 2010
- November 18 – December 16, 2010
- Call 208-5448 to reserve space, as space is limited. A non-refundable deposit (Visa or MasterCard) will be taken at the time of booking to hold a space in the class.
NEW CLASS - "Settle Down, Spot" Class
Prerequisites: Dog must be over 4 months of age, and not show aggression toward other dogs or people.
This specialty class is appropriate for dogs who have difficulty calming down and who demonstrate a lack of focus/attention and problems controlling their impulses. Attention work and impulse control exercises will be emphasized, along with basic foundation skills. Exercises will be modified based on the needs of the individual dog.
- "Settle Down, Spot" classes are offered Sunday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm, at Scenic Acres community centre, 8825 Scurfield Drive NW.
- This class is 5 weeks long, and the cost is $200.00 (includes gst).
- Class is limited to 6 dogs maximum.
- Fall Schedule is as follows:
- October 3 - November 7, 2010 (No classes on October 10, 2010 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)
- November 21 - December 19, 2010
- Call 208-5448 to reserve space, as space is limited. A non-refundable deposit (Visa or MasterCard) will be taken at the time of booking to hold a space in the class.
Better Obedience Skills Class
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Obedience Skills or "Settle Down, Spot" classes through Happy Tails Dog Training, dog must interact well with other dogs.
This class is a fun way to build on the basic obedience skills by applying them to more challenging situations, while improving the dog/owner relationship using positive methods. Classes are offered either indoors or outdoors (seasonal offering).
Dates will be announced in 2011.
Classes offered in Northwest Calgary.
