Group Training Classes
Our classes help achieve your goals and deliver results that nurture the bond between you and your dog
We offer training for all stages of a dog’s life, from puppy manners to competition sports, with specific programming tailored to address behavioural challenges.
Learn from expert trainers
Enjoy a state-of-the-art facility
Benefit from small class sizes
Build connections with your dog
See real progress and results
Competition Obedience Classes
Competition Obedience
Really want to impress your friends? Do you enjoy spending time with your dog? Have you got a bit of a competitive streak? Join us for competition obedience classes. Our accomplished instructors share their tips for success, hard won over decades of competition success with their own dogs, including many dozens of titles. (One of our instructors even earned a perfect 200 score as an Obedience Trial Champion!) And the best part? We train with positive reinforcement, to make sure you and your dog enjoy both your success and the road to it.
We have several levels of classes, each consisting of 6 sessions. Classes run on Thursdays at Hyper Hounds Dog Training. If you’re just getting started, enroll first in Novice Foundations.
For more information about our classes at Hyper Hounds Dog Training please visit their website, located here.
*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Beginner Novice
Let’s start off on the right paw! We’ll lay foundations for great engagement and attention from your dog, introduce pivot platforms and pots, get our position change mechanics right for seamless sits, downs, stands, and settles, learn how to develop a heeling focal point, and share tricks to enhance fun and success for you and your dog.
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Novice Polishing & Open Beginner levels
In this level we’ll start putting our foundations together into leash heels, figure eights, stands for exam, off leash healing, recalls, and stays. Exciting! We’ll also begin teaching the skills you’ll need for Open level, including retrieve, drop on recall, broad jumps, and position changes from a distance. Impressive!
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Open & Utility levels
Time to graduate to open and utility level exercises. We’ll improve upon those in the last class, plus add retrieves on the flat and high jumps, out-of-sight stays, seek back, article work, signals, a moving stand, and directed jumping. Now you’re really looking good!
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Canine Classes for Reactivity
Calm Canines Class
At best, living with a reactive dog—one who barks, growls, and lunges at other dogs, people, small animals, or things on wheels—is stressful and embarrassing. At worst, it can be dangerous. This fun, supportive class looks to put all that behind you and get you and your dog enjoying some much needed calm, whether that’s on your walks, at home, in your yard, or wherever your dog’s reactivity flares.
We take a two-path approach: First, we use positive reinforcement operant conditioning techniques to teach your dog to focus on you instead of the things he reacts to. Second, we use positive classical conditioning techniques to systematically teach your dog to feel ho-hum about his reactivity triggers. (Oh, that dog or squirrel or skateboarder? Yawn!) The end result? By week 7 of class, we’ll be taking a fun group walk in Fish Creek Provincial Park with your Calm Canine focused by your side!
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*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Calm Canines On The Town
Once you experience the field trip at the end of Calm Canines class, you’ll want more. Our Calm Canines On The Town class provides weekly opportunities for you and your dog to practice your new skills in a safe, supportive group environment, guided by one of our skilled instructors. Your dog’s ability to relax and focus on you around other dogs, people, small animals, and wheeled objects will continue to grow, as will your comfort and confidence. Plus we have an awful lot of fun as we rotate our walks through various Calgary parks.
Upcoming Drop-In Dates
*Please note: You must be a Calm Canines class graduate to enroll in this course, or have completed a Calm Canines private training program.
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*Please note: You must be a Calm Canines class graduate to enroll in this course, or have completed a Calm Canines private training program.
*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Calm Canines Agility Workshops
One of the most tragic things about reactivity dog is how many activities reactive dogs and their people miss out on. Our Calm Canines Agility workshops gives you and your dog the chance to have fun together learning the country’s most popular dog sport in a supportive environment. You’ll join fellow Calm Canines grads who understand what it’s like to live with a reactive dog, and be guided by our experienced instructor. The best part? While you and your dog have a blast, you continue to build your dog’s ability to calmly focus on you in busy environments.
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*Please note: You must be a Calm Canines class graduate to enroll in this course, or have completed a Calm Canines private training program.
K9 Nose Work® Classes
Intro to K9 Nose Work ®
Does your dog love to sniff? This fun class uses your dog’s natural scenting ability to provide them with mental and physical activity. This class builds your dog’s confidence and gets them excited to use their nose to seek out a treat reward hidden in the search area. K9 Nose Work ® was inspired by working detection dogs and is a great way to build a team relationship with your dog all while having fun!
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*If you’re new to the sport of Nose Work, please take Intro to K9 Nose Work ® first
*Please note: there is only one dog in the search area at a time so this class is open to reactive and fearful dogs
*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Intro To Odour
Take your dog’s scent work to the next level! Now that your dog has been introduced to the game of Nose Work and has the foundational skills, we will introduce them to different odours they will enjoy sniffing out. This class increases in difficulty and introduces new environments to search in that will have your dog burning lots of mental and physical energy! Learn how to work with your dog to find the target odor and when to take action during a hunt. Each search is highly stimulating for you and your dog, and allows your dog to refine his natural scenting talents!
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*If you’re new to the sport of Nose Work, please take Intro to K9 Nose Work ® first
*Please note: there is only one dog in the search area at a time so this class is open to reactive and fearful dogs
*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Nose Work Continued
Now that your dog is familiar with the game of Nose Work, we can take it up a notch! This class focuses on handler skills and techniques while your dog uses their natural scenting ability to sniff out target odours. We increase the difficulty of the hides by introducing new search puzzles and environments. Dogs will have fun getting the chance to experience interior and exterior searches. This exciting game is perfect to keep you and your dog entertained while your dog burns lots of mental and physical energy!
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*Must have completed Intro To Odour
*Please note: there is only one dog in the search area at a time so this class is open to reactive and fearful dogs
*Please note: there will be no make up classes if you miss a class
Meet Your Instructors
BARBARA WALMER, DR. JENNIFER RICHARDS, AND ELLEN KOVAR SHARE 3 THINGS IN COMMON:
A love of teaching humans as strong as their love of training dogs
A commitment to fun, stress-free classroom experiences for human & canine students
A dedication to success in the classroom & real-life results outside of it
Our training team’s extensive experience and credentials teaching both dogs and people mean success for you and your dog!
Refund Policy
Upon class registration, students receive hand-outs and training resources. Refund requests made before the class commences, up to 72 hours, will be eligible for a 50% refund of the class fee. Once a class is in progress, all sales are considered final, and no refunds will be issued. We understand that unexpected situations may arise, causing you to miss a class session. While we do not offer refunds or make-up classes for missed lessons, our instructors will do their best to help you catch up on any missed material to ensure you receive the full value of your course.
Questions about our puppy or dog training class programs?
Phone: 587-579-5954 | Email: help@goodasgoldtraining.ca
Puppy training classes, dog obedience manners classes, competition obedience classes, agility classes, and leash reactivity reactive rover classes in Calgary.
