Workshops
Learning is the cornerstone of caring
Good As Gold offers specialized dog training workshops designed to enhance both competitive sport skills and practical life skills in a focused learning environment. These concentrated sessions provide handlers and their dogs immersive learning opportunities, hands-on practice and personalized feedback from experienced trainers. Whether preparing for competitive dog sports or addressing everyday life skills, Good As Gold's workshops offer an efficient path to support your training goals.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Distance Handling (Beginner)
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of teaching your dog to work confidently away from you. We’ll cover the essential skills needed for Gamblers and PAD games, with a primary emphasis on building obstacle independence using jumps and tunnels.
Dates: September 27, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Fun Match - Steeplechase
Join us for a fun and exciting round of Steeplechase! The course features an A-frame, weave poles, jumps, and tunnels in a fun, flowy course designed to keep you and your dog moving! You’ll have three opportunities to run the course, with one minute in the ring for each run. Come out, have some fun, and enjoy the challenge!
Date: September 27, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $35 + tax
Weaves Proofing
Struggling with missed entries? Popped poles? Sloppy footwork? This focused Weave Proofing Workshop will give you the tools to turn those poles into your team’s powerhouse obstacle — with distraction training, entry independence, and speed consistency at the core. Work on entry proofing from multiple angles and building speed with accuracy.
Date: September 27, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Fun Match - Jumpers
You can run your dog through a Jumpers course where coaching will be provided. Weaves are optional on the course. Three runs maximum per dog. Two course levels are setup.
Date: October 24, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $35 + tax
Skills Sequencing
Ready to strengthen your bond with your dog and sharpen your agility game? Whether you're working towards your first competition or looking to improve flow and focus on the course, this hands-on workshop is designed to help you and your dog become a more confident, connected team. Work on core agility sequencing skills, using jumps and tunnels, to develop smooth and efficient runs. Improve your handling, timing, and communication all while building your dog’s focus, speed, and confidence.
Date: October 24, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Ready, Set, Go! Mastering the Start Line
A reliable start line can make all the difference in an agility run. In this workshop, we'll focus on building and maintaining a consistent start line routine that sets your team up for success. You'll learn strategies to strengthen start line performance, troubleshoot common challenges, and test your skills on course setups commonly seen in competition today. Whether you're actively competing or simply looking to improve your team's foundation skills, this workshop is open to all handlers and dogs.
Date: November 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Snooker Strategies for Success
Snooker—you either love it or you hate it! Either way, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn fun strategies that will build your confidence in this exciting game. Both AAC and UKI rules will be covered. Participants will have the chance to run a couple of Snooker courses using a variety of equipment. Dogs must have 6 weave poles and contacts to participate in this workshop.
Date: November 21, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Teeter Foundations to Finish
AKA from Wobble to Wow! This workshop will cover the various steps involved in developing your dog’s teeter performance, from foundations through to polishing and proofing. It is suitable for dogs that are just beginning their teeter training, as well as teams looking to build confidence, add proofing, or refine performance.
Date: November 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
May the Course Be With You
Want to improve your handling decisions, tighten your lines, and shave off precious seconds? Join us for a focused Agility Course Analysis Workshop where we’ll break down courses like the pros! Learn how to read and analyze agility course maps, plan efficient lines for YOUR dog, develop handling strategies for different challenges and evaluate risk vs. reward in course decisions.
Date: November 28, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $100 + tax
Young Dog Foundations
Starting your dog’s agility journey? This Foundations Workshop is the perfect first step for building focus, body awareness, and teamwork in young or green dogs — the essential skills before ever stepping into full courses. Develop your obstacle confidence and handling cues, increase your engagement and begin establishing your start-line routines, and work on sequences utilizing jumps and tunnels!
Date: November 28, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $80 + tax
Fun Match - Jumpers
You can run your dog through a Jumpers course where coaching will be provided. Weaves are optional on the course. Three runs maximum per dog. Two course levels are setup.
Date: December 20, 2026 @ 9:00am
Location: Good As Gold Training (4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB)
Cost: $35 + tax
Questions about our workshops?
587-579-5954 | help@goodasgoldtraining.ca | 4303 11th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4X1
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