How to Book
Puppy Basics
Next class start dates:
Saturday, December 5: FULL
Saturday, January 9, 12 pm: OPEN - class will be online or in-person depending on AB Government announcements
Essential basics for a better future
Enrol in puppy basics and get two free days of daycare (a $64 value) for your puppy to keep practicing their social skills and to play with other puppies!
Course Length: 6 hours (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
Price: $310 plus gst
Location: Paws Pet Pad
Pre-requisites: Puppies must be under 6 months by class start date. One set of vaccinations must be complete.
Certification: Alberta Canine Learning Academy Puppy Basics Certificate of Completion
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This important beginner course will focus on training you and your dog to become a team. You'll learn the vital part of being a responsible owner and how your decisions now set the foundation for their future.
This class will equip you with practical, useful skills. You and your dog will learn sit, down, sit stay, down stay, come, and loose leash walking.
You will also practice turns and movement with loose leash walking as well as “take it” and “drop it”. These basic commands are the foundation of a solid, positive relationship between you and your dog and will help you get the most enjoyment out of life with your dog.
By the end of this course, you and your dog will be able to demonstrate various behaviours including:
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Name recognition
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Sit
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Down
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Hand touch
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Massage
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Collar grab
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“It’s Your Choice”
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Drop it/take it
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Stay (sit & down)
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Recall
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Loose-leash walking
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Trick
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Proper socialization skills, and how to meet other dogs and new things in the environment.
Have questions?
Read more about puppy class here
Existing Clients
Book online through your account. Login and select "Book Daycare, Boarding or Training Classes" and select "Group Classes"
New Clients
Registration must be completed through an online account
Step 1: Set up an account online
Step 2: Click on "Book Daycare, Boarding or Training Classes" and enroll.
Step 3: Pay online through your account or call 1-866-734-2262