What makes the difference in our puppy training?

We do things a little differently. And that starts with our trainers.

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What's our secret? It's not just how we do it, it's who we have doing it! Our force-free trainers have studied extensively the latest in effective training, have extensive-hands-on experience, are certified through comprehensive training programs and are CPDT candidates.

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What's particularly different, and that we're really proud of, is that we use force-free, fear-free, positive relational training methods. The positive style in which we train and teach is proven to be faster, more effective, and to nurture a stronger bond between you and your dog.

About this class

This is the most important class for you and your puppy! What you do in your puppy's early months shapes so much of their life with you and your relationship with them. This class goes beyond teaching cues and the premise of obedience; it teaches you how dogs learn and teaches you how to set the foundation for your puppy to grow into a calm, well-adjusted dog. 

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This beginner course focuses 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. 

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Though this class, you'll gain practical, useful skills and essential basic commands. 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, in addition to understanding how to teach your dog in ways they will understand, you and your dog will be able to demonstrate various behaviours including:​​

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• Name recognition

• Sit

• Down

• Hand touch

• Massage

• Collar grab

• “It’s Your Choice”

• Drop it/take it

• Stay (sit & down)

• Recall

• Loose-leash walking

• Trick

• Proper socialization skills, and how to meet other dogs and new things in the environment.

DETAILS

Course Length:       6 hours (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)

Price: $210 plus gst 
Location: Paws Pet Pad
Next Start Dates: ​Please set up an account and login to view

Open to puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months.        

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

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About this class

What you do in your puppy's early months shapes so much of their life with you and your relationship with them. This class goes beyond teaching cues and the premise of obedience; it teaches you how dogs learn and teaches you how to set the foundation for your puppy to grow into a calm, well-adjusted dog.

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This is the most important class for you and your puppy 

​

This beginner course focuses 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. 

​

Though this class, you'll gain practical, useful skills and essential basic commands. 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, in addition to understanding how to teach your dog in ways they will understand, you and your dog will be able to demonstrate various behaviours including:​​

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• Name recognition

• Sit

• Down

• Hand touch

• Massage

• Collar grab

• “It’s Your Choice”

• Drop it/take it

• Stay (sit & down)

• Recall

• Loose-leash walking

• Trick

• Proper socialization skills, and how to meet other dogs and new things in the environment.

Sign up for Puppy Basics and get two free days of daycare (a $64 value) for your puppy for safe socialization and confidence building opportunities.

DETAILS

Course Length:       6 hours (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)

Price: $310 plus gst 
Location: Paws Pet Pad
Next Start Dates: ​Please set up an account and login to view

Open to puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months.        

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

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How to Book

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

Reserving your class spot

Create an account and reserve your spot online. Payment is required to confirm your spot. Your spot is only confirmed once payment is received.

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Required vaccines

Puppies require at least their first set of vaccines. Depending on your vet, this will appear as DAP, DAPP, DA2P or DHPP. Puppies do not require rabies (this is first administered at six months old at the earliest).

How young is too young?

As long as your puppy is at least 8 weeks old and has received its first set of vaccinations and had a vet visit, your puppy can join puppy class.

How old is too old?

Puppies must be six months or under (they are six months until their seven-month birthday).

How to pay

You can pay online through your account with credit card, over the phone by credit card, or in-person with cash, credit or debit. 

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How many people can attend?

To ensure social distancing, a maximum of two people per dog per class can attend.

Attendance

We suggest one person attend all classes for continuity. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send your dog with someone in your place for that class.

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If you miss a class

If you are sick for a class or otherwise unable to make a scheduled class, the trainer will provide you with the homework for that missed class. There are no make-up classes offered if you miss a class due to your schedule or sickness.

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Refunds

Payment for class is non-refundable or transferrable if cancellation is made less than two weeks in advance of the class start date. Payment is transferrable for a future class within three months of original class date if cancellation is made more than two weeks in advance of the class start date.

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