Life Skills
Program Overview
The goal of our Life Skills Program is to help your puppies and dogs develop self control, good manners, and other skills necessary to become outstanding canine companions! Topics covered over the 6 weeks long program include paying attention, basic commands, polite manners, impulse control, and how to manage distractions. Life Skills classes are appropriate for dogs 5 months or older and are ideal for new puppies, recently adopted adult dogs, and new pet owners!
Puppy must be minimum 5 months old at start of week 1.
How to Register
Cancellation Policy
Curriculum
Pay Attention &
Clicker Training
Loose Leash Walking
Relax &
Polite Greetings
Impulse Control
Recall
Intro to Tricks
Class Information
CLASSES
(7713 Ranchview Dr. NW, Calgary)
Class Size
Cost
Registration Requirements
Age: Puppies must be 5 months or older at the start of week 1.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites necessary.
Vaccinations: Puppies must be up to date with vaccinations or title tests.
Documents: Up-to-date proof of vaccinations, and signed Liability and Waiver must be submitted through our registration system before class starts.
Others: Instructors must be notified of any behavioural concerns before the start of classes. Dogs must be in control while on leash. If your dog has a history of reactivity, please contact us to discuss what classes are most appropriate for you and your dog.
How to Register
Cancellation Policy
Class Schedule
Spring Semester (Ranchlands)
Instructor: Churmy
| March/April 2023 Sessions | MONDAYS | Dates |
| Life Skills Week 1 – Pay Attention and Clicker Training | 8:00pm | Mar 6 |
| Life Skills Week 2 – Loose Leash Walking | 8:00pm | Mar 13 (no class Mar 20) |
| Life Skills Week 3 – Relax and Polite Greetings | 8:00pm | Mar 27 |
| Life Skills Week 4 – Impulse Control | 8:00pm | Apr 3 (no class Apr 10) |
| Life Skills Week 5 – Recall | 8:00pm | Apr 17 |
| Life Skills Week 6 – Intro to Dog Sports | 8:00pm | Apr 24 |
Summer Semester (Ranchlands)
Instructor: Churmy
| March/April 2023 Sessions | MONDAYS | Dates |
| Life Skills Week 1 – Pay Attention and Clicker Training | 6:00pm | May 1 |
| Life Skills Week 2 – Loose Leash Walking | 6:00pm | May 8 |
| Life Skills Week 3 – Relax and Polite Greetings | 6:00pm | May 15 (no classes May 22, 29) |
| Life Skills Week 4 – Impulse Control | 6:00pm | Jun 5 |
| Life Skills Week 5 – Recall | 6:00pm | Jun 12 |
| Life Skills Week 6 – Intro to Dog Sports | 6:00pm | Jun 19 |
