Edmonton Dog Training Classes (1) - Companion Veterinary Clinic

#8 Blackburn Drive W SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 2K5

Edmonton Dog Training Classes

Training your dog shouldn’t be scary or painful for them. We focus on developing a strong bond between you and your dog based on trust and positive interactions. Our hands-off approach to training (without the use of force and correction) uses motivation and understanding, which allows dogs to trust their humans quickly and completely. Whether you have a new puppy, an adult dog that needs to improve their focus, you want to learn some fun tricks with your dog, or would like to make veterinary visits a more positive experience, we have multiple classes available to fit your needs.

Puppy Classes

Puppy Socialization & Exploration

This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks of age.

Maximum age for registration is 13 weeks. This is a sensitive period of learning for all puppies. The more positive experiences they have with other dogs, people, and different environments, the more confident they will be in the future.

Puppy Foundations

This class is for puppies 14-24 weeks of age.

Maximum age for registration is 21 weeks. This class will build on and advance the puppy social skills and basic manners taught in our Puppy Socialization and Exploration class.

Training Classes for Dogs 6 Months+

Mind Your Manners

This class is for puppies six months and older who missed out on puppy class, or older dogs that still need to learn foundation behaviours. Your dog will learn basic behaviours such as sit, down, touch, place, recall, leave it, drop it, loose leash walking, and coming through the door calmly. This class is great preparation for Advanced Foundations.

Advanced Foundations

Is your dog looking for a new challenge? This class is for dogs six months of age and older that have taken private training or graduated from our Puppy Foundations or Mind Your Manners classes. This class focuses on adding duration, distance, and distraction to foundation behaviours such as sit, down, place, and loose leash walking.

No Hassle Nail Care

This class will teach you how to help your dog become comfortable with nail trims. It will also teach your dog to use a nail board to file their nails. If your pet is fearful of nail trims, using a nail board while you work up to nail trims is a great nail care method. This is a low-volume virtual class that will allow for some one-on-one attention

Trick Training 101

This class explores the foundation of trick training! Learn some fun and exciting tricks to add to your dog’s training routine and provide some excellent mental stimulation for your dog. Learn 15 tricks in total over 4 weeks.

Come On In! Door Manners for Dogs

Have you ever wondered how to teach your dog to run to their “place” mat or kennel when someone knocks on the door? Learn how to teach your dog this practical behaviour in this 4-week virtual class.