Minding Our Manners Dog Obedience Class in Airdrie for Dogs of All Ages
Minding Our Manners is our group obedience class for dogs of any age, from teenage puppies to seniors. There's no off-leash play, so your dog can focus on learning, and you'll both build skills that make everyday life easier.
Together we'll practise sit, stay, and lie down, walking on a loose leash without pulling, keeping four paws on the floor when saying hello, coming when called, and much more.
- Starting Age All ages
- Course Length 5 weeks
- Group Size 4 to 8 dogs
- Class Style On leash, no group play
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Who Is Minding Our Manners For?
Every dog! Whether you've just brought home an adult dog, finished Jr Puppy Class, or want a refresher with your longtime companion, Minding Our Manners is a great fit.
- Dogs of all ages and sizes are welcome.
- Dogs don't need to be spayed or neutered to join.
- Your dog will need their rabies vaccine. You can upload a copy when you register, or bring it with you to class.
Minding Our Manners is an on-leash class, so your dog can focus on learning with you. The skills you practise in class carry over to walks, visitors, and everyday life at home.
Depending on everyone's comfort level, dogs can say hi to each other on leash during class. Different from our Jr Puppy Class, this class doesn't include group off-leash play time.
What Do We Learn in Minding Our Manners?
We start by looking at how dogs learn and how we can help them. Then, week by week, we add more distractions as we practise:
- Sit, stay, and lie down
- Waiting at open doors
- Walking on a loose leash without pulling
- Greeting people without jumping
- Checking in with you, on walks and off leash
- And more everyday skills along the way
You'll also have time to practise at home between classes. Our goal is to help you understand how your dog learns, so you can keep training together long after class is over.
Our Minding Our Manners Graduates
Minding Our Manners welcomes dogs of all ages and sizes, so every class looks a little different. Here are a few of our graduates.
What to Bring to Class
- A flat collar, a harness, or both Don't worry, we'll talk more about training equipment together in class.
- A fixed-length leash Any length is great, as long as it doesn't retract.
- A variety of treats your dog will love Bring a few different favourites so we can find out what your dog loves best!
Optional but encouraged: we'll use a training clicker throughout the course, especially in the first class. You're welcome to bring your own or buy one from us.
How Many People Can Join?
To keep class comfortable for all the dogs while they're learning, each dog can bring up to two people. You're welcome to switch who comes each week, as long as one person is 18 or older. Junior handlers (under 18) are always welcome to join and take part alongside a parent or guardian.
Ready to Join Minding Our Manners?
Dates and current pricing are on our calendar.
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