Minding Our Manners

Our focused obedience course for dogs of all ages with up-to-date Rabies vaccines.

Together we'll learn and practice skills like walking on a loose leash and coming when called. Different than Jr Puppy, our Minding our Manners course does not include off-leash playtime.

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What’s Covered in Class?

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Minding Our Manners is a group training class focused on practical skills that help dogs of all ages succeed at home and in the community. Classes support clear communication, impulse control, and polite behavior in a structured learning environment.

Led by Nikki Nordick, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, and owner of Airdrie Puppy Pals, each class is customized to support the dogs and families attending.

What Dog Learn in Class

  • Listening around distractions

  • Waiting by open doors

  • Loose-leash walking without pulling

  • Polite dog greetings

  • Greeting humans without jumping

  • Reliable off-leash recall

  • And much more

Each class builds on the previous week, giving dogs and their families time to practice and apply skills between sessions. This course is more structured than our Jr Puppy Class, allowing for more focused work on listening and engagement around distractions.

Class Requirements

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Minding Our Manners is a great training option for dogs of all ages. Each week, we gradually add more distractions, giving dogs and their families the opportunity to practice listening skills in a supportive group environment.

What Dogs Need to Join

  • Dogs do not need prior training to join this course.

  • Dogs need to be comfortable walking around and interacting with other dogs and their people.

  • There is no age limit for this course.

  • All dogs must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

Ready to get started?

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Minding Our Manners courses are offered on a variety of evenings throughout the year at Airdrie Puppy Pals. Visit our online training calendar to view current availability and register for your preferred dates and times.

What to Bring

  • Please bring your dog’s favorite treats and a standard leash to class.

  • We also recommend using a training clicker. You’re welcome to bring your own or purchase one from us at registration.

  • A Junior handlers (under 18) is welcome to support a parent or guardian in class.

Cost

This five-week course builds skills progressively and includes a graduation certificate. The cost for the full course is $195 plus GST per dog.

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