Minding Our Manners

Group dog obedience courses for dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds.

Our Minding Our Manners dog obedience course helps your dog learn the everyday skills that make life easier: walking calmly on leash, coming when called, and greeting people without jumping.

You'll work in a small group practicing with real distractions like other dogs, squeaky toys, people, and busy environments. Classes meet once weekly, with each session building on the last so your dog gains confidence and learns at their own pace.

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A happy dog with a certificate of achievement placed on its paws, sitting on a light gray floor at the training classroom at Airdrie Puppy Pals. The dog has a white coat with gray markings and is wearing a pink and black leash.

What You'll Learn

In our beginner - intermediate Dog Obedience course, we focus on:

  • Walking politely on leash

  • Coming when called (Recall)

  • Greeting people without jumping

  • Listening when distracted

  • And more!

We welcome dogs of all ages, sizes, and experience levels who are comfortable on leash around other dogs and people.

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Meet Your Trainer

Nikki Nordick is a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, as well as the owner of Airdrie Puppy Pals. With years of experience teaching obedience classes and puppy training, Nikki's supportive style helps dogs and their people feel confident and connected.

Each week, Nikki introduces new skills and guides you step by step. You'll practice working through everyday distractions and strengthen your dog's ability to listen and respond in real‑life situations. With small groups of just four to eight dogs, every team gets the personal attention they need to grow at their own pace..

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Course Requirements

To join, your dog should be up to date on rabies vaccination and comfortable on leash around other dogs and people. Dogs of all ages and skill levels are welcome—there are no prerequisites. Spaying or neutering is not required.

What to bring:

  • Your dog's regular collar or harness

  • A leash (not the kind that extends)

  • Easy to chew treats your dog loves

  • Optional: a treat pouch

  • Training clicker (you can bring your own or purchase one from us!)

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  • Indoor dog training class with two women and two dogs. One woman in a pink hoodie and black pants trains a retriever sitting on the floor, while the other woman in a beige hoodie and grey sweatpants trains a white dog sitting on the floor. Three empty chairs and a few pictures on the wall are visible in the background.
  • A person standing next to a sitting dog with a pink harness, indoors in a room with a grey floor and white walls. The dog is looking up with a happy expression during a puppy training class in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.
  • A black and tan puppy sitting on the floor inside a room, with two other dogs and a person in the background. The room has a light gray floor and white walls, with black chairs lined up against the wall at Airdrie Puppy Pals Dog Training center.
  • A large dog with a happy expression, benefiting from one-on-one private training to improve behavior and manners
  • A brindle and white puppy sitting on a light gray floor in a large indoor space, looking up at a person standing nearby. The space appears to be a training or community area with several chairs, a wall decorated with line art drawings of dogs and a person, and a few people in the background.
  • A person holding a leash attached to a sitting dog that is laying on the floor indoors, with several chairs and framed pictures on the wall in the background at Puppy Training Class at Airdrie Puppy Pals.
  • A black and tan Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting on a light gray floor, looking up at the camera, with a blue leash held by a person wearing tan boots and dark pants. In the background, there are two black chairs, a person with a dog, and some wall art.
  • A person in black pants, tan shoes, and a black top stands in front of a black and white border collie lying on a light-colored floor. The person is making a pointing gesture with their right hand, and the dog is looking up at them.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccines does my dog need?
Your dog should be up to date on their core vaccinations, including rabies, before joining class.

Will my dog only be grouped with dogs their size?
Minding Our Manners welcomes dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. Classes may include small, medium, and large dogs learning side by side, guided by their humans and our certified trainer.

How many people can come to class with my dog?
Each dog can bring up to two humans. Junior handlers under eighteen are welcome as long as they attend with an adult.

Is this class right for beginners?
Absolutely. Minding Our Manners is beginner‑friendly and also works well as a refresher for dogs who need to brush up on their listening skills. We focus on leash manners, polite greetings, staying attentive, and more everyday essentials.

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