How do I get started with private dog training?

You can book a single session online at https://www.airdriepuppypals.com/calendar. Nikki also offers Training Discovery Calls to help you find the right fit for your dog and your goals.

Where do private training sessions take place?

Sessions are available virtually, in person at our training facility in Airdrie, Alberta, or in-home throughout Airdrie and Calgary.

What kinds of behaviour does private training support?

Nikki supports everything from everyday manners, puppy foundations, and loose-leash walking to complex behaviour concerns including leash reactivity, fear and anxiety, resource guarding, aggression, and handling sensitivities.

Should I choose private training or group classes?

Group classes work well for social dogs who can focus around other dogs and people. Private training is a better fit if your dog is reactive, fearful, or working through aggression, or if you prefer one-on-one support tailored to your specific goals.

Who provides the private training?

All private training and behaviour support is led by Nikki Nordick, Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), with more than a decade of experience helping dogs and their families.

Private Training

Thank you so much for your interest in private training with Airdrie Puppy Pals! We are currently fully booked for private training throughout September.

If you’re a current private training client with a package, please use the scheduling link in your email to book your remaining sessions.

Please check back for updated private training availability, or contact us if you’d like to be added to our cancellation list.

Private training gives you one-on-one support tailored to you and your dog. Whether you’re starting out with a new puppy, working on everyday skills, or dealing with behaviour that feels more challenging, we’ll help you understand what your dog needs and build a plan that works for your everyday life.

Sessions are available in your home, at Airdrie Puppy Pals, or virtually, depending on your goals and what works best for you and your dog.

Private training can help with:

Everyday skills like loose leash walking, recall, settling, polite greetings, and staying focused around distractions
Puppy foundations including crate training, routines, confidence building, and getting off to a good start
Fear, anxiety, and reactivity toward people, dogs, new environments, or everyday situations
More complex behaviour concerns including resource guarding, handling sensitivities, growling, aggression, and biting

Our private training team includes Certified Professional Dog Trainers and a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant, so we can match you with the right support based on your dog and what you’re working through.

Our goal is to help you understand your dog, build practical skills, and make everyday life together feel a little easier.