Puppy Class

Our learn-and-play group puppy training option for dogs who are 8 to 16 weeks of age.

Together we will learn and practice manners and encourage positive socialization with learning games designed especially for growing puppies.

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Puppies participating in a puppy training class at Airdrie Puppy Pals, learning confidence and social skills with toys and obstacles indoors

What’s Covered In Class?

Puppy Class at Airdrie Puppy Pals brings together the skills, socialization, and support puppies need during their early learning window, so you and your puppy can learn with confidence.

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

What Puppies Learn in Class

  • Name recognition

  • Sit and Lay Down

  • Getting comfortable on a leash

  • Learning with tunnels and hula hoops

  • Supervised off-leash social time with other puppies the same age

  • Opportunity to ask questions

  • ….and more!

Learning alongside other puppies who are 8 to 16 weeks of age, you’ll leave each class with practical tips and skills you can use right away at home.

Puppy Vaccinations

Young puppy walking through a colorful tunnel during a puppy training class, building confidence and coordination indoors

Starting group puppy training can feel like a big step, and questions about when to start are very common. Many families wonder whether puppies need all their vaccinations first or if they can begin right away.

Through education and experience, we know first-hand how important early puppy socialization is. We follow cleaning, safety, and socialization guidelines recommended by veterinary organizations to provide a safe, supportive learning environment.

When Can Puppies Start Puppy Class?

To join Puppy Class at Airdrie Puppy Pals, puppies need their first round of vaccines, which is usually given at 8 weeks of age. They do not need their Rabies vaccination.

If you have any questions about the training and behavior aspects of early socialization, we are here to help. You can also check out the resource section of our website for more information.

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Happy golden retriever puppy sitting during a puppy training class, wearing a harness and leash indoors

To support our Puppy Pal community, we offer two class options: open enrollment and a fixed schedule. Both options provide the same learning, play, and social time in a clean, indoor training environment.

Open Enrollment: Start at any time and attend as many classes as you like. Each Puppy Class is $39 plus GST. With open enrollment classes, you’ll learn alongside different puppies of all sizes and people each class.

Fixed Schedule: Our Puppy Course have a set start date and run for five consecutive weeks with the same group of dogs and people. The five-week course is $195 plus GST.

You can view current availability in our online training calendar.

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