It takes more than just love and a leash to make a puppy a great member of
the family. It takes training too!
This puppy is owned, loved and trained
by Cheryl Cocciardi of http://www.happytailsdogtraining.ca.
The following list of dog trainers is sorted first by location and then by name.
Note: Alberta Dogs does not filter trainer listings. Anyone who calls herself a dog trainer can be put on this list. Please check the experience of any dog trainer you use very carefully!
Airdrie
Dog Gone Fun
Novice and Advanced Obedience Training, and Agility Training.
For more information contact Tammy Bulmer, phone: (403) 948-2648 or fax: (403) 912-8073
Button Head Training
Helping you connect with your dog. Private sessions, and group classes offered.
Pami Pantigoso, Certified Educator/Trainer (CET.), 471-6125.
Happy Hound Services
Agility and Companion Dog Obedience Classes
For more information call (403) 948-3545 or 473-5399
Calgary
Bark Busters (Calgary) - In Home Dog Training
Bark Busters training promotes clear and open communication between people and their dogs.
Its innovative, dog friendly methods are based on the way dogs communicate with each
other. Bark Busters comes to your home to train your dog in his environment.
For more information on how Bark Busters can help you call:
Local 403-246-1844 or toll free 1-866-418-4584
Check us out at http://www.barkbusters.ca and
try our free behaviour-rating quiz to see how your dog measures up.
Beta Puppy School
Positive reinforcement puppy classes for puppies 12 - 20 weeks of age. Program developed
by Mary Driscoll and classes since 1987.
For more information contact Linda Verges at (403) 247 6942
Buddhadawg Training
CANINE LIFESTYLE ETIQUETTE & STREET SAFETY TRAINING
You will be given the necessary tools and education you require to turn your dog into a respectful pet and amazing friend for life,
without the use of treats. Classes are an alternative to conventional classroom dog training.
For more information call (403) 836-7991 or check out http://buddhadawg.com/.
Calgary Advance Scutzhund club
Tracking, obedience and puppy classes
For more information contact Sandy Cormier at (403) 936 0019
Canine Correction
Personalized, in-home dog training. Specializing in large,
aggressive dogs.
Call Roland - 403-630-0960
Click Start Dog Training
Private and group courses available. Fun, Respectful and Intellectual Dog Training.
Jackie McGowan (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)
(403) 273-6735
DOGAHGOLICS Canine Centre
Doggy daycare, long/short term boarding services (discount offered for multiple
dogs), professional grooming services, and a wide range of training classes.
Bay D, 2020 32nd Avenue NE
403-769-0062
For Dog Sake
LOCATED IN HISTORIC INGLEWOOD, central to Macleod Trail and the Deerfoot, Winter
classes are taught primarily indoors while we venture outside for real-time
practice during the nice weather. APDT member Trisha Shanks teaches all breeds
and ages from puppy to "The Ultimate Companion".
Effective training involves changing some of the things you are doing, and
teaching your dog the new behaviours expected.
We specialize in cutting through the bunk, taking a no-nonsense
approach to training and instilling confidence in every owner we work with.
Trisha Shanks, APDT
For more information call (403) 804-0605 or check out http://www.fordogsake.ca/.
Happy Tails Dog Training
Happy Tails Dog Training (located in N.W. Calgary), offers group dog obedience classes, in-home private lessons and behavior
consultations. Classes include Beginner, Advanced, and Puppy Preschool.
Visit our website at http://www.happytailsdogtraining.ca or contact
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (National K-9 School for Dog Trainers) Cheryl Cocciardi at (403) 208-5448.
Junior Kennel Club
Show Handling Classes
Showline Pet Supplies - 6-8241 30 ST SE (Glenmore and 30th across from
Dairy Queen)
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Children range in age from 6 - 17 years old - they may start competition
at age 7
Nominal fee of $7/class or $50 for 8 weeks, instructor is a volunteer
with about 15 years of experience.
For more information contact Loren
Bressers at 252-0020 or via email at wagswell@mac.com.
Diamond in the "Ruff".
Colleen McCarvill
Private and Group Dog Obedience Classes based on non-compulsive methods
(403) 253-6080
The Educated Canine
Obedience & Agility Classes
Location - south Calgary
403-236-3301
K-9 Express
Agility Classes
Classes are located north of Calgary
(403) 202-5999
Puppy, Beginner and Advanced dog obedience classes using positive training methods.
Taught by Cathy Huska at Arbour Lake Community Center in the N.W. part of Calgary. Families
are welcome.
For more information call either (403) 547-3160 or (403) 969-RUFF, or visit our
web site at http://www.lifesruff.com/.
On Track Canine College
455-42nd Ave S.E.
(403) 243-3519
Paw-Z-Tracks
248-8744
Pawz Off Dog Training
Basic to advanced obedience training, positive puppy training, and socialization
Contact Amanda at 403-454-8976 or 403-804-6516.
Pet Planet Daycare & Training Academy
All-breed companion dog training – obedience, agility, and more.
600 Manitou Road SE, Calgary
Ph – 403.777.4664
The Pet Stop
Dog Obedience Classes
Unit 507, 2335 - 162nd Avenue SW
(403) 256-2224
Pest to Pet Training
Group Classes - Puppy, Basic, Intermediate and Off Leash in South Calgary.
Small class sizes, affordable rates and 1 private lesson included with basic and puppy classes.
Private lessons and "pet picking" services available in Calgary and outlying areas.
Positive training methods to solve almost any problem with your pet. We work with all breeds.
For more information call (403) 669-2561 or check out http://www.pest2pet.com.
Rowdy Dogz
Group and private obedience classes, including puppy kindergarten,
beginners obedience, rally-Obedience classes, and puppy parties. Daycare and all breed grooming also
available.
#128, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW
(403) 288-4000
Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training
with Dirk Dekens, DVM and Tammy Dekens, CPDT
4625-12 St. NE
(403) 295-6337
Training should be fun for you and your dog - at Sit Happens! it is...
Puppy Training, Family Dog Training, Obedience , Rally, and Freestyle - classes for all
dogs and all people in a facility specifically for dogs. All of our instructors are
members of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT).
Check us out at http://www.sithappens.org/
Western Canadian Canine Academy
Obedience classes by Danielle Ekelund, Certified Master Trainer
At Western Canadian Academy we help you build a happy and balanced relationship
between
you and your dog. You become a positive and consistent leader so your dog can feel comfortable and
confident.
Obedience Classes currently at Bones Barks N' Baths, 2933 Richmond Rd SW.
Private lessons and behaviour modification also available.
403-861-6585
http://www.westerncanineacademy.ca/
Caroline
Taylormade Pet Care
Beginner dog agility, puppy obedience and musical freestyle classes.
Tamara Taylor, B.S.A.
(403) 722-4038
Cold Lake
Cold Lake Dog Training Club
Clicker, Obedience, Agility and Flyball Training
(780) 594-3644
Dewinton
Hyper Hounds Dog Training
(just 8 mins south of calgary, 5 mins northeast of Okotoks)
Classes and private lessons--
puppy, beginner, rally obedience, agility, CGN, reliable recall. Positive, motivational methods used
(403) 477-9118
Edmonton
Bark Busters (Edmonton) - In Home Dog Training
Bark Busters promotes clear and open communication between people and their
dogs. As the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company, our
innovative, dog friendly methods are based on the way dogs communicate with each
other. Bark Busters comes to your home to train you and your dog in his
environment. Written lifetime Guarantee.
For more information on how Bark Busters can help you call:
Local (780) 457-2559 or toll free 1-866-418-4584.
Check us out at http://www.barkbusters.ca or internationally at
http://www.barkbusters.com and try
our Free Behaviour Assessment to see how your dog measures up.
Canine Quarters
Classes for all levels of dog obedience.
Experienced Instructors who can help you with your dog whether you need a better behaved
pet or Competitive Obedience training.
8715-50 Street
469-4706
Clever Canine
*Puppy-K* Manners Classes for all Ages, Private Lessons Also Available
(780) 922-2152
Club Mead Pet Resort
R.R. 1 South Edmonton
986-3647
Companion Dog Obedience School
18117-107 Ave
484-8412
Companions & Friends
Training, doggie daycare, and grooming
5537-97 Street
Edmonton, AB
(780) 989-8844
The Dogs AquaTherapy Ltd.
Canine Rehabilitation & Fitness Zone,
"SPA" Aquatherapy, All Breed Grooming, Doggie Daycare, Puppy/Dog Training
9738 - 182 Street NW
Tel.# (780) 443-3113
Dogspaw Ltd.
Dog Daycare, Boarding for Dogs and Cats, Basic Manners, Agility, Socialization, Behavior Modifications, CAPPDT/APDT members
12209 Fort Road
(780) 471-BARK(2275)
Edmonton Humane Society
Behavior & Training Department
12251-67 St
Edmonton, T5B 1M8
Group and Private Classes
Specializing in Dog-Dog Leash Aggression Training
Contact: Darren at 780-491-3521
Friendly Paws In-Home Dog Behavior Consultants.
In the comfort of your home, we teach positive techniques based on trust and understanding, ensuring a healthy lifetime relationship with your canine companion.
T.J. Armstrong
Home: (780) 438 - 5323, Cell: 780 - 721 - 7306
For more information check out our web site at http://www.friendlypaws.ca/
or e-mail
info@friendlypaws.ca.
Grand Paws Inc.
Doggie Daycare, Training and Grooming Ctr.
56 (Municipal) Airport Road
Obedience and Agility training
(780) 452-7232
Infinite Pawsibilities
Pamela Clark, RMT, SAMT
Puppy and Dog Training Classes. Come to a trainer who can
show you how to be your dog's pack leader and bring the best out of your dog.
For more information call (780) 452-5855 or check out our web site at http://www.infinitepawsibilities.com.
Hell On Paws Command Dogs
Traditional European Obedience Club. Secret German Dog Master Techniques.
(780)486-9554
Higgins Darius & Associates
434-2034
It's A Dog's Life
432-2275
K9 Behave
Darlene Taylor
780-915-0213
In Home Dog Training and Behaviour Consultation
K911
K911 provides private, in-home dog training with Brian Pasmore, a
Certified Master Trainer. We help people develop better
relationships with their dogs through structure, exercise, and
motivational training. We offer a variety of training services
including obedience (basic and advanced), problem behavior solving and
puppy selection. For even more K9 fun we can help you teach your dog advanced skills like tracking and
protection training.
K911 serves Edmonton and area. Our appointments times are flexible
to fit your busy schedule, and are available Monday through
Saturday. All training is personalized for your dog's personality
and needs. Visit our website or give Brian a call for more
information.
Learn more about what K911 can do for you, check out our web site at
www.k911.ca or phone 780-935-6300.
Manners and More
Positive Dog Training
Beginner and Advanced Dog Obedience Classes
Private consultations, Group classes through Vicki's Grooming and Training Ltd.
Mickey Weyenberg, (780) 708 3971
Pack Leader Fitness
SAVE YOUR DOG! FREE seminars on how to keep your dog from running out into the
street and how to poison proof your dog. Classes offered in No Treat Dog
Training for Obedience and Puppy Socialization. Dogs of all ages welcome.
Understand and correct behaviour problems or prevent them before they start by
being your dog's Pack Leader and providing mental and physical exercise. Located
at Waggin Tails by Sherry, 11208 143 Street NW, Edmonton.
Outdoor classes offered during the summer.
Contact Certified Master Trainer Scarlett Luke at (780) 298-9758 or visit http://www.PackLeaderFitness.com
for class schedules.
Paws That Please
Puppy Kindergarten, Agility, Competitive Obedience, and Rally-O
12820-52 Street
(780) 475-5278
Precision Search Dog
Obedience for the average dog owner. Tracking courses and seminars for those interested in CKC
trialing or just tracking fun.
Mary-Ann Warren (780) 939-2675
Sadie's Pet Stop
5716-111 St.
448-1737
Sentry Dogs
437-3129
Sherwood Barks Agility & Dog Training
Edmonton, Sherwood Park and area
Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Obedience Class, Obedience, Socialization, and Agility training all levels,
Behavior Modification and Private consultations available,
Clicker Training.
For more information contact Jenn Scheidt at (780)417-7756 or check out http://www.sherwoodbarks.com.
Vicki's Grooming and Training Ltd.
6013-86 Street
466-8011
Fort Saskatchewan
Dogtrix Doggie Daycare and Training Center
Daycare, Obedience and Doggy Spa
Puppy and basic dog obedience classes
(780) 997-0297
High Level
Prairie Dawgs Agility
Obedience & agility classes, private lessons. Postive & fun.
780-841-0355
Lethbridge
Diva Dogs Professional Dog Training
Private/Group Obedience Training, Aggression & Behavior management
Christina Holgate
403-330-3330
Redline Dogsports
Offers training in flyball and agility with experienced trainers
Positive and fun for both members of the team
For more information call (403) 327-4367 or e-mail plavalle@telusplanet.net .
Medicine Hat
Gas City Dog Club
Obedience and Agility Training
For more information check out http://www.gascitydogclub.ca/Classes.htm.
Olds
Eagle Hill Obedience Club (1992)
Certified Trainer. Safe environment. Pet and Show classes. Vet recommended.
For more information contact Mary Ann Marcellus, 403 556-3635
Fionavar K-9 Training
Obedience and Agility
Lynda Caughlin 556-1303
Paws-itively Fun K9's
Paws-itively Fun K9's features Barb Maja, a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, who teaches
Puppy Kindergarten, Manners 101 and all levels of agility. Barb's goal is to aid you in
becoming a successful dog trainer-- helping you develop a relationship built on trust,
mutual respect and communication with your dog.
Group classes and private consultations available.
For more information check out http://www.pawsitivelyfunk9s.com
or contact Barb Maja (CPDT) at 403-556-2887.
Red Deer
Bark Avenue
Conformation, obedience and agility classes.
4621 63 street
(403) 358-3649
Klassic Kennels
Training, grooming, boarding, doggie daycare
1.8 Km North of Red Deer on the C&E trail
(403) 340-0128
Sherwood Park
Sherwood Barks Agility & Dog Training
Edmonton, Sherwood Park and area
Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Obedience Class, Obedience, Socialization, and Agility training all levels,
Behavior Modification and Private consultations available,
Clicker Training.
For more information contact Jenn Scheidt at (780)417-7756 or check out http://www.sherwoodbarks.com.
Dog On It Agility and Training
Offering Beginner to Competition Level, Drop In and Fun Matches
(780) 686-3648
St. Albert
Open Spaces Doggie Daycare
The premier doggie daycare and training facilities in the Edmonton area with over 4,500
sq feet of indoor play space and 1500 outdoor.
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday to Friday our Doggie daycare provides your pooch with
excercise, socialization and lots of fun! In the evenings and weekends we offer Dog
Agility, Flyball and Obedience classes and we
are always offering new classes on all Dog Sports.
Check us out and be impressed!
35B Corriveau Avenue, St. Albert
For more information call (780) 419-6672 or e-mail openspaces@shaw.ca.
Makin-Trax Canine Care and Training Centre
Dog friendly training using positive methods, doggie daycare and grooming,
20 Sir Winston Churchill Ave.
458-3949
Stony Plain
Parkland Kennels West
963-4269
Sylvan Lake
D-Tails Training Consulting
Puppy classes, Obedience classes and Rally Obedience classes.
(403) 887-4569
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