Alberta Dogs

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

Happy Hound Services
Agility and Companion Dog Obedience Classes
For more information call (403) 948-3545 or 473-5399

Oh Behave! Dog Obedience
Private in-home behaviour consultations and training programs designed specifically for your dog.
Anne Elliott, Certified Educator/Trainer/Behaviourist, (403) 880-5169

Beiseker

Rocky View Dog Training
Obedience, agility, tracking, puppy classes and boarding for fun and function.
(403) 836-9758

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

Click Start Dog Training
Private and group courses available. Fun, Respectful and Intellectual Dog Training.
Jackie McGowan (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)
(403) 273-6735

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
Indus Community Hall
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Nominal fee of $2/class, instructors are community volunteers and include professional handlers
For more information contact Suzanne Goodchild at 640-4845.

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

Life's Ruff
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/.

Oh Behave! Dog Obedience
Private in-home behaviour consultations and training programs designed specifically for your dog.
Anne Elliott, Certified Educator/Trainer/Behaviourist, (403) 880-5169

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) 275-2797

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
Classes and private lessons
Positive training methods to solve almost any problem with your pet
For more information call (403) 669-2561 or (403) 212-1421

Rowdy Dogz
Group and private obedience classes, including puppy kindergarten, beginners obedience, Rally-Obedience classes, and specialty classes for fearful dogs and dog-dog aggresion. 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/

University of Yuppy Puppy
A wonderful outdoor training course for you an your dog. The world renowned dog trainer that trains owners and teaches the dog.
Brad Pattison at 366 2595.

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

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, 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: Donna at 780-491-3506

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 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

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

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

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

Klassic Kennels
Training, grooming, boarding, doggie daycare
1.8 Km North of Red Deer on the C&E trail
(403) 340-0128

Sherwood Park

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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