Grande Prairie’s Choice for Dog Agility, Obedience Training & More

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

1. All dogs must have proof of vaccinations. No exceptions.

2. Bring baggies. You are responsible to clean up behind your dog outside and on the premises.

3. Bring treats, toys, and praise to every class.

4. AGILITY classes require dogs to be physically fit, and non-aggressive towards other dogs.

5. Collars must be flat leather or nylon buckle collar. No training collars, please.

6. Puppy classes require a mat for the puppy to lay down on.

7. If weather is messy, slushy, or muddy - please bring indoor footwear.

8. Collar and leash: We recommend a 6 foot regular leash. No extendable leashes. Flat buckle collars and harness only please.

PUPPY CLASSES

Fur Baby Puppy Class
Do you have a brand new puppy but have no idea where to begin? Are you looking for something to give your puppy a head start on life? Fur Baby classes focus on socializing, handling, grooming, basic house manners, loose-leash walking, and some basic obedience training. Discover everything you need to know about life with a puppy!

Specially designed for puppies between 10 and 16 weeks old at the start of class.

Cost: $200 + GST for 6 classes

Puppy Agility Classes

If you can't wait to get started in agility then this class is for you! Specifically designed to not stress growing joints, Puppy Agility classes get you started with learning contacts, following off-leash directions over equipment, and of course the fundamentals of agility. Puppies must have all their vaccinations up-to-date before the start of class and know basic obedience skills.

Cost: $200 + GST for 5 classes

BASIC MANNERS

Partner Up! Beginner Obedience Class
This course in the beginning of a well-trained dog. Training includes learning all the basics - sit, down, heel, come and stay. Learn how to start working with your dog in a fun, positive manner instead of just through force. All our classes are reward based - that means treats, toys, praise, and FUN!

Group class space is limited for a better learning environment, so please call early to register.

Cost: $250 + GST - 5 classes

Manners Class
Do you have a rowdy rebel at home? Manners Class is designed for adolescent and older dogs that need a little help with canine etiquette in the people world. If your problems include things like jumping up, barking, pulling on leash, not coming when called, and all around basic politeness - then Manners Class can help!

Cost: $225 + GST - 5 classes

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

Polished Partners Intermediate Training Class
Advance the training you started in Partner Up! This class is for graduates of Partner Up! or other beginners obedience classes. We will be asking for better, faster responses, as well as learning new tricks and games to keep training fun, interesting, and challenging. This is for people looking for the next level in their companion dog training (think off-leash prep).

Cost: $175 + GST - 5 classes

Rally-O Partners
An entire class devoted to the fun sport of rally obedience. Come and enjoy working together with your dog to complete the course of obedience tasks, while maintaining the fun, relaxed time that you and your dog share at home together. This is a class preparing you for competition in the fun world of Rally-O. It's unlike any obedience you've ever seen before!

Cost: $175 + GST - 6 classes

Roving Rovers
For the summer months we do a drop-in leash walking class at our local Muskoseepi Park. We work on whatever on-leash walking skills you need help with. Each class varies depending on participants. Please give us a call at 780-513-4074 to find out when we meet next.

Cost: $10/session per dog

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Agility Partners
This is a basic introduction to the sport of dog agility. Training includes all the obstacles and some basic handling. This is an on-leash course for beginner dogs who have never done agility before.

Cost: $200 + GST - 4 Classes
Prerequisite: Partner Up! or another beginner obedience class

Competitive Agility Options:
Weaves & Contacts: After the intros are through, this class is for partnerships wishing to advance to a more competitive or streamlined performance. We will be focusing on teaching weaves to be independent, and entrances; contacts will be focused on the 2on-2off, and running contacts.

Cost: $100 + GST - 4 classes
Prerequisite: Agility Partners or another basic agility class.

Jumps & Patterns: After the intros are through, this class is for partnerships wishing to advance to a more competitive performance. We will be focusing on jumps and patterns: threadles, serpentines, back jumps, distance, crossovers, etc.

Cost: $100 + GST - 4 classes

Therapy Dog
Introducing a 6 week class for individuals interested in becoming a therapy team. This class is for both handler and dog to practice the skills necessary to successfully visit in various settings and scenarios the team may encounter. Our goal is to prepare you and your partner for a successful path to becoming a therapy team with Pet Partners. Classes with be followed with a Pet Partners Evaluation. Pre-requisites: Your dog must have basic obedience skills, not be reactive to other dogs, be comfortable in a variety of settings and seek out interactions with humans. Your dog must be 1 years old and up to date on their vaccinations.

Cost: $200 + GST - 6 classes
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience

Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Would you like to have the smartest dog on the block who knows the most tricks? For owners looking to have some fun, challenging training with their dog - teaching your dog tricks will open up a whole new world of possibilities. Want to teach your partner how to fetch you a drink from the fridge? We teach that! How about cleaning up their toys? Carrying notes? Waving good-bye? Playing dead? Rolling over? The possibilities are only limited by our imaginations!

Cost: $100 + GST - 4 classes
Prerequisite: Partner Up! or a clicker-trained dog

Scent Work
This is a six week class introducing you and your dog to the joys of scent work. From games to teach searching, to learning how scent works, this is a great class in the art of scenting for you and your dog.

Cost: $175 + GST - 5 classes

Sports Classes
Not sure what sport you'd like to try? Sport Classes combine our favourite doggy activities: rally obedience, agility, tricks, flyball, and nosework. Each night is a different sport. Come and give this tester of all sports a try and see what you and your pup excel at!

Cost: $175 + GST - 5 classes

Treadmill Training
We can teach your dog how to walk on a treadmill for the cold, winter months when you can’t go outside for a walk.

Cost: $40 + GST for a half hour session

Retrieving 101
This is a four week course teaching the fundamentals of a great retrieve. These skills can be used for a basic game of fetch, moving into frisbee work, or teaching more complicated behaviors such as picking up objects.

Cost: $100 + GST - 4 classes