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Therapy Dog Training in Calgary

Our Therapy Dog Training classes in Calgary are designed to bring a sense of purpose and meaning to you and your dog’s world as you prepare for work as a Therapy Dog, Service Dog, or Animal-Assisted Therapy team.

Your trusted guide on this journey is Cat Harbord, who brings over 10 years of experience in training and assessing Therapy Dogs in Calgary and beyond, along with her experience as a Puppy Leader for one of Alberta’s most prominent Service Dog organizations.

Our comprehensive program focuses on building trust, teamwork, and the emotional, social, adaptive skills, along with the tasks required to meet the demands of Therapy and Service Dog work.

Ready to learn more and get started? Check out our Therapy Dog classes below and take the first step on this incredible journey with your dog.

Our Therapy Dog Classes in SW Calgary

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    Therapy Tails Level 1 - Foundations

    The first step in your therapy dog journey starts here. Includes obedience, manners, emotional regulation, teamwork, and more!

    For puppies and adult dogs 5 months and older.

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    Therapy Tails Level 2 - Working Skills

    Your therapy dog training journey continues with Level 2. Includes intermediate obedience, working skills and tasks, and therapeutic skills.

    This class is for teams who successfully complete Level 1.

  • Therapy Tails Level 3 - Public Skills

    Therapy Tails Level 3 - Public Skills

    The next stop in your journey is the real world with Level 3. Includes advanced obedience, public access skills, and more!

    This class is for teams who successfully complete Level 2.

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    Therapy Tails Level 4 - Connect & Continue

    You’ve completed Level 3, but you don’t want it to end. Level 4 continues your journey with advanced skills, new challenges, public outings, and roadside assistance.

    This class is for teams who successfully complete Level 3.