Reactive Dog Training Calgary with ImPAWSible Possible
Help for Calgary Dogs with Reactivity and Aggression
Our reactive dog training in SW Calgary offers cutting-edge science, a lot of heart, and expert support to help you help your dog overcome fear, reactivity, aggression, and anxiety. No quick fixes—just real progress and real results.
Real Support for Real Dogs (and Their People)
Our reactive dog training classes in SW Calgary are designed to help you and your dog find real, lasting change and freedom—from lunging, barking, and all of those midnight walks hiding behind cars and bushes (we see you).
Living with a reactive or aggressive dog can feel overwhelming and isolating. Seeking help can add to that overwhelm, with all the conflicting opinions, promises of quick fixes, and lingering fears of not having done things “right.” Then there are the “if only’s” and “should have’s,” like “If only I had socialized them better…” or “I should have done [insert x, y, z here].”
Here’s the good news: living with a dog shouldn’t feel this way—and that’s a good “shouldn’t”!
If you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Whether your dog is showing early signs of fear or reactivity, or if these behaviours have been going on for a while (or escalating), we’re here to help!
We understand reactivity and aggression because we’ve lived it. Our approach combines real-life experience (street smarts) and years of education (book smarts—we weren’t kidding when we said we’re nerds). We start by seeing your dog’s behaviour through their eyes. We’ll teach you how to work with your dog to help them feel safer, more confident, and less reactive—without chasing quick fixes.
Classes are held at the North Glenmore Park Community Association in Lakeview SW (some indoors year-round, others seasonal).
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Feisty Fido - Breakthrough
An intensive program for dogs who lunge, bark, growl, or bite. Get the support, education, and tools you need to help your dog break free from reactivity or aggression (no quick fixes, just real solutions).
For dogs 5 ages months and older
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Feisty Fido - Core
A short bootcamp in Calgary for growly, barky dogs with big feelings. Get the tools and strategies you need to create lasting change in a couple of educational and impactful sessions.
For dogs 5 ages months and older
Real Dogs. Real Change.
“We were just the embarrassed humans with our ‘crazy and disobedient dog’—or so everybody, including us, thought.”
Our Husky/Shepherd cross, Storm, has always been amazing at daycare and at the dog park—but on-leash walks were a different story. As she got bigger, they became more and more difficult. She would lunge, bark, pull, and whine whenever she saw another dog or a person she was unsure of.
We had tried obedience classes in the past, but because they didn’t focus on specific behaviours, they didn’t help. I reached out to Cat, and she recommended the Feisty Fidos Foundations class (now Feisty Fido – Core), which we signed up for right away.
After the first class, we realized Storm’s behaviour was actually rooted in fear and anxiety—it was coming out as over-excitement. These classes helped us recognize her stress levels and gave us the tools to work with her in a way that actually helped.
We committed to using the tools Cat gave us outside of class, and we’ve seen huge improvement over the last six weeks. Just today, my neighbour commented on how well Storm is doing when we pass by.”
Thanks, Cat!”
— Raegan U.
“I have a medium mixed breed dog who is highly anxious. Before working with ImPAWSible Possible, I could hardly take him anywhere because he was scared of everything outside, and inside, he would bark at anyone who came near the house. It was frustrating for both our dog and our family. Now, he is a completely different dog. Cat has given us many tools to help him stay calm and happy, and has helped us build a stronger bond with our sweet boy. While we still have some work to do, I know we’re on the right path. Thank you, ImPAWSible Possible! I highly recommend them to anyone who feels out of their element or frustrated with their dog training.”
- George R.
Real Dogs. Real Results.
“Her knowledge, experience, patience, and dedication are unlike any other professional we have dealt with in the past. Her extensive understanding of dog behavior, coupled with her calm and gentle demeanor, makes even the most daunting issues surmountable. Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog with behavioral issues, I can't recommend her enough!"
– Ashley H.
“I can’t recommend Cat enough. Her training completely transformed Barry’s behavior and well-being. After being diagnosed with double elbow dysplasia, Barry became reactive due to pain, but Cat helped me understand the underlying issues. Over time, Barry became more secure in stressful situations, and I learned to recognize triggers I hadn’t noticed before. Cat is incredibly knowledgeable and takes a holistic approach to the human-dog relationship. I’m so grateful for our time together and look forward to future group classes.”
- Lindsey J.
Looking for Something Else?
Explore our other dog training and behaviour solutions in SW Calgary:
→ Dog Obedience Training
→ Puppy Training Classes
→ Therapy Dog Training
→ Trail Hunt Training