Therapy Dog Training Calgary | Therapy Tails 1
Therapy Tails 1 – Foundations is a therapy dog training class in Calgary that helps dogs and their owners lay the groundwork for becoming a therapy dog team. This is the first of four levels in our comprehensive therapy dog program. This curriculum is also suited for individuals who want to train their dogs as service dogs under the Alberta Service Dog Act’s owner-trained service dog provision, and those who want to train their dogs as emotional support animals.
In this 8-week course, you’ll learn the art of communicating effectively with your dog, laying the foundation for teamwork. You’ll acquire a robust set of manners, obedience skills, decision-making, and emotional regulation capabilities ensuring you have all the necessary elements for future success. Graduates of this course will have the opportunity to advance to Therapy Tails 2 – Working Skills. Join Therapy Tails 1 today and embark on this amazing journey with your canine companion.
What You'll Learn in this Therapy Dog Training Class in Calgary
- Obedience & Manners:
- Dog-dog greetings
- Dog-human greetings
- Focus
- Leash walking
- Stay
- Side
- Switch
- Middle
- Through
- Sit, down, stand
- Spot
- Touch
- Leave it
- Relax
- Recall
- Door manners
- Emotional Skills:
- Emotional regulation
- Impulse control
- Decision making
- Calming strategies
- Social and Interactive Skills:
- Social IQ development
- Personal space
- Human Side of the Leash Skills
- Leading with love
- Communication
- Teaching & training
- Secure attachment
- Creating healthy boundaries
Benefits of our Therapy Dog Training Classes in Calgary
Develop impressive obedience and manners.
Strengthen your bond and relationship with your dog.
Develop a deep understanding of who they are.
Learn to communicate, confidence, clarity all while maintaining connection.
Prepare you and your dog to certify as a therapy dog, service dog or emotional support dog team.
Expert guidance and support.
Vaccinations
To attend classes, dogs must be fully vaccinated or have completed titre testing (uploaded at point of registration).
Age Requirements
This program is designed for puppies and dogs ages 5 months and up.
Cost
Price: $349+GST /8 hour program
Location
Upcoming Classes in Calgary
The Fine Print
All registrations are final. No make-up classes. No pro-rating of tuition.