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Many training schools offer 6 week classes for around $200. These rigid schedules can be hard for busy families to accommodate. Missing a lesson or two can make your dog fall behind and affect the quality of your training. Or, it can delay your training as you need to wait for the next available start date.
Other schools offer classes where you can attend multiple times a week at a much higher rate, but these only run for a couple a months and majority start outdoors which can be frustrating for both yourself and your dog.
dogma has solved those problems by developing a flexible levels program. With a levels membership, you can come to our drop-in classes as often as you like for as long as you need. Get as much or as little training as you want or need based on your own expectations for your dog.
Each new student must attend our Orientation night and then you are free to move through all four levels or choose to stay at a lower level. The choice is yours! You will need to demonstrate that your dog understands certain skills to move onto the next level.
This unique format allows you to work at your own skill level for as long as necessary with a group of dogs that will always be in the same stage of training. Another benefit is that you can revisit a lower level at any time. The higher you move, the more flexibility and class options you will have!
To continue our mission to support local animal rescue groups through sharing of knowledge, we offer special no-cost training programs through our facility. To find out more, have your organization contact Megan Armstrong at megan@dogmatraining.com for more details!
What are the Levels?
What is the cost?
How to get started.
Flexible Levels Program |
Orientation
Orientation will teach you everything
you need to know about how to get started with
training your dog. We will provide an overview
of our Flexible Levels Program. You will also
learn about how dogs learn and how to make the
most of your training! These run for about an
hour and please leave your dogs at home! Your
membership starts when you attend orientation,
but you must attend one of the next two orientation
nights after purchasing your membership. If not,
your membership will begin automatically on the
second orientation night after you have registered.
* Registration is required
and you must purchase a minimum 2 month package the first time you register a new dog into the levels program. There is no exception to this. 5 class passes may only be bought after your 2 month package expires.
* Memberships are non-transferable between locations, unless otherwise stated for specific classes*
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At 7:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at our 37th Street location |
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Level 1 - Foundations
Start your training in a distraction free, indoor environment. During the foundation level, you will learn each of the foundation obedience skills such as name attention, recall, sit, down, stay and loose leash walking. You will focus on other skills to assist with overall manners, handling and self control. Our trainers are also there to help you solve any problem behaviours you may be experiencing such as jumping, mouthing, chewing, etc.
| 70 Avenue Location |
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Mondays at 7:30 pm |
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Wednesdays at 7:30 pm *6:30 pm starting June |
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Saturdays at 12:00 pm |
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| 37 Street Location |
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Mondays at 6:30 pm |
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Wednesdays at 6:30 pm |
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Sundays at 6:00 pm |
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Level 2 - Focus & Reliability
During the focus & reliability level, you will continue working on your foundation obedience skills while adding distractions and more challenges. These classes are also held indoors to ensure your dog is gaining the foundation skills required in a proper training format. Read our blog post on distraction training for dogs and why it is so important! A large focus for this level is also on manners and self control training.
* Newly added: Membership and completion of Level 2 Focus & Reliability now includes attendance at our Canine Communication and How Dogs Learn seminars! Click here to find out more on these informative session!
After graduating this level, students may attend any of the Losing the Leash or Urban Dog classes.
| 70 Avenue Location |
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Mondays at 7:00 pm
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Thursdays at 7:30 pm *Wednesdays starting in June |
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Saturdays at 11:00 am |
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| 37 Street Location |
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Mondays at 7:30 pm |
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Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
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Sunday at 7:00 pm |
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Losing the Leash *dog friendly dogs only please*
The losing the leash level is all about developing off-leash skills around distractions, in a controlled environment. Through games and various exercises, you and your dog will enjoy furthering your skills without the leash attached! This level will also include trips to the off-leash park. Students will be emailed a schedule of classes.
*transferable between locations!*
| 70 Avenue Location |
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Thursdays at 6:30 pm *7:30 pm starting in June |
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| 37 Street Location |
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Tuesdays at 8:30 pm |
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Wednesdays at 7:30 pm |
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Urban Dog
This level combines outdoor activities as well as fun sessions at our facility! These field trips include urban adventures such as local parks, festivals, facilities and various other activities. There will also be some fun adventures outside of the city such as hikes or training sessions at towns around the city. Our indoor sessions will include games nights, mini olympics, or a group dinner with our dogs! Students will be emailed a schedule of classes.
*transferable between locations!*
| 70 Avenue Location |
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Mondays at 8:30 pm
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| 37 Street Location (or at an outdoor location) |
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Saturdays at 11:00 am
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Confidence Building/Facing Fear Drop-in
Does your dog get nervous in new situations? Are they shy with new people or dogs? This class will teach you the skills you need to help your dog develop confidence and to feel secure in new situations. Many dogs feel unsure in new and busy environments, so we have built this into the membership! Come into class at anytime or start here if your dog needs sometime to become more confident!
When: Tuesdays at 8:30 pm @ 70 Avenue
Mondays at 8:30 pm @ 37 Street
If you do not have a membership, it is a $30 + gst drop in for this class. No registration required - just show up! Please bring a copy of your dog's vaccination records to the first class.
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Loose Leash Walking Drop-in
A full hour to come in and practice just your dog's loose leash walking skills! We work on this in the regular level classes, but many owners face a great deal of challenges with this skill, so we have made it its own class!
When: Thursday, May 9th at 8:30 pm
If you do not have a membership, it is a $30 + gst drop in for this class. Please bring a copy of your dog's vaccination records to the first class.
* at the 70th Avenue location only *
** Pre-registration is required. Please register here.
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Q&A Hour for Common Behaviour Problems
This hour is included in any membership (or $15 drop-in) and allows you a full hour to ask one of our certified trainers any of your questions! This hour is meant to help you work through any challenges you may be having such as house training, chewing, mouthing, or anything else!
If you are having any concerns with aggression or reactivity, please check out our Q&A nights for those concerns here.
When: Thursday, May 2nd at 8:00 pm
* at the 37th Street location only *
** Pre-registration is required. Please register here.
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Click here to register for an orientation night and pay for your membership!
*All fees are non-refundable
and there will be no extensions on memberships.
No exceptions.
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Membership
Costs
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unleash your dog's spirit
- 12 Months for $2000 (Best Value!)
- Attend an unlimited number
of classes at dogma for an entire year with
one dog!
- Free attendance at playtimes
- Receive 50% off dogma seminars
- Receive 30% off workshops
- Receive 20% off private
training
- Receive 10% off store items
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citizen canine - 6 Months
for $1100
- Attend an unlimited number
of classes at dogma for 6 months with one dog!
- Receive 50% off playtimes
- Receive 30% off dogma seminars
- Receive 20% off workshops
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polite pooch - 4 Months
for $750
- Attend an unlimited number
of classes at dogma for 4 months with one dog!
- Receive 30% off playtimes
- Receive 20% off dogma seminars
- Receive 10% off workshops
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basic manners - 2 Months
for $400
- Attend an unlimited number
of classes at dogma for 2 months with one dog!
- Receive 10% off dogma seminars
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5 Class Pass - $150
- Attend any five classes appropriate
for your dog's level.
- This is a great option, but can only be purchased after your first 2 month membership!
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Drop-in - $30/class
- Attend any one class appropriate
for your dog's level, but you may register and
do as many as you like!
- This option is only available
after doing either a 5 Class Pass or any of
the above membership options.
- Pay when you arrive at class only (cash,
credit or debit)
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How to get started |
Requirements:
- 5 months of age or older
- Fully vaccinated
- People and dog friendly dogs only. If your dog has shown any reactivity/aggression concerns towards people or dogs, please look at our options for you here.
You must attend an orientation
night before attending any class. Starting February, these run the
first Wednesday and the third Thursday of every
month at 8:00 pm and run for an hour. Registration
is required to attend orientation. If you have attended dogma's classes, you may discuss what level you should join in at with your instructor or email training@dogmatraining.com.
If you have done a Basic Obedience or equivalent, or higher, you can join in our Losing the Leash and Urban Dog levels.
Your membership starts when you attend orientation, but you must attend one of the next two orientation nights after purchasing your membership. If not, your membership will begin automatically on the second orientation night after you have registered.
Click here to register for orientation and choose and pay for your membership option online! Or you may also call us at 403.452.5400 (70 Avenue) or 587.352.6738(37 Street) to register! |
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