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Seminars
To continue being Calgary's leading dog education facility, we will be offering regular seminars hosted by us or by bringing in some amazing speakers from across North America.
* All seminars at our 37 Street location, unless otherwise noted. *
We believe that education is a critical part of ensuring the success of our dogs in the urban world. A high majority of the dogs we see with behaviour problems are caused by a miscommunication; and it is always our own miscommunication or misunderstanding of our dog's behaviour. To continue our mission to provide comprehensive dog owner education, we have developed a wide range of in-depth seminars to help you better understand your dog.
As well, to continue our mission to support local animal rescue groups through sharing of knowledge, we offer free attendance to our seminars as well as a variety of other programs through our facility. To find out more, have your organization contact Megan Armstrong at megan@dogmatraining.com for more details!
Each seminar is priced individually ($40+gst/person), and we also offer a bulk discount if you pre-purchase a five seminar package ($150 + gst/person).
Upcoming Seminars
We have lightened the schedule for the Summer months, but will get the Fall schedule with new education events up soon! |
Canine Communication
Do you often wonder what your dog is communicating to yourself, family members or other dogs? Dogs communicate primarily through body language and this seminar will help you to correctly understand more about how they do this. Through picture and video examples, you will leave this session with a deep comprehension and a better understanding of dog speak.
This seminar is now included in your training membership and attendance is now required to complete Level 2 Focus & Reliability!
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Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 pm |
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Thursday, July 25th at 7:00 pm |
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How Dogs Learn
Dogs adapt quickly to our ways and learn how to respond to us. They are amazing animals which is why they have become an integral part of the urban lifestyle. Part of our responsibility as guardians to our dogs should be that we understand how they learn and understand the world. This allows us to effectively assist them at successfully adapting into the human lifestyle. Don't miss this session full of useful information to help improve how you interact and interpret your dog's behaviour!
This seminar is now included in your training membership and attendance is now required to complete Level 2 Focus & Reliability!
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| Thursday, June 27th at 7:00 pm |
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Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm |
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Kids and Dogs
Children and dogs in harmony is a beautiful thing to see. However, too often there are many challenges and concerns that can develop. If you are going to have a baby, or are thinking about or have recently adopted a new dog, then this seminar is for you. We will discuss how many problems develop, how to prevent them and offer some tips if you are having any challenges.
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Managing Multi-Dog Households
Do you feel like your house is sometimes a zoo? Do you have more than one dog at home or do you foster and find it hard to manage all the dogs? Many people who have more than one dog face many challenges. This seminar will help you set up some strategies to ensure you are handling your dogs appropriately, how to provide for each dog's requirements, training advice and many more solutions. As well, there will be plenty of opportunity for questions!
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Off Leash Play
Majority of dog owners take their dogs to off leash parks, daycare or other places to socialize with other dogs. This is a growing trend with dogs and one that can be a valuable outlet. This seminar will help you to better understand how dogs interact, communicate and play. You will learn about play styles, proper interactions, safety, and how to successfully set up introductions. If you regularly socialize and take your dog out to meet other dogs, you do not want to miss this important seminar!
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The Controversy of Cesar
If you've done
some digging, you may have noticed that experts in dog
training do not use Cesar Millan's method's. Or you
may just wonder how he got so popular. Or you may be
an avid fan. Whatever your thoughts, The Cesar Controversy
will lay out the positives of his approach and discuss
the reasons why animal behaviourists take a different
perspective.
This seminar is packed full
of video examples, opinions from both sides of
the debate and an open, frank discussion on why
you should do a little research before signing
on for a class to train your four-legged friend.
It's completely free of charge - all we ask is
for a donation to Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). When you register, you can close out the payment
screen. We will still receive your registration
form.
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Understanding Fear in our Dogs
Working with a fearful dog, whether it is your own or a foster, can be a heartbreaking experience. During this seminar we will focus on canine communication to help you see as soon as your dog starts to feel uncomfortable. We will coach you on how to handle a fearful dog, and a variety of ways to build confidence and help them understand that the world is not a scary place!
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Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm |
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Understanding Reactivity in our Dogs
Reactivity in dogs is unfortunately becoming a common and growing problem. Many of these problems are preventable and are solvable. It can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. This seminar will help you to better understand the causes, how to handle a reactive dog and tips on how to move them forward.
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Thursday, July 11th at 7:00 pm |
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Click here to register for a seminar or a package combo!
*All fees are non-refundable. |
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