A Range of Workshop Options

Whether you're seeking fun challenges to enjoy with your dog, represent a veterinary clinic or dog-friendly business, we have a variety of workshops tailored to your needs. At Dogma, our workshops focus on helping dogs thrive in our busy human world while supporting their families.

From engaging activities for family dogs to specialized training for vet clinics and dog-friendly businesses, our options cater to all. Explore our offerings below!

Workshop Offerings

Fun workshops at our facility for your dog such as agility, seasonal fun, and more!

Lunch-n-Learns options for your team to take your clinic to the next level of care.

Ensure dogs and people are stress-free and safe with our unique offerings.

Family Dogs

Specialty Classes

Looking for something a little extra for your family dog? Our seasonal and fun workshops are designed to enrich your dog’s experience, build new skills, and strengthen the bond you share. From our Golden Years class dedicated to keeping senior dogs active and engaged, to Transform Weekends, to Agility for Fun workshops that let your dog enjoy the thrill of the course without the competition, there’s something for every pup.

Agility for Fun

3-Week Workshop

When: Saturdays, November 14, 21 and 28
Where: Dogma Facility
Cost: $125

Agility for Fun introduces your dog to tunnels, jumps, weave poles and more in a safe, supportive environment, with no pressure to move into competitive agility. Whether your dog is brand new to the equipment or already has some agility experience, this workshop meets them where they are and builds from there.

Agility does more than tire your dog out. It builds confidence, body awareness and focus, and gives your dog real mental and physical enrichment. It is also a lot of fun for both of you to continue relationship building.

General & Puppy Session
Saturdays at 1:15- 2 pm November 14, 21 and 28

Open to VIPups and Urban Canine Foundations graduates who completed their program within the past 6 months or are currently attending YYC Dog classes.

Agility General/Puppy Registration

Reactive Session

Saturdays at 2:15- 3 pm November 14, 21 and 28

Open to Reactive Foundations graduates who completed their foundation program within the past 6 months, or dogs currently attending Reactive YYC Dog classes.

Agility should be for every dog, including dogs who need more time and space. This session is built specifically for reactive dogs and runs separately from the general session. It uses the same approach as our reactive core classes: slow, controlled and predictable, with no surprises.

Agility Reactive Registration

Canine Connections

Half Day session dedicated to dog to dog communication off leash.

If you want to understand what your dog is saying to other dogs in play, this workshop is for you.

Canine Connections is one of our most popular workshops for our Dogma Academy Trainers, and it’s now open to Dogma members. Our senior trainers set up and manages real dog-to-dog interactions, both one-on-one and in groups, and walks you through what’s happening as it happens. You’ll learn to read greetings and play. You’ll also be practicing real life skills like recall and understanding what communication should be redirected or waited out.

You’ll be learning alongside certified trainers from Dogma Academy who are building their own skills in canine communication. That gives you a professional-level look at dog body language, with plenty of room to ask questions and practice reading interactions yourself.

Where: Dogma Training, 515 70 Ave SW, Calgary, AB. You can also join virtually by live-stream.

When: Sunday, November 29, 9 am to 12 pm

Cost:

Working spot (limited): $95 + GST
Auditor (virtual or in person): $75 + GST

Early bird pricing until November 15, 2026: Use code EARLYBIRDCC for 25% off your ticket.

Working spots
Working spots let you bring your dog to take part in supervised introductions and play. Working spot dogs must be:

People-friendly and dog-friendly
Able to settle at the facility, or comfortable waiting in your vehicle between turns
Fully vaccinated

Not sure if your dog is a good fit? Reach out to us at training@dogmatraining.com and we’ll talk it through.

Auditor (No Dog Attending)

Working Spot

Vet Clinics

Lunch-n-Learns

At Dogma, we are dedicated to supporting veterinary clinics with workshops designed to enhance the care you provide to dogs and their families. Our team is available for engaging lunch-and-learn sessions, where we cover essential topics such as canine communication and/or stress-free clinic visits.

We believe in a holistic approach to dog care and are committed to collaborating with industry partners to ensure the best outcomes for our canine companions. Best of all, we offer these valuable seminars at no charge to your clinic. Together, we can create a more positive experience for both dogs and their caregivers!

To book a session or request additional topics that would interest you and your team, please contact us at training@dogmatraining.com or fill out the below form. We look forward to partnering with you!

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Dog-Friendly Businesses

Training for Safe and Welcoming Dog-Friendly Spaces

Creating a dog-friendly workplace not only boosts productivity but also enhances team morale and reduces stress. Dogs in the workplace can bring a sense of calm, improve communication, and help prevent burnout. Our training programs are designed to ensure that both people and dogs thrive in a safe, positive environment. From helping your team integrate dogs into the office to offering guidance on safety and behavior management, we provide the tools and expertise needed to create a welcoming space for everyone.

In addition to workplace programs, we also offer training for tenant communities and dog-friendly residential buildings. We can help develop petiquette programs and train property managers and residents to ensure that dogs and their owners feel comfortable, safe, and respected in shared living spaces.

Let us help you make your workplace or residential community a more dog-friendly, stress-free environment for both people and pups!