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How It Works

For dogs who have completed a foundation training class.
Progress through the categories to earn the YYC Dog title.

1. Earn Stickers
Attend Class
Your instructor awards a sticker when your dog demonstrates the skill, not just for showing up.
2. Complete Categories
3 of 5 Stickers
Earn any 3 of 5 stickers in a real-world category (Nature, Urban, City, or Adventure) to complete that section.
3. Earn Titles
All Four Categories
Complete all four categories to earn your dog's YYC Dog title. The city is theirs to explore and build confidence.
4. Unlock Bonus Titles
Go Further
Earn Dean's List or Advanced Studies bonus titles for dogs who love to keep learning through indoor specialty training.
5. Belong
Community for Life
You're part of the YYC Dog community in Calgary, for life. A space where committed and supportive dog lovers connect.

Your YYC Dog booklet is free — handed out to all Foundation class graduates. Completed training elsewhere? Email us at training@dogmatraining.com and we'll get you set up.

What It Means

YYC Dog is more than stickers in a booklet. It's about raising a dog who can confidently and calmly navigate real life in Calgary - on trails, in the city, at patios, and everywhere in between. It's about experiences that build skills, deepen your bond, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Real World Ready

Skills that work in parks, neighbourhoods, stores, patios, trails, and beyond.

Built on Positivity

Force-free, reward-based training that builds genuine confidence and trust.

Adventure Together

Make memories, explore new places, and enjoy life with your dog.

Community for Life

Supported by a community that celebrates every win - big or small.

Classes & Badges

Earn any 3 of 5 badges in each category to complete it and unlock that title.

Nature
→ Nature Pup 		Urban
→ Urban Canine 		City
→ City Dog 		Adventure
→ Adventure Hound
Focused Block Walker Patio Ready Mountains
Sniff & Seek Off Leash Park Inner City Hiking
Long Line Ready Neighbourhood Park C-Train Camping
Open Spaces Bike Path Festival Swimming
Park Trails Shopping Area Shopping Picnic
Earn any 3 of 5 badges in each category
Puppy Edition

Start them right.
From day one.

The YYC Dog Puppy Edition includes everything in the standard passport - all four real-world categories, the full badge programme, and both bonus title tracks, plus content built specifically for the puppy journey.

Milestone Log
First day home, first Dogma class, first adventure on the trails - every first worth remembering.
Socialization Checklist
Sounds, surfaces, people, handling - a structured guide to the critical socialization window before 16 weeks.
Growth Notes
Space to document the wins, the moments, and who your dog is becoming.
Full Badge Program
All four real-world categories and both bonus title tracks - the same passport, built for where your puppy is starting.
Get Started with VIPups

Ready to start your dog's passport?

Classes are forming now. Every outing counts. Every badge tells a story. This is your dog's city.

Register for Classes via Gingr

Dogs must have completed a Foundation class to receive their free YYC Dog booklet. Completed training elsewhere or can't see these classes in your account? Email us at training@dogmatraining.com and we'll get a badge added to your file.

Same dog. New places. Stronger skills. Priceless memories.

YYC Dog belongs in this city.