Canine Minds & Manners
Your experts for dog and puppy training and behaviour modification in Calgary
Success Stories
A dog I once feared would not make it in our family is now the sweetest, well behaved, little Pitbull you could ever find. Thank-you Tina!!
It’s so easy! Choose from our selection of training options:
Pick your date and start your journey towards a happy relationship with your dog!
Puppy Training
Raise a confident, well-mannered puppy from day one- Build an unshakeable bond through positive, fun training
- Set your puppy up for a lifetime of good habits—starting now
- Feel proud taking your puppy anywhere with reliable manners
Dog Obedience Training
- Improved focus around distractions, people, and other dogs.
- Stronger real-world reliability at home and on walks.
- Fun, engaging classes that keep dogs focused and eager to learn.
- Creates long-lasting results, not quick fixes.
Reactive Dog Training
- Helps fearful and reactive dogs feel safer and more confident.
- Gives owners practical tools to handle real-life situations safely.
- Replaces fear-based reactions with calm, controlled behaviours.
- Supports long-term behaviour change, not temporary suppression.
Outdoor/Advanced Dog Training
- Trails and pathway behaviours
- Recall and loose leash walking
- Focus and attention
Puppy Welcome Home
- Potty training essentials
- Mouthing, biting, and chewing management
- Puppy safety
- Relationship building
Over 2 decades ago Canine Minds and Manners Dog Training in Calgary was established with one goal in mind. To keep the family dog in the family. We know that families love their dogs but we also know it can be frustrating and exhausting for families when things aren’t going quite as planned.
Puppies will mouth and bite and it hurts. They forget where the potty is and chew up our belongings. You are at a loss as to how to prevent these behaviours.
Your dearest canine friend is suddenly lunging and barking at people and you feel helpless and confused.
Maybe it is impossible to walk your adolescent dog who without being pulled over.
We get it and we will help you. With 2 certified trainers in every class we will help your puppy understand where the potty is and what not to chew on.We will show you exactly how to get a relaxed, comfortable walk with your dog. We can help your barking and lunging dog feel comfortable and safe.
We will be there to guide you step by step towards having the relationship with your dog that is positive, fun and trustworthy for both of you. We have over 20 years understanding dogs and caring about people. Let us be your dog training parter of choice in Calgary.
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We offer a variety of both group and private dog training options
GROUP DOG TRAINING CLASSES:
PRIVATE DOG AND PUPPY TRAINING:
You Might Be Thinking...
Why Us?
With over 20 years of experience and certified professional trainers guiding you, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and support to help your dog thrive at every age—from early puppy learning to solid, dependable lifelong manners.
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Certified & Experienced Dog Trainers
Our lead instructors are certified dog trainers with years of hands on experience who bring a deep understanding of dogs and their behavior—so you and your pup get patient, knowledgeable, and effective support.
Force Free Dog Training Methods
With science-based, force-free methods, you’ll achieve reliable behavior without fear or pressure—just clear guidance, proven techniques, and a stronger bond with your dog..
Group Dog Training Classes
Whether you’re starting fresh with a puppy or leveling up with an adult dog, our group classes offer the structure, socialization, and real-world practice your dog needs. Reactive, advanced, and outdoor options ensure every dog can succeed in the environments that challenge them most.
Private Dog Training
If group classes aren’t ideal, choose in-home private training for targeted solutions, one-on-one guidance, and training plans designed specifically for your dog—so you see real improvements quickly.
Puppy Training
Stop Stressing, Start Enjoying Your Puppy
Learn simple techniques that make house training, crate training, and manners feel doable, even for first-time owners. Leave each session knowing exactly what to practice at home.
Learn morePrivate Dog Training
If group classes aren’t the right fit, we offer in-home private training tailored to your dog’s unique needs—so you get faster progress, personalized support, and training that fits effortlessly into your daily routine.
Learn moreBehaviour Consults
If group classes feel overwhelming, our in-home private training provides a calm, familiar environment where your dog can learn faster. Every session is customized to address the behaviors that matter most to you.
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Yes all of our trainers are certified professional dog trainers through the Certified Council for Professional Dog Trainers. In order to retain this certification applicants must participate in ongoing education and obtain education credits. Additionally we have two certified behaviour consultants - canine on staff. In all of our classes we have two staff, one lead and one assistant who are both CPDT - certified professional dog trainers.
We offer private sessions for dog obedience, separation anxiety, puppy training and fear and aggression. The private sessions are tailored to meet your needs, your schedule and your goals. Call or text us for us for a quote 403-816-5629. https://www.caninemindsandmanners.ca/contact
The Good Dogs Have More Fun obedience class is designed for dogs from 5 months and up. The majority of pups who complete the Polite Puppies class join the obedience dog training class as adolescents however we have had many dogs join from a year old to 8 years old. All dogs can benefit from training and it's bonus when the class is a fun and exciting way to polish up skills, learn news ones or just spend quality time with your dog
We recommend that pups are between 12-16 weeks of age when puppy class starts. By that time they will have had their 2nd set of vaccines and are still young enough to benefit from early socialization. Any older and not only is the socialization window closing rapidly, but they will have grown rapidly as well as their play styles will be changing and no longer match that of the younger, smaller pups who are joining class at 12-16 weeks of age.
To support a positive experience for everyone, we welcome children who are ready to participate calmly and mindfully. We suggest due spacing and in order to have a successful class experience that no more than 2 people per dog come to class. If you have more than 2 people who would like to participate we recommend having one person who always comes in order to keep continuity but the 2nd person attending can be different ever week so that the entire family can enjoy the experience.
