Training & Activities

Home: Training & Activities
Page Updated March 26, 2004

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   The following is a short description of the sections within the
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Training & Activities " category:

  •   Agility Competition & Classes is an introduction to the sport of dog Agility with information about Agility classes in the Calgary area.
  •   Essential Training covers teaching essential commands that you'd probably find it hard to do without.
  •   How to Train Puppies gives hints specifically about training puppies. (It's not the same as training an adult dog.)
  •   Kids & Teens and Dogs lists classes & clubs for young people & their dogs.
  • What to do about the common problem of Jumping Up.
  •   Obedience Classes & Trials includes reasons to take household vs. competitive obedience, choosing the right instructor for you & your dog, a list of obedience schools in Calgary & a brief description of CKC obedience competition.
  •   Off Leash Areas in different neighborhoods around Calgary.
  •   Other Training Hints is about "proofing" (i.e. testing your dog's understanding of an obedience command/exercise & other training tidbits.
  • Pointing Dog Training involves steps in training your dog to hunt upland game birds.
  •   Show Handling Classes lists instructors offering show
    handling/conformation classes in the Calgary area.

  • Travel & Pet Friendly Accommodations Plan ahead
    e.g. visit your vet for papers you need. Learn about how to
    care for your dog during the trip. And look here for
    listings of hotels, resorts & campsites across Canada,
    USA, & France that allow pets.

  •   Upcoming Events is the place to find out about dog shows & matches & other Brittany-related events in (& around) B.C., Alberta & Ontario.