Canine Life And Social Skills
Help your dog develop real-life manners with our Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) program! From basic obedience to advanced training, we use positive reinforcement to build confidence, focus, and social skills.
What is C.L.A.S.S.?
C.L.A.S.S., or Canine Life and Social Skills, is an educational program using a variety of games to promote learning with the use of positive reinforcement to strengthen relationships between humans and their canine companions. C.L.A.S.S. is a 4-level evaluation for pet parents to demonstrate the real-life skills of their dogs.
C.L.A.S.S. is about teaching and appreciating real-life, practical skills, such as walking nicely on a leash, settling down, meeting strangers, table manners, attention, and coming when called, just to name a few.Self-assessments (SA) are provided to students on the last class. Passing a C.L.A.S.S. SA is a testimony to the life skills that a student and their dog have developed together. Moreover, by using those skills in everyday situations, a dog can become a well-behaved member of your household and a welcome part of society.
For non-aggressive dogs.If your dog is reactive / over-excited / excessive barking / fearful - please contact us before registering or book a private session.
C.L.A.S.S. is the program pathway if you are looking for your dog to earn the CKC Canine Good Neighbor Certificate or if you are interested in Therapy Dog certification.
C.L.A.S.S. - HS (Puppy)
12 - 24 weeks old puppies
Our Canine Life and Social Skills HS program combines beginner level basic manners with off-leash playtime with other puppies. Some of the skills practiced in this program are as follows:
Name Game, Sit, Down, Come, Gotcha Game, Sit-Front, Heel (on / off-leash), Confidence Course (obstacles), Comfort Around Food Bowl (resource guarding prevention in practice), Positive Socialization & Meeting Strangers, Physical Body Handling (by pet parent).
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 sessions x 60 minutes
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 9:00am - 10:00am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
no class on May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - HS (Puppy)
12 - 24 weeks old puppies
Our Canine Life and Social Skills HS program combines beginner level basic manners with off-leash playtime with other puppies. Some of the skills practiced in this program are as follows:
Name Game, Sit, Down, Come, Gotcha Game, Sit-Front, Heel (on / off-leash), Confidence Course (obstacles), Comfort Around Food Bowl (resource guarding prevention in practice), Positive Socialization & Meeting Strangers, Physical Body Handling (by pet parent).
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 sessions x 60 minutes
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 9:00am - 10:00am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
no class on May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - HS (Puppy)
12 - 24 weeks old puppies
Our Canine Life and Social Skills HS program combines beginner level basic manners with off-leash playtime with other puppies. Some of the skills practiced in this program are as follows:
Name Game, Sit, Down, Come, Gotcha Game, Sit-Front, Heel (on / off-leash), Confidence Course (obstacles), Comfort Around Food Bowl (resource guarding prevention in practice), Positive Socialization & Meeting Strangers, Physical Body Handling (by pet parent).
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 sessions x 60 minutes
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 9:00am - 10:00am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
no class on May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - BA
16 weeks and older
Mat, Wait at the Door, Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Loose-Leash Walking & Attention, Meet & Greet, Leave it, Wait for Food Bowl, Stay, Settle, Give & Take (Trade), Sit, Down, Stand, Focus, Circle & Sniff Game, Golf Game
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 5:30pm - 06:15pm, March 20 - April 24 (5 spots open)
Saturdays @ 10:30am - 11:15am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - BA
16 weeks and older
Mat, Wait at the Door, Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Loose-Leash Walking & Attention, Meet & Greet, Leave it, Wait for Food Bowl, Stay, Settle, Give & Take (Trade), Sit, Down, Stand, Focus, Circle & Sniff Game, Golf Game
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 5:30pm - 06:15pm, March 20 - April 24 (5 spots open)
Saturdays @ 10:30am - 11:15am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - BA
16 weeks and older
Mat, Wait at the Door, Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Loose-Leash Walking & Attention, Meet & Greet, Leave it, Wait for Food Bowl, Stay, Settle, Give & Take (Trade), Sit, Down, Stand, Focus, Circle & Sniff Game, Golf Game
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 5:30pm - 06:15pm, March 20 - April 24 (5 spots open)
Saturdays @ 10:30am - 11:15am, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - MA
16 weeks and older
Wait in the Car, Calmly Pass by Other Dogs, Wait at the Door with Distraction, Come & Leashing-Up Manners with Distraction, Sit, Down & Stand (hold positions), Body Handling (by instructor), Loose-Leash Walking & Leave It (Figure 8 Configuration), Stay with Distraction & Distance, Out of Sight, Out of Mind (stay with instructor or semi-familiar person while handler leaves the room for 1 minute)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 12:00pm - 12:45pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - MA
16 weeks and older
Wait in the Car, Calmly Pass by Other Dogs, Wait at the Door with Distraction, Come & Leashing-Up Manners with Distraction, Sit, Down & Stand (hold positions), Body Handling (by instructor), Loose-Leash Walking & Leave It (Figure 8 Configuration), Stay with Distraction & Distance, Out of Sight, Out of Mind (stay with instructor or semi-familiar person while handler leaves the room for 1 minute)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 12:00pm - 12:45pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - MA
16 weeks and older
Wait in the Car, Calmly Pass by Other Dogs, Wait at the Door with Distraction, Come & Leashing-Up Manners with Distraction, Sit, Down & Stand (hold positions), Body Handling (by instructor), Loose-Leash Walking & Leave It (Figure 8 Configuration), Stay with Distraction & Distance, Out of Sight, Out of Mind (stay with instructor or semi-familiar person while handler leaves the room for 1 minute)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 12:00pm - 12:45pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
No class May 17
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - Ph.D
16 weeks and older
Advanced Loose-Leash Walking, Back Up, Advanced Stay, Advanced Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Meet & Greet w/Body Handling (semi-familiar or unfamiliar person), Attention During High Distraction, Table Manners, Do You Really Know Sit? (familiar instructions in unusual and distracting settings)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 1:30pm - 2:15pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - Ph.D
16 weeks and older
Advanced Loose-Leash Walking, Back Up, Advanced Stay, Advanced Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Meet & Greet w/Body Handling (semi-familiar or unfamiliar person), Attention During High Distraction, Table Manners, Do You Really Know Sit? (familiar instructions in unusual and distracting settings)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 1:30pm - 2:15pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
$250.00
+GST
C.L.A.S.S. - Ph.D
16 weeks and older
Advanced Loose-Leash Walking, Back Up, Advanced Stay, Advanced Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Meet & Greet w/Body Handling (semi-familiar or unfamiliar person), Attention During High Distraction, Table Manners, Do You Really Know Sit? (familiar instructions in unusual and distracting settings)
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6 x 45-minute sessions
Schedule(s)
Saturdays @ 1:30pm - 2:15pm, April 26 - June 7 (5 spots open)
$250.00
+GST
Canine Good Neighbour Prep Program
CGN test requires 12+ months; BUT younger dogs can join the prep program
Looking to prepare your dog for the Canine Good Neighbour test? This 6-week group class is designed to help you and your dog master the skills needed to confidently pass the CGN assessment and demonstrate good manners at home and in the community.
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6-week
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 6:45pm-7:30pm, April 3 - May 8 (consecutive dates) *2 Spots Open
$250.00
+GST
Canine Good Neighbour Prep Program
CGN test requires 12+ months; BUT younger dogs can join the prep program
Looking to prepare your dog for the Canine Good Neighbour test? This 6-week group class is designed to help you and your dog master the skills needed to confidently pass the CGN assessment and demonstrate good manners at home and in the community.
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6-week
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 6:45pm-7:30pm, April 3 - May 8 (consecutive dates) *2 Spots Open
$250.00
+GST
Canine Good Neighbour Prep Program
CGN test requires 12+ months; BUT younger dogs can join the prep program
Looking to prepare your dog for the Canine Good Neighbour test? This 6-week group class is designed to help you and your dog master the skills needed to confidently pass the CGN assessment and demonstrate good manners at home and in the community.
Earn trick dog titles with Do More With Your Dog!
Duration
6-week
Schedule(s)
Thursdays @ 6:45pm-7:30pm, April 3 - May 8 (consecutive dates) *2 Spots Open
$250.00
+GST
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5210 E Wolf Creek Drive
Lacombe, Alberta
T4L 2G6
*By appointment only
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Contact Details
5210 E Wolf Creek Drive
Lacombe, Alberta
T4L 2G6
*By appointment only
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Contact Details
5210 E Wolf Creek Drive
Lacombe, Alberta
T4L 2G6
*By appointment only
© Copyright 2025 One Smart Cookie K9 Services Inc. - Designed by Lux Digital