Reactive dog training class

Reactive Dog Training Class Calgary

Feisty Fido is a reactive dog class Calgary, created to help dog owners effectively manage and reshape their canine companions’ reactive behaviours. The focus of this class is on reducing stress, cultivating calmness, building trust, and facilitating controlled social interactions all while reducing those embarrassing outbursts.

Obsessively refined, like an aged wine, over 14 years, Feisty Fido applies our proprietary systems thinking approach to tackle every angle of your dog’s reactivity.

During this 6-hour class, held in a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment in Calgary, you will gain a deep understanding of your dogs’ reactive behaviours.

You will learn to communicate with clarity and confidence, collaborating with your dog calm the chaos and  improve their social skills. You will discover simple yet impactful tools and tactics to help your dog conquer their reactivity.

Are you tired of constantly apologizing for your dog’s behaviour and feeling anxious during walks or when guests come over? If so, our expert led dog training classes in Calgary offer the perfect solution. Say goodbye to hiding behind cars and shrubs and join Feisty Fido today to embark on a journey towards a better life with your canine companion. 

Is Feisty Fido Right for You?

Are you wondering if Feisty Fido is the right fit for you? Perhaps you’re thinking “how on earth this will ever work”, imagining your dog lunging, barking, and growling at a nearby dog or stranger, creating utter chaos. Rest assured, this class is unlike any other. The class is highly structured and controlled, with ample space, visual barriers and small class sizes.

With this in mind, here’s a list of behaviours commonly addressed in Feisty Fido:

  • Dogs who bark, lunge, bark or growl at dogs, humans, bikes, or even snowmen!
  • Dog who are fearful, anxious, aggressive, excitable, protective, possessive, territorial and/or jealous.
  • Dogs who are reactive here, there and everywhere.
  • Dogs who are situationally reactive 
  • Dogs who resource guard people, food, bones or toys.
  • Dogs who are great off leash, but reactive on leash.
  • Dogs who are only reactive around the home. 
  • Dogs who are easily overstimulated.
  • Dogs who engage in conflict with other dogs at home.
  • Puppies who are fearful and showing early signs of reactivity. 

What You'll Learn in our Reactive Dog Training Classes

  • Stress reduction and relaxation strategies.
  • Comprehensive leash training system.
  • Relationship and trust building exercises.
  • How to lead with love.
  • Meltdown management.
  • Controlled socialization.
  • Building resiliency.
  • Emergency and safety strategies.
  • How to increase your dogs robustness.
  • Strategies for walks, visitors, backyards.
  • How to apply the study of proxemics to reduce reactivity.
  • How to help your dog overcome their fear, anxiety, excitability, territorialness, jealousy and/or protectiveness for good.
  • And so much more!

Benefits of our Reactive Dog Training Classes in Calgary

  • Eliminate overwhelm and embarrassment.

  • Increased freedom. 

  • Develop a deeper understanding and stronger bond with your dog. 

  • Learn to communicate with confidence and clarity with your dog.

  • Be proud of your dog with your family and friends.

  • Expert guidance and support.

Vaccinations

To attend classes, dogs must be fully vaccinated or have completed titre testing (uploaded at point of registration).

Age Requirements

This program is designed for reactive puppies and dogs ages 5 months and up. 

Cost

Price: $499+GST /6 hour program  (2×180 minute classes, 3 x 120 minute classes or 6×60 minute classes) 

Exclusive Offer: $399+GST Sign up on or before April 30th to secure this offer.

Our program consists of six one-hour group classes, supplemented by a comprehensive online curriculum.

Location

Upcoming Classes in Calgary