Group Classes

Introductory and behaviour classes for adolescent and adult dogs

Life Skills Class

Basic training + life skills class

This group class covers the basics from attention & focus, loose leash walking, recall, place cue, leave it, leash reactivity prevention, polite greetings and more. Learn how to motivate your dog using reward based training!

Throughout the class we also discuss important topics such as dog body language, setting up your dog for success and how to take your skills to real life. A PDF package & how to videos are included with this course. Classes are capped at 6 students to ensure everyone receives a quality experience.

6 weeks total - 1 hour per class

$235 (GST included)

Upcoming Start Dates:

Wednesday April 8, 2026 @ 6:30pm

Monday May 4, 2026 @ 6:30pm

Classes are held at Paws Next Door at

4116 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary AB

*Note that this class is suitable for vaccinated dogs and puppies 4 months of age and older who are people and dog friendly. Please email if you have questions about the class!

**Discounts available for dogs adopted from our rescue partners - send an email for more information!

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Life Skills - Reactivity Level 2 (Drop Ins)

Building on our structured group class to help you work through your dog's leash reactivity, these drops ins are held outdoors in real world settings!

For these sessions we will meet at park and outdoor locations. Classes are set up in a very specific format to allow for slow exposure to triggers in order to build coping skills - note that this is not a regular group style obedience class - you are set up for success! Maximum 5 dogs per session.

1 hour per class (drop in style)

$40 (GST included)

Upcoming dates:

Sunday April 5th, 2026 @ 10:00am

Tuesday April 14th, 2026 @ 6:45pm

Outdoor drop ins are held at various locations throughout the city. Our April sessions will be held at Hull's Wood, Fish Creek Park.

Note that these level 2 sessions are best suited to those who have graduated our Life Skills Reactivity Level 1 or completed private consultations with us. If you have completed a different course, please email to confirm where your dog is at before registering.

Proof of current vaccines including rabies is mandatory for the course. Note: This class is force free - if you are currently using a prong, choke or e-collar please contact us for options and we can help your transition. If your dog is reactive towards people or has a damaging bite history (broken skin) please contact us as this may not be the right course for you.

**Discounts available for dogs adopted from our rescue partners - send an email for more information!

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Life Skills - Reactivity

A structured group class to help you work through your dog's leash reactivity

New! Does your dog barks, lunge and growls at dogs or other triggers on a leash? Then this course is for you!

This 6-week long class consists of 1 virtual session and 5 in person group class sessions to give you all of the tools you will need to understand your dog's reactivity, manage it and modify it in your daily lives. Learn why dogs become reactive, and what skills you'll need to help your dog make better choices. Become your dog's best trainer!

Classes are set up in a very specific format to allow for gradual exposure to triggers in order to build coping skills - note that this is not a regular group style obedience class - you are set up for success! Maximum 4 dogs per course.

6 weeks total - 1 hour per class

$325 (GST included)

Upcoming start dates:

TBD - September 2026. Please email to be waitlisted for the class

Classes are held at Paws Next Door at 4116 Macleod Trail SE

If this course is full please email littlebrowndogtraining@gmail.com as a waitlist will be taken.

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