Reactive Rover

For dogs 7 months or older.

Prior understanding of positive reinforcement training is beneficial.

Turn stress into confidence and distraction into focus. Build your dog’s ability to relax, focus and work reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations through the use of training games that increase attention, reduce the power of stressors and the pull of distractions while you and your dog have fun in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.

$300 for a year long subscription
$20 Drop in email canineblueprint@gmail.com
location : Rainbow valley ravine and/or Fort Edmonton Park
Tuesdays 6 pm - drop in class come when convenient to you over 12 months

Calm and Confident Reactivity Solutions

Is your dog’s reactivity making outings and social settings stressful? Our Calm and Confident Reactivity Solutions class takes a unique approach, focusing on foundational calmness skills like settle training, crate training, and tether training. These essential skills create a solid base of calm behavior that helps reduce reactivity in real-life scenarios.

Throughout the course, we guide you and your dog through exercises that encourage relaxation and self-control, building a foundation that you can rely on in any situation. Meanwhile, we’ll dive deep into the “why” behind reactivity, discussing ways to understand and improve your dog’s responses over time. This class is about building a relationship based on trust and consistent guidance, helping you support your dog in becoming more confident and settled.

Hands-on settle training, crate training, and tether training to encourage calmness
In-depth discussions on the causes and solutions for reactivity
Building a stronger, trust-based relationship with your dog
Practical skills you can use to support your dog’s progress over time

$300 for 6 weeks Thursdays at 530 pm

email canineblueprint@gmail.com for class schedule

Paws and Play Puppy Essentials

Welcome to Paws and Play Puppy Essentials, the perfect start for you and your puppy’s journey together! This foundational class focuses on giving your puppy essential skills for a happy and well-behaved future. Through fun, interactive training sessions, we’ll introduce your puppy to basic commands, socialization skills, and positive playtime behaviors that set the stage for a confident and polite adult dog.

In this class, your puppy will learn crucial early-life skills, such as polite greetings, handling tolerance, and gentle play. We also cover crate training, leash basics, and how to settle down after play, giving you the tools to build good habits from the start. With a focus on creating positive experiences, this class is all about setting up your puppy for success and helping you form a lasting bond.

Introduction to basic commands, crate training, and leash skills

Socialization activities in a safe, supervised environment
Focused play sessions to build positive habits and reduce unwanted behaviors
Building a strong foundation for your puppy’s confidence and manners

$250 4 weeks Thursday at 430pm
Email Canineblueprint@gmail.com for class schedule

Group Classes

Group Classes are run in Sherwood park indoors with the exception of our drop in class which runs all year, weather permitting, outdoors.

Group classes are ideal for dogs who need general obedience training or puppies in need of socialization.

Tiny Paws Social Hour

For puppies 16 weeks or older ( must be fully vaccinated)

Give your puppy the chance to safely explore, play, and socialize in our Tiny Paws Social Hour! This class is designed specifically for puppies to experience positive interactions with other dogs and people in a supervised, structured setting. Through carefully managed play sessions, your puppy will learn important social skills, body language cues, and confidence-building techniques that will help them navigate the world with ease.

Our trainers guide each session to ensure safe, appropriate play, helping your puppy learn when to engage, when to take breaks, and how to interact calmly with other puppies and people. This hour of socialization is not only great fun but also a key step in building your puppy’s comfort and manners around others.

Safe, supervised play sessions to build positive social skills

Confidence-building activities to encourage calm, polite interactions
Exposure to new environments, sights, and sounds
Guidance on reading your puppy’s body language and play style

$200 for 4 weeks Friday 5pm
Email Canineblueprint@gmail.com for class schedule

Lead the Way : Loose Leash Walking

Does your dog get easily distracted or pull on the leash during walks? Our Lead the Way: Loose Leash Walking class is here to help you and your dog enjoy peaceful, connected strolls together. This class is all about teaching your dog to stay focused on you and walk politely by your side, no matter the distractions around you.

Through easy-to-follow exercises, you’ll learn leash handling skills, pacing techniques, and how to use gentle cues to keep your dog engaged. We’ll work on building your dog’s focus, teaching them to walk at your pace without pulling, and creating positive walking habits that make every outing enjoyable.

Practical techniques to keep your dog focused and relaxed on walks

Step-by-step guidance on loose leash handling and pacing
Positive reinforcement methods to encourage calm, attentive walking
Tools to turn every walk into an enjoyable bonding experience

$300 for 6 weeks Fridays at 615pm
Email Canineblueprint@gmail.com for class schedule

The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it