12/25/2025
New training program open for registration!
Basic Obedience Training Program
Our Basic Obedience program builds strong communication and real-world manners using positive, reward-based training. This program focuses on essential skills that help dogs remain calm, attentive, and responsive in everyday situations while strengthening the bond between dog and handler.
Skills Covered:
Focus, recall, wait, settle, leave it, sit, down, stay, and heel.
This program is suitable for dogs of all ages and is ideal for building a solid training foundation or refreshing previously learned skills.
Program Details:
-6 classes
-Classes are held on Wednesdays every second week
-Start time: 2:30 PM
-Please allow up to 1.5 hours per class, as sessions may run longer to ensure all students have a strong understanding of the material
Tentative Class Dates:
January 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
April 8
Once the program has started I stay in close contact with all students, and I can therefore be fairly flexible going forward. It's very important to me that all my clients receive the instruction they paid for. These dates are tentative as I do my best to coordinate with my clients so I can help everyone who is interested. Please contact me with any requests and I will do my best to help you.
Cost:
-$125 for the group program, including 6 group classes
$250 for the private program, including 6 private sessions
Requirements & What to Bring:
-Minimum age: 16 weeks
-Payment is due on the first day of class (cash preferred)
-Small, bite-sized treats (high-value treats are recommended)
Hot dogs work very well and are economical when cut into small pieces
If the texture is unpleasant, hot dogs can be boiled first
A regular buckle collar (no slip, prong, or electronic collars)
-A 4–6 foot nylon leash
-Dogs must be current on vaccinations for:
Rabies
Bordetella (kennel cough)
DA2PP (annual booster required)
Additional Resources:
-Companion Connections Dog Training has a YouTube channel with multiple playlists, including how-to videos for different behaviors and short video series covering individual skills for refreshers between classes.
Location:
Companion Connections Dog Training
2220 Highway 18
Please comment, message, or call (780-289-7672) to register or inquire about scheduling. Classes have a max of 5 students.