Inspire Dog Training

06/17/2024

The NEW Inspire Dog Training Community Handbook is FREE and available on my website and in the Inspire Dog Training Community Facebook Group!

This is the updated version of the Lifestyle Handbook. It's very similar just with some minor changes! I will continue to update it as time goes on!

Make sure to head over to: https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/community

06/12/2024

I'm getting ready to start Onboarding new Community Members for classes!

My Onboarding Program is:
- 1 two hour virtual session for us to get to know each other and learn the ropes
- 2 in person outdoor group sessions

Once you are onboarded, to can continue coming to group classes and keep working with your dog!

More details will be coming soon!

If you are ready to join this community, you can start by joining the FREE Facebook group: Inspire Dog Training Community

You can also check out my website for more details:
https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/community

06/03/2024

I take a personal approach to dog training.

I want to know you and I want to know your dog. I want to know your goals. I want to be part of your journey.

It's why I finally decided to make the Inspire Dog Training Community after months of thinking about it. I want to hear what you are up to with your dog and how things are going. Hear about your highs and your lows. Have discussions, address questions.

Community support is so valuable when you share your life with a dog. Somewhere to turn when things aren't going well and somewhere to celebrate when things ARE going well. A place to grow and learn and explore new thoughts and ideas. Seeing what other people are up to and thinking "oh right! I should do more of that!" or "I need to keep that in mind when I work with my dog!". Most dog training doesn't happen an hour a week, it happens in day-to-day life.

If you want these things, too... consider joining. I'm hopeful it will be a lot of fun :)

05/31/2024

I'm going to be offering some classes for the Inspire Dog Training Community!

I've structured an onboarding program, but if you have taken the Lifestyle Class before connect with me and we can get you right into Community Classes.

The Onboarding Program is to help new members on the community get started training with us.

We start with a 2 hour virtual orientation before attending in person sessions to go over stuff like:
Dog Body Language
Class Structure
Etiquette For Dogs In Public
Training Techniques and Concepts
Recommended Gear

After the virtual session you can attend our Community Classes. For your first 3 classes you will receive extra support and attention during sessions to help you and your dog settle in and learn the ropes.
Priced at $160+gst

After you’ve finished our Onboarding Program you can continue attending classes indefinitely. Pricing is per handler and you can rotate dogs during sessions.

These classes are to work on various life skills as well as skills needed to navigate dog sports. I take into consideration each team’s individual goals and often teams are working on different things for a customized coaching experience rather than a “one size fits all” training curriculum.

All classes are outdoors and subject to cancellation due to weather.
Individual sessions are $20+gst per handler and available after you’ve completed the onboarding process.

You can message me for questions or details or check it out here:

Community-focused dog training and support

05/29/2024

This is the LAST WEEK for the Inspire Nosework Challenge! The hides are set and will be taken down sometime next week!

Thank you everyone for playing!

I've still left our hides from last week up as well so people have time to do them!

05/20/2024

I loved getting a chance to chat about agility!

The hard part is getting me to stop talking 😅

Looking forward to hearing how it turned out!

⭐️ Meet this week’s guests - Olivia Pasolli- Owner, Professional Reward Based Trainer & Coach at .dog.training ⭐️ Olivia helps dog owners to connect with their canine companions. With a focus for setting dogs and humans up for success, their goal is to give dog owners the tools they need to have a fulfilling relationship with their dogs, and provide their dogs with enriched, happy lives.

In our episode, we will be discussing Olivia’s expertise on a popular dog sport - Agility ! We will talk about how to get into the agility sport, what to expect, what are common misconceptions about this sport. What are the benefits of doing agility with your dog and much more ! It was an insightful episode to record, so I hope you guys enjoy listening to it! 🎧

➡️The episode will be released this Tuesday (May 20), so make sure you listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcast or YouTube ! ✨

If you haven’t already, it would mean the world to us if you rated us on Spotify, left a like on our YT and of course share the episode, so that it reaches more people !

Thank you so so much for being our guests and sharing your knowledge with us ! 🤗

05/20/2024

Inspire Nosework Challenge hides are UP and ready to be found!

We are in Bowness Park this week!

Join the fun here: www.inspiredogtraining.ca/nosework

05/20/2024

Looking for an indoor activity tonight to get out of the rain?

We have Nosework Practice at 6pm tonight!

Info and register here:

Does your dog love to sniff? Check out our Nosework Classes and find your dog's new favourite hobby! Held in Calgary

05/14/2024

Don't forget to register for our new and improved OUT & ABOUT class!

This class is designed to help you and your dog get out into the real world!

Perfect for young dogs and old dogs alike, if you've been struggling to take your dog's skills out of the house then this is the class for you! We focus on engagement, learning focus/free time cues, dog handling and dog body language, and skills like recall and loose leash walking.

With our Social Club you can continue training beyond class!

Register Here: https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/outandabout

05/13/2024

The Inspire Nosework Challenge is in Willow Park Village this week! Hides are set and ready to be found!

Join the fun here: https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/nosework

Pics of Link finding last week's hides!

05/10/2024

Our Lifestyle Class is evolving 👀

Introducing the OUT & ABOUT program!

I've run this program a couple of times now, and the focus has shifted. This program is an outdoor training class focused on socialization (or remedial socialization) for dogs to learn how to exist in the world and around each other. This program focuses on helping dogs feel calm and comfortable out in public.

We focus on engagement, loose leash walking and recall skills in a real-world environment!

I've changed this program to include TWO group walk sessions in place of a group walk and off leash session. I feel like there is just so much more we can practice with the group walks that I wanted to have two sessions devoted to it! I also don't want to exclude anyone who isn't feeling ready to get their dogs in an off-leash setting yet!

Our SOCIAL CLUB is also growing! Social Club members are people who have taken the program and its an opportunity to stay connected and keep training, and there is potential for private off-leash meet-ups as well as group walks and training meet-ups. Social Club Members can also drop-in to extra spots in the main program for only $10!

I have the next set of this program OPEN for registration with the virtual session starting May 28th!

For more information, visit: https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/outandabout

05/06/2024

New hides for the Inspire Nosework Challenge are UP and ready to be found! We are in Quarry Park this week!

Here is Zelda indicating on one of our hides from last week!

Want to join the search? Visit https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/nosework for more information and to sign up!

04/29/2024

The INSPIRE NOSEWORK CHALLENGE hides are UP for this week!

This week we are near Marda Loop!

Join us Monthly or Weekly for exterior hides set every week! This is a great, easy way to practice some scent detection on your own time!

For more information, visit:

Does your dog love to sniff? Check out our Nosework Classes and find your dog's new favourite hobby! Held in Calgary

04/24/2024

LIFESTYLE CLASS starts THIS FRIDAY!

I'm so excited to be able to run this program with the nice weather!

Has your dog been doing well in the classroom or at home but struggling in the real world? Then this class is for you!

Get your dog out working outside around real distractions and make some new connections with other dog lovers!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.inspiredogtraining.ca/lifestyle