Canine Minds and Manners Professional Dog Training Calgary provides expert instruction provided by Certified Professional Trainers for dog training at all stages of life, from puppy training to foundation behaviours and beyond.

We Look forward to hearing from you


Please contact Kirsten at 403-816-5629 or email cmm_info@shaw.ca to learn how our expertise in dog aggression, reactivity and anxiety as well as our dog training and puppy training classes in Calgary can benefit you.


Welcome to Canine Minds and Manners Dog Training Calgary


Reactivity, dog aggression and anxiety solutions.  Dog training and puppy training classes in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a Certified Professional Trainer and Certified Behaviour Consultant - Canine.



Let us guide and support you through Process of Training and Relationship Building with Your Dog! 




Dog training and puppy training classes in Calgary. We offer indoor and outdoor puppy and dog training.  Obedience classes and private sessions.  For 20 years Canine Minds and Manners has been the go to in Calgary for all your dog training needs.


  • Dog aggression 
  • Reactivity
  • Behaviour Modification
  • Outdoor Classes 
  • Advanced classes

Specialty Classes

Position

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) supports the use of training methods for dogs that are humane and based on current scientific knowledge of canine learning theory. Reward-based methods are highly recommended.  Aversive methods are strongly discouraged as they do not address the underlying cause of the undesired behaviour and may cause fear, distress, anxiety, pain or physical injury to the dog.  The CVMA supports the development of a national certifying body to establish acceptable and consistent standards for the training of dogs using non aversive methods.Position

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) supports the use of training methods for dogs that are humane and based on current scientific knowledge of canine learning theory. Reward-based methods are highly recommended.  Aversive methods are strongly discouraged as they do not address the underlying cause of the undesired behaviour and may cause fear, distress, anxiety, pain or physical injury to the dog.  The CVMA supports the development of a national certifying body to establish acceptable and consistent standards for the training of dogs using non aversive methods.

Kirsten helped us out with our rescue dog Charlie. She is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of good instruction. Charlie is now more manageable when going for walks and meeting other dogs which makes our time outside more enjoyable. Thanks Kirsten for your kindness and help!


– Alana

Kirsten was very good with both me and my dog, teaching us both a LOT during the Tails on Trails class that we took with her and the private sessions we did. The thing that impressed me the most about Kirsten was her follow up. She emailed me the homework to me and highlighted the areas that we needed to focus on. She was really wonderful to work with, and I will definitely continue to call her for help and advice in the future.


– Jenn and Mo


Would like to share just how happy I was with the Reactive Rescue classes offered by Canine Minds and Manners. Instructors Tina Sarantis and Kristi Berlin are first rate, and my dog advanced beyond my dreams. We began the class with Dala, my 6+month old German Shepherd Cross rescue, raising her hackles at every bird, bunny, person, dog, piece of fluff that crossed her path. After the training classes we have advanced to walking past people on leash, ignoring magpies altogether and listening and responding to each other. I've signed up for Good Dogs Have More Fun, and look forward to the continued journey. Thank you so much.


- Shelley and Dala 

Canine Minds and Manners is a member of  The Pet Professional Guild.  The PPG is a membership organization representing pet industry professionals who are committed to results based, science based force-free training and pet care.  Pet Professional Guild Members Understand Force-Free to mean: No Shock, No Pain, No Choke, No Fear, No Physical Force,  No Compulsion Based Methods are employed to train or care for a pet. We take our membership in this association very seriously and in doing so Canine Minds and Manners trainers are stewards of the science based, result based force-free message,

philosophy and training practices. Our dog training and puppy training classes in Calgary reflect this philosophy.

Testimonials 

Dog training and puppy training classes in Calgary don’t always suit everyone's schedule or needs, that’s where private dog training sessions can help. In our sessions you get:


  • Relief from problem behaviours.
  • Certified professional trainers
  • A package customized to your goals.

Private Training

Dog training and puppy training classes  in Calgary

Group Classes

Dog training and puppy training classes Calgary and dog aggression cases


  • Dog behaviour
  • Indoor and outdoor dog training classes Calgary
  • Reactivity and dog aggression solutions 
Kirsten 403-816-5629

Humane Training Statement-CVMA

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.