Hyper Hounds Dog Training

Agility FUN Match: Standard Course

Saturday, July 25

10:00am

$30+tax for 3 runs (up to 2.5 minutes allowed per run)

Held at The Playground location north of Langdon

Come test your skills in a fun match setting. Full Standard course will be set (contacts and weave poles will be included) Food and toy rewards encouraged.

Dogs must be comfortable waiting their turn in a kennel or the owners vehicle. Please bring your own kennel, shade, chair etc.

Dogs should be at the coursework level to attend.

Teaching a Retrieve (FETCH skills)

Friday, June 26 FULL!

5:30pm-7:30pm

$75+tax for two hour workshop

Held at the Hyper Hounds location in Calgary

This workshop will go over the basics of getting your dog picking up objects and bringing them back to you (retrieving!). Retrieves have a variety of uses in everyday life and dog sports! From playing with your dog for exercise and engagement, for helpful skills like retrieving the remote to competing in sports like scent hurdle, shed hunting and the new CKC FETCH program! With the launch of the new FETCH program, it's the perfect time to start training this fun and useful skill!

Taught by Olivia Pasolli

Speed & Efficiency for Agility Workshop

Sunday, August 23

9:00am-12:00pm

$110+tax
Held at the Playground Location

Want to shave valuable seconds off your agility runs without sacrificing accuracy? The Speed & Efficiency Workshop is designed to help teams develop faster, smoother, and more effective performances on course.

Through practical exercises, handling drills, and course sequences, you’ll learn how to create better lines, improve commitment, reduce wasted motion, and maximize your dog’s natural speed. We’ll break down the small details that make a big difference, helping you build confidence while maintaining connection and consistency.

Whether you’re aiming for cleaner runs, quicker times, or that next qualification, this workshop will give you the tools to become a faster, more efficient team.

Topics include:

* Building speed through efficient handling
* Creating faster, smoother lines
* Improving obstacle commitment
* Reducing unnecessary motion and hesitation
* Handler movement and timing
* Course analysis for maximum efficiency
* Progressive exercises and full course application

Perfect for handlers looking to gain a competitive edge while keeping their dogs confident, motivated, and accurate.

Taught by Becky Borton

Crosses with Confidence for Agility Workshop

Saturday, August 29

9:00am-11:00am

$75+tax

Held at the Playground Location

Strong crosses are the foundation of smooth, efficient agility handling. Crosses with Confidence is a hands-on workshop designed to help handlers develop the timing, footwork, and decision-making needed to execute front and blind crosses with clarity and confidence.

Through progressive exercises and course sequences, you’ll learn when to choose each type of cross, how to improve your mechanics, and how to communicate more effectively with your dog. We’ll focus on building commitment, maintaining flow, and creating seamless transitions that lead to faster, more confident runs.

Topics include:

* Front cross mechanics and timing
* Blind cross execution and commitment
* Choosing the right cross for each situation
* Handler positioning and footwork
* Maintaining connection and flow
* Common mistakes and how to fix them
* Applying front and blind crosses in course sequences

Whether you’re learning blind crosses for the first time or looking to refine your handling skills, this workshop will help you build confidence, improve efficiency, and create smoother, more successful agility runs.

Taught by Becky Borton

Obstacle Commitment & Discrimination Workshop

Saturday, August 29

11:30am-1:30pm

$75+tax

Held at the Playground Location

Take your handling to the next level by mastering two of the most important skills in modern agility—commitment and obstacle discrimination.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to build your dog’s understanding of obstacle commitment while improving your ability to clearly communicate the correct line. Through progressive exercises and real-course applications, we’ll focus on helping your dog confidently choose the right obstacle, ignore tempting off-course options, and respond accurately to your handling.

Whether you’re looking to eliminate costly off-courses, improve teamwork, or gain confidence on more technical sequences, this workshop will provide practical skills you can immediately apply in training and competition.

Topics include:

* Building obstacle commitment
* Improving obstacle discrimination
* Handler timing and position
* Managing off-course temptations
* Reading lines and setting your dog up for success
* Progressive exercises to strengthen clarity and confidence

Perfect for teams looking to sharpen their communication and confidently tackle technical courses.

Taught by Becky Borton

Cancellation/ Refund Policy

Cancellation & Refund Policy

At Hyper Hounds Dog Training, we carefully plan our classes to ensure the best experience for all participants. Please review our policy before registering:

No refunds will be issued after registration — sorry no exceptions.
Account Credits or class transfers are permitted up to 7 days prior to the class start date.
Account credits are valid for one (1) year from the original registration date.
Cancellation/withdrawal from a class within 7 days of the class start date or once the class has commenced, there will be no credits or class transfers permitted.

By registering for a class, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

Group Classes

Group classes are not appropriate for dogs with reactivity/aggression issues or other severe behaviour problems. If you have concerns regarding your dog's behaviour please contact us before registering for a class. Classes are non refundable and non transferable up to five days before your class starts and once it is in session.

You are encouraged to come out and watch a class before registering in a program.

Payments

Payment is due at the time of registration via paypal, e transfer or payment in person with debit or credit. Registrations will not be accepted if payment is not received within 24 hours of enrolment in a course. All classes are six weeks long unless otherwise stated in the description. Each class runs for approximately an hour each week