Hyper Hounds Dog Training

AAC Agility Trials for 2026

AAC Trial Dates for 2026:

February 20/21- Paula Collins

April 17/18

July 3/4- Denise Reid-Clarke

Oct 2/3- Tracey Mallinson

Dec 11/12- Angela Koop

February 20/21

Judge Paula Collins

Opens for entry on Sunday, January 18 at 9:00am

Friday Evening: Jumpers (Starters, Advanced, Masters)

Steeplechase (all levels)

Saturday: Snooker (Starters, Advanced, Masters)

Team Relay (all levels)

Standard Round 1 (Starters, Advanced, Masters)

Standard Round 2 (Starters, Advanced, Masters)

Current Hyper Hounds students get priority entry for entries received within the first 72 hrs of opening.

Held at Rocky View Arena East of Chestermere

CARO Rally Obedience Fun Match

Friday, February 6

4:00pm and 6:00pm start times

Held at the Hyper Hounds Facility in Calgary

$18+tax for two runs (maximum 3.5 minutes per run)

There will be a novice and advanced/excellent course set for students to choose from

First group walk through will start at 4:00pm, second group walk through will start at 6:00pm

Handler/dogs will get two runs on the course at the same level they entered.

Here is a great chance to practise your rally skills on a full course before our trial!

Owners and dogs should be proficient at the signs for the levels they are entering (owner recognizes the signs and the behaviors expected for each signs. Dogs have completed a minimum of a Rally Novice class or equivalent to attend.

Agility FUN Match: Standard Course

Saturday, February 7

10:00am

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

Held at The Playground location

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.

Jump Skills Proofing Workshop

TBA

Held at the Playground

$75+tax

Build rock-solid fundamentals on the most common piece of equipment. This workshop focuses on developing your dog’s confidence, precision, and understanding of the many different skills needed on jumps. Teams will work through targeted drills to strengthen commitment, independent obstacle performance, and responsiveness. Perfect for handlers looking to sharpen foundations, improve communication, and create reliable behaviors that carry over to full courses. This workshop is appropriate for dogs that have learned basic jump skills, or would like to strengthen their current jump skills.

Taught by Becky Borton

Strong Mind, Strong Team: The Mental Game of Dog Agility

TBA

$75+tax per working spot

Held at The Playground

Agility isn’t just about handling skills and dog training—it’s about what’s happening in your head before, during, and after the run. This workshop is designed for handlers who want to build their confidence, stay connected with their dog under pressure, and develop a resilient and positive mental game for competition.

We’ll explore practical strategies for managing nerves, dealing with pressure, and staying present in the ring so you can support your dog when it matters most. You’ll learn how to maintain connection and trust even when things don’t go as planned, and how to navigate disappointment in a way that helps you grow rather than spiral.

The workshop also focuses on creating effective pre-run routines to get you and your dog mentally ready, as well as post-run tools to reset, refocus, and carry lessons forward without lingering frustration. Whether you’re new to competing or an experienced handler looking to sharpen your mental edge, this session will help you show up calmer, clearer, and more confident as a team.

Working spots will include the lecture, reading material, Q&A, Sequencing and coursework on a jumping course where we will discuss route, teamwork and the mental game.

Online audit spots will also be available as a fundraiser for Becky and her dogs Perogie and Trixie for their WAO spots for 2026. Please contact Becky at becky.e.borton@gmail.com for details

Taught by Becky Borton

Refund Policy

Classes are fully refundable up to 5 days before the first class begins. After the 5 day prior class starting window has passed and once classes are in progress the classes are non refundable, non transferable, and there are no make up classes. Our refund policy also includes those that have to miss class due to COVID, injuries, health reasons, change in work schedule, etc.

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