Specialty Classes

Start Date:          

TBA

$175+tax for four weeks 

Flyball is a relay race run at top speed with four dogs to a team. The first dog on the team runs down a line of four jumps, triggers a box to release a ball, the dog catches the ball and then runs back down the line of jumps to the start. The next dog on the team then runs the sequence until all four dogs have completed the race. The fastest team wins.

This class is for all levels. Dogs that have never played the sport before or those that have completed flyball classes can all attend.

Dogs should have basic obedience skills and have no reactivity or aggression issues towards dogs or people to attend.

Start Date:

Friday, May 22 at 4:00pm 

$175+tax for four weeks 

Trick training is a great way to bond with your dog, keep them mentally stimulated and have a ton of fun together! 

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Tricks included in the course are spin, play dead, bow, take a selfie, orbit around handler, jump through/over arms, roll out a mat, sit pretty, high five/ten, sad dog, dog catch (jump into arms), roll over, backup and so much more!  Tricks taught in class can be used to attain trick titles through Do More With Your Dog and the CKC.

Start Date:

TBA

$175+tax for four weeks 

Ready to take your dog’s tricks to the next level? In this class we’ll start putting tricks together into fun, flowing sequences while building teamwork and connection between you and your dog.

Instead of performing single tricks, you’ll learn how to smoothly link behaviours together, add handler movement, and create short routines that feel natural and engaging for both of you. We’ll focus on timing, flow, creativity, and working as a team.

This class is a great next step for teams who already have a few tricks under their belt and want to explore new ways to combine them. It’s perfect for anyone interested in building better connection with their dog while having fun and getting creative.

No dance experience required—just bring your dog, your tricks, and your imagination!

Pre-requisites:
-completed K9 Tricks or equivalent

-have a minimum of 8-10 different tricks

Start Date: 

Monday, April 27 at 1:30pm FULL

$175+tax for four weeks 

A cooperative relationship between a dog and handler are paramount to future success in any dog sport. Does your dog have problems with distractions? Do you envy those handlers who’s dog’s look to them for “what’s next” but instead feel like your dog is thinking “what’s my next opportunity to check out what yummy smells there are in the environment?”

Skills you’ll learn in this class include food and toy control games, impulse control and release words, start line behaviour, teaching your dog to actively engage with you in any environment and more. Not only are these skills helpful for a cooperative working relationship for any dog sport, they aid in impulse control when teaching agility contacts, Rally-O or Obedience stays, and more.

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This class is suitable for dogs/puppies as young as 12 weeks old.

Start Date: 

Friday, May 22 at 5:15pm

$175+tax for four weeks

 This class will teach you and your dog the foundation skills of the sport of disc dog.  It will cover retrieval work, basics of throwing, how to get your dog to catch a disc, directional feeding and some fun disc games for teaching engagement and impulse control.  If your dog enjoys chasing toys, they will really enjoy this fun sport!  
 Pre-requisite: -any age is welcome -toy drive (this means that your dog enjoys playing with toys and will run and chase after toys.  They do not need to be bringing it back yet, this is a skill we work on in the workshop) 

Taught by Kara Bellingham - part owner of the Calgary Disc Dog Club

Start Date: 

Friday, May 22 at 6:30pm

$175+tax for four weeks

 This class is designed for those dogs that have completed the intro to disc class OR are already catching and retrieving discs (either rollers or in air is ok).  It will cover an introduction to a variety of disc dog games played in competition and will teach you the important skills to train your dog to be successful in those games!

Skills covered will include:

Multiple catches moving away from the handler

Drop at a distance

Give and Go

Multiples

Agility with disc

And so much more!!

Pre-requisites:

-any age is welcome

-catching and retrieving discs (rollers OR in air is ok)

Taught by Kara Bellingham - part owner of the Calgary Disc Dog Club

Start Date: 

Friday, May 22 at 7:45pm 

$175+tax for four weeks

 This class will teach you and your dog a variety of fun disc dog tricks that you would see in a freestyle frisbee routine.  It will cover the foundation skills of how to get started in teaching dog tricks with a disc including impulse control games, the art of communication and body language.  Tricks that will be covered include:   Overs Unders Flip Vaulting Rebound Dog Catch Juggling Stall Trick Throws  
Pre-requisite: -dogs must be over 1 year old  -dogs must be catching discs, rollers are ok for long throws but they need to be able to take the disc from your hand if offered    

Taught by Kara Bellingham - part owner of the Calgary Disc Dog Club

These single session classes are designed to help teams improve specific skills needed for individual disc dog games you would see in competition.  We’ll review the rules and structure of each game so you understand how it’s played, but the primary focus will be on skill development rather than running the game rounds.  Expect targeted drills, technique refinement and coaching to help you perform confidently and consistently on the field.

Friday, April 24 at 5:15pm

7UP

-agility handling with disc, direction changes

Throw N Go

-Give and go

-Drop and go

-Targeted distance with quick return

7:45pm

Freestyle Sequencing and Tricks 

-one on one coaching on individual disc tricks or sequencing

Friday, May 1 at 5:15pm

Time Warp

-“catch, catch” - multiple catches in a row directing out 

-quick return

Frizgility

-agility equipment with disc

-interception

7:45pm

Freestyle Sequencing and Tricks 

-one on one coaching on individual disc tricks or sequencing

Friday, May 8 at 5:15pm

4 Way Play

-“multiples” - quick catches in front of handler

-crossing and disc management

Spaced Out

-Drop at distance and directional casting

7:45pm

Freestyle Sequencing and Tricks 

-one on one coaching on individual disc tricks or sequencing

Start Date:

TBA

$175+tax for four weeks

This class focuses on teaching teams how to build and polish a freestyle disc routine — developing flow, creativity, and confident teamwork.

Students will learn how to sequence tricks, connect movements with purpose, and bring performance elements to life through thoughtful structure, rhythm, and showmanship.

Elements focused on in class include: 

Sequencing

Throw diversity

Shapes

Flow in linking tricks

Disc Management 

Flatwork 

Collection and Control

Flash

Showmanship

Pre-Requisites:

• Completion of Disc Dog Tricks Class (or instructor approval).
• Dog and handler should be confident with most core tricks such as flips, leg overs, throughs, vaults, rebounds, multiples, and juggles.
• Dogs should have 4 or more non-disc tricks (e.g. spin/twist, scoot, rollover, orbit, sit pretty, rebound, stall, dog catch, paws up, etc.).

Taught by Kara Bellingham - part owner of the Calgary Disc Dog Club