Hyper Hounds Dog Training

10/31/2024

Congratulations Koji on graduating from the Reliable Recall class!

10/31/2024

More recent puppy graduates!!! Congratulations everyone!

10/31/2024

Congratulations to the Sunday Puppy Kindergarten graduates (we love your costumes!):
Tucker, Katie, Luna, Oscar and Arthur!

10/31/2024

Congratulations to our recent Beginner Obedience graduates: Lily, Ziggy, Basil, Stella. We missed seeing you Finley.

10/30/2024

We have two fun disc workshops coming up! Taught by Kara Bellingham

🥏 UpDog Disc Games-Strategy Workshop 🥏

Friday, November 8
5:00pm-7:00pm
Held at The PlayGround
$75+tax

UpDog Challenge is a disc organization that has created a variety of games for you to enjoy with your dog! Every game is designed for all experience levels and focuses on building off of many foundational skills needed for the sport!

This workshop will introduce you to 4 of the games, we will go over the rules of each game as well as the strategies from some of the top disc players in the sport maximize your points.

The games covered in this workshop are:
Time Warp
4 Way Play
Spaced Out
Greedy
Pre Requisites:
-dogs must be a minimum of 4 months old
-your dog is chasing, catching discs (in air or rollers are fine), and is returning to the handler

Pre Requisites:
-6 months or older
-your dog is chasing, catching discs (rollers or in the air), and is returning to the handler
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🥏UpDog Disc Games-Cross Over Games🥏

Friday, November 8
7:15pm-9:15pm
Held at The PlayGround
$75+tax

In UpDog there are a few games that are known as crossover games. These games include agility equipment and catching discs.
This workshop will introduce you to 4 games, 3 of them being the agility crossover games. We will go over the rules of each game as well as the strategies from some of the top disc players in the sport maximize your points in the game.

The games covered in this workshop are:
Throw N Go
Frizgility
FunKey
7Up

Pre Requisites:
-8 months or older
-your dog is chasing, catching discs (rollers or in the air), and is returning them

✅ Register at https://hyperhounds.ca/events
587-888-0359

31 Durum Drive, Wheatland County

10/21/2024

Benny, Grimm, Roisin and Sasha graduated from Beyond the Basics last week! What a fun group!

10/21/2024

Poppy and Kevin graduated from Beginner Obedience last week! Great teams who passed with flying colours!

10/16/2024

Congratulations to the recent Beginner Obedience graduates: Fayeth and Daisy!

10/12/2024

Henry, Jesper, Kylie and Teddy graduated from Beginner Obedience this week! You were all amazing! Well done!

10/12/2024

Honey and Ellie-Mae graduated from Puppy Kindergarten this week! Good job teams!

10/12/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from The Hyper Hounds Family to yours!

Hyper Hounds will be closed from Saturday, October 12 until Monday October 14. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, October 15th.

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend! 🍁 🦃

10/11/2024

Congratulations to the Reliable Recall graduate: Winnie.

10/11/2024

Congratulations to the recent Puppy Kindergarten graduates: Guineas, Zephyr, Poppy, Shelby and Smokey.

10/11/2024

Congratulations to the Monday night Puppy Kindergarten graduates 🎓!

10/08/2024

Toby and Sky graduated from Puppy Kindergarten last week! I was so impressed with how they progressed!

10/05/2024

We have a couple of spots left!

🌟 Agility Workshops with Polona Bonac from Slovenia 🌟

Polona is an 8 time world team member for Slovenia, with multiple podium wins at the European Open. She is also an avid competitor and trainer for IGP, obedience and sheep herding. She is a very talented trainer in dog sports and problem solving.

All sessions are $225+tax for 3.5 hrs
Sessions will be held at Hyper Hounds PlayGround. Indoors, in a turf facility east of Chestermere. 31 Durum Drive, Wheatland County.

🌟 Masters/International Handling with Polona 🌟

Saturday, October 12 from 9:00am-12:30pm 2 spots left

Sunday, October 13 from 9:00am-12:30pm 2 spots left

09/28/2024

https://hyperhounds.ca/puppy-%26-obedience

We have a couple spots left in our Reactive Dog class ! 7 weeks of in person lessons!

⭐️ Fired Up Fido! Help for Your Reactive Dog! ⭐️

Thursday, October 24 at 8:30pm

$385+tax for 7 weeks. Max 4 dogs per class!

*Week 1 is for humans only. Many skills and techniques need to be taught to the handler before we introduce dogs into the picture on week 2*

Does your dog bark, lung, or growl at other dogs or moving objects like bicycles and cars when on a leash? We can help you with your dog's on leash reactivity!

This 7 week program will teach you techniques to help calm and focus your dog when exposed to triggers that would typically cause a reactive response. Some of the topics covered include: reading and responding to body cues, teaching the dogs how to engage and disengage, appropriate alternative behaviours, emergency handling and pattern games, how to introduce your dog to potentially scary things, decompression and relaxation techniques and so much more!
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**This class is not appropriate for dogs with Human aggression/reactivity. This class is for dogs that have fearful, reactive, or over arousal issues with other dogs or moving objects**

Classes are six weeks long (unless otherwise stated) and run for an hour each week at the same time and day of the week as each start date/time below.

09/24/2024

Kara is back to teach two exciting Disc Workshops Oct 25!

https://hyperhounds.ca/events

🥏 Intro To Disc Dog Sports 🥏

Friday, October 25
5:00pm-7:00pm

$75+tax

This workshop 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 probably 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)

🥏 Intro To Freestyle Disc Dog Tricks 🥏

Friday, October 25
7:15pm-9:15pm

$75+tax

In this workshop you will be introduced to the world of freestyle disc dog! You and your dog will learn a bunch of cool tricks that you can do with your dog and a disc! You will be taught how to start the tricks safely and in a step by step process. You will also learn some fun new types of trick throws!

Topics we will cover include:
Flip
Leg Over
Under/Through
Vault Foundation
Trick Throws
Impulse Control Games
Communication Techniques

Pre Requisites:
-dogs must be 8 months or older
-your dog is chasing, catching discs, and is returning to the handler

Details and registration at
https://hyperhounds.ca/events
587-888-0359
Unit 101, 1135 64ave SE Calgary

09/23/2024

https://hyperhounds.ca/the-playground

Here it is! Upcoming classes at The PlayGround!

🌟Advanced Coursework 🌟

Start Date:
Monday, September 30 at 6:00pm (no class October 14)
Thursday, October 3 at 12:15pm
Wednesday, October 9 at 11:30am 1 spot left

$160+tax for four weeks

Our popular coursework classes in a larger space! Courses will be at an advanced/intermediate level. Courses will include some technical handling/skills from the level 4 curriculum. Dogs should be proficient at the Starters coursework level to attend the

🌟Masters/Challenge Coursework🌟

Start Date:
Thursday, October 3 at 1:45pm
Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00am FULL
Wednesday, October 9 at 1:00pm

$160+tax for four weeks

Our popular Masters coursework classes in a larger space! Courses will be at the Masters/Challenge level. Courses will include multiple technical handling/skills from the level 4 curriculum, challenging weave entries, layering etc. Dogs should be proficient at the Advanced coursework level to attend the Masters/Challenge

🌟International/UKI/Try Out Prep Coursework🌟

Start Date:
Monday, September 30 at 7:30pm (no class Oct 14) 1 spot left
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00pm
Thursday, October 17 at 6:00pm FULL

$160+tax for four weeks

A coursework class full of international style challenges! Great for competitors that are ready to take their handling to a whole new level. Geared towards handlers/dogs aiming for UKI Cups/Open and International Try Outs.

Handlers need instructor's approval to move into this class.

🌟Skills & Drills🌟

Start Date:
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 17 at 4:45pm 3 spots left

$160+tax for four weeks

Skill proofing for all levels. Wraps, backsides, threadles, discriminations, etc will be tested in this class. Jumps and tunnels only will be used.

🌟Running Contacts Class🌟

Start Date:
Thursday, October 17 at 7:30pm 2 spots left

$160+tax for four weeks

Do you want to teach your agility dog a running dog walk and/or aframe? Is your dog struggling with consistency in running contacts? This class is for you! The running contacts class will teach this complicated behaviour from scratch or help you problem solve through issues with a dog that already has running contacts.

🌟Gamble Level 2🌟

Start Date:
Thursday, October 3 at 11:00am

$160+tax for four weeks

Our popular distance challenges class with even more distance! Work on masters level sequences which include challenges with weaves, contacts, direction changes, discriminations and more.

🌟Weave Drills🌟

Start Date:
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:45pm

$160+tax for four weeks

Test your dog's weaving ability with challenges at the masters/international level. Short sequences testing difficult entries and exits, crosses before and after the poles, layering, working speed/collection into the poles and proofing.
Dogs must be confidently weaving 12 poles to attend.

🌟Agility Level 4🌟

Start Date:
Monday, September 30 at 4:45pm (no class Oct 14)

$160+tax for four weeks

It's time to get fancy! This class will teach you advanced handling moves for today's courses. You will continue to perfect the skills learned in level 3, as well as learn how to perform threadles, threadle rears, backside wraps, push back serpentines, and push back blinds.

This class is appropriate for dogs that can sequence up to 10 obstacles in a row, and for handlers/dogs who have a strong understanding of the level 3 skills.

Please abide by the facility rules while at the facility and on the grounds.  It is for the safety of all dogs attending the facility and to maintain a clean place for everyone to train and play.

09/23/2024

🌟 Hyper Hounds has some very exciting news! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the opening of The PlayGround! A 7500 sq ft turfed dog agility and dog sports center. Located east of Chestermere on hwy 1.

The PlayGround will feature our more advanced agility classes, as well as workshops, fun matches and trials for a variety of sports. Private rentals for practise will also be available, details coming soon!

31 Durum Drive, Wheatland County
https://hyperhounds.ca/the-playground

🌟 AND our new facility means we are welcoming another fantastic instructor to our team! Becky Borton will be teaching a variety of NEW classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at The PlayGround! We are very excited to have her expertise and enthusiasm as part of our Agility Team!

Becky’s Bio:

Becky has been involved in dog sports for over 25 years, with experience in competition level rally obedience, flyball and, her passion: agility!

She has trained and competed with many different breeds of dogs, various sizes and temperaments, including border collies, a cocker spaniel, an american bulldog mix, a german pointer, a whippet and she currently competes at high levels with her duck tollers and her HyperHounds sheltie!

Becky competes in several different agility associations at local, national and international competitions! She competes in CKC, AAC and UKI. She is a UKI judge and is a super nerd about agility course design and analysis and keeping up with the most current agility training methods, handling techniques and trends.

For the last 3 years, Becky and her duck tollers have travelled overseas to Europe to compete at the FCI Agility World Championships, representing Agility Team Canada and to spend time learning from some of the world's best agility coaches!

Becky's agility training and handling methods with her own dogs and with her students is focused hugely around dog and handler relationship, engagement, motivation, clear and comprehensive training and always having the absolute best time with your canine partner.

Accomplishments:
-3 time FCI Agility Team Canada Member!
-UKI Agility Judge

https://hyperhounds.ca/the-playground

09/17/2024

Hyper Hounds has a few spots left in the ⭐️ Intro to Scent Detection ⭐️ starting this coming Saturday. All ages welcome!

https://hyperhounds.ca/scent-detection

Saturday, September 21 at 5:45pm (no class Oct 12)

$250+tax for six weeks

Come learn about the sport of nosework! Your dog will be introduced to a cocktail of four odours in this class. Your dog will begin to learn an indication and learn how to hunt for odours in containers, objects and in a room. Discussions will be held about how to continue training at home, which organizations offer nosework events in the Calgary area and where you can purchase odours/scent kits for your own use.

Located in SE Calgary.
587-888-0359

09/10/2024

https://hyperhounds.ca/events

We have a few spots left in the Teeter Problem Solving and Tricks Workshops this coming Saturday!

🌟 Teeter Workshop 🌟
Saturday, September 14 at 4:00pm-6:00pm
$75+tax

Your dog will learn to love the Teeter with this workshop! This workshop is for all dogs. Dogs brand new to the teeter or dogs that need help overcoming their teeter fears. Romy will help your dog master this tricky piece of agility equipment.
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🌟 Tricks Workshop 🌟
Saturday, September 14 at 6:15pm-8:15pm
$75+tax

Teach your dog a variety of fun tricks that will impress your friends! Tricks can also be used towards attaining your Trick Dog titles with Do More With Your Dog & the CKC!

This intense workshop will include tricks like:
Spin
Wave/High 5
Leg Weave
Walking Between the Legs (forwards and backwards)
Front Paw Targeting
Footsies
Rear Paw Targeting
Back Up
Sit Pretty
Jump Over the Arms
Scoot

Workshops taught by Romy from The Barkside

come test your agility skills  in a fun match environment!  Jumps and tunnels course will include an easy path and a more difficult path.  Jumps and tunnels only will be used.

08/25/2024

Abigail and Leo graduated from Beginner Obedience! Such fun little dogs!

08/25/2024

Sasha, Misty and Honey graduated from Puppy Kindergarten this week! Well done teams!

08/23/2024

Congratulations to the recent Monday night Puppy Kindergarten graduates 🎓. What a great group of puppies! Keep up the good work everyone.