Flying Potatoes Canine Education

27/11/2024

Registration is open for Agility Programs starting January 2025!

Classes will be held on Friday evenings on:
Jan 10, 17, 31
Feb 7, 21, 28

Program 3: Contacts @ 6:30pm
Program 1: Foundation Skills @ 7:45pm

Register at

Agility: Programs Agility Drop-Ins Program Overview The Flying Potatoes agility programs aim to provide you and your dog with a fun and inclusive learning environment. Whether you plan on competing with your dog down the road, or taking classes just as a bonding activity, we welcome you with open ar...

19/11/2024

Due to unsafe driving conditions, classes tonight are cancelled. Stay warm and stay safe!

16/11/2024

There is still room in our beginner and reactive dog friendly agility drop in class Sunday, November 24! Join us for some agility fun in a safe and secured environment. For more info, visit www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

Registration is also open for drop-in on Dec 8. That will be our last drop in of the year!

Agility: Drop-Ins Agility Programs For beginners... Our instructors are present at each drop-in to help dogs and handlers who are new to Agility to learn the basics, and try the equipment in a safe and friendly environment. We understand that it can be hard to commit to the programs before knowing w...

23/10/2024

Agility Drop-ins are open for registration for November! These drop ins are reactive dog friendly, and a great way to try the sport before committing to classes! They're also a great opportunity for our existing students to practice skills learned in class.

Visit www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin to register.

Nov 10 @ 2pm
Nov 10 @ 3:15pm
Nov 24 @ 2pm
Nov 24 @ 3:15pm

18/09/2024

There is still room in our beginner agility drop ins this Sunday!

Register at www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

02/09/2024

Registration for beginner Agility Drop-ins are open for September! The sessions are as follows:

Sep 15 | 2:00pm
Sep 15 | 3:10pm
Sep 22 | 2:00pm
Sep 22 | 3:10pm
Sep 29 | 2:00pm
Sep 29 | 3:10pm *1 spot left*

Class location: Sit Happens (NE Calgary)
$35 + tax per dog
Max 4 dogs per 1 hour class

These classes are *Reactive Dog Friendly*. Please notify us ahead of time if your dog needs extra space and/or attention.

Register at

Agility: Drop-Ins Agility Programs For beginners... Our instructors are present at each drop-in to help dogs and handlers who are new to Agility to learn the basics, and try the equipment in a safe and friendly environment. We understand that it can be hard to commit to the programs before knowing w...

26/08/2024

Our fall Scent Detection and Agility classes are all full!

We are so excited to see our students and classmates again, and even more excited for all the new teams just starting on their journey!

If you missed out on registration but are still looking for something to try with your dogs this fall, we will post the September instructor-led agility drop in schedule this week.

10/08/2024

Greetings Potatoes! We hope you all had a fantastic summer break!

Registration is now OPEN for our fall classes. Please see below for the programs offered:

Scent Detection Foundations ***FULL***
Instructor: Carrie McAunaul
Mondays at 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Ranchlands Community Centre (Calgary NW)
6-weeks starting September 9 (no class on Thanksgiving)

Scent Detection Continued ***FULL***
Instructor: Carrie McAunaul
Mondays at 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Ranchlands Community Centre (Calgary NW)
6-weeks starting September 9 (no class on Thanksgiving)

Agility Program 1: Foundation Skills ***FULL***
Instructor: Churmy Fan
Fridays 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Sit Happens (Calgary NE)
6-weeks starting September 27
(Agility programs are for dog-tolerant teams. Please see our Agility Drop Ins for reactive dogs.)
Agility program students receive 10% off for agility drop-ins.

REGISTER AT www.flyingpotatoes.ca

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We regret to inform our students that we are unable to offer Rally Obedience classes this fall. We apologize for any inconveniences and are sorry to disappoint our amazing students. If you wish to continue with your rally training in our absence, please reach out to us and we would be happy to direct you to other programs in the city.

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30/04/2024

*Due to the popularity of the drop in, we have opened up an additional time slot at 4:20pm!*

We have one drop-in agility scheduled for May! Registration is open for classes on May 26th at:

2:00pm - FULL
3:10pm - 1 spot left
4:20pm - 1 spot left

Please visit www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

03/04/2024

APRIL AGILITY DROP INs!

Join us for our BEGINNER AND REACTIVE DOG FRIENDLY agility drop-ins. Our one-on-one classes are a low stress and fun environment for shy dogs, those who need extra space, and those who are distracted by even the tiniest speck of dust. Come try out a new sport!

April 28 at 2:00pm | FULL
April 28 at 3:15pm | FULL

Classes are held in NE Calgary. Find out more or register at www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

26/02/2024

*Classes are full for March. Keep an eye out for April dates!*

MARCH AGILITY DROP INs!

Join us for our BEGINNER AND REACTIVE DOG FRIENDLY agility drop-ins. Our one-on-one classes are a low stress and fun environment for shy dogs, those who need extra space, and those who are distracted by even the tiniest speck of dust. Come try out a new sport!

March 3 at 2:00pm *FULL*
March 3 at 3:15pm *2 spots left*
March 10 at 2:00pm *FULL*
March 10 at 3:15pm *FULL*

Classes are held in NE Calgary. Find out more or register at www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

15/02/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

Are you a Scent Detection student? Do you think you might be ready to trial but are unsure of what to expect? We know how scary that can be so we are offering FUN match with SDDA style Speed, Aerial, and Distance Games as well as CWAGS Level 2 and Ranger 1 style searches.

Sign up and take the first steps toward competing with your dog. You will get to experience a fun and friendly trial atmosphere without all of the pressure.

You can find the Premium here:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:0293ba07-08d8-483e-8511-519a082555b7

Entries are time stamped and will be processed in the order they are received. You can fill out the form ahead of time, but please remember to wait until the opening date and time posted in the Premium to hit submit. Early entries will not be processed.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

*This is an UNSANCTIONED event being held for FUN!*

03/02/2024

*Drop ins are FULL!*
FEBRUARY AGILITY DROP IN!

Join us for our BEGINNER AND REACTIVE DOG FRIENDLY agility drop-ins. Our one-on-one classes are a low stress and fun environment for shy dogs, those who need extra space, and those who are distracted by even the tiniest speck of dust. Come try out a new sport!

Feb 11 at 2:00pm
Feb 11 at 3:15pm

Classes are held in NE Calgary. Find out more or register at www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin

04/01/2024

*** Jan 14: 2pm FULL, 2 spots left at 3:15pm ***

Happy New Year!!!

Agility drop ins are BACK!

Join us for our BEGINNER AND REACTIVE DOG FRIENDLY agility drop-ins. Our one-on-one classes are a low stress and fun environment for shy dogs, those who need extra space, and those who are distracted by even the tiniest speck of dust. Come try out a new sport!

January sessions:
Jan 7th at 2:00pm and 3:15pm
Jan 14th at 2:00pm and 3:15pm

Classes are held in NE Calgary. Find out more or register at www.flyingpotatoes.ca/agility-dropin