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Puppy Training Classes in Saskatoon

Most puppies form lifelong habits by 16 weeks. That’s why our puppy training in Saskatoon focuses on calm, clear guidance that builds confidence fast—without prong, choke, or shock collars. At Warman Dog Training, you’ll get simple steps, upbeat practice, and homework you can keep up with so good behavior becomes your puppy’s default. Book a class and feel the difference on your very next walk.

Saskatoon • Warman • Martensville

Why Start with Us

Puppies learn best through short, fun reps and lots of success. We balance skills (sit, down, stay, come) with real-life manners like calm greetings, leash foundations, and settling on a mat. You’ll leave each week with a concise recap, what to practice, and how to know it’s working.

What “Paws-itive” Means Here

  • Marker words and rewards to make behaviors crystal clear

  • Management to prevent problem habits while new skills grow

  • Humane equipment only: flat/buckle collar or harness, 6–8 ft leash, long line

Puppy Level 1 (8–20 Weeks)

A friendly class, concise homework, email recap, and support between sessions. Expect visible wins like fewer nips, calmer doorways, and a pup who checks in with you more often.

  • Socialization & confidence with age-appropriate challenges

  • House training, mouthing/nipping solutions, calm play

  • Name response & focus around distractions

  • Loose-leash and recall foundations

  • Handling for vet/groomer visits

What we cover:

Week 1: Settling, marker words, name game.
Week 2: Loose-leash foundations, polite sits for attention.
Week 3: Recall games, leave-it/drop-it.
Week 4: Handling, grooming, and confidence stations.
Week 5–6: Real-life practice, simple proofing, graduation.

In-Home Puppy Head Start

Why it helps: Early, quiet practice at home makes the first weeks smoother for everyone. We’ll map out your puppy’s day, introduce easy games, and show you how to reinforce calm. You’ll get a written plan you can stick to.House training, mouthing/nipping solutions, calm play

Session Details

  • Duration: 75–90 minutes

  • Investment: $REPLACE_WITH_PRICE

  • Follow-ups: Add single sessions or a bundle at a reduced rate

Puppy Level 2

Five upbeat classes over 5 consecutive weeks—each one starts with supervised play to warm up and practice polite social skills. Level 2 builds on your Puppy 1 foundations with stronger recalls, off-leash readiness, confidence games, and a fun intro to dog sports. Still calm, still positive, and always age-appropriate.

What you’ll build:

  • Emergency Recall (high-value “drop everything and come” cue)

  • Loose-leash & off-leash walking skills

  • Mat Training at the doorway for calm greetings

  • Advanced manners with the 3Ds: distance • distraction • duration

  • Tricks: Sit Pretty, Back-Up, Get Around (spin), beginner Skateboard work (optional & safe)

  • Confidence games: tunnels & musical mats

  • Intro to dog sports: Agility, Flyball, Disc Dogs

  • Seasonal: Swimming & dock diving (weather permitting)

What we cover:

Week 1: Playtime warm-up, review of Puppy 1 cues, emergency recall foundations, musical mats.
Week 2: Loose-leash to off-leash transitions, doorway mat routine with visitors.
Week 3: 3Ds for sit/down/stay (verbal & non-verbal), tunnels for confidence.
Week 4: Tricks lab (Sit Pretty, Back-Up, Get Around, intro skateboard with safety).
Week 5: Sports sampler (agility/flyball/disc), emergency recall proofing, graduation photos.
Bonus (weather): Intro to swimming & gentle dock work.

Session Details

  • Duration: 5 classes over 5 weeks (playtime at the start of each class)

  • Investment: $185 (5 classes)

  • Class size: Small groups for more individual coaching

  • Prerequisite: Puppy Level 1 completed

  • What to bring: Flat collar or harness, 6–8 ft leash (no retractables), treat pouch with soft treats, small mat/blanket

  • Vaccinations: Two sets required for group classes

Our Process

How Training Works

We start with a quick intake so we understand your goals and schedule. Together we choose 2–3 high-impact skills to begin with and build short, upbeat practice sessions that puppies love. During class or in-home visits, we coach you through marker timing, reward delivery, and simple setups so your pup learns exactly what earns praise.

After each session you’ll receive a clear recap and homework you can fit into real life—short bursts during meals, play, or potty breaks. We include easy ways to measure progress (fewer pulls, quicker settles, faster response to name), and we’re available between sessions with helpful check-ins and video tips to keep momentum going.

Tools & Standards

Reward-based, humane methods aligned with current best practices. Bring a flat collar or harness, treat pouch, 6–8 ft leash, and a long line for recall games. Puppies need two sets of vaccinations before group classes; until then, book In-Home Puppy Head Start to begin safely.

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Real World Success Stories

The Neudorf Family & “Stitch”

Nipping, biting, and jumping on the kids made playtime stressful. I started with doorway mat training, then taught a family game called “Puppy in the Middle”—each person called Stitch, waited for the automatic sit, rewarded, and passed the turn. With calm handling and gentle collar support to prevent nips, Stitch learned that quiet sits and soft interactions earn attention, and the jumping eased as the family practiced the new routine.

Tammi & “Sasie”

Sasie barked and lunged whenever the doorbell rang. We set her up for success with high-value food and introduced doorway mat training, rehearsing the full sequence with real doorbell rings. By the end of the visit, Sasie could remain on her mat while guests entered—quieter, focused, and ready to be rewarded for staying calm.

What to Bring & How to Prepare

Safety: For everyone’s comfort, no prong, choke, or shock collars. If your puppy is coughing or unwell, contact us to reschedule.

  1. Flat collar or harness, 6–8 ft leash (no retractables), treat pouch, soft treats

  2. A mat or small blanket for settle practice

  3. Feed a slightly smaller meal before class for reward motivation

  4. Arrive 5 minutes early for sniff-and-settle

Give Your Puppy the Best Start

Click Book Now, choose your class, and we’ll send a welcome checklist (gear, treats, and first-week games). Need help picking a level? Call (306) 822-4323—we’re happy to guide you.

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Dog Training FAQ’s

  • After two sets of vaccinations. Until then, choose In-Home Puppy Head Start so you don’t miss the early learning window.

  • Yes. We teach calm alternative behaviors (automatic sit, settle on a mat) and show you how to prevent rehearsal so nipping and jumping fade.

  • Reward-based, force-free methods only. We focus on clarity and timing—so your puppy understands exactly what earns reinforcement.

  • Absolutely. We’ll assign roles that are safe and successful, and we’ll practice kid-friendly games like “Puppy in the Middle.”

  • When possible, we’ll place you in a similar session or provide at-home notes and a short video recap.