Life Skills Level 2 & 3 Memberships
After completing our eight-week Life Skills Level 1 course, teams can move into Level 2 and Level 3 to continue advancing their skills with more direct coaching. Levels 2 and 3 are self-paced, allowing each team to progress without a fixed end date. Teams advance to Level 3 once they've demonstrated readiness to handle more challenging, uncontrolled environments.
Our membership model for these levels offers flexibility, so teams can progress at their own pace without the pressure of deadlines. The monthly renewing Life Skills Membership* lets clients stay in the program as long as needed. Class sizes are small to ensure personalized coaching, and teams book spots in advance. In Level 2, teams receive a Life Skills Ultimutt Checklist to track progress. Level 3 classes take place around Calgary, giving teams the opportunity to apply their skills in real-world situations with uncontrollable distractions, all under the guidance of a knowledgeable trainer.
*Completion of Life Skills Level 1 through Raising Fido, via group or private training, is required before clients are eligible to purchase a Life Skills membership to start Level 2.
Life Skills Level 2
Mixed Teen & Adult
This class is designed for...
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Dogs & handlers who have completed our Life Skills Level 1 curriculum.
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The second stage of the learning process - building fluency.
Course Overview...
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Free play opportunities narrated by certified professional trainer.
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Increase speed and accuracy of skills learned in Level 1.
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Introduce harder distractions, farther distances, & longer durations.
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Refine handler training mechanics with individual direct coaching.
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Discuss reinforcement strategies plus when & how to apply them.
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Review of management strategies for training success.
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Written resources as needed/requested.
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Skills checklist to track progress.
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Small class sizes per session.
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Each participant will remain in Level 2 until accuracy and speed is sufficient to move to Level 3 as determined by trainer (membership breaks are allowed with notice).
The classroom is upstairs with no elevator access.
*A booking is required for each individual class you want to attend.
Late cancellation and no-show policies apply, check out our FAQ page to learn more.
Life Skills Level 3
Mixed Teen & Adult
This class is designed for...
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Dogs & handlers who have completed our Life Skills Level 1 & 2 curriculum.
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The third stage of the learning process - generalization ("proofing").
Course Overview...
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Mobile course throughout Calgary with locations changing weekly.
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Continue to generalize and proof skills learned in Level 1.
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Increased level of difficulty beyond Level 2 via uncontrolled environments.
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Continue to refine handler mechanics.
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Learn how, when, and where each skill can be utilized to help navigate unpredictable real world scenarios with ease.
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New environmental settings and contexts.
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Apply and practice various reinforcement strategies.
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Review of management strategies for training success.
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Written resources as needed/requested.
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Small class sizes per session.
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Participants can remain in Level 3 continuously (membership breaks are allowed with notice) for as long as they choose, or can attend one off classes at a drop-in rate of $49 at any time to practice and maintain skills as needed.
*A booking is required for each individual class you want to attend.
Late cancellation and no-show policies apply, check out our FAQ page to learn more.
Be sure to review our Policies, and Terms & Conditions before booking.
Get Started!
Follow our guide below to set up your account and get booked in.
Create Account
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Sign up for an account on our client portal, Busy Paws, by clicking here.
Complete the New Account Information Form.
More than one dog? You can set up a different profile for each in your account.
Submit Booking
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From the Home page of your account go to Book Now.
All available services are listed for review.
Click on the program that interests you and follow the directions to book.
Get Confirmation
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Payment is processed.
Receive your booking confirmation details and any additional prep info by email.
We will contact you directly if there are any concerns with your booking.
Once your account in Busy Paws is created this is now your portal for everything Raising Fido.
It’s easy to book your pup in for courses, make or cancel reservations, communicate directly with us, process secure payments, receive written training updates with photos or videos and more.
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