The Upshot Philosophy: Real-World Reliability
Building trust and focus from puppies to advanced obedience.
Our group classes, led by Chantel Hoffman, are designed to bridge the gap between training in a vacuum and succeeding in everyday life. We focus on high-distraction scenarios—parks, trails, and busy environments—where communication matters most. Whether you are navigating puppy foundations or mastering off-leash control, our structured curriculum teaches you how to understand and lead your dog with confidence.
Guided by Chantel Hoffman
Group Class Schedule
Translate field skills into daily confidence. Join our community of dedicated owners for structured growth and real-world distraction training.
Puppy Foundations
Saturdays | 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Start on the right paw. Focus on engagement, confidence building, and environmental neutrality for pups 10 weeks to 6 months.
Foundational Obedience
Mondays | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Master the basics with reliable distractions. Sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking with clear owner-led communication.
Advanced Reliability
Sundays | 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM
Off-leash reliability and public access training. Ideal for teams working towards advanced certifications or complex environment stability.
Training Location
Outdoor Field — Calgary South/High River. Precise address provided after a successful consultation.
Prerequisites
Up-to-date vaccinations and a completed evaluation with Chantel are required for all group class registrations.
Start your training journey today.
Ready to build a stronger bond with your dog? Our enrollment process is designed to be simple and focused on getting you and your canine companion into the right environment for growth. We offer classes from puppy foundations to advanced obedience.
01. Browse Classes
02. Complete Registration
Explore our current schedule of group sessions and specialized workshops.
Fill out our intake form so Chantel can understand your dog's specific needs.