FIT-Foundations

PupFIT-Foundations is based on the veterinary-created 'Puppy Start Right' program which consists of four x 60-minute specialty classes to help with the development of cognitive, motor, and social skills all while strengthening your puppy’s bond with you!

We cover important topics such as potty training, crate training, jumping, barking, chewing and nipping along with providing you with a foundation in +Reinforcement training methods. We empower you as your puppy's guardian to become the best advocate for them to promote a long, happy, healthy life. 

FIT-Foundations™ Level 1 is more than just a basic manners class. It’s training with a twist! Your dog will learn essential behaviors like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking while also building strength, balance, and coordination through fun canine fitness challenges.

Using specialized equipment like balance discs and wobble boards, we blend obedience, fitness, and enrichment to create a mentally and physically engaging experience.

Plus, you’ll get lesson recaps with video tutorials after each class! Held at our indoor training facility in Lacombe.

Take your dog’s skills to the next level with our intermediate FIT-Foundations™ Level 2 class! This semi-private program builds on Level 1, adding advanced canine conditioning, shaping techniques, and clicker training to enhance both physical strength and mental sharpness.

Your dog will learn fun and functional skills like leg weaving, sidestepping, retrieving, and even wiping their own paws! We also introduce FitPAWS equipment, scent games, and trick training, helping your dog move with confidence and think with clarity.

For teams who earned their Novice Trick Dog title in Level 1, this class offers the chance to earn Intermediate and Master Trick Dog titles!

Build strength, boost engagement, and have fun—all while deepening your bond with your dog.

Take your dog’s training to the next level with FIT-Foundations™ Level 3! This advanced program refines manners, tricks, and fitness exercises, introducing capturing, a new training technique to enhance communication.

Dogs will master distance work, heeling drills, sidestepping, and chin targeting (“Cute!”) while strengthening their bodies through advanced canine conditioning. Scent Detection is introduced using wintergreen, providing a foundation for future scent work.

For teams who earned their Intermediate Trick Dog title in Level 2, this class offers the chance to earn the Advanced and Master Trick Dog titles!

Challenge your dog’s mind and body while deepening your bond in a fun, rewarding way!

Take your dog’s skills to expert level with FIT-Foundations™ Level 4! This program refines manners, tricks, and conditioning while introducing chained behaviors for more complex skills.

Dogs will master distance work (up to 20ft), independent limb placement, scent detection, soccer, treibball, retrieve over jumps, and even reading subtle cues (“My dog can read!”). Advanced balance and coordination exercises, like paw pods, balance beams, and hoop jumps, further strengthen their bodies and minds.

If you earned the Advanced Trick Dog title in Level 3, this class provides the opportunity to earn the Expert Trick Dog title!

Challenge, engage, and strengthen your dog while having fun together!

Level up your dog’s skills with FIT-Foundations™ Level 5, an expert-level program that refines manners, tricks, and conditioning while introducing complex, chained behaviors.

New skills include weave poles, orbiting backwards, and fun tricks like “Achoo” (bring a tissue) and “Footsies” (walking with paws on feet). Plus, students can suggest tricks they want to learn!

For those working toward their Trick Dog Champion (TDCH) title, this class offers practice and video submission opportunities.

Challenge your dog’s mind and body while strengthening your bond!

FIT-Foundations™ Level 6 takes skills to the highest level with advanced tricks like basketball and ring toss, plus student-requested skills. Perfect for teams aiming for Grand Champion Trick Dog (TDGCH) status!

FIT-Foundations™ Level 7 is our Trick Dog Champion Masters program, aligned with Do More With Your Dog! Masters titles. Open to teams who have completed Levels 1-6, whether submitting for titles or not.