Inverlake Road & Boundary Road, Rockyview County
Let's chat about your dog: Call or Text: 1 (403) 457-8811
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YOUR DOG ISN'T BAD. YOU JUST DIDN'T GET THE RIGHT FRAMEWORK.
We work with high-energy, anxious and reactive dogs every day. The ones other trainers didn't help, the ones you've been managing instead of enjoying. Four to eight weeks and you bring home a different dog.
Does this sound like you?
You love your dog. But right now, they're a lot.
You didn't do anything wrong. You raised them, you socialized them, you tried the classes, the YouTube videos, the treat-and-redirect advice.
And your dog is still anxious, lunging at the end of the leash, still losing their mind when another dog appears, still too wired to listen when friends comes over. You're exhausted and out of ideas.
So, you've started avoiding things. The busy trail. The patio. Family gatherings where someone else's dog might show up.
You can see who your dog could be. You just don't know how to get them there.
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Your dog is smart and driven, which is exactly why casual training hasn't worked
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You've been told conflicting advice from other trainers that still hasn't worked
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Off-leash feels like a distant dream, not something you're even brave enough to attempt
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You're not looking for a trained robot — you want your dog's personality, but in a dog you can actually enjoy life with
They're not broken. They're high-energy and smart.
That's exactly the dog we specialize in.
Success Stories: Katie and Barkley
"They took the time to explain what was going on, gave us practical tools we could use at home, and helped build our confidence while improving our dog's behavior. We've already noticed such positive changes and feel so much more hopeful."
— Katie, owner of Barkley (anxious, reactive, resource guarding 9-month-old GSP)
How it works
Your dog comes to us.
Drop-off Mondays, on our property east of Chestermere.
Your dog decompresses, settles into the environment, and we spend the first days building relationship and getting to know your dog.
We build the framework.
Daily structured training sessions.
Obedience, leash skills, confidence, public exposure work. The program is built around what your dog actually needs, not a one-size script.
You come home ready.
Extensive go-home lesson on pickup day. We walk you through everything your dog learned, and give you hands on practice. You leave with a written and video resource library, unlimited coaching access, and the skills to maintain what we built.
Success Stories: Erica & Wilfred
"Our Lab joined Tamara for a 6 week board and train session to work on some anxiety and reactivity. He came home a different dog - literally. Well, the same, loveable companion but without the anxiety and bad behaviours that were very risky and no fun (put gently).
It's worth noting that prior to CDT, we did do two sessions of training with a very reputable company in Calgary but they didn't help us at all with the mindsets and drives needed to succeed which was the main thing we needed as it turns out!
We cannot say enough about our positive experience with Tamara and her team. She was able to get to the core issues quickly, build new behaviours and teach us how to (easily) keep it going. We are so grateful. Because of this, we are able to enjoy life with our dog like we always dreamed we could!
Her communication and resources are incredible and it's clear she is a very talented trainer. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for general training - or to help rehab a dog."
— Erica, owner of Wilfred (anxious, stranger-directed aggression 3-year old Lab)
Who's This Program For?
🐾You’ve hit a wall with DIY training
You’ve tried classes, online courses, YouTube...and your dog still acts like a menace.
🐾 You’re too busy to do it all yourself
You love your dog, but between work and life, training keeps sliding off the to-do list.
🐾 You’re dealing with big feelings
Reactivity, over-arousal, anxiety, fear, resource guarding. Whatever the flavor, your dog needs more than a leash walk and a licki-mat.
🐾 You want consistency, not chaos
You’re tired of mixed messages, family inconsistency, and training that unravels the second someone forgets to follow-through.
🐾 You’ve got a good dog… they're just a lot right now
You see the potential. You just need help dialing in the chaos and building the foundation.
🐾You dream of off-leash freedom
Whether it’s private dog parks, backyard BBQs, or off-grid camping — you want a dog who can enjoy life right along side you. Without the hassle of a tangled long-line.
If you’re ready to stop managing problems and start building skills, with clear coaching and a structured plan, board and train was built for you.
Will it last?
The question everyone asks before they book.
It's the right question. You've probably heard stories — or lived one — where a dog comes back from training and slowly slides right back to where they started. We think about that a lot, which is why your education is built into the program from day one.
Everything we teach your dog, we teach you too. The cue structure, the tools, the exericse and fulfillment. The go-home lesson isn't a handoff, it's a coaching session. And the unlimited follow-up access means that when you hit a moment where something feels off, you're not on your own.
The dogs that regress after board and train almost always do so because the trainer made it complicated and unsustainable for them. We fix that problem before you even drop your dog off through our easy to implement move - rest - eat cycle that does the heavy lifting for you.
Our commitment: if you follow the go-home protocols and your dog's behaviour isn't holding, contact us. We'll work with you until it is.
We ask one thing in return: that you hold up your end. Use the tools. Follow the plan. Commit to the process. Do that, and we're with you.
Success Stories: Wade and Charlie
"Prior to the board and train myself and my 7 month old pup Charlie were having quite a few challenges in the real world. I was beginning to dread social outings and even daily walks.
I am thrilled and amazed that once the program was complete my Charlie literally feels like a transformed dog! They worked on all of the leash skills, socialization skills, and every day skills to give Charlie the confidence and calmness to live with way less anxiety and stress. Maybe more importantly Tamara and her team gave me the instruction and take home tools to continue the success they had with Charlie and give me the confidence to be a good dog owner."
—Wade, owner of Charlie (anxious, high-energy, out of control 9-month old Portuguese Water Dog)
4-Week Board 'n Train
4,000
Your dog walks calmly on leash, comes back reliably off-leash, in any environment, and won't embarrass you at family gatherings.
🌿Obedience - enhances communication and skills
🌿Confidence Building - helps your dog become optimistic
🌿Grooming - makes handling and care less stressful
🌿Off-leash reliability - provides safety and freedom
➡️Go-home handover
➡️Unlimited coaching and feedback
📃Video library resources
📃Written and video updates on your dog
*Includes e-collar and prong collar
6-Week Board 'n Train
5,700
Your dog is calm and coachable, neutral around other dogs and people, and they have structure and purpose that keeps them satiated.
Resolves mild anxiety, aggression, reactivity
🌿Desensitization - builds resiliency with exposure
🌿Obedience - enhances communication and skills
🌿Confidence Building - helps your dog become optimistic
🌿Grooming - makes handling and care less stressful
🌿Off-leash reliability - provides safety and freedom
➡️Go-home Lesson
➡️Unlimited coaching and feedback
📃Video library resources
📃Written and video updates on your dog
*Includes e-collar and prong collar
8-Week Board 'n Train
7,200
Your dog's deepest behavioral issues are resolved. You have a stable, predictable dog you can finally enjoy life with.
🌿Resolve anxiety, aggression, reactivity, resource guarding
🌿Desensitization - builds resiliency with exposure
🌿Obedience - enhances communication and skills
🌿Confidence Building - helps your dog become optimistic
🌿Grooming - makes handling and care less stressful
🌿Off-leash reliability - provides safety and freedom
➡️Go-home Lesson
➡️Unlimited coaching and feedback
📃Video library resources
📃Written and video updates on your dog
*Includes prong collar and e-collar
Program duration depends on your dog's needs and goals. The right program length is something we figure out together on your strategy call, not something you should have to guess at on a webpage.
E-collar and prong collar are included. Go-home lesson, video updates, progress reports, and unlimited coaching access are included in every program.
Board and Train Pricing
Success Stories: Darcie and Lena
"I cannot recommend CDT enough!
My welsh terrier had spent a total of seven weeks at another board and train and came back with issues that we were still having a difficult time dealing with.
Four weeks with Tamara and her amazing group of trainer's, I now have a dog in my house that I can communicate with on what is appropriate behaviour and what is not. My stress level is so much better and I’m sure our four legged girl can sense that as well.
If you are considering training, but think maybe your pup will grow out of inappropriate behaviours or the cost is too much, I assure you, this is the best money you will spend, and my dog wasn’t getting any better as she was getting older. You and your pup are worth the investment!"
—Darcie, owner of Lena (high-anxiety, leash reactive, out of control 18 month old Welsh Terrier)