obedience TRAINING
Building A Stronger Bond With Your Sheltie
Obedience training is one of the best ways to build communication, trust, and teamwork between you and your Sheltie. From basic manners and recalls to advanced competition exercises, obedience helps dogs learn focus, confidence, and self-control while strengthening the relationship between dog and owner.
Shelties are well known for their intelligence, eagerness to learn, and strong desire to work closely with their people, making them excellent obedience dogs. Their quick learning ability and enthusiasm allow them to excel both in everyday family life and in CKC Obedience competition.
Why Start Early?
Training Year Round
Training Year Round
Starting obedience training early helps puppies and young dogs develop:
- Confidence and socialization skills
- Positive experiences around people and dogs
- Better manners at home and in public
- Focus and engagement with their handler
- A stronger lifelong bond with their family
Training classes are also a wonderful way for owners to meet fellow Sheltie enthusiasts, connect with club members, and become involved in the Sheltie community in a welcoming and supportive environment.
As part of club membership, new members receive one free set of classes — a value of over $150 and a fantastic way to get started with your Sheltie.
Training Year Round
Training Year Round
Training Year Round
Living in Alberta means we understand winter weather! During the colder months, many of our classes and training opportunities are held indoors so members and dogs can continue learning year round. Once summer arrives, we take advantage of the warmer weather and enjoy outdoor training and activities together.
Whether your goal is a well-mannered companion, improved communication with your dog, or eventually competing in CKC Obedience events, our club encourages members of all experience levels to get involved and have fun with their Shelties.
NACA Special - Obedience/Rally Trial May 29th, 2026
Held at:
Ottewell Curling Club and Golf Driving Range
4205 – 102nd Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6A 0M5
Held in Conjunction with the Northern Alberta Canine Association show.
Judge
All Regular/Non-Regular Classes - Lisa Graser – Blue Heavens Shelties
All Sweepstakes Classes – Tracy Robinson – Mystic Shelties
All Obedience & Rally Classes – Margaret Henigman