Welcome to Metropawlitan Dog Training!
We offer a wide variety of services to help you create your version of your own Metropawlitana dog you can take anywhere and everywhere with you and have him or her remain as well behaved consistently and reliably.
Our philosophy is to help you build a balanced relationship based on trust, integrity, and true leadership with your dog by using the latest, scientifically proven training methods.
Feel free to explore our site and all we have to offer we look forward to helping you develop your very own Metropawlitan!
Metropawlitan Dog Training was founded by myself and my beloved Akita, C.C., in 2006.
Over our 12 years together, C.C. and I accomplished the impossible dreams: we were the first in Alberta to win the highest scoring Akita in Obedience, posed as the poster and demonstration team for the St. Johns Ambulance Therapy Dog Team in Yellowknife, and successfully taught numerous dog owners how to create the same relationships with their dogs from raising puppies to rehabilitating behavior issues in adult dogs.
C.C. was the first of her kind a true Metropawlitan. Beautiful, noble, well mannered a dog that you could truly take with you anywhere and be able to relax and enjoy her company. She was a dog that was welcome in places where generally dogs were prohibited. She was loved by those who swore they would never love a dog. She became the inspiration for the vision of Metropawlitan Dog Training.
Combined with an Animal Science degree, a certification from the Triple Crown Dog Academy in Texas, and over 5 years of real world experience, my skills and knowledge as a trainer and instructor has allowed her to recreate Metropawlitans for numerous dog owners alike.
With C.C.s passing, she has left behind a legacy for me to go on fulfilling a gift that we had the privilege of sharing, and now one we would like to share with you:
Creating the Art of a Balanced Relationship
We welcome you to join us on our journey of helping you create your very own Metropawlitan!
Polished Puppies Kindergarten
(8-16 weeks)
Get your puppy off to a good start to becoming a well mannered and well adjusted part of your family. These classes introduce your pup to various situations that he will encounter in his everyday life in the future, and ensure that they are positive experiences form the very start. Polished Puppies includes various socialization games as well as introducing your dog to learning obedience commands and communicating in appropriate ways with you.
Next Class:
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2:30pm.
Cost per Puppy Class:
$150.00 for 6 weekly Group lessons
Cultured Canine
(Basics)
(6 months and up)
Teach your dog to respond in a positive manner in real life situations. Using the latest and most effective training techniques, learn to teach your dog how to come back when called, walk on a loose leash, sit, down, and stay in position. This class also addresses problem solving solutions to stop or prevent barking, jumping up, chewing, and much more.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:30am.
Cost: $150.00 for six weekly lessons
Cultured Canines
(Intermediates)
Take the first step in advancing your dogs level of training. Cultured Canine Intermediates focuses on strengthening your pups basic commands learned from Culture Canine Basics with off leash training in mind. The commands for Stand, Finish, and possibly motion exercises are taught during this session as well.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 1:00pm
Cost : $150.00 for 6 weekly lessons
Real World Metropawlitan
Take your newfound obedience out to the real world where you need it most! From the wide open trails to the busy streets of downtown, learn to build your dogs reliability in practical obedience no matter what new environments you encounter. Enjoy the experience of developing your own Metropawlitan the truly distinguished and well mannered canine citizen!
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 9:00am
Cost: $115.00 for 4 weekly lessons
Hollywood Hounds
Want to try something new with your dog? Do you feel hes got what it takes to steal the spotlight? Learn some new tricks to teach your dog to make sure hes always got his best paw forward! Tricks can include but are not limited to crawl, shake a paw, spin, twist, retrieving, and much more!
Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:30pm
Cost : $115.00 for 4 weekly lessons
Private Classes
Private classes are done one on one with a professional certified canine behavior specialist to provide you with the knowledge and some options on how to deal with unwanted behaviors or to assist you with focused attention on working on a specific exercise, such as loose leash walking. Please call us now for more information and pricing.
September 11, 2010
Cultured Canine Basics at 11:30am. Classes will be held at Especially 4 Pets located at 436 16th Ave NE in Calgary.
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September 18, 2010
Real World Metropawlitan at 9:00am. First class will be held at Especially 4 Pets located at 436 16th Ave NE in Calgary.
Polished Puppies Kindergarten at 2:30pm. Classes will be held at Especially 4 Pets located at 436 16th Ave NE in Calgary.
Cultured Canine Intermediates at 1:00pm. Classes will be held at Especially 4 Pets located at 436 16th Ave NE in Calgary.
Hi Suzanne,
I just wanted to thank for the help you gave me with Stormy. We are loving our long walks now. She is so well behaved. She can even go sniff other dogs with no problems. She's decided that she loves water. I can't wait to get her out to a lake some day to see how she likes swimming. We couldn't have done it without you.
Thanks again.
Alison
We have had the fortune to know Suzanne since Dexter was 10 weeks old (he is now 14 months). Suzanne's wisdom has positively impacted all aspects of our life with Dex. Suzanne is a skilled trainer and an excellent instructor. Suzanne has come to our home for one-on-one training and has taught us three levels of classes (kindergarten, basics and intermediates). She has a very affirmative manner and is so encouraging to both dogs and people. She really understands dogs and has provided me insight to all of the dilemmas I have encountered when training Dexter. She currently cares for Dexter in the day care at Especially for Pets. Dexter adores Suzanne. I am always in awe at her command of dogs. She has the entire room of dogs at the day care respecting her and following her lead perfectly. She understands how to motivate and teach dogs. She has given us the tools we needed to train Dexter to loose leash walk, sit, stay, stay in one place and come when he is asked. We are currently working on off leash reliability and plan to take her next class in the summer. She has given us the insight on how to achieve a balanced relationship with a happy social dog. Dexter is a pleasure to have in our family and I attribute much of this to Susanne's influence. Suzanne Mah Woo is an exceptional trainer and we are so lucky to have her working in Calgary. I am very grateful for all Suzanne has given our family, thank you Suzanne!
Already had a great dog, Emma Louise, whom I trusted in any and every situation. Consequently, I thought I knew all I needed to know about owning, raising and training dogs. Wrong! Jake insinuated himself into my neat little pack of 2 and turned the world upside down. We decided on Suzanne's "Cultured Canines Basic" where Jake was obtrusively loud and I repeatedly lost my composure. Nonetheless, we emerged as 'most improved players' and felt confident we would continue to improve our social graces. Moving from being the owner of one intelligent, high-energy dog to the owner of 2 intelligent, high-energy dogs put me at the frontier of my ignorance and the end of my tether, so I called on Suzanne for some private lessons. She taught me a handful of powerful techniques to help me regain my status as pack leader. Then she helped me tune into my own posture, tone of voice, tension and whole energetic field. She showed me how those affect the behaviour of my dogs and helped me to adopt an attitude of calm dominance. What a fabulous journey. I can't say that I always trust Jake in every situation, but my awareness of him is so acute, that I know when I can let him go and when I have to reign him in. He's a pretty good little gentleman most of the time and Emma Louise is a happier dog, now that I'm solidly in the pack leader role.
Shortly after my husband and I adopted our American Staffordshire Terrier we realized he had some aggression issues towards other dogs. At the time we were enrolled in Basic Obedience Training classes at Especially for Pets however spent a large portion of the class consumed with fear surrounding Fellas outbursts. The owner of Especially for Pets, Cori, asked if we were interested in more training and specifically in working on Fellas aggression. My husband and I were both very motivated to do as much training as required to give not only our new beloved companion the necessary skills but also ourselves. Cori highly recommended we contact Suzanne and from our first meeting with Suzanne our lives were changed for the better! Suzanne assessed Fellas behaviour and almost instantaneously assured us his aggression was not only fear based but very workable, within these first few minutes Suzannes confidence, ability and knowledge was clear. We immediately started Behaviour Modification classes with Suzanne. Within a week Suzanne taught us to read and understand a dogs body language. In no time we were participating in pack walks, despite my strong apprehension to do so Suzanne reassured me every step of the way. After our six week Behaviour Modification program we went on to participate in Suzannes Cultured Canine Basic class and this time around we were able to truly learn the skills instead of just worrying about Fellas poor reactions. When we graduated from basics we moved on to a Hollywood Hounds Tricks class which was tons of fun. We are now currently half way through Suzannes Cultured Canines Intermediate class. Most recently we participated in some private sessions with Suzanne to assist Fella in learning to appropriately socialize with our friends very playful dog, it was a total success! In addition to all of the formal training we have done with Suzanne, she also offers Fella training on an ongoing daily basis while he is at Doggie Day Care and he is now able play with all the other dogs without any negative reaction. Lastly, Suzanne has always taken the time to offer advice, answer questions and just in general reassure us when we doubted our abilities as handles, primarily me. Suzanne is consistently kind, compassionate, patient, respectful and always brings a generally calmness to any interaction. She has been hugely supportive not only with training but also has shared her wealth of knowledge in all areas. We could never thank Suzanne enough for how much she has helped us and continues to help us on a daily basis!
If you have any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us.
1. What is covered in each class?
Our puppy classes focus alot on proper socialization and the introduction of basic obedience commands. Our basic courses focus on building reliable obedience. Depending on the level of training you would like to acheive, our intermediate classes focus on building off leash reliability while our Real World classes focus on applying obedience out in real life situations. We also offer customized private classes to help you address behavioral issues that may not be covered by the different levels of our obedience classes. Please see our Classes section for more details.
2. Do you teach potty training?
Potty training is covered in all of our puppy classes. However, if you feel you need additional personalized help, please contact us to learn more about our private training program.
3. What if my dog is aggressive?
To better suit your needs, we would recommend you contact us for an evaluation to better assess your situation. We do offer private classes that can assist you with your dog's behavior.
4. Do you guarantee results?
Because behavior can change from moment to moment and from situation to situation, we feel it would be unethical to offer a guarantee of results. However, many of our past clients have been very happy with our services. Please see our testimonial section to gain a better insight on their satisfaction.
5. What type of training style do you use? How will you help me train my dog?
The trainers at Metropawlitan Dog Training are focused on providing you with the tools and methods that would work best for you and your pet. In order to accomplish this, we are trained in a variety of methods and styles of training to help you develop a customized program that you feel comfortable working with with your dog. We work to teach both you and your dog to work as a team and acheive your goals.
6. How long will it take it see results?
The time it takes to acheive results are highly dependant on the commitment you and your dog make in completing the homework assignments, as well as the specific goals that have been agreed upon to be reached by both you and your trainer. Generally speaking, most obedience group classes take about six weeks to complete, while private classes will vary. Please see our Classes section or contact us for more information.
7. Can I leave my dog with you to do the training or do I need to be there?
At this time, Metropawlitan is focused on teaching both group and private classes, both of which your presence will be required. While we do not offer a board and train service, please contact us or Especially 4 Pets (please see our links page) for more information regarding our Daycare n' Train program.
8. My dog has problems ignoring distractions. We've taken him to other classes before and he does fine in class, but is still distracted on his walks. How are your classes different?
Our classes, from basic to advanced level obedience, teaches you in step by step, detailed increments how to achieve reliability with your dog regardless of the distractions around. Our weekly homework, when followed properly, will also help you to teach your dog to ignore distractions during your own practice time. In addition, our advanced level classes take place in various locations around the city to give you the opportunity to practice obedience in real life, real time situations.
9. My dog tends to misbehave in the house. He chews up my things and barks non-stop. Will these classes help?
While our basic classes do include assistance in addressing common unwanted behaviors, we understand that your situation may be very unique and specific. Please contact us regarding your situation and we can help you find a possible solution either through group classes or private training to help you out.
10. Will training change my dog's personality?
Solid, reliable training, where the dog has been taught in a clear and fair manner will not alter your dog's personality. What most of our clients have found is that training enhances their dog's personality in a positive way, and allows you to build a closer relationship with your dog.
11. Do I need to commit lots of time training my dog?
While you do need to make a commitment to completing the homework assignments provided in class, the actual time you need to commit should not exceed a few minutes per day. Past experience has taught us that really short training sessions done several times during the day or week create results that far exceed those who drill their dogs on obedience commands for hours at a time.
12. What are the cost of your classes?
Please see our Classes section of our website for all pricing and service details.
13. Why should we choose your training company?
Metropawlitan is passionate about helping you develop the type of relationship with your dog that you have always dreamed of. Our well qualified trainers are excited to work with you and your dog to build a solution customized to your needs and goals. We are trained in using a variety of different training methods and tools to help you and your dog. Our philosophy is to seek to understand - both you and your dog - to better help you both develop a balanced relationship.
14. Where are your classes located?
Depending on the type of class you are interested in, Metropawlitan's teaching locations may vary. Please see our Calendar section or contact us for the location and start times of upcoming classes.
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Metropawlitan Dog Training
Suzanne Mah Woo, BSc.
Calgary AB, Canada
Phone: 403-477-6036
Email: metropawlitan_gmail.com
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