Kinderpuppy Class held Outside at Harrison Park June 2022

The Kinderpuppy classes are held on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm or on Thursday evening at 5 pm for one hour. The puppies can come to class after their first vaccination and anytime after 8 weeks of age up until 4 months old. The class is 6 weeks long. The cost is $150. The puppies will have some play time together, which is important for socialization with other dogs. They play short games to learn important behaviours such as to come when called, to sit, and to not nip. We discuss puppy problems like potty training, crying in the crate, nipping, chasing the cat, bothering the older pet, jumping up, guarding, and scaring the children.

                                                                                                                                   Puppy "HOPE"   

Being given a treat is a wonderful time in Puppy Class.

                                                                         Picture by Candra Shank Photography. 

Leather Leashes for sale

Now making leather leashes of Latigo Leather, $50

Matching leather collar $30

Leashes are custom made, 1/2 inch-1 inch in width, 2 feet to 5 feet long.

Leather colour; Dark Brown or Black 

Stamped names or words now available. Example: "Awesome Pup" or "Charlie"

                                                                               Picture by Candra Shank Photography

Manners Class held Outside at Harrison Park June 2022

The Manner class is a one hour class Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks. I have two time slots at 7pm and 8 pm. The cost is $150. This class will help you teach your dog the manners to be a safe, caring and cherished pet. Our class is, basically, a lot of fun. Yes, the dogs learn. But it is very enjoyable to teach and to watch the dogs learn. A quote from a former student “I had great fun, and learned a lot; the class has helped me and my puppy.” So, what will your dog learn in this class? Basics to start with: sit, down, come, walk nicely, don’t jump up, and settle to a mat. You will be teaching your dog through games and positive reinforcement.

Register early to avoid disappointment. Classes kept to a small number for individual training and attention. Names can be placed on a waiting list for filled classes.

                       "Russel" on best behaviour  

Intermediate Manner Class - Not running at this time.

The Manner class is a prerequisite for the Intermediate Manner Class.

Intermediate Class is a 6 week class. Cost is $160

This is the class to establish and to polish behaviours, so your dog is reliable and consistent.

Class goals are:

1. Loose leash walking….new games to get your dog's walking under control. 

1. Barrier work -how to create a fence where one doesn't exists. It could be the edge of your lawn at the road, or a line of trees between you and the neighbours.

1. Recall -call your dog back to you. If your dog has recall, he can have freedom while you have peace of mind.

1. Ignoring other dogs. We will work in several areas to create a dog who can ignore. Ignore while in a stay, while walking toward and passing other dogs, while recalling, while in a car traveling, while you are greeting people with dogs,

1. For Fun we will teach the dog to know the difference between left and right. Touch left or touch right. Turn left or turn right.

1. Shaping -a tool for training your dog and for stimulating the brain for brainwork.

Improve your training by knowing the Three D’s of training.

Distraction                        Distance                    Duration

       Honestly, we don't make puppies sit in the corner!                                                                                          

                                                                    -picture by Candra Schank Photography 

Private Lessons

Time scheduling tight? No time for classes? How can you get your dog trained? Call for private lessons and have a well trained dog. Private lessons work around your schedule. With one-on-one attention, I can cover a lot of material in each lesson. All lessons come with handouts for future reference.

Behaviour Consultations

Help is available. If you have a concern or problem with your dog, help is here. I am an experienced trainer in positive reinforcement. I will take a complete history of your dog and the behavior problems you are having. A program can be set up to help you work through your dog’s issues. There is help. Just ask.

Completed Seminars and Courses on Dog Training

• Webinar, Leash Reactive Dogs presented by Yvette Van Veen May 13, 2019
• Seminar with Dr. Temple Grandin and Ian Miller, October 30, 2017
• May 2017, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Rally Free Foundations, 
• Clicker Expo 2017, 3 Intense days of study on dog training, and behaviour in Stamford, Conn
• A More Thoughtful Approach To Shaping Creates More Precise Behaviors by Yvette Van Veen.
• January 2015 Introduction to Dog and Cat Behaviour, University of Guelph, 6 month Course by correspondence.
• December 2014 How Stress Affects Health and Behaviour. Strategies for Prevention and Treatment by Vetoquinol and Gary Landsberg 
• October 19-20, 2014 Dogs Playing for Life by Aimee Sadler. A training program for shelter dogs featuring play groups.
• Sept 21-22, 2013 Out of the Lab and Into the Field: Performance Dogs in the Real World, a seminar with Bob Bailey and Parvene Farhoody
• June 5- July 15, 2013 Pet Anxiety, by Debbie Calnon, MACVSc, and Dr. Kersti Seksel, MRCVS
• April 27-28th, 2013 Fear, Separation Anxiety, and Dog to Dog Play by Nicole Wilde 
• September 30, 2012 Understanding and Preventing Canine Aggression
• July 21, 2012 Walks‘N’Wags Pet First Aid
• April 14th and April 15th, 2012“A Dog’s Dream,” presented by Dr. Sophia Yin
• April 28th to October 4, 2011, Karen Pryor Academy Certificate for the Animal Training and Behavior Course. Qualified as a Certified Training Partner.  This training took me to Ottawa every 6 weeks for 8 months to be tested in a hands on demonstration. In between the Ottawa trips, the course was run on-line and training practice with my own dog. It was an intense course but worth every minute. Look up the course on www.karenpryoracademy.com 
• March 2012 Clicker Expo, an educational conference on the science and application of clicker training.
• May 15-16, “Dog-Dog interactions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.” A program in Professional Canine Education. Presented by Suzanne Hetts, Marc Bekoff, Dan Estep, and Nancy Williams.
• May 14, 2010, A Road Map for Analyzing and Resolving Training and Behavior Issues. Presented by Suzanne Hetts, and Gary Landsberg.
• April 18, 2010, ”Puppies...So Much to Know...So Little Time!” Presented by Dr. Jennifer Messer.
• April 18-19, 2009, “Does the Name Pavlov Ring a Bell?” Presented by Kathy Sdao.
• August 15, 2010, “What are Dogs Really Saying?” Presented by Dr. Patricia McConnell.
• April 12, 2008, “Mind to Mind With Your Dog.” Presented by Sue Ailsby