So this is where we are moving to one of the most beautiful views on the island and not to mention super breeze.
This view is from my patio!
My beloved dog Thorn will be having a blast in many adventures which we will show you!
Also we will be having many group classes now in Warrens as well as Wildey to accommodate your locations.
Teaching the turn on loose leash walking.
Why make life difficult?
This is 3 yr old Evie and 6 month old Luna, this handler has trained her last 3 dogs with us and has changed her view and luves the loose leash walking. Because of her environment she does not see the need for a strict heel command, these dogs are very different from her previous dogs and if this makes her happy, then that makes me happy!
Today we worked on change of direction and she uses the "let's go command or cue" Evie was a star and Luna just needs a little more practice.
Dog training is not easy for the average handler.
Let's give them what they need and not what we think they need!
Kendra and Mila on their first walk in a congested area where loose leash walking could be detrimental.
Kendra uses the command "leg" on this walk where Mila has to stay on her left side in line with her left leg, this is a very structured walk with alot of rules for safety issues.
No pulling, sniffing, out infront or behind and check in with me.
Although we had taught Mila this in her comfort zone this was the first time going out into unfamiliar territory and Kendra was nervous, this is normal and although I cannot take away Kendra's nervousness I can teach her the skills to master and manage situations over time and only then will she will gain confidence in her handling ability and over time will become more relaxed.
Loose leash - This is Kendra and her dog Mila.
Loose leash walking is nice to have when you do not need the dog in close and this is how Kendra walks her dog most of the time in her neighborhood.
Mila can be infront of her, on either side of her and even behind her. When Kendra makes a turn in the opposite direction she gives her a command and she turns automatically, she is allowed to sniff but when Kendra says "let's go" she will stop sniffing and resume the walk, absolutely no pulling on the leash is allowed otherwise over time the dog would be pulling on the walk and that would defeat the whole purpose of loose leash walking.
This may not be a big deal for some people to get their dogs to jump into their vehicle but you would be amazed at how many people do struggle with this.
Some of the many causes could be bad experiences, has not learnt the skill of maneuvering their back legs, closterphobic etc.
I have always heard that with bird babies that the first face they see they will consider their mom.
Not sure how true this is but it looks like they consider Lou Lou their mom and it was the first face they saw?
What do you think?
Does anyone recognizes this dog? He has wondered onto a client's property in St. George.
If you know the owner please call me at 851-5040.
This is Rikita and her dog Lou Lou, they are enrolled in our group classes and are doing an amazing job!
We encourage our students to call the dog from behind rather than infrontnt because let's face it in reality that is usually how you most likely will call them so therefore that is how it should be taught.
Here is Rikita calling Lou Lou away from the not so happy sheep.
This is CoCo a 8 month old Bichonpoo.
She will be joining our group classes on the 4th July but in the meantime she is doing private training and learning to come when called!
The ultimate with CoCo is to come when called on the beach even when tourists want to say hello.
She is being taught to come with positive reinforcement from behind not from a sit and stay because that is going to be the picture she needs to listen too.
Competitive obedience requires her to sit and stay and then called when come, this is not reality obedience and this is what we are teaching her, in real life.
We can also teach her not to run up to tourists, but we will teach her when it is ok and when it is not and definitely when to come when called!
Winter - 5 month old Pittbull puppy will be attending out Summer group classes srarting 4th July, 2024. And we can see he loves his ball!
Chance is a 1 yr old JR and get a chance to meet him in our group classes starting 19th June!
His name is Chance he is 1 yr old and will be attending our group classes starting 19th June!
This is Lui - 10 week old Doberman.
We are teaching her the "hold" command which will later turn into the "bring" command for competitive obedience where she will retrieve a dumbell for her handler and if they decide not to compete this will still come in handy, she can bring her leash or the newspaper!
One of my clients gave Thorn a new toy which we will call Piglett!
Here is Thorn enjoying his new found friend!!
Thank you soo much!
The most beautiful jumper I have ever seen! Standard Poodle with no training!!!!
Gabriel the Standard Poodle learning his obstacles in agility!
2nd session only. But what do you expect after all he is a Poodle !
Henry and Fifi learning to ring the bell as an indicator to go outside and potty.
Atlas - 3 yr old Rotti- everything on the walk.
Did not see this we got lucky and put a Gentle Leader on this dog which happened to be the best tool for him!
This is Atlas and my dog Thorn who is so a great therapy dog for situations like this as he is not reactive.
6 month old Rotti - Cyrus has done beautifuly in his 3 private sessions, he has learnt not to pull on a leash, sit, lie down, stay and come at a basic level!
Today when the basket ball came out we knew we needed to work on impulse control. He was so frustrated that he could not hold it in his little mouth, as the handlers are into sports he needs to learn that he cannot get involed in every thing that they do, so we started that process today and he did very well!
He loves the tennis ball and does not go into frustration with that ball and releases it on command!
This is Luna the Rotti/Bull Mastiff.
Luna did early puppy training as well as a few sessions in group classes!
Luna is approximately 1 yr now and her handler understands the importance of maintaining your training, so he will throw in a few commands on their out and abouts!
Use it, do not lose it!