Yes, Dog

04/24/2025

Little do they know it’s them!!😂🤣❤️

04/20/2025

Warmest Easter wishes from Nala and the entire team at Yes, Dog! Although the weather has improved significantly since three years ago, Nala may have a differing opinion.

04/17/2025

Fun times with the cutest pups! 😆🤩🥰

04/15/2025

Some of our pups enjoying the warm weather in the pools! ☀️

04/10/2025

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04/05/2025

“Paws Before You Go” a Focus and Door Manners Workshop

Does your dog treat the door like it's the starting gate at a racetrack?�Do visitors get a full-on "Cannonball of Chaos" welcome, complete with zoomies and frantic tail wagging?�Or do they meet your guests as if they’re auditioning for the lead role in Jurassic Park?
Welcome to The Doorway Etiquette Boot Camp—where we teach your dog the ancient art of "stay in place" without turning your front door into a war zone. Your pup will learn how to sit, stay, and calmly wait for guests without triggering a full-blown sprint to the door. No more diving into the doorway like they've just been told, "Free treats for everyone!"
Enroll now and give your guests (and your sanity) a much-needed vacation!

One hour session
$50
April 12th at 9:30am
April 26th at 9:30am
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04/03/2025

Some snow zoomies today!

03/30/2025

03/26/2025

Our “Beige Brigade” 😁

03/22/2025

"Squirrel-Proof Strolling" a Focus and Loose Leash Walking workshop

Is your dog taking you for a walk instead of the other way around?
Do they treat every squirrel, mailbox, and gust of wind like it requires immediate investigation?
Join The Focus & Loose Leash Workshop! We'll teach your pup to walk politely, pay attention, and stop treating the leash like a tug of war rope. Sign up now—because your shoulder deserves better!
2-1-hour sessions
$100
March 29th & April 5th at 9:30am
Call 403-850-2505 or email us through our website at www.yesdog.ca

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03/21/2025

Bowsers jacket “Never Say Die!!” 😂

03/18/2025

We really have the best clients! Big thanks to Bobbi-Jo Mapstone Thomas and Louie!

03/12/2025

West Midlands Police👏👏👏

02/21/2025

Who needs the radio when you have this crew singing

02/14/2025

Happy 3rd birthday to our Valentine Day sweetheart Louie♥️

12/07/2024

Saturday’s Pet Peeve: Head-petting as positive reinforcement? I don't think so.

Recently I was working with a wonderful client – the kind whose address I memorized so that I can sneak up at night and deposit homeless animals in his front yard – on a ‘touch’ cue. When the dog successfully touched her nose to his hand, he clicked, scratched the top of her head, and gave her a treat. But she neatly dodged her head to the side as he reached to scratch it, before coming back to nom the food.

So, for some dogs, petting on the head is not a positive experience. I’ll venture to say that it’s not particularly desirable for most dogs. For those who seem to enjoy it, this is largely a learned behavior and unique to human-dog interactions. Dogs don’t pet each other, after all (nor do they rub each other’s bellies). A hand reaching over the dog’s head might elicit lowering of the head, blinking and lip-licking behavior. Some dogs – especially if they’re taken by surprise -- will overtly dodge the hand until they seem to realize it’s a benign gesture.

If you encounter a training class where the instructor uses only petting and praise as positive reinforcement, observe the dog-human interactions for a bit before beating a hasty retreat. Chances are excellent that you’ll see some of the dogs averting their heads as the hand reaches out. They might be anticipating something truly good (and preferred) like food, or they might even be fearful.

If your goal is to reinforce a behavior, think about the reinforcer from your dog’s perspective. High-value food is a safe bet, as would be an opportunity to do something she wants to do: go through a doorway, jump up beside you on the sofa, or run after a ball. Happy-voiced praise and whooping are also fun for some dogs (though not all), but should be interspersed with a sure bet (food) at least on occasion. (Think about slot machines in Vegas.)

Unfortunately, some humans are stuck on the idea that head-petting is the ultimate reward. In many, many cases, it is not – in fact, it almost qualifies as an aversive stimulus. Cuddling with your dog in front of the fire is one thing; but ff you’re working to teach your dog a new or challenging task (like coming when called!), especially, offer a bit of hot dog, and keep your hands to yourself.

10/20/2024

It’s simple…. Just don’t