🚨 Registration is OPEN for our popular Canine Good Neighbour course! 🚨
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In 8 weeks we will cover:
- Use of markers to communicate with our canines
- Focus and engagement on us
- Neutrality towards strangers (great for those patio visits)
- Accept grooming from a stranger (great for those vet visits)
- Loose leash walking (no more sore shoulders)
- Sit / down / stay
- Recall
- Impulse control (polite greetings, doorways, mat)
- Dog neutrality
- Ignore environmental distractions
https://www.caninedevelopmentandtesting.com/service-page/canine-good-neighbour-september-24
🚩Your service dog trainers' education is probably lacking this critical component...
🐕🦺For decades, service dogs could only come from organizations that bred and trained service dogs for their clients. These well-established breeding programs were able to produce a high quantity of quality service dog candidates thanks to decades of selective breeding. This meant the dogs trainers were working with rarely had any behavioral concerns, and if concerns arose, because of the volume of dogs the program was able to breed, washing a dog was a relatively easy choice because there were plenty of other, more suitable candidates.
🚫The luxury of washing dogs with even slight undesirable behavior is often not an option if you're one of Alberta’s owner-trained service dog teams, where individuals may train a dog of their choosing completely themselves or with the support of a trainer. May owner-trainers simply cannot wash dogs from training and replace it with one free of challenges.
➡️This shift from organization-bred and trained dogs to owner-trained service dogs has left a massive gap in our industry because some trainers are ill-equipped to coach their clients through typical behavioral challenges that many dogs frequently experience.
💥I'm not talking about massive concerns such as aggression-based reactivity; instead, what we're talking about are normal adolescent dog behaviors like leash frustration, demand barking, and impulse control. Trainers who have only had their hands on dogs from beautifully pedigreed service dog lines are NOT equipped to support these behaviors and must often refer owner-trained clients out to other trainers who can support behavior challenges, before service dog training can resume.
When considering where to train your dog, ask the hard questions: “What will we do if behavior concerns arise?” “How will my dog's needs change as they reach sexual and social maturity?” and “How will you support me through t
There are a few key concepts that will help you and your dog master elevated hides. Keep these concepts in mind as you’re progressing your nosework elevated hide training:
1. Timing is Everything ⏰
When marking for elevated hides, timing is crucial. If you reward behaviors like aimlessly jumping up and throwing themselves at things, you’re going to get more of that. Ensure you’re marking when your dog is in odor, and have a clear picture in your mind what your criteria is. Aim to shape effective searching behaviors with elevated hides and mark the moment your dog starts to pinpoint the location of the hide.
2. Prioritize Independent Searching🐾
Encourage your dog to explore on their own without relying on your detailing and presentations. There’s a time and place for detailing and handler presentations, but in the learning phase of elevated hides, aim for self-discovery. This builds your dog’s confidence and helps prevent reliance on handler cues.
3. Use Approximation and Generalization 🔄
Approximate your hide setting challenges so your dog is challenged but not over-faced. And then take your training on the road to help your dog learn to generalize their elevated hide skill set across many different scenarios.
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🚨🐕🦺Owner-train Service Dog Handlers! Are you feeling anxious about the public access test?
❓Would knowing what to expect put you more at ease?
❓Wish you could just have a peek inside and see what the test looked like?
💥We have just the thing...The Ultimate Guide: Alberta Service Dog Public Access Test.
🚀Prepare your team for success with our comprehensive guide, featuring:
• Detailed breakdowns of all five test sections
• Video demonstrations of each exercise
• Key criteria so you can be prepared
Don't leave your service dog's certification to chance. Download our free guide now and gain the confidence to ace the Public Access Test on your first try!
https://www.caninedevelopmentandtesting.com/contact/servicedogalberta
You're not in competition with squirrels... or at least you shouldn't be!
Comment "LEGENDS" for registration info or follow the link https://www.caninedevelopmentandtesting.com/service-page/loose-leash-legends-workshop
✅ Say goodbye to arm-pulling walks. In this workshop, we'll teach your dog the proper heel position, ensuring your dog walks comfortably by your side without straining the leash.
✅ You'll learn how to maintain this position even in busy environments. Whether you're navigating crowded sidewalks or bustling parks, your dog will stay right where they should be.
✅ We’ll cover appropriate threshold manners, so your dog understands how to wait patiently at doorways and other thresholds, making transitions smooth and stress-free.
✅ Master leash handling and safety skills. From managing the leash length to preventing tangles, we'll show you how to handle the leash like a pro, ensuring both you and your dog stay safe.
✅ Discover how to use positive reinforcement to encourage your dog to maintain focus and stay in the heel position. We'll provide you with the techniques and tools to make training enjoyable for both you and your dog.
🚀 By the end of this workshop, you and your dog will be well on your way to becoming Loose Leash Legends. Enjoy peaceful, controlled walks and build a stronger bond with your dog as you navigate the world together.
https://www.caninedevelopmentandtesting.com/service-page/loose-leash-legends-workshop
