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Effective dog training at affordable prices serving the North Bay, Callander and Powassan area. https://hopp.bio/ftf-pups
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I have been training and trialing with my Golden Retrievers under the Eden Kennel prefix since 1998. For 25 years I had been an active member of the NKC and for a number of years, I volunteered my services as a Training Instructor and Training Director in charge of implementing, scheduling and the overall running of the NKC's Obedience Classes. I have also taught classes for Pure Gold Dog Sports a

nd I am now sole owner of First Things First Dog Training and provide classes at the Callander Canine Centre . I am a home town dog trainer who has had a fair amount of success in the sport of dogs and given my roots I still feel that every dog deserves to be trained respectfully and every owner deserves to have quality dog training instruction at affordable and reasonable prices. Some of the Sporting dog titles my dogs have gifted me are:

Obedience
5 CD titles
1 CDX title

Tracking
3 TD titles

Rally
5 RN titles
2 RA titles

Working Certificates and Hunt Tests
4 WC certificates
1 WCI certificates
2 JH titles

Trick Dog
1 ITD
1 ATD
1 ETD
1 TDCH

Versatility GRCC
1 VCI

Conformation
2CH
1GCH

Titled Dogs
11

Multi titled dogs
7

I don't just teach it, I live it, I do it, I prove it.
~ Jamie

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/28/2024

I hope everybody is spitting at their dog 😀

10/24/2024

CKC Obedience rule changes.

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10/23/2024

The Farley Foundation is hosting a free webinar for cat owners at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23. Presented by board-certified feline specialist, Dr. Liz O'Brien, The Lion in Your Living Room is a one-hour webinar to teach cat owners everything you need to know about feeding, stimulating and providing their pet with enrichment. Additionally, the first 50 registrants will receive a custom cat collar!

To register, please visit bit.ly/478fAkv.

10/16/2024

Nov 17 & 18 CKC Sprinter Event at the Red Barn is open for Registration!

10/04/2024

A child from the Brantford, Ont., area has died from rabies, says a local medical officer of health.

Dr. Malcolm Lock of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit told councillors at a board of health meeting Wednesday that the child had been exposed to the virus in the Timiskaming region, just north of Sudbury.

"They woke up with a bat in their room," Lock said. "The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine."

Last month, the child was in hospital. No other details, including the child's age, have been released.

It is the first domestically acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967 and the first ever of a Brantford-Brant resident.

This case demonstrates that rabies, which can cause severe damage to the brain and spinal cord, is still circulating, Lock said.

1st human case of rabies in Ontario since 1967 confirmed in Brantford-Brant resident
Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies of 2024
This year, 16 per cent of bats in the Haldimand-Norfolk area have tested positive for rabies, compared to fewer than 10 per cent in previous years, said Lock.

"It's extremely important anyone who has a form of exposure [to bats] seeks medical attention," he said.

Treatment should be sought right away after contact with bats, even if there are no signs of a bite or rabies symptoms, said Lock.

Treatments include a dose of rabies immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccines, which must be administrated as soon as possible after exposure, Lock said. The treatments are nearly 100 per cent effective.

Bat bites are easily missed: veterinary prof
Since reporting began in 1924, there have been 26 cases of rabies in Canada, some of which occurred after exposure to a rabid animal outside the country, according to the federal government. All 26 cases were fatal.

A bat on a tree.
Bats are common carriers of the rabies virus in Ontario. (AP)
While other wild animals such as raccoons, skunks, foxes and dogs can become infected, rabid bats have caused almost all human cases of rabies in Canada.

"We know bats have rabies," said Prof. Scott Weese of the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College.

"We should consider every bat to be carrying rabies and stay away from it."

Bats have small teeth and their bites can be easily missed, Weese said.

If people do come into contact with a bat, or are bitten by any mammal, they should contact their public health department for advice, he added.

09/30/2024

One spot available for the K9 Fundamentals class starting October 24th
Two spots available for the Puppy Primer (Baby puppies only) Starting October 31st

Classes are held at the Callander Canine Centre every Thursday evening.
Register online at https://www.ftfpups.ca/registration
or email any questions to Jamie at [email protected]

09/20/2024

No talk, No touch, No Eye Contact

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09/09/2024

What an absolutely exhilarating day at our very first Sprinters trial! There is nothing quite like that feeling of participating with your dog in any sport but those first time moments are always remembered for life. The dog sport world is loaded with possibilities, if you ever wanted to do something, anything with your dog take that first step and get involved!

Bishop's 3 qualifying scores of 50 / 49 / 49 leaves him just needing 2 more points for his Novice Sprinter title
Lana's 3 qualifying scores of 42 / 42 / 41 resulted in her earning her Veteran Novice Sprinter title!

09/05/2024

Bishop training for our first ever Sprinters trial this Sunday Having a solid recall is essential to being a responsible pet owner and for participating in dog sports.

Rule Number One - To condition an immediate response only say your dogs name and Recall cue ONCE.

Rule Number Two - What gets rewarded, Gets repeated. ALWAYS reward the recall with praise, play, and/or treats.

Rule Number Three - NEVER immediately follow a recall with something the dog dislikes. Instead spend at least 30 seconds interacting pleasantly with your dog then follow up with 30 seconds of calmness before you have to “do the thing”.

Register now for September's Training ClassesContact Jamiek9kisses@vianet.ca www.ftfpups.ca

08/27/2024

Register now for September ClassesContact Jamiek9kisses@vianet.cawww.ftfpups.ca

08/27/2024

08/21/2024

September 14-21st, the 2024 National Retriever Championship is taking place right here in North Bay, Callander and surrounding areas and the organizers are looking for volunteers.
A portion of proceeds benefits the North Bay Humane Society.

Friends, next month from September 14-21st, the 2024 National Retriever Championship is taking place right here in North Bay, Callander and surrounding areas and the organizers are looking for volunteers to help run meal services throughout the week.

A portion of proceeds from the National Retriever Championship benefits the North Bay Humane Society, so your volunteerism can go a long way to helping vulnerable companion animals. For questions about the event, DM us!

Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/nrccvolunteer

08/20/2024

Register now for the Puppy Primer Class starting on September 12 at 6:00. at the Callander Canine Centre.
In this class you will learn how to use your puppy’s meal times in short quick training sessions to teach your puppy;
• You are the very best thing in the world
• To have impulse control around food
• To give you her undivided attention and focus
• To return quickly to you when hearing his name
• Puppy Sits and Down
• To go to her dog bed and wait quietly
• To love his collar and not shy away from your hands
• To walk on the leash without pulling

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08/16/2024

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08/15/2024

Muskoka District Kennel Club [Scent Detection Sanction Match]
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Closing Date: Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 10:00 PM EDT

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08/13/2024

Thanks to Rosemary who puts on the Scent Detection Classes at the CCC Lana and I traveled down to Barrie for our first ever Scent Detection trial. I'm pleased to say Lana passed her Novice Interior and her Novice Exterior today! 🎉

08/13/2024

It was an extremely long day with construction, accidents, detours and an early check in time but it was well worth it. Lana passed her Novice Interior and Novice Exterior today at the Red Barn Event Center. Thank you to Judge Cindy Bayers and all the wonderful Simcoe Performance Dog volunteers who put on a great trial.
Also a big thank you to Rosemary/Positively Obedient Canines for giving me the needed kick in the butt to get back out trailing again.

08/09/2024

“CDC either doesn’t know or doesn’t care how destructive this rule is for our members who hunt or trial across the border or get puppies from Canadian or European breeders,” said Michael Jean, Litigation Counsel at the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation. “Regardless of whether this was done out of ignorance or maliciousness, we are going to protect our community.”

New CDC Rule Will Dismantle Sporting Dog Breeders Throughout Canada and Europe Today, Aug. 7, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation filed suit in U.S.

08/05/2024

August Class Schedule
Out and About Fido - (returning dogs) starting August 7 at 7pm
Puppy Primer - Starting Aug 8 at 6pm ( 2 spots available)
Private Lessons - Available every Tuesday afternoon

07/17/2024

Finding the right breed for your life style and training skill level is important for having a harmonious home.
Breed Spotlight, Afghan Hound.

Ian Lynch visits Jackie and Doug Walker, two Afghan Hound breed experts who have devoted so much to these striking hounds. Resources and links: Facebook: Afg...

07/16/2024

Puppy Classes Starting
August 8th at 6:00

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199 Tillicum Bay Road
Callander, ON
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https://www.ftfpups.ca/, https://www.edenkennels.ca/

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Bishop training for our first ever Sprinters trial this Sunday Having a solid recall is essential to being a responsible pet owner and for participating in dog sports. Rule Number One - To condition an immediate response only say your dogs name and Recall cue ONCE. Rule Number Two - What gets rewarded, Gets repeated. ALWAYS reward the recall with praise, play, and/or treats. Rule Number Three - NEVER immediately follow a recall with something the dog dislikes. Instead spend at least 30 seconds interacting pleasantly with your dog then follow up with 30 seconds of calmness before you have to “do the thing”.

August Class Schedule Out and About Fido - (returning dogs) starting August 7 at 7pm Puppy Primer - Starting Aug 8 at 6pm ( 2 spots available) Private Lessons - Available every Tuesday afternoon

PUPPY FOCUS Starting; June 13 @ 6 pm Puppies are always learning whether we are actively training them or not. https://www.ftfpups.ca/puppyclasses

Let's talk about car sickness The main reason puppies get car sick is because the ear structures used for balance aren’t fully developed yet. Car sickness usually resolves on its own in the first year of life unless the puppy becomes conditioned to equate traveling with stress and vomiting. If this happens motion sickness can continue even after their ears have fully matured. Things that can make it worse are stop and go traffic, going on and off exit ramps and having to make turns. The way I handle it while I give the ear structure time to develop is by; Keeping both excitement and stress levels to a minimum in the car, Giving a meaty raw soup bone or a stuffed kong to keep the puppy occupied, Throwing random treats in the puppies direction, Trying to take the most direct route that avoids twists, curves and stop and go traffic, Keeping the vehicle as cool as possible, Bringing along a car savvy dog to set an example, Having a passenger play simple low key training games with the puppy which gives me the opportunity of sharing this video with you all. How do you work through car sickness?

Training tip the Collar Grab; the Collar Grab is a training game that can help prevent our dogs from becoming hand shy or from playing a game of keep away when we are trying to put on the leash. Just two minutes per training session can give our dogs feel good emotions turning them into dogs who will seek out our stretched hand! Take 10 treats and simply start by touching the collar or neck with one hand and delivering a treat with the opposite hand. 1. Take ahold of the collar or Touch the neck for soft dogs – 2. Mark with your verbal reward Marker or Clicker – 3. Deliver the treat while holding the collar – 4. Release the collar after you have given the treat. All in that order. It is consecutive not concurrent. Repeat after a brief play break but don't over train in any one session.

Whether you do it at home, out and about your neighbourhood, at the cottage or in sporting trials, give your dog the gift of using their natural abilities in a constructive manner. You will enjoy it and your dogs, well they will LOVE it. ODOR PAYS; Intro to Imprinting Target Odor https://www.ftfpups.ca/challenge-page/odor-pays

Lovely puppies and dedicated owners adding distance to their Sit Stays. I love how Finn makes good choices to pay attention to Lauren instead of getting caught up in barking. Linda is getting some nice distance but keeps the duration nice and short to set Sasha up for success. Nel is such an awesome little bundle of joy, with Jean's calm energy Nel has a nice balance of enthusiasm and focus.

First Things First Dog Training Puppy Classes starting February 8th. at the Callander Canine Centre We use positive reinforcement and shaping through Marker Training and Training Games to develop a love for learning in your puppy that builds confidence, strengthens your relationship and teaches you how to train essential foundation skills. Jamie [email protected] 705-723-1604 https://www.edenkennels.ca/dog-training