North Grey K9

Lesson one of day training today has been focused on muzzle training and cooperative care, Monty likes this game very much. 🐕 Muzzle training is something I feel every dog owner could benefit from, regardless of if your dog is friendly or not. Muzzles can be used for a variety of reasons, such as: ✨️Dogs that chronically eat poop ✨️Dogs who pick up or ingest random items on walks ✨️ Dogs who try and grab brushes/nail trimmers while being groomed ✨️ Dogs who aren't comfortable with vet visits/physical examinations ✨️ Dogs that don't enjoy strangers or other dogs, especially if you are taking your dogs out in public/on public transit. (@amberandcompany does this all the time!) Muzzles are a tool that can give your dog a safe way to open up their world, and prevent harm to your dog and others. Maybe you think you never need to use a muzzle. If you train your dog to be comfortable with it regardless, then you'll set your dog up for success and better experiences should the need arrive to use one. Using a muzzle on your dog is not the equivalent of putting a neon sign on them that says "MY DOG IS AGGRESSIVE!!". It's a safety tool, with a whole spectrum of reasons to use it. Dogs that are used to muzzles are happy and comfortable, it's like getting used to any other tool (such as a collar or leash). It's a skill that when training, should be a game for both of you, keep it light and fun. This was Montys first time seeing a muzzle, so I said nothing and just held it. When he touched it, I'd just mark and reward. He understood the game quickly, so from here I will reward when he puts his snout fully into the muzzle, and then add duration, and of course add the phrase "muzzle" so he understands what he's being asked. I want him to get excited and basically put the muzzle on himself. There are lots of different ways to muzzle train, so do what works for you. Even Kyle and I do it differently. Keep sessions short and sweet! #muzzle #dogs #dog

Gus previously needed to be sedated at the vet for nail trims, as his Mom said in her first email to us " he goes completely psychotic". Gus and his Mom came to us for training in October, and as you can see, did the work! To say we are proud would be an understatement. They put in the time, and now look at the nail trimming experience Gus gets to have. He stood absolutely perfectly for Sarah. Incredible incredible work Emily & Gus! You're a wonderful team, look at all you have accomplished. We hope you are as proud as we are. ❤️ #dogtraining #nailtrim #dogdaycare #greycounty #dogs #love #northgreyk9 #owensound #meaford #chatsworth

Happy Spring!! 🌸 Here is a horseback POV from yesterday's morning ride. The weather was stunning. We even saw a pair of Sandhill Cranes, which made my little bird enthusiast heart very happy! Whiskey was also intrigued but it took some convincing. 🐎 #horse #horsebackriding #trails #spring #sunrise #morning

Yee haw 🤠 I had to bail because we were in the barn and I was worried Prince would hurt himself on something, he is really a good boy, I just think he's not a fan of the western saddle. 🫣 I was definitely not expecting that reaction, he's usually a total saint - otherwise I'd definitely had gotten on him outside! But hey, now we know. 😂 Also just a great reminder that animals are animals and sometimes they do things out of character. 😉 #horse #northgreyk9 #yeehaw

The dogs have certainly been enjoying this very snowy February! 💕 This month has been insane, almost everything we own that has an engine has broken down on us and had to be fixed, being off grid has been challenging, and of course all of the extra snow making an already difficult winter even more challenging. We've definitely had our fair share of bad, frustrating days this month with the farm, but we are trying to stay positive and see the silver linings within these situations. Honestly, most days, the silver lining is the dogs. They don't care that the tractor caught fire or the generator quit. They're just happy to be here, and that joy has been infectious. We're at the point now where we just laugh when something goes wrong and then figure out a solution. I'm grateful that we are able to navigate these challenges together, I mean, this is just part of living on a farm, after all. Even though we of course are first and foremost a dog daycare and training business, I enjoy sharing the good as well as the bad of both the business and farm life to give everyone a more complete idea of who we are, what we do, and all of the trials and triumphs of this unique life of ours. 😊 #dogtraining #dogdaycare #winter #northgreyk9 #dogs #greycounty #owensound #meaford #february #home

Okay, winter, you can stop with the snow now. 😭 #northgreyk9 #dogtraining #dogdaycare #greycounty #winter #snow

North Grey K9's resident silly goose! 🪿 I'd love to speak to the person who decided to name him Khaos, because what on earth were you thinking #peekaboo #northgreyk9 #trending #dog #dogsinaction #dogtraining #dogdaycare #owensound #greycounty

The 3 best friends that anyone could have 🐕 Karma, Rhea, and Arya are the biggest players we have, they could literally play all day together. 😂 #dogdaycare #bestfriends #dogs #germanshepherd #northgreyk9 #greycounty