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📍 Gatineau, QC and surrounding areas
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11/25/2024

Trust is the foundation of a strong, lasting partnership… and it doesn’t appear overnight!

When dogs trust their handlers, they are more receptive to new information, making training more efficient and effective. As trust grows, dogs become more confident in their abilities leading to improved performance and a stronger work ethic. Cultivating trust lays the foundation for a stronger bond.

In the past, I would rush into having a perfectly obedient dog from the minute a dog stepped foot in my home. With time, I’ve realized and learned that prioritizing bonding over obedience is much more effective to building a strong relationship with your dog. You can always go back and fine tune your training and perfect obedience, but you only get one shot at building a trusting relationship. One where your dog can trust you and trust your leadership.

Remember, trust is built gradually, over time, through consistent, positive interactions.

11/21/2024

Nobody likes cold weather… but training your dog outside is crucial for both their physical and mental well-being.

Physical Benefits
🦮 Maintains physical fitness: Regular exercise keeps your dog’s muscles toned and flexible.
💪🏻 Prevents weight gain: Outdoor exercise helps burn calories and maintain a healthy weight.
🩸 Improves circulation: Cold weather exercise increases blood flow and circulation.

Mental Benefits
🧠 Reduces boredom and stress: Outdoor training provides mental stimulation and variety.
🤒 Prevents cabin fever: Regular outdoor breaks prevent restlessness and destructive behavior.
😄 Boosts mood: Exercise releases endorphins, improving your dog’s mood and overall well-being.

Training Benefits
🧘‍♀️ Improved focus: Cold weather reduces distractions, enhancing focus and concentration.
💯 Enhanced obedience: Consistent training maintains and strengthens obedience skills.
🏔️ Better socialization: Outdoor training exposes your dog to various environments, people, and animals.

Safety Precautions
🧥 If needed, dress your dog warmly: Use coats, sweaters, or booties for protection.
⏱️ Limit exposure: Gradually increase training duration and intensity.
❗️ Watch for signs of distress: Monitor for shivering, panting, or discomfort.
🧊 Choose safe locations: Avoid icy or slippery surfaces.

Cold Weather Training Tips
⏳ Shorten sessions: Train in shorter intervals with breaks.
🦴 Use positive reinforcement: Reward good behavior with treats and praise.
🏠 Incorporate indoor breaks: Warm up with indoor training or play.

Temperature Guidelines
✅ Above -10°C (14°F): Suitable for most breeds.
⚠️ -10°C to -20°C (14°F to -4°F): Limit exercise duration and intensity.
‼️ -20°C to -30°C (-4°F to -22°F): Reduce exercise to short walks.
🚫 Below -30°C (-22°F): Avoid outdoor exercise.

Consult your veterinarian for specific guidance on training your dog in cold weather.

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11/14/2024

Teach your dog to relax.

Exercise is important for your dog’s health and wellbeing, however overexertion is not the key to teaching your dog to relax.

I often hear people say “I take my dog out to run for 2 hours a day and he/she still isn’t tired”. The truth is, physical exercise alone is rarely ever sufficient to tire a dog out. In some cases, the more exercise we give them, the more they will expect and it will become a never ending cycle.

Before we can teach a dog to be calm, we need to understand that dogs require both daily physical and mental stimulation.

Physical stimulation can look like a walk, a run, a hike, off-leash play, fetch, tug-of-war and much more.

Mental stimulation can look like short training sessions, scent games, problem-solving feedings (slow feeders) and more.

Mental stimulation can be even more tiring than physical stimulation which is why it’s important to include it in your dog’s daily routine. Physical exercise primarily engages the motor cortex, whereas mental stimulation engages multiple brain regions which explains why it can be more tiring than physical stimulation.

Just like humans, dogs are much happier when their needs are being met. Making sure their needs are met will also facilitate the process of teaching them the art of doing nothing and relaxing.

For me, teaching a dog to be calm starts by ensuring that their needs are being met. Then I can think of implementing a place command or using a crate to teach them to be calm. A calm dog is one that can hold a place command or be crated for some relax time without being all spun up and erratic. I promise you, the art of doing nothing is one of the BEST things you can teach your dog.

➡️ More to come soon on how to train a place command and crate training!

Remember, a physically tired dog may be a better behaved dog, but they also might be harder to tire tomorrow.

What are some of your favourite ways to physically and mentally stimulate your dog? 👇🏻

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09/29/2024

‼️ ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT ‼️ Join me on Sunday, October 20, for Fall Mini Sessions to fundraise for TNR La Pêche. All funds raised will go directly to helping rescue cats in need. Book now and support a great cause!

Session details:
🗓️ Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 10am to 1pm
📍 Gatineau, Qc (exact location TBD)
💲 $25 per pet
📸 1 fully edited digital image
🐕🐈 Dogs or outgoing/confident cats welcome!

Limited spots available. Advance booking is required and time slots are given on a first-come-first-serve basis. Full payment required upon booking to secure your spot.

📩 To book:
Send me a message via Facebook or email me at [email protected].

🐾 About TNR La Pêche:
TNR La Pêche is a non-profit rescue program for stray, feral, and barn cats in La Pêche, Qc. TNR stands for trap, neuter and release. It involves the humane trapping of feral cats, sterilizing them, and returning them to their original location. This helps control the ever growing cat population and is crucial for both the welfare of cats and our community. In some cases, cats may become available for adoption if suited for a home environment. TNR La Pêche relies entirely on donations from the public to be able to afford veterinary care, food, litter and all other costs associated with running a rescue.

Donations:
The $25 fee is set as a minimum. Additional donations are welcomed and encouraged.

I will be available to collect any item donations such as unopened cat food (kibble, cans or treats), litter boxes, cat litter, gently used items (toys, bowls, beds, collars, carriers, blankets, etc). No cat trees please as I have limited space available in my vehicle.

09/20/2024

Exciting News! 🐾

I’m thrilled to share that I have officially joined an amazing program and I’m embarking on a new journey to obtain my CPDT certification to become a certified dog trainer.

With a passion for understanding canine behaviour and a love for helping dogs thrive, I’m committed to learning and growing in this field.

Stay tuned for updates on my training adventures, insights into the world of dog training, and tips for your own dogs!

I will still occasionally be offering photo sessions for those interested.

Thanks for your support and encouragement as I embark on this new adventure!

08/31/2024

END OF SUMMER MINI SESSIONS 🌿

It’s been a while, as I’ve taken some much needed time off. However, I’m so excited to be back and available to photograph your pet(s)! This is the perfect opportunity to get photos before the leaves start changing colour.

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (In the event of bad weather, date will be Sunday, September 8th)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Hull, Qc
About 15 minutes from the center of Ottawa

Package available:
3 fully edited digital images for $75
This is the lowest cost sessions I’ve ever offered. Due to being last minute, it’s a nice end of summer sale and a thank you for your continuous support!

What’s included in your package:
📸 10 minute photo session
🖼️ Your choice of 3 fully edited digital images delivered on an online gallery with print release
➕ Additional images available for purchase
🐕 Can fit multiple dogs in one session. However, due to location photos will be shot individually only.

Advance booking is required and slots are given on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please note, full payment is required upon booking to secure your spot.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to capture your pet in the last of the summer colours and create long lasting memories 🐕 Photos shown are from the location.

Do you have a dog that is currently in rescue and waiting to be adopted? I will offer the session at no cost to boost visibility to find them the perfect home 🐾 Limited spots - message me for more info!

Message me or send an email to [email protected] to book your spot!

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨

A special thank you to everyone who booked a session with me this past year. Thank you for constantly pushing me to learn new skills and develop different editing techniques. It’s always a pleasure to see some familiar and new faces. I look forward to 2024 and I hope to see you all again next year! ❄️

12/14/2023

Henny is patiently waiting for the Holidays 🎅

12/13/2023

Who’s ready for Christmas? 🎄 I know I am!

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