08/23/2024
Congratulations to John and Koda for graduating to your ORANGE Level yesterday! We can’t wait to see your continued progression 🧡
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Positive Training for Dogs Julia is a spirited woman and graduate of the Animal Behavioural College in Canine Obedience.
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**The JV Training team continues to follow all required and recommended practices to protect ourselves and our clients from the spread of COVID-19, including physical distancing, masks, vaccinations and thorough sanitation protocols. Her dedication and passion for the animals combined with her patience for the job has made her a very successful trainer. Julia has spent over 10 years in the trainin
g industry working with many different dogs and has developed a unique approach to canine education. Her positive methods and willingness to work with you and your dog closely have "wowed" many people. Julia is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed through the CCPDT and continues to expand on her knowledge of the trade each year through the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers. On top of teaching her own classes and running the business, Julia has spent the past few years working with puppies and adult dogs at Canine Academy, teaching classes for the College Royal Dog Show, and being the oncall trainer and assessment specialist for Needlenose Greyhound Adoption. Raised on a horse farm, she has always had a deep connection with the many animals around her, big and small. She has experience working with aggression cases, anxiety, as well as her year long dedication to educating herself on many different breeds. She has also successfully trained her own dogs, one as a Service Dog for National Service Dogs in Cambridge, and one as a Rally Obedience champion (who is also her loving companion), and an off-the-track "demo dog" Greyhound. Julia will also go that extra mile and come to you in your own home with training solutions and programs, or provide a selection of excellent classes to join with your dog. Don't hesitate to call or email Julia with any questions you may have, as she is more than willing to help! My training methods include...
-Positive reinforcement
-Your choice of clicker training vs. non-clicker training
-Fun and interactive training programs
-Flexibility for you and your dog
Please call or email me with any questions you may have! Also available upon request: References, Reviews, Details on training experience.
08/17/2024
Congratulations to Tanya and her 7 month old pup, Flynn Rider for graduating to your ORANGE Level today! 🧡
08/17/2024
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Kate and her 1 year old Border Collie, Poppy, for graduating to your BLUE Level this week! Poppy absolutely loves to work and learn, we love seeing you progress. Poppy is excelling with her leash walking skills, recall, and basically anything that requires movement. Keep up the great work, and see you in the Intermediate Levels 💙
08/15/2024
Happy 1st Birthday to Griffin, one of our regular little clients! We celebrated today with a walk around the neighbourhood and some extra pets. Have a great day buddy! 🥳 🥳
08/15/2024
If anyone is looking for a LAST MINUTE Puppy Class, we do have a spot in our Junior Puppy Class starting this evening at 7:15pm! 🐶
Give your new addition the positive start they deserve with our 6 week program, complete with puppy manners, basic obedience cues, and supervised play.
If you would like to join us tonight, send us a message!
www.jvtraining.ca
08/14/2024
The Recall Class is back this Fall! 🐕
Open to all clients currently or previously enrolled in our Levels Program or Puppy Program! Are you looking to tighten up your dog’s recall and prep them for some off-leash fun? This class is for you!
This October we are once again offering our wildly popular class dedicated only to recall! This 4 week course will give you the skills to work with your dog’s recall on and off leash. We will be basing our program off of Susan Garrett’s Recaller Games to build solid foundation for quick and reliable response, every time. The course will take place both indoors at our Training Center and outside in the real world. Includes a 1 hour Recall Webinar Recording with some great tips and information for at home practice.
Class Length: 4 Week Program- Wednesdays at 4:30pm
Class Start Date: Wednesday October 2nd
Cost: $240+ HST
Spots Available: 4
Due to the limited number of spots in this course we will only be selecting dogs that are currently or previously enrolled in our Levels Program or Puppy Program. Extremely reactive or aggressive dogs will not be considered.
If you are interested in registering for the class please fill out the Contact Us Form on our website, or send us a message!
www.jvtraining.ca
08/12/2024
Attention agility enthusiasts! 🐕
Have you been looking for a chance to try out the sport of agility with your dog? This class is for you!
We have one spot available today in our Obstacle Confidence Class, open to any dog who has completed basic obedience training with us or another approved trainer. No previous agility experience required, but your dog must know sit/down stay, recall, and have a solid response to name. Come and teach your dog the agility obstacles as well as some beginner level sequencing and maneuvers. Only $40 to join!
If you are interested in today’s class please reach out to us.
08/10/2024
A huge CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Macenzi and her yellow lab, Zoe, for graduating to your YELLOW Level today! These guys started in the Levels Program about a year ago now and have been doing so well with their progress. Zoe is calm and focused in class, and it has been amazing watching her confidence grow. What a great team these two are! Zoe will not be actively working towards her Canine Good Neighbour Certification 💛
08/10/2024
Congratulations to our recent Junior Puppy Class graduates: Loki, Obie, Jimmy, and Buds (missing from photos). What a great group!
08/10/2024
Yay! We were able to get a picture of Lola with her diploma today, these guys recently graduated from Senior Puppy Class and have been absolutely rocking their skills. Lola’s leash walking and handler focus have improved so much in the last few weeks, keep up the great work! 🩷
08/08/2024
A big congratulations to our amazing Senior Puppy Class graduates, Sully, Koda, Lola (missing from photos) and Gus (missing from photos). This was a great class and all the pups learned so much! We also had a great time sharing “teenage puppy” stories and supporting one another 😄 Great work everyone.
08/05/2024
Welcome to Puppy Playgroup, Frank! We cannot wait to train with you. How cute is this little 15 week old Husky/Shepherd mix?? 🥹
08/03/2024
08/01/2024
We still have some of our popular 6ft biothane leashes in stock, in a variety of colours! Believe me when I say, these leashes are the BEST! I will never go back to nylon. Biothane is easy to grip, easy to clean, and lightweight. Not to mention super trendy 😎 Scissor style clip also makes putting on/taking off super easy! Available in our storefront.
07/31/2024
Hey everyone! We are bringing back our AUGUST SALE!! 💲💲💲
Purchase a package of 4 Levels Classes (new or existing clients) and receive $10 OFF your purchase for the month the of August! Classes can be redeemed later in the year and do not need to be used up or started in August.
The Levels Program is designed to help you reach your personal goals with your dog. Our classes teach key life skills like recall, leash walking, polite greetings, relaxation, and more to have that well behaved, happy canine. Classes are ongoing and flexible, and great for working around distractions!
For more details on our Program, or to sign up please visit our website:
www.jvtraining.ca 🐕
07/29/2024
Welcome to the world of Scent Detection! 👃👃👃
Did you know that a dog’s ability to smell is their strongest sense? Unlike our measly 400, dogs have over one million scent receptors in their nose for interpreting the words around them! Dogs can determine the finest details with their nose, and because they use their brains to process all of these wonderful scents, this is also one of the most enriching activities for them to engage in. Scent work is a wonderful way to safely and effectively allow our dogs to engage in one of their most powerful drives, all while being apart of the process. Not only that, but the sport is all inclusive, meaning almost anyone and their dog can learn to do it! Scent training is also a great way to fulfill your dog’s physical and mental needs.
New to the sport or just want a different activity to try? This class is for you!
Class Length: 4 Weeks
NEXT CLASS: Monday Sept 9th at 7:15pm with UKC Scent Coach, Kayla Grant
Cost: $180+ HST
For more information or to sign up for the class, fill out the Class Registration form on our website, or send us a message!
www.jvtraining.ca
07/29/2024
ATTENTION ALL NEW PUPPY OWNERS! 🐶🐶🐶
Our next Junior Puppy Class will be starting on Thursday August 15th at 6pm, and we have a few spots left! Give your puppy that positive foundation they deserve. Our 6 week program covers all of the basics of puppy manners, basic obedience cues, and supervised play and interaction. For pups 8-18 weeks.
For more information or to sign up for class, check out our website: www.jvtraining.ca
07/27/2024
Today we have a very deserving Spotlight 🌟 Saturday! CONGRATULATIONS to Jenn and her 2 year old Belgian Malinois, Sparrow, for earning your Black Ribbon today. That’s right, Sparrow has officially passed her BLACK Level and graduated from our program! We absolutely love having this incredibly talented team in our classes to show us their skills. Sparrow completed a Novice Level Rally-O Course today, and showed off her “WOW” Game (interrupted recall away from distractions). Jenn will now be preparing Sparrow for trial. Great work! 💚🧡💙💛🖤
07/27/2024
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Christine and her 1 year old Rottweiler, Carly, for graduating to your YELLOW Level today! We are so proud of all of the progress you have made in a short time. Carly is such a happy go lucky girl who loves to have fun and make us laugh, we always enjoy watching her learn. She will now be working towards her Canine Good Neighbour certification! 💛
07/27/2024
Look who else got their Orange today!! Congratulations to Benny the 1 year old GSP mix, you are such a smart boy and it has been awesome seeing you harness that energy into some rock solid skills. Keep up the great work! 🧡
07/27/2024
Congratulations to Murphy the 8 month old Chocolate Lab for graduating to our ORANGE Level this week! Murphy and her family have been doing such a good job with her skills, especially her go to spot, down stays, and tuck in to heel. We look forward to continuing with you 🧡
07/20/2024
Congratulations to Karen and her 2 year old Standard Poodle, Keira for graduating to your BLUE Level this weekend! Karen and Keira having been attending our Levels Classes and Agility Classes for the past 2 months and have made amazing progress in such a short time. Karen hopes to eventually get in to Scent Detection and other dog sports as well. We look forward to having you in our Intermediate Class! 💙
07/12/2024
VACATION ALERT!! ☀️ ☀️ ☀️
I (Julia) will be away at the cottage from Friday July 12th until Friday July 26th, so my response time to emails and inquiries will be limited for the next 2 weeks. Levels and Puppy Classes will be running as per usual, thanks to my wonderful team!
Thanks everyone,
07/12/2024
New puppy or rescue dog?
Play the capturing game! 📸📸📸
This is a great way to introduce some freedom in the house while still ensuring that your dog is not getting into mischief. To play, put a few of your puppy's kibbles hidden in your pocket (don't let them see you put them there!) and take your puppy/new dog out of their crate. Make sure they are occupying an area that is safe and free from temptations like shoes, plants, Kleenex, etc, and have a few of their toys and their doggie bed available. Go about your day while keeping a close eye on your puppy, and any time they offer a behaviour you like (grabbing their toy to self entertain, chewing on an appropriate chew, going to their dog bed, sitting or laying down) give them some verbal praise, or calmly reward with a kibble. If your dog is too food motivated or demanding when out comes to treats, stick with just verbal praise/calm attention. Repeat this 10-15 times, and then put them back in their crate or take them outside for a p*e break. If your puppy does something undesirable, remove them from the situation and give them an opportunity to try again. It is important that our pups learn how to navigate their new found freedom in a way that is desirable for us!
Happy Training 🐶
07/12/2024
How cute is little Griffin on his training walks?? We absolutely LOVE this guy 🐶🩷
07/09/2024
Ashia, Stark, and Sybil say “Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!” 🐶
07/09/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to Macenzi and her Yellow Lab, Zoe, for graduating to your BLUE Level this past weekend! It is so wonderful to see Zoe coming out of her shell and enjoying the training and bonding time with Mom. Zoe is absolutely rocking her skills, and loves to learn! See you in the Intermediate Levels 💙
07/08/2024
Is your dog getting STRUCTURED exercise, or CHAOTIC exercise?
There is a big difference! Though both may seem like your dog is burning some energy, one will satisfy their needs and create calmness and clarity, while the other will encourage overstimulation and inability to regulate.
Some examples of structured exercise:
-designated playtime with you
-a controlled activity that suits your dog's breed (scent work, agility, retrieving, swimming, guarding livestock, etc)
-sniffaries or exploration walks
-a training session
-controlled off leash time with a playmate they get along well with
Some examples of chaotic exercise:
-busy dog parks
-running around with the kids
-chasing wildlife
-chasing the cat
-running around in the house (unless this is a controlled, desired activity)
Is your dog getting the right kind of exercise?
07/01/2024
The Canada Day AAC Agility Trial at Jumping for Joy Dogsports was so much fun, a big congratulations to Trainer Erin and Remi for getting their Advanced Standard title on Sunday! Remi had some absolutely beautiful runs, and earned a qualifying score in 2 Starter Standards, Advanced Snooker, and Advanced Jumpers. Very well done.
This was only DeeDee’s second AAC trial so she is still pretty new to the sport, but I was so happy with her dedication and ability to show off what she has learned in a busy setting! We earned a qualifying score in our Snooker run on Saturday, and a qualifying score in our Gamble run on Sunday. We still have lots of practice to do, but am so proud of everything this little dog has accomplished in a short time 🏅🏅🏅
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Griffin and I practicing the “front” cue, which is essentially a quick sit in front of me, even when at a distance! This becomes a very reliable recall cue, and sets him up to focus on me, rather than distractions. #dogtraining #recalltraining #puppytraining #obedience #dogsofinstagram #goldendoodle
Whether you are looking to earn some official Trick Titles with 2 of our finest Trick Dog Instructors, or just looking for a fun activity to work your dog’s brain, Tricks Class is for you! Open to all levels. Join us tonight at 6pm!! #trickdog #domorewithyourdog #dogtraining #positivereinforcementtraining #dogmom #dogdad #dogsofinstagram #dogsofguelph
I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Sheepdog Trials in Kingston, Ontario this past weekend! What a neat sport, and I learned so much about herding. Can’t wait to go again 🐑 #sheepdog #bordercollie #herdingdog
Welcome to Puppy Playgroup, Zuzu! Zuzu is a 15 week old English Bulldog, and even though she was feeling a bit like a 3rd wheel with Frank and Bauer, she still had a great time 😊 #puppyplaygroup #puppyspcialization #puppyclass #puppiesofinstagram #cutepuppy #englishbulldog #dogtraining
Our awesome Outdoor Levels Class working on their “leapfrog” game today! These classes are so laid back and such a great opportunity to practice in controlled, real world distractions.
It is a HOT one today, so Griffin and I decided to stick to the shade and practice some stationary cues! Griffin has been working hard on his 5 second stand stay, which he absolutely nailed. I absolutely love spending time with this guy! #goldendoodle #looseleashwalking #daytraining #dogtraining #puppytraining #dogsofinstagram #dogsofguelph
New Puppy? Join our Saturday morning Puppy Party Playgroups! We provide supervised play and interaction, socialization, and basic training for all pups between 8-18 weeks. Don’t miss out on your pups crucial learning time! Always fun to be had by all 🐶 #puppyplaygroup #puppysocialization #puppyclass #cutepuppy #dogtraining #positivereinforecement #dogmom #dogdad #pug #stbernard
DeeDee trying to figure out how to “ring the bell” has my dying 😂 #dogtraining #tricktraining #newtrick #domorewithyourdog #ringthebell #dogsofinstagram
CONGRATULATIONS to Jenn and her 2 year old Belgian Malinois, Sparrow, for graduating to your BLACK Level today! What an amazing and well earned accomplishment. Jenn also comes from a training background and has worked with many talented dogs in the past. We love having Sparrow in class to show off her many talents for everyone! 🖤 #dogtraining #obedienceclass #belgianmalinois
We often get asked “what is the purpose of a ‘target’ in training?” And honestly, the options are endless! #dogtraining #obedience #puppytraining #gooddog #dogsofinstagram #dogmom #dogdad #forcefree #positivereinforcementtraining #basictraining #looseleashwalking #downstay #sitstay #recalltraining
Those “pivots” we learned in Senior Puppy Class are really paying off! Great work everyone 🐶 #puppyclass #leashtraining #puppyschool #dogtraining #dogmom #dogdad #gooddog
Great work on your loose leash walking, Gus! 🤩 #puppyclass #juniorpuppy #dogtraining #puppysocialization #looseleashwalking
With this week's temperatures soaring upwards, treat your pup to a cool snack 🧡 We filled our Messy Mutts treat mold with pure pumpkin and a little bit of coconut oil to make a yummy snack for the pups. You can fill any mold with dog safe items, like pureed veggies and fruits and freeze them to keep a few on hand for a warm afternoon. We have Messy Mutts items available at the @jvtraining1 storefront! Stay cool, friends! #summertreat #StayCool #MessyMutts #dogsaofinstagram
It’s another hot one out there today, which means a great opportunity to teach my dog a new trick! Trick training is a fantastic way to build confidence and engagement from your dog and get them thinking. DeeDee knows how to fetch me a Kleenex, but hasn’t learned how to throw it in the trash for me yet! 🗑️ When in the acquisition (learning) stage of a behaviour, it is important to pick a location with zero distractions that your dog is very comfortable in, and then build up from there. What trick do you want to teach your dog? #dogtraining #tricktraining #bordercollie #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #domorewithyourdog
UNPOPULAR TRAINING OPINION: Dogs don't need to always be walking right beside you! In fact, long line training is one of the most beneficial ways to walk your dog. Not only does in stimulate their brain AND body, but it gives them a beautiful balance of freedom and safety which can help any dog self regulate in an otherwise stimulating environment. Using a long line properly will create more opportunity for your dog to make good choices while exploring, like checking in with you, recalling, or turning away from a trigger. It is amazing what less tension and more space on the leash can do. For more information on the safety and mechanics of long line training, reach out to us 🐶 **This type of training is derived from Grisha Stewart's BAT (Behaviour Adjustment Training). There are tons of excellent resources out there if you want to learn more! #dogtraining #longlinetraining #looseleashwalking #DogAdventure #dogobedience #dogsofguelph #dogsofinstagram #forcefree #positivereinforcementtraining #behaviouradjustmenttraining
Gate or doorway manners are so important for your dog’s impulse control, calmness, and engagement! We never want to deny our dogs the ability to access exciting areas, but we do want to make sure they associate these things with you. Good doorway manners can also be a life saving skill! #dogtraining #puppytraining #dogsofinstagram #trainingclass #leashtraining #dogmom #dogdad
Practice makes progress 💪 #dogagility #bordercollie #rescuedog #dogtraining #practice
The Look At That Game! 👀 This simple technique is such an important part of socializing your dog. It is one of the best way to build positive associations to what your dog is seeing around them by using counter conditioning. To begin, simply choose a quiet spot with mild level distractions and allow your dog to notice the sights and sounds happening around them. Once they look at something, mark it and feed. Do this for a few repetitions until they notice the trigger and then choose to automatically look back at you! This helps build confidence with all kinds of distractions, and teaches your dog to report these distractions back to you (thinking brain), rather than react (fight or flight). In the video is 12 week old Winnie learning that the world, in this case the traffic noise specifically, is a safe, calm, and positive place. Have fun! #dogtraining #puppytraining #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #positivereinforcement
Do you wish your dog had better recall? Here is an example of one of the games that we introduce in our Recall Class! These games are proven methods of success for developing solid recall skills and handler value. Class is starting this June on Wednesday at 4pm.
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My name is Julia Volkov and I am a graduate of Animal Behavior College where I earned my certification as an ABC Certified Dog Trainer. My commitment to the program has provided me with a formal education in canine obedience training and understanding behavior and its motives. My certification, continuing education, and many years of experience provide me the skills required to effectively and humanely train your dog while keeping alive the spark that makes your dog so special to you. I am a dog lover first, and a dog trainer second. I know from first-hand experience the difference training makes in the relationship between dog and owner. Without professional training it can sometimes be a frustrating relationship, but with an investment in good management and protocol a wonderful transformation will occur. My mission is to help you and your dog enjoy many happy years together. My education and experiences include... -ABC Dog Training Certificate, CCPDT-Knowledge Assessed
-Training and handling service dogs (National Service Dogs in Cambridge, ON) -Teaching Rally-O and Agility in Advanced Division (College Royal, Guelph ON) -Experience with greyhound fostering, adoption support and training through Needlenose Greyhound Rescue -Experience with aggressive behaviours and completion of Aggression Cases workshops (Ian Dunbar’s Growl Class, TCCE’s Aggression Cases: Behaviour Modification, Safety, and Defensive Handling, and more -Experience teaching Puppy Classes, Agility, and Leash Reactivity Classes -Knowledge in canine nutrition and health -Many years of working with dogs and studying canine behaviour
Remember: there can be valuable, positive solutions to common problem behaviours My training methods include... -Positive reinforcement, modification and protocols -Your choice of clicker training vs. non-clicker training -Interactive and easy to follow training programs -Flexibility for you and your dog Please call or email me with any questions you may have! Also available upon request: References, Reviews, Details on training experience.
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