http://www.dogsinthepark.ca
Dog Training Owned and Operated by: SUE ALEXANDER, CPDT-KSA, CDBC, CBCC-KA
and John Alexander, BA, CPDT-KA
(61)
11/03/2024
Our first Get Started class starts tomorrow! Join us for an hour of tips, tricks, and exercises to help your dog learn to walk on a loose leash. You can Get Started here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/get-started
11/02/2024
Did you know our programs for puppies, adolescent and adult dogs include off leash group walks? If you'd like to learn more about programming at Dogs in the Park, visit www.dogsinthepark.ca
11/01/2024
Pigpen and the Professor had a blast handing out candy last night! Pigpen was dressed as the Professor, and the Professor was dressed as the Professor from Gilligan's Island. Did your dog dress up? We'd love to see!
10/31/2024
There's lots that dogs work on at Day Training, including settling around other dogs, leash walking, off leash skills, self control, and more! You can read more about our Day Training program here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/day-training-1
10/31/2024
We all know this dog is NOT shy, he's posing with his new Level Five ribbon! Cheers to Zero and Laura for achieving this milestone!
10/30/2024
Does your dog struggle to walk on a loose leash? Our brand new Get Started classes are the perfect way to start working on specific skills, such as loose leash walking, come when called, and more! Our first class is all about leash manners, and runs on Monday, November 4th, at 6pm. Best of all, you can register for only $25! https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/get-started
10/29/2024
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Spook-gility event! We had a fabulous time and hope you and your dogs did too. Here are just some of the amazing pictures we got from the event!
If you attended the event you will be receiving an email with a link to any photos or videos we have of you and your dog within the next day or two. Thanks again, and happy Howl-o-ween!
10/29/2024
Rocco did it! He channelled his energy and enthusiasm into all things puppy, and now is ready for Levels classes. Nice work Rocco!
10/28/2024
Another team completed Level Seven! Congratulations Hawkeye and Sue - your persistence and skill got you to this point. Nicely done!!
10/27/2024
This young girl has beauty and brains, and picks up new skills easily. She will definitely keep her people on their toes. Looking forward to seeing you in Levels classes. Congratulations Cali!
10/26/2024
We've still got some spots left at Spook-gility today! Registration closes at 12pm, and we only have a few spots available, so don't wait to sign up!
This bundle of fluff has enjoyed every second of puppy classes, and is now ready to train with the big kids in Levels. Congratulations Charcoal!
10/26/2024
Little dog, big heart - that's our Poppy. She bounced her way into puppy classes, showed off her skills and personality, and is looking forward to Small Dog Levels. Way to go Poppy!
10/25/2024
There’s still time to register for our Spook-gility event, running this Saturday, October 25th from 1-4pm! Join us for fun, games, and Howl-O-Ween shenanigans. This event is open to any dogs over six months of age who are friendly with dogs and people. We’d love to see you and your friends join us, so please spread the word!
We love Howl-O-Ween at Dogs in the Park! To celebrate our favourite spooky season, we’re hosting a fun-filled Spook-gility event. Join us on Saturday, October 26th at the Dogs in the Park Agility field from 1-4pm for:
• Practice agility courses
• Fully-fenced agility field
• Hot apple cider
• Photo booth for you and your dog
• Hay bale maze
• Lots of prizes!
Any of your friends and their dogs are welcome to register for the event, provided their dog is comfortable around people and other dogs. We want share our wonderful community with as many people as possible, so please spread the word!
Dogs must be six months of age or up, and the cost per dog is $15. You can register for the event using the link below. If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected].
Puppy classes at Dogs in the Park are a great way for your puppy to build foundations, practice socialization, and make new friends! You can read about our comprehensive puppy program here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/puppyclass
10/22/2024
Don't let his cool demeanor fool you, Leon is as pleased as his people are about finishing Level Two. Congratulations Leon!
10/22/2024
Does your dog get enough sleep? Sleep is SO important for all dogs, but particularly puppies and teenage dogs. You can read more about the effects of sleep (or a lack of sleep) in our brand new blog post: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/blog/2024/10/18/have-you-tried-sleep
10/21/2024
Team Clyde took full advantage of our online and in-person classes, and graduated Puppy class with a Gold sticker. Well done Clyde!
10/19/2024
Busy day on the trail but Cleo and Scarlett still had time for a photo shoot on Small Dog walk today.
10/19/2024
Hallowe'en is Spooky! Ingredients such as chocolate and Xylitol can be fatal to dogs. Keep your sweet loot out of your dog’s reach!
10/18/2024
Zero's trying out some costumes to get ready for Halloween! He'd love to know - what is your dog dressing up as for Halloween?
10/18/2024
What to do with a long weekend and you're not in the bush? Finish Level Five , of course! Congratulations Goose and John on this significant achievement!
Does your dog struggle with anxiety, fear, or reactivity? Our Good Dog Program can help! With both in-person and online options, Good Dog works to build the relationship and trust between you and your dog, so you can help your dog navigate their challenges. You can read more about Good Dog here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/good-dog-consulting
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Young Mr. Ripp is having a great first day at Day Training, including a fabulous walk with Uncle Zero. Nice work, boys!
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Such lovely play from Zero and Hank on their day training walk today! What signs of play do you see in this video?
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Does your dog struggle with anxiety, fear, or reactivity? Our Good Dog Program can help! With both in-person and online options, Good Dog works to build the relationship and trust between you and your dog, so you can help your dog navigate their challenges. You can read more about Good Dog here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/good-dog-consulting
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What does typical adult dog play look like? Zero and Indy give a great example on today’s day training walk!
Day Training is not only full of fun for your dog - it's a place where your dog can learn new skills, make friends, and have adventures! You can learn more about our Day Training program here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/day-training-1
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Super performance from Mr. Cooper in last night's Tunnels and Jumps Class!
What are you doing with your Dogs in the Park alumni today? Pigpen earned his first leg in CKC Masters Scent Detection!
Oliver tried Novice Scent Detection too! Welcome to the big leagues little guy!
Hawkeye tried Open Containers and exteriors and had loads of fun!
And finally we saw Monarch the Doberman havinga good time too!
Findlay and Raven had a good romp in the big lawn today. What a fun time!
DAY TRAINING Dogs practiced good city leash walking manners around the Guelph Public Library's Big Book Sale, today! Here's Smudge rockin' a loose leash! #daytraining #guelphdogtraining #dogtrainingisfun
Here are nine skills we feel every puppy needs! If you're looking for help teaching your puppy these skills, check out our puppy classes: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/puppyclass
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Many dogs struggle with behaviours like jumping up, pulling on leash, and settling at home. Our Levels program for teenage and adult dogs not only teaches skills like sit, down, and stay, but also focuses on teaching self control and engagement, to build your dog's life skills. Join before Friday, September 13th and take advantage of our Back to School Special for $30 off! https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/dogtraining
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Inside play
Having two large breed adolescent boys in the house together can lead to lots of shenanigans! We’ve worked with Zero and Hawkeye since they were puppies on one very important rule - indoor play is all done lying down. This keeps things calm and safe around furniture and household items. Also notice the turn taking and self handicapping from both dogs, as well as the pauses they use to check in with one another during play. Good job, boys!
Day Training is more than just day care - dogs in our program get off leash time with friends, learn new tricks, practice life skills, and more! You can read all about our day training program here: https://www.dogsinthepark.ca/day-training-1
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After a very long break, Shirley Lynn and John are back to practicing together with two new and amazing dogs: RIVER and GOOSE! This week, we started Distance Directionals!
Yesterday's Day Training Olympic event featured a very exciting archery competition! Each dog had three tries to touch their nose to a target; the dog closest to the center of the target won.
You may notice one of our competitors only fired two arrows; after his second attempt he decided he didn't want to play archery anymore. We always want to listen to our dogs when they're telling us a game is no longer fun, so rather than push him to get a third arrow we let Goro enjoy his Bronze medal!
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Dogs In The Park is a special community where people come for puppy training and for adult dog behaviour training. Our methods are based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis, informed by the rich relationships we have with our own dogs. Dogs and people belong together and we believe that the best way to build a great relationship with a canine family member is through a solid, humane and sound education, so that you and your dog can do more together.
Dogs In The Park brings dogs and their owners together in new, enriching ways: our webinars provide in home dog training when it’s convenient for you, and where it’s most comfortable for your canine family member. We also provide drop-in and group sessions that go beyond toilet training dogs: dog and puppy obedience training courses, and one-on-one behavioural issue consultations.
We were founded in the early 1990s when Sue and John were in university. Initially we met in the local park system and trained as an informal club. Over the years more and more people joined our group and began paying Sue to teach what she knew about dog training. Sue sought out further education, and later credentials, to enhance what she was sharing with the students. Sue was one of the first people in Canada to earn her Certificate of Professional Dog Training, and her Certificate of Dog Behaviour Consulting. More recently, Sue has also earned her Certificate of Behaviour Consulting Canine, becoming one of the only people in Canada to hold all three industry designations. In early 2010, John joined Sue full time as our Puppy Guy and completed his own canine education, earning his Certificate of Professional Dog Training later that year.
Over the years, Sue and John have both competed in obedience, rally and agility and participated in community training demonstrations. They have also been active in the development of service dogs for people with psychiatric disabilities in Canada, having trained the very first psychiatric service dog in Canada in the 1990s.
Since 2000, over 15 local professional trainers have been mentored at Dogs in the Park and have gone on to past their Certificate of Professional Dog Training. Many of these trainers are currently working in the industry locally. We are proud to have led the way towards certification of dog trainers locally. We are proud to employ six of those trainers at Dogs in the Park!
Since 1993, thousands of dogs (and their owners) across Canada and around the world have placed their trust in our team of certified and experienced trainers. Visit us on the web at www.dogsinthepark.ca!