Think Outside the Crate

09/09/2023

05/30/2023

Your dog's behaviour is a reflection of your training.

Your dog’s behaviour is a reflection of your training. Keep cool! You've invited a beautiful new puppy into your family. Congratulations! As a different species of animal, who doesn't speak English or understand the rules of your home, expect your puppy to: P*e when his bladder is full - anywhere ...

03/20/2023

May be posted, reposted, cross-posted and used with permission as long as credit is given. Copyright 2000, by J. Ellis - Southern Shadows Rottweilers. With a new series of puppy classes starting this week, I reflect back on an article that a puppy parent sent to me. I take no credit for any of the c...

01/16/2023

There are two foundational skills I teach my clients, usually during our first session or class. I see people scratching their heads at the simplicity, asking why is this important? 'I want to teach my dog to go to his bed and lay down until I release him. Let's not waste time on such nonsense!' Thi...

12/30/2022

This blog is a mixture of advice from credible trainers and behaviourists, interspersed with my own narrative. Rather than crediting sources throughout the blog, I will list them at the end so you can dig into more details if you'd like. I've done a lot of homework on this topic in hopes of saving y...

12/19/2022

Congratulations to OTC's graduates and their humans for their hard work and a willingness to learn and acquire proficiencies in the following behaviours:

Look, Touch, Leave It, Impulse Control (jumping up), Calm Greetings, Sit, Down, Place, By My Side, Wait, Break, Loose-Leash Walking, Recall, Middle, and more!

Graduation Date: December 18, 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!

12/12/2022

The treat is the consequence (reward) for the behaviour, not the cue to get the behaviour. One of the ultimate goals in training your dog is being able to trust that they will do as asked without needing a food reward every time. What dog owner wants to walk around with a pocketful of treats everywh...

11/18/2022

UNIQUE TIPS FOR YOUR CANINE - SHARP OBJECTS Sharp objects can cut a dog’s mouth, cut or pierce the esophagus, cut or pierce any part of the digestive tract from the stomach to the intestines. In addition, a sharp object can become lodged in the intestines and cause an intestinal blockage. These ar...

11/16/2022

Think Beyond the Cuteness! If you're a responsible puppy or dog parent who is thinking of surprising a loved one with a puppy over the holidays, chances are you've already prepared for his/her arrival. However, some people are likely to bring that puppy home on a whim, without any preparation at all...

10/20/2022

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with training your dog new behaviours, or guilty because you don’t feel that you’re not putting in enough training time, I can help.

07/29/2022

UNIQUE TIPS FOR YOUR CANINE

What to do if your puppy or dog swallows a sharp object like a push pin, glass, etc...

Depending on the size of your dog, soak 2-4 cotton balls in milk and put it down your dog's throat. There's something about that combination that will find the pin in the intestines, and wrap around it, protecting the bowels.

Make sure to check your dogs p**p every time he/she goes. It could take 24 hours. A vet recommended this, AND IT WORKED, saving my client thousands of dollars in vet bills (or worse)! The pin passed with the cotton safely wrapped around it.

Of course, monitor your pooch closely, and if it doesn't pass, take him/her to a vet immediately.

07/26/2022

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07/15/2022

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07/09/2022

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Choose from a variety of formats - paper, eBooks, streaming, etc., Dogwise has all the best books and resources to help you set your puppies up for success!

07/06/2022

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https://www.outsidethecrate.net/on-line-learning

Exciting News! Outside the Crate has partnered with SpiritDog Training, one of the best on-line learning platforms in the world!

It's difficult for people to commit to 6 consecutive weeks of training during the summer. So I looked for a solution so that no dog could go untrained! OTC has partnered with their all-time favourite trainer, Steffi Trott of SpiritDog Training. As an affiliate of SpiritDog, I have an opportunity to help more people train their dogs.

Start your on-line training journey today and go at your own pace with the support of Steffi, the SpiritDog team and Outside the Crate.

06/28/2022

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Welcome to our official Instagram page!

Here’s a little bit about the brains behind …🐾

Jayne is an experienced, professional dog trainer based out of Hampton, New Brunswick - a graduate of the Ottawa K9 Training School, a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT), the Pet Professional Guide (PPG), and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Since September 2021, Jayne has successfully trained hundreds of puppies in both classroom and private settings. She provides you with step-by-step instructions and guidance on how to train your dog in all basic obedience behaviours and good manners.

She has spent countless hours of studying and researching the best training techniques to incorporate into her own training methods to ensure that her clients (YOU) are able to see progress and results throughout sessions.

And we’re just getting started! Stay tuned for class schedules and updates, location expansions, training tips and so much more 🐾

05/24/2022

I like to say GOOD SHAKE OFF! and reward this behaviour when I can!

The video show the effect on dog's pulse after the shaking it off behaviour.Music : reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Common...

01/11/2022

The is a meaningful way to celebrate the animal lover.

01/11/2022

January is the APDT's National Train Your Dog Month. Have a dog who jumps? Watch and learn tips to keep your dog from jumping.

10/01/2021

https://fb.watch/8mLjWAeS5I/ If you have a dog, you MUST have a sense of humour!