Trillium Ball Tutorial
If you are looking for something you can throw to reward your dog, especially handy in agility
The trillium treat ball is the answer
This video will give you the steps to get your dog driving out to the ball and getting their reward out.
Message us to get one of these, I only have a few in stock. Price is $20 + HST.
Beautiful day for a swim.
Peak Loose Leash Walking in TO
When you get a dog you picture leisurely walks.
Waving at the neighbours, stopping to smell the flowers, spending quality time with your dog.
The reality is not always this
The reality is more a holding on for dear life as your dog drags you down the street
or walking in fear that something will cause your dog to lunge and run
Not nearly as much fun.
Make sure to join us for our loose leash walking series and learn how to train your dog to walk like this.
Next one is Tuesday June 4 @ 4:30pm.
Gus retrieving
Love hearing from past students about their successes
"Hi there
I don’t know if you remember us but we had our selves a nervous little lab who hated the water but had the drive to hunt now using your advice to get him in the water he loves it
He knows his release word and is steady to gunfire."
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Body awareness and strength training is part of our agility program.
This ladder exercise teaches dogs a number of skills.
One of these skills is to use each limb independently.
The ability to use each limb independently helps the dog with running an agility course.
It helps the dog navigate all the parts; tight turns, acceleration, deceleration, weaves, etc.
Think this is something your dog would enjoy?
Check out our events page for upcoming classes .
We offer agility at all levels, from beginners to competition
Walking on a Loose Leash
Do you wish your dog could do this?
Do you have or are getting a puppy and this is your dream?
A dog that calmly walks through anywhere, regardless of what is going on around them.
This may sound silly but its not just about throwing a dog on the leash and heading out, in fact with most of my students with adult dogs the first this we do is stop walking.
That gives us the opportunity to go back and rebuild the skill properly.
Dawn and Ruby did it right from the get go.
It was very exciting this is the first time in a store, as you can tell they both rocked it.
Looked like they have been doing it forever likes pros.
So proud of both of them and all they have accomplished.
Message us, if you are interested in our Comprehensive Puppy Package to get started on the right paw and get the support you need to raise your ideal dog!!!!
Don't wait and have to problem solve after the fact.
When running agility you want to teach your dog to run at their top speed not pace you.
Most dogs are able to run much faster than their owners
some dogs choose not to run at top speed
Why is that?
Some dogs, especially dogs that are rewarded using food,
will pace their owners because why run ahead if you have to go back to your handler to get rewarded
Other dogs may not have the confidence to run ahead of their handler, they are more comfortable with their handler leading the way
When teaching foundation agility you want to start creating the skill of running at top speed early in the training
It is very hard to fix once the habit of going slow is established
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In this video there are some students of our foundation class working on running lines
As the dog’s and handler’s start to understand the concept, we add turns teaching a dog how to take the turn at top speed and accelerate down the line
Of course at the same time we are always working on connection between dog and handler
Connection is an important part of running courses with your dog
You always want to be connected but there are some key places where connection is not optional
One of those is after a turn
In this video the dog very quickly figures out what they are doing
Giving the handlers the opportunity to figure out what they are supposed to be doing
It looks easy but ask anyone who has taken agility, figuring out where you have to be and what you need to be doing can be challenging at the best of times
If you are interested in trying out agility with your dog or any of our classes check out our events page, link in the comments
I am always super proud of all my students, because I realize how hard they work to get the best out of their dogs, especially in agility! It’s not easy to figure out the footwork and handling 🙂
I wanted to share this clip of Monika and Levi. I love how they’ve worked hard and persevered to get here.
Great job!!!!!!!
We had the pleasure of hosting two Kim Dick seminars this today.
The video is some highlights from the handling seminar. Kim’s focus today was getting everyone to find the best handling for their dog and handler team. Try new things, come out of their comfort zone and get better. We all ran hard and had a great time.
The second seminar was start lines. Kim did an awesome job with this challenging subject. Covering some theory to get everyone thinking about their choices with their dogs followed by some fun exercises to test skills.
Spectacular day, we look forward to hosting her again.
Why Constantly Reinforcing Attention Can Backfire with Your Dog
Come to hand, a foundation for any agility handling system.
When training any dog the goal is to challenge the dog's skills but not blow their brains
You want to give the dog enough space to make a choice
You want to have management in place ready to prevent the dog from earning reinforcement from making the incorrect choice
and be ready to reward the correct choice
In this video Peak is about 10 weeks old
Peak is a pretty confident puppy who loves people, especially little kids
When the little girl comes by Peak is in a sit
He forgets himself for a moment and starts to move towards the child
and then, proud momma here, he remembers what he is doing and comes back to working
Such a good baby
I find in situations like this most people react before the dog has an opportunity to make a choice
Worse most people react by tightening the leash
If every time someone walks by you tighten the leash
You are actually teaching your dog to move towards the people
When you tighten the leash
Opposition reflex kicks in causing your dog to move towards the people
Eventually, even if you don't tighten your leash, your dog will lunge towards the people because that is the habit that was created
If instead you give them space
That means a short leash but loose
If they make a mistake, you can stop them from reaching the people
but, if your dog reacts like Peak, and comes back to work
Then you have a great rewardable moment
That will create the dog that just watches people go by
Message me for more info if you want your dog to learn how to just watch instead of reacting
Agility 101 - 2 Spots left!!
Step into a world where agility isn't just a course; it's a dynamic dance of precision and partnership!
Unleash the thrill of canine athleticism in our exciting class!
Picture your dog weaving through poles, leaping over jumps, and conquering tunnels – all with you as their trusted teammate.
But it's more than just a sport; it's a celebration of teamwork, where every successful run is a testament to the extraordinary bond between you and your dog.
In this Agility 101 class you'll build a foundation of teamwork, strengthen relationships, and master the art of self-control together! Are you ready for the ultimate adventure in canine camaraderie?!
Some things that will be covered in this class include:
🏆 Obstacles and "pre" equipment
🏆 The many different ways to take a jump!
🏆 Canine fitness and movement skills
🏆 Tunnels, tunnels, tunnels!!
🏆 Listening skills & working with distractions
🏆 The basics of navigating your dog
Classes are held at 3400 Wallace Rd in South Mountain in our heated, indoor agility arena with comfortable artificial sports turf footing.
The session runs 6 weeks -one class per week
The cost is $230+HST.
To register use the following link:
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If you have any questions, please message us at [email protected]
