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04/24/2025

We'd love to welcome Lily to our Southwest Team! Bright, Positive and Energetic only scratches the surface of what Lily can bring for your dog training needs!

04/22/2025

Our 4 week Puppies, Foundations and Obedience level 1 classes are available for registration! Limited spots left!
Feel free to DM or sign up on our website link in bio!
Classes are held

03/03/2025

Our 4 Week Group classes for March are available for registration. Limited spots left!
Feel free to DM or sign up on our website link in bio!

02/25/2025

How to teach your dog something new!

This is the overall path you should follow for most operant conditioning (a.k.a. Obedience training)

There are many ways to teach new skills, if you want to know more about the individual one’s comment and we’ll make more videos on this very broad topic!

Not sure how to get started with new skills, join our group classes where we guide you every step of the way!

02/20/2025

We have 1 spot left for our puppy class, Obedience level class and Scent work class coming this Saturday!
Send us a DM if interested!
Classes are held

02/15/2025

There is so much info out there about what to do with a puppy, a lot of it is either conflicting or flat out wrong.

The first few months of bringing in a puppy, or a dog of any age, is so crucial. Invest the time and effort to make sure you get it right, and if you aren’t sure where to start, hiring a professional is never a bad idea.

02/13/2025

Hate to sound cliché but we got big things coming!!

Hop along for the ride!

02/08/2025

Is your dog pulling towards other dogs?

Just because dogs are sitting, does not mean they should be given the opportunity to greet people or dogs.

When dealing with over-excited and jumpy dogs, it’s not just about the obedience or the behaviour that comes before the release word (hopefully you have one), it’s about the emotional state they are in. Basically you want your dog to be neutral.

If they sit, and are vibrating with excitement, and then you release them to say hi, they will likely jump and go nuts. At that point just cut out the middle man, forget the sit, and let them jump from the beginning.

Instead, wait for calm, then release, and if they show too much excitement restart the process.

For a lot dogs, the way to fix this can be more complex than this, and if you need help, hit us up!

01/29/2025

February Class schedule announcement!

Sign up now for the following classes:

Feb 4th puppy class 6:30 - 1 spot

Feb 11th Obedience Level 2 7:45- 3 spots

Feb 12th Foundations 6:30 - 3 spots left

Feb 12th Scent Work 7:45 - Sold out!

Feb 22 Puppy 11:30 - 4 spots left

Feb 22 Obedience Level 1 12:45 - 4 spots left

Feb 22nd scent work 2 pm - 1 spot left

Classes are held

01/28/2025

❗️Don’t make this mistake!

Just because dogs are sitting, does not mean they should be given the opportunity to greet people.

When dealing with over-excited and jumpy dogs, it’s not just about the obedience or the behavior that comes before the release word (hopefully you have one), it’s about the emotional state they are in. Basically you want your dog to be neutral.

If they sit, and are vibrating with excitement, and then you release them to say hi, they will likely jump and go nuts. At that point just cut out the middle man, forget the sit, and let them jump from the beginning.

Instead, wait for calm, then release, and if they show too much excitement restart the process.

For a lot dogs, the way to fix this can be more complex than this, and if you need help, hit us up!

01/09/2025

🚨November Teen and Puppy Class Registration! Limited spots left for both Puppy and Teen classes!

📍Come join us at . Sign up via DM or our website which is linked in our bio!

01/08/2025

🎉 Jackpot Rewards: When and Why to Use Them 🎉

A jackpot reward is a powerful tool in dog training, helping your dog understand exactly when they’ve nailed it. It’s not just about giving extra treats—it’s about creating that “aha” moment for your dog.

💡 When to Use:

For breakthroughs during training.
To reinforce a difficult or new behavior.
When your dog exceeds expectations.
💡 Why It Works:

Boosts motivation.
Helps your dog remember the behavior more effectively.
Builds excitement for future training sessions.
But remember—jackpots should be rare and strategic, so they keep their magic! 🪄 Want to learn how to incorporate jackpot rewards into your training? Check out the video and start making every reward count! 🐾

12/05/2024

Simple Rule: Your dog is allowed on the bed if they can handle not being on the bed!

11/22/2024

DISCLAIMER - important variables for this to work.

1. The drive for the food needs to be stronger than the feeling of fear or anxiety, or else you either won’t accomplish anything, or you’ll actually diminish the value of the reinforcer. This brings me to point 2.

2. Your dog must be below threshold for this drill to work.

11/17/2024

If you want a video explaining how to achieve this, and the benefits of this, comment below!

11/14/2024

Most of you would solve a lot of problems by listening to step 1 and 3. Management is often the answer for most people, unless you are willing to put in a lot of work. If you don’t leave your dog unsupervised to bark in the backyard, they won’t do it.

11/13/2024

Capture the perfect holiday moment with your pup!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🎄One hour photoshoot & training: unique experience with our trainers, making sure your dog gets the best pose

🎁Personalized holiday cards: pick from three custom Christmas card designs with your favorite pic

🖼️Framed holiday memory: a beautifully framed photo, perfect for displaying year-round

📸Digital edits: three professionally polished photos to share online or with loved ones

Details:

📅 When: November 29th: 5-9pm, November 30th 9am-3pm

📍 Where: 4850 Saint Ambroise St Suite 113, Montreal, Quebec H4C 3N8

💵 Cost: $200 covers the training session, photoshoot, custom cards, framing, digital copies, and more!

Address

553 Rue De Dublin
Montreal, QC
H3K2S2

Telephone

+15146627547

Website

https://www.southwestdogtraining.ca/

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