AYM Puppy Training

AYM Puppy Training Muskoka's In-home, Private Puppy Training

Dog parents have one common goal, to give their dog the best life possible. 🤎While this may mean something different to ...
06/22/2024

Dog parents have one common goal, to give their dog the best life possible. 🤎

While this may mean something different to each owner and dog, there are a few common factors that effect every dog. 🐶

Swipe to read 5 easy ways you can improve your dog's life. ➡️





A dog that really needs no introduction... Soup! 🥫This handsome boy came to us for our Private Socialization Program. Be...
06/20/2024

A dog that really needs no introduction... Soup! 🥫

This handsome boy came to us for our Private Socialization Program.

Being a little dog in a big world can be scary! Soup is learning to handle things like dogs and people with bravery. He is also learning how to be his best, most confident self away from his mom!

He always tries his best and he is in it to win it! 🎉





Is your workplace pet friendly!? June 17-21 is Take Your Pet To Work Week! 🗄Spending the day in a new environment can be...
06/16/2024

Is your workplace pet friendly!? June 17-21 is Take Your Pet To Work Week! 🗄

Spending the day in a new environment can be very fun and exciting or very scary and anxiety-inducing for some dogs. Each dog is different and you know them best, consider if they would truly enjoy the experience! 🤎

Enjoy some extra time with your pups this week! 🐶





Not behaviour related but something we needed to share! There are a ton of risks with letting your dog hang their head o...
06/14/2024

Not behaviour related but something we needed to share!

There are a ton of risks with letting your dog hang their head out the window but let's be realistic, not everyone can afford/has space for a designated car kennel.

If you're letting your dog hang their head out the window this summer, please keep these safety tips in mind:

- Tether them into the vehicle using a secure leash/seat belt
- Attach the tether is a harness, NOT a collar (Darla's leash is connected to her collar here but we were just jumping in the car for the picture 🤫)
- Put the child safety locks on the back doors
- Only open the window enough for them to peak their head out

A fully open window is an opportunity for a dog to jump out, tethered or not!

Maybe get em some "doggles" too!? 😎 Stay safe out there!





06/12/2024

Not sure what's cuter, Brystal's smile or her little ear sticking out of the cap!

This lovely little lady recently graduated from our Puppy Foundation Program... with flying colors! Brystal learned the foundations of leash walking, recall, drop it, leave it and other life skills. Most importantly, her owners have a better understanding of HOW our dogs learn and HOW they perceive the world. This is what will create longevity in Brystal's happy and confident personality.

Brystal was a real show off with her skills but as always, it is up to the owners to continue to practice and advance these skills. Some owners do best in a structured program to keep them on track, this is why we offer a Puppy Foundation Program Level 2!

Yay Brystal. 😘






It sounds a bit backwards... we know! But holding your dog tight to your leg while walking is not teaching them how to w...
06/10/2024

It sounds a bit backwards... we know!

But holding your dog tight to your leg while walking is not teaching them how to walk beside you nicely on a walk.

More on this to come soon!





Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend. As some of you may not know, Mya is the inspiration behind AYM. She is the...
06/05/2024

Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend.

As some of you may not know, Mya is the inspiration behind AYM. She is the reason I became a veterinary technician and a trainer. I loved her with my whole heart and a piece of me will be gone with her.

Please have patience with email/message responses over the next few days while I learn to navigate life without her. Hug your fur babies extra tight tonight 🤎

Many owners will confuse exposure and socialization, this can have life-long effects on your dog. Especially as young, d...
06/01/2024

Many owners will confuse exposure and socialization, this can have life-long effects on your dog.

Especially as young, developing puppies, socialization needs to be structured and positive. Just taking your dog to a pet-friendly store, letting them have free range and letting anyone approach them can be very overwhelming and anxiety-inducing.

Our dogs thrive in structure and we need to teach them our expectations when they are in a public setting. And we need to make it fun! Our dogs need to enjoy the experience or else this may elicit a negative emotional response.





Can you guess Milo's breed!? This handsome underbite boy joined us a couple weeks ago for his Puppy Foundation Program! ...
05/30/2024

Can you guess Milo's breed!?

This handsome underbite boy joined us a couple weeks ago for his Puppy Foundation Program! He is one happy-go-lucky boy who loves learning life with his momma!





Hate to break it to you... you can teach an old dog new tricks! As puppies turn into adults, they pick up new habits and...
05/27/2024

Hate to break it to you... you can teach an old dog new tricks!

As puppies turn into adults, they pick up new habits and may change their learnt behaviours. If this is undesirable, you can change it!

Well behaved dogs get to live the best lives and that's what every dog owner wants.

Did you know we often work with adult dogs!? Our name can be deceiving but we work with dogs of all ages!





With the Victoria Day long weekend behind us, Muskoka is in full swing with summer activities! 🏖There are a ton of dog-f...
05/23/2024

With the Victoria Day long weekend behind us, Muskoka is in full swing with summer activities! 🏖

There are a ton of dog-friendly activities to do this summer! Your pup wants to get out there and enjoy the warm months with you. 🐶

Swipe to see some ideas to add to your summer bucket list. ☀

What's something you're looking forward to doing with your dog this summer!? 📲






Welcome Sir Waffles! 🧇Waffles signed up for our Private Socialization Program. He struggles with anxiety in new, busy ar...
05/21/2024

Welcome Sir Waffles! 🧇

Waffles signed up for our Private Socialization Program. He struggles with anxiety in new, busy areas and staying calm around passing dogs.

Our first visit took us to Canadian Tire! We started at the quietest part of the parking lot and inched closer and closer until Waffles started to show signs of anxiety. We recognized Waffles' current comfort level and worked within that.

He is a such a happy and fun boy who will be exploring new environments with confidence in no time!





Welcome Brystal! 🤎This lovely little pup has recently been enrolled in our Puppy Foundation Program. She has been a perf...
05/12/2024

Welcome Brystal! 🤎

This lovely little pup has recently been enrolled in our Puppy Foundation Program. She has been a perfect little pup so far but her owners want to make sure they're doing everything they can to make her a well-rounded, happy, and well-behaved pup! 🐶

We see so much potential in her and can't wait to see her progress! 🤓





Of course you do! A big misconception with positive reinforcement training is that you are teaching your dog to listen t...
05/10/2024

Of course you do!

A big misconception with positive reinforcement training is that you are teaching your dog to listen to the treats and not you.

The truth is, we need to motivate our dogs to learn. Our dogs love training but we still need to motivate them to use their brain! It is unrealistic to expect your dog to succeed in training because they just want to please you... do you work for free just because you like your boss!?

Food or toy reward is used to motivate our dogs to learn and repeat wanted behaviors but they are weaned out once they KNOW the behavior. This happens at a different rate for each dog.





There is nothing we love more than to get questions or hear updates in between sessions! We got into this business becau...
05/06/2024

There is nothing we love more than to get questions or hear updates in between sessions!

We got into this business because we love dogs and the connections humans form with them, we only want to see you succeed. We're your #1 fan! 🥳





Happiest of graduations for Miss Georgie! This sweetie pie just finished her Puppy Foundation Program. It has been such ...
05/04/2024

Happiest of graduations for Miss Georgie! This sweetie pie just finished her Puppy Foundation Program. It has been such a pleasure to work with her and her amazing parents.

Congratulations Georgie, we're so proud of you! 🤎





INCOMING controversial opinions 🤭Everyone is entitled to their opinions! There are many different training methods and s...
04/30/2024

INCOMING controversial opinions 🤭

Everyone is entitled to their opinions! There are many different training methods and styles out there, we use methods backed by science. 🥼

We got into this business for one reason, we want to help dogs and their owners. If we're not everyone's cup of tea, that's ok. 🤎





We could probably guess the majority of peoples answers... everyone makes mistakes! No one is perfect and puppyhood is h...
04/28/2024

We could probably guess the majority of peoples answers... everyone makes mistakes!

No one is perfect and puppyhood is hard! There is a ton of information available to owners and with conflicting opinions and different training styles, it can be overwhelming.

Judgement free zone - we'd love to hear your answers! 🤎





Attention seeking behaviours can be difficult to deal with. They often elicit anger and frustration in owners. We need t...
04/26/2024

Attention seeking behaviours can be difficult to deal with. They often elicit anger and frustration in owners. We need to take a step back and acknowledge WHY our dogs are acting this way. 🤔

A tired dog is a happy dog! As owners, it is our job to provide opportunities for physical and mental enrichment, each and everyday! Increasing your dogs mental enrichment alone can create a dramatic difference in behaviour. 😴

Did you know that if you pick up your dog when they are chewing on something inappropriate or yell that them to "be quiet!!" when they're barking, you are inadvertently reinforcing that attention seeking behaviour... oops! 🤭





04/24/2024

Training Objective: Maintain calm behaviour while in presence of highly arousing stimuli. 📝

Darla is sitting just outside of a dog park. For a dog who loves to play with other dogs, this is really challenging for her!

Darla is rewarded anytime she shows a calm behaviour or gives her attention to the trainer. With repetition and consistency, this will teach Darla that the reward is with her trainer and not with other dogs. 🐩

No one wants to be pulled down the road by their dog, no one wants to have the dog that can't stop barking at everything and anything. This training may look boring but it is very challenging and beneficial for the dog.

Did you know that we have a Private Socialization Program available utilizes this sort of training!? Learn more at our website www.aympuppytraining.ca.





Your dog will give you what you give them! 🤭Now we're NOT saying that if your dog develops an unwanted behaviour it is y...
04/22/2024

Your dog will give you what you give them! 🤭

Now we're NOT saying that if your dog develops an unwanted behaviour it is your fault! We are saying that if your dog has a behaviour that you want to change, your time and effort put into training will directly reflect the changes you seen. 👀

Many people look for that "quick fix" to address unwanted behaviour but there isn't one! It takes time, dedication and hard work. 📝

If you are using training techniques that work for your dog, creating training opportunities for your dog frequently and progressing training when suitable, you will see progress. 🤎

You have to be dedicated and want to see change for change to happen!

We are so proud to announce the addition of another new service to AYM Puppy Training! 🥳Our Positive Grooming Program us...
04/20/2024

We are so proud to announce the addition of another new service to AYM Puppy Training! 🥳

Our Positive Grooming Program uses positive reinforcement to teach dogs to tolerate or enjoy things like nail trims, bathing, ear cleaning/medicating, and more! 🧖🏻‍♀️

Most canine companions need some sort of grooming procedure regularly. With these procedures being a source of anxiety, owners tend to neglect them or let them go overdue and the stress spreads to owners as well!

We're here to help decrease everyones stress and create positive experiences. 🤎





04/18/2024

Welcome Blue! 💙

This handsome boy is a show stopper! Look at those biscuits go 🥺

Blue's owners have done incredible work with him in the short time he's been home but there are a few topics they needed some guidance on. That's where AYM comes in! 🤓

We're so excited to see this big boy learn and grow.





Despite popular belief, it is possible for a dog to be ok (or even enjoy!) with bathing and other grooming procedures. 🤭...
04/16/2024

Despite popular belief, it is possible for a dog to be ok (or even enjoy!) with bathing and other grooming procedures. 🤭

Come with us for a bath !

Exciting news regarding positive grooming coming soon... 👀





Dogs are amoral, opportunistic and self-centred, they are not spiteful or malicious! 📣As humans, it is natural for us to...
04/14/2024

Dogs are amoral, opportunistic and self-centred, they are not spiteful or malicious! 📣

As humans, it is natural for us to feel frustrated when we are asking our dog one thing and they are doing something else. This if often misinterpreted as disobedience, defiant, unruly, or spiteful. Our dogs are not capable of acting in this way! It is important to remember that during your training sessions. 📝

If your dog is not listening to a command/cue that they have previously proven to know and understand, you need to assess the situation. Is your dog distracted by another dog or human, do they need to urinate or defecate, are they anxious or scared? 😥

As owners, it is our responsibility to advocate for our dogs. If you and your dog are not succeeding in a specific environment, that doesn't mean you won't ever succeed! Reassess, regroup, try again. 🤎





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