http://www.inpartnershipdogtraining.com/

In Partnership Dog Training, 1515 Cedar Street, Nelson, BC (2025)

12/03/2024

That is one kissable nose isn’t it??
This timid but loving girl,Lizzy, just moved here from a quiet island. So believe it or not Nelson is the big city for her! She gets really excited to see other dogs but is also nervous about many stimuli that sometimes occur all at once. So we are working on building her confidence, giving her opportunities to play so that seeing a dog on the street is no big deal anymore and helping her get used to all the new things she is encountering in this new town.

11/27/2024

It is the biggest joy to ski with Vigo bounding along with me in the snow. Sharing a backcountry day is just the best!

That said he doesn't come with me every time because there are days where bringing him with me is just not appropriate. Perhaps its too cold, too deep, too long a day, in terrain that is not appropriate for dogs or an area that is closed to dogs.

While things can go wrong in the backcountry no matter how well prepared we are, it is critical to do all we can to prevent, yes injury to our dog and ourselves, but also stress on search and rescue systems and hazards to other backcountry users. Your dog does not know a terrain trap, they do know know where wind slab is and they cannot look at the forecast and decide whether it is a day they want to spend out in the snow or would rather curl up at home by the heater.

If you are going to ski with your dog be sure you are properly evaluating them, the conditions and the day you have planned so that you, your dog, and all backcountry users can continue to have many a fun day in the snow.

11/21/2024

It’s a small but mighty crew for our next session of classes! Welcome Firn and Dodo…who even smiles for the camera! 🤣

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11/21/2024

Need just a few training tips but don't want to commit to a whole private session? Join me for group drop ins at Lakeside Dog Park. I will be available to answer your questions, help troubleshoot, cheerlead and coach your current training projects. There is no set curriculum for the session - just whatever you want to work on. This session is for existing clients only - anyone who has been in a class or had a private session with me.

We will go for a walk and address the needs of the group, working together to support each others' training goals and practicing training exercises along the way.

Please register in advance on our website: https://www.inpartnershipdogtraining.com/schedulingandpayment
Day of registrations are welcome.

Dog participants must be comfortable with other dogs who are off leash.

Upcoming dates:
Dec 2nd: 3:30pm
Dec 11th: 7:30am
Dec 18th: 3:30pm

11/19/2024

This fluffy gentle giant has made good progress with his interactions with dogs. Now we are working on loose leash walking skills especially around distractions that he may want to chase. As a BIG dog (probably twice the weight of one of his guardians!) it’s important that does not learn that pulling hard is an effective way to get to things he wants, because he would have no problem pulling her right over.

Instead we can teach him that engaging with his humans around distractions is the right move and that walking towards points of interest on a loose leash means that he can can check them out!

In addition to learning which behaviors work well for him, a humane front pull harness or gentle leader can help make pulling more difficult in a safe way.

11/16/2024

If we are trying to MOTIVATE our dogs, its important to choose things that are, well, interesting, tasty, novel. Little dried dog treats with 25 ingredients may work at home with no distractions, but you wont work for $7/hr if you have more interesting things to attend to either will you?

There are SO many options out there for great dog treats that are honestly both more interesting, less expensive and often healthier than a lot of what the pet store has to offer.

11/14/2024

Congratulations to our latest batch of grads! I’m really impressed with how far each of you has come in this set of classes! Bravo. Thanks for joining me for a fun round of classes.

Our orientation for the next set of classes is TONIGHT! It will be our last session until February. Spaces still available so please reach out if you are looking for some fun group training.

11/14/2024

Ahhhh the "friendly" dog. What does this even mean?

If you are so tired of hearing this I hear you and if you find yourself saying this here is why I would encourage you to change your (and your dog's) approach.

Many thanks.

11/06/2024

On those mornings when my heart feels broken with the happenings of the world and I question my role in it and what I can do better or more, I feel ever grateful for the steady presence of this positive and cheerful black ball of love. Thank you dogs for giving us something to smile at and nuzzle when everything else feels scary and unclear. Bask in your dog’s love today because it’s made of all goodness.

11/04/2024

Every dog should know how to wear a muzzle happily - they are SUCH an effective tool to help manage all manner of challenges from aggressive behaviors that occur when other management fails, are unpredictable or only happened once to dogs that eat p**p, rocks or other things off the ground.

Unfortunately there is a lot of stigma around muzzles but there is nothing wrong with with a dog wearing a muzzle. In fact it is a really responsible thing to do! One great thing about the muzzle bias is that a dog in a muzzle may finally be given the space that it needs from other dogs or people when the humans see the visual cue of a muzzled dog. A negative piece of this bias is that labels of "bad" or "aggressive" can be assigned to these dogs and be entirely inaccurate.

Does your dog already happily wear a muzzle? Be proud of this! Well done to you for conditioning them well and being a responsible dog guardian.

Need some help with teach your dog to be comfortable with a muzzle on? I would be happy to help. Give me a call!

10/31/2024

👋Hello Kootenays! My name is Jane I believe that everyone deserves to share joy and feel connection with dogs. My goal as your dog trainer, coach and support is to help you reach your goals and address your challenges. I am here to guide you from the moment you bring home a new puppy or rescue through their life and any hurdles that might develop along that journey including fear and aggression. Reach out now to book your sessions as behaviors are easier to address early than late!

My goals are to:

⛰Help you be able to enjoy walks with your dog and take them on adventures with you without worrying that they will run off or be reactive to other people or animals.

🎓Teach your dog the skills they need to thrive in a human world.

🐕Support you in understanding your dog's challenging or frustrating behaviors and set them up for success so that your heart rate stays level when you go out with them or someone comes over.

✨Set you up to be able leave the house without them and know they will be calm and happy.

🐩Coach you to be confident with how to manage them in situations that may be difficult for them and work with you towards solutions to build their comfort.

💓 Make you proud of your dog.

I live in Nelson and see clients here in addition to visiting folks from Castlegar to Balfour and Passmore to Salmo. I also travel to Trail every few weeks and serve other points beyond if you help cover my travel!

I have a new session of group classes starting in mid November and am booking private clients daily. Single sessions and package deals available.

Questions? Please reach out! I would love to work with you and your best pal. I look forward to connecting.

❤️ Jane

https://www.inpartnershipdogtraining.com/

10/22/2024

Registration is open for our next session of classes.

Set your dogs up for success to head off challenges later!

Puppy Class is for all little ones between 8-16 weeks of age. Small breeds can be a little older.

Basic Manners is an intro for any dog older than 16 weeks of age, puppy class grads are also welcome as a next step.

Questions? Reach out. Registration and more info can be found here:
https://www.inpartnershipdogtraining.com/classes

10/17/2024

What is self handicapping? When dogs regulate the intensity of their play as appropriate to their play mate. When a big dog gets “knocked over” by a small dog, when their bites are soft, when they slam into each other at half force not full throttle, when they paw each other lightly or “take down” the other softly.

It’s a beautiful thing to see!
Now that doesn’t mean that intense play is not ok. But the dogs should be equally matched if it is.

If dogs play a little rough and are not good at self handicapping then it is possible, with consistency, refereeing, repetition and solid play mates for them to learn how to tone it down.

What are some examples of self handicapping that you have seen with your dog or others?…or ones you would love your dog to learn?! 🤪

10/12/2024

We have a new store! I am pleased to announce that you can now purchase my favorite products right on our website for deliver or pickup for local clients.

I found myself sending people to purchase these items all the time and figured it was time I supply them to you directly.

I recommend these products because they are useful, safe, effective and make training easier!

https://www.inpartnershipdogtraining.com/shop
Please reach out with any questions!

10/11/2024

To harness or not to harness? Let's talk about it.

Like many things in dog training (and life) it is not black and white! I get more and more clients who tell me their breeder has given them specific instructions as to the use of harnesses or not. Here are my thoughts:

Big picture - I like harnesses when they fit and are used properly as they distribute any leash pressure around the dogs body rather than around their neck. (Think about a climbing harness on a person rather than a rope around their waist.) Some harnesses are well designed with the dog's physiology and movement in mind, others are not or are difficult to fit in a way that does not inhibit shoulder movement We want the dog to be able to move freely as repetitive hindered or unnatural movements can damaging. Some fit the dog well if the leash is clipped to the back but if clipped the the front while the dog is pulling will get twisted around and affect their movement awkwardly.

Clipping to the back of a harness can distribute any leash pressure evenly on their body but is not a great choice if you are looking to decrease pulling. It can actually promote pulling. By giving the dog something to lean into (the front panel or strap of a harness) away from the pressure in the back you are setting them up just like animals who are supposed to pull- like a sled dog leaning into their harness or a pair of horses or oxen on a yoke. Fundamentally there is nothing wrong with this but if you do not want you dog dragging you around then avoid the back clip at least until your dog learns not to pull. If your dog is not a puller or you don't mind then by all means go for it. Just consider other people who may be walking them in the future too.

For pullers I prefer a well fitting harness that clips in the front allows for freedom of shoulder movement and is designed to discourage pulling. (Not just any front clip). The idea is not that pulling is unpleasant, you know I do not train we aversives, but that it just stops actually working to get them anywhere by steering them sideways instead when the go to pull.

This in combination with 1) Reinforcing loose leash walking and 2)Not letting any attempts at pulling get them anywhere can build great loose leash walking skills.
My favorite harnesses that vets have also told me they approve of are the Freedom Harness by 2 Hounds Designs and the Balance Harness by Blue9. I find the Freedom Harness a little more effective for no-pull and it is available for purchase on my website for local clients in my new store! (See link in bio!) I also like both of these because the have both the back and the front clips. I WILL use the back when a dog is on a longline or for tethering.

Occasionally I come across dogs who really do not like wearing a harness and shut down when it is put on. You can work with this and gradually condition the dog to enjoy wearing it but this can time time. During this time I will not force the dog to wear the harness as we gradually work up to fully putting it on and will walk them in a flat collar as I'll take that over a fearful and shut down dog.

In this photo you can see me conditioning this puppy to wear his harness happily. Questions? Need help conditioning your dog to a harness or finding the right one? Reach out in a message or comment below.

2 Hounds Design

10/07/2024

Reframe of the day: Molly jumps on people. What a pain.
OR
Molly LOVES people! How great it is that she is a friendly dog.

And

Let’s channel that love of people into showing her that 4 paws in the floor is the best way to get attention from them.

For any behavior “problem” that involves a “over” lover of people I will be the first to remind my clients that this is a wonderful problem to solve. A lot more straightforward than a dog who doesn’t love people. That said I am by no means advocating for dogs jumping up on strangers or even friends. It can be totally annoying. But some perspective can be helpful when feeling frustrated.

10/06/2024

“He knows better!” They say. But does he?

Dogs use their behavior to operate in the world to their advantage. “Advantage” includes safety, fun, being well fed and looking out for their resources. Not included in that is what WE as humans determine as right and wrong or good versus bad behavior. Especially because what many see as “bad” behavior is actually very normal behavior for dogs.

So the next time your dog does something that you don’t like and you think they “know better.” Remember any behavior has a reason that it is performed. See above. So what was the reason they did it? (Through dog rationale not human rationale!!) And if you don’t want them to do it how can you manage to prevent them from doing it next time or make it not work well for them?

In my popcorn example I could have put it away, I could have asked Vigo to stay in his bed in the back instead of leaving him to wander the car, I could have waited to load him into the car until I was done loading the back.

If we think our dogs should know better than it is on us to show them what actually works better than what they were thinking worked well for them.

10/01/2024

Another batch of adorable Manners Class Grads! Abby was tired and Rusko was …🤣 very excited about graduating! Daisy we missed for our last class but congratulations to all three who did a fantastic job during this session of classes and took full advantage of our last two classes that took place in .boarding ‘s amazing outdoor space. Thanks to The Wallises for hosting and to this crew for being game to try something new with me!

My next set of manner classes start October 8. See link in bio to register!

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