Paus N Train Agility and Obedience

03/05/2025

Team Relic – Confident Walks, Connected Team

Loose leash walking isn’t just about keeping the leash slack—it’s about teamwork! This week, we celebrate Team Relic who mastered casual walking with check-ins, making walks more enjoyable for both dog and human. By reinforcing engagement and rewarding focus, Relic now stays connected even in distracting environments. Way to go, Team Relic!

03/04/2025

Leash Manners & Walks: Making Spring Adventures More Enjoyable!

Spring is almost here, and that means more outdoor adventures with your pup! But if your dog is pulling you down the street instead of walking nicely by your side, it’s time to brush up on leash manners.

✨ Loose-leash walking tips to get you started:
✔️ Reward your dog for a loose leash—treats, praise, or their favorite toy!
✔️ Stop moving if they start pulling. No pulling = forward progress.
✔️ Use a consistent verbal cue, like “Let’s go!” when you want them to move with you.

🎥 Want to see this in action? Check out our video on the Tight Leash Game, a simple and effective way to teach your dog that slack on the leash = good things happen!

The Tight Leash Game
🌟 Why We Want It:
• Teaches your dog that not pulling (by releasing leash pressure) is rewarding.
• Builds value in checking in with you over the environment.

🎯 How to Play:
1️⃣ Start indoors with no distractions.
2️⃣ Put your dog on a leash.
3️⃣ Toss a treat just out of their reach—but don’t let them get it.
4️⃣ WAIT! When they release leash pressure or look at you, mark with a YES! and reward with 3–5 treats, one at a time.

Check out the video!
https://youtu.be/DdnxiafhTMU

Small changes make big differences! Give it a try and let us know how your leash training is going. Share your experiences in the comments! 🐾

03/03/2025

🐾 Motivation Monday! 🐾

Let’s kick off the week with some inspiration! 💪✨ Share a dog training success story that makes you proud, a motivational quote that keeps you going, or take on this fun challenge: Teach your dog a new trick this week! 🎓🐶

Drop your stories, quotes, or challenge updates in the comments! Let’s celebrate progress together. 🎉🐾

03/03/2025

✨Our First Agility Trial of the Year – April 26 & 27!✨

Get ready to kick off the 2025 agility season with us! Our first trial of the year is happening April 26 & 27 with esteemed Judge Kathie Grant, and we can’t wait to see you and your dogs back in action!

✨ Spots are still available, but they’re filling fast as this a limited entry trial! ✨ Make sure you lock in your entry NOW to secure your place at what promises to be an awesome trial weekend.

📅 Date: April 26 & 27, 2025
📍 Location: Paus-n-Train Agility and Obedience
👩‍⚖️ Judge: Kathie Grant

📢 Register today and let’s make this an amazing start to the season!

https://forms.gle/UeuJjhwiio9HWSWU7

03/02/2025

03/01/2025

🌿🐕 Welcome to MARCH! 🐕🌿

Spring is just around the corner, and that means more walks with your dog! 🌞🚶‍♂️ But is your pup pulling, lunging, or making walks more of a workout than a pleasure? This month, we’re focusing on Leash Manners & Walks to help you enjoy stress-free strolls!

🐾 What to Expect:
✅ Master loose-leash walking for relaxed adventures
✅ Fine-tune heeling for focused walking
✅ Tackle leash reactivity and lunging

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Gwen will be going LIVE on Facebook 🎥 on Wednesday, March 19th at 3pm to dive deeper into leash manners and answer your questions! You won’t want to miss it!

Stay tuned all month for helpful tips, videos, and training strategies to transform your walks! 🚀

📢 Tell us: What’s your biggest leash struggle right now? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

02/28/2025

Why We Love R+ Training for Focus and Engagement

At our training facility, we are passionate about positive reinforcement (R+) training because it builds focus, engagement, and enthusiasm in dogs. By rewarding desired behaviors, we create a dog that wants to learn and work with their handler, rather than one who listens out of fear of correction.

How R+ Training Builds Focus and Engagement

✅ Reinforcing Attention – Rewarding check-ins teaches dogs that paying attention is valuable.
✅ Making Training Fun – Games, movement, and choice keep dogs engaged and eager to participate.
✅ Encouraging Decision-Making – Instead of micromanaging, we reinforce smart choices like staying close and ignoring distractions.
✅ Creating a Reward History – A strong history of reinforcement makes engagement second nature, even in distractions.
✅ Reducing Conflict – Dogs work because they want to, building confidence and strengthening the bond with their handler.

Why It Matters

A dog who is engaged and focused is easier to train, more reliable in real-world situations, and happier overall. R+ training builds a partnership based on trust, choice, and enthusiasm, leading to a lifelong learner who loves working with you.

Want to strengthen your dog’s focus and engagement? Join one of our R+ training programs and see the difference for yourself!

Check out our programs:

https://www.paus-n-train.com/available-classes

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02/26/2025

🐾 Team Sparks – Calm, Cool, and Collected 🐾
For some dogs, staying calm when their human moves away is a BIG challenge. But not for Team Sparks anymore! She mastered choosing to relax on her own while her human walked away, building confidence and trust in the process. Teaching calm behavior is a game-changer for everyday life—amazing work, Team Sparks!

02/25/2025

Impulse Control with Food – Level 3! 🐶🍖⬇️

You’ve been building your pup’s patience—now it’s time for the final challenge! 🏆 This level teaches even more self-control by bringing the open food hand all the way to the ground. 🌍🐾

🔥 How to Progress:
1️⃣ Start as before with an open hand holding food above your dog’s head ✋🍗
2️⃣ Reward for noticing the food but not trying to grab it 🐶👀
3️⃣ New challenge! This time, lower the open hand first and reward if your pup stays put 🔽✔️
4️⃣ If they move toward the food, simply raise your hand back up and try again 🛑⬆️
5️⃣ Gradually lower the hand closer and closer to the ground 🌍
6️⃣ Continue until your open hand is flush with the floor—hello, amazing impulse control! 🎉

🎥 Check out the video to see it in action! This skill is a game-changer for polite pups. Who’s trying it with their dog? Drop a comment and let us know how it’s going! ⬇️🐶💬

https://youtu.be/VoxS_9qmGz0

02/25/2025

Please join us in congratulating our very own Nathalie Soucy who received this Quilt of Valour for her service to our country. She is a Sargeant in the Air Force. We are very proud! Merci pour votre service, Nathalie.

02/24/2025

🐾✨ Shepherd Spotlight! ✨🐾

We’re serving up some Shepherd’s Pie today—of the fluffy, four-legged variety! 🐶🥧 Whether you have a German Shepherd, Aussie, Malinois, Sheltie, or any other incredible shepherd breed or mix, we want to see them in action!

📸 Drop your favorite pics or videos of your shepherds in the comments! Do they love to work? Play? Cuddle? Show off their best moments!

🐕❤️ Let’s celebrate these smart, loyal, and hard-working pups together!

02/23/2025

What a Night!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our Bingo fundraiser for Team Lennan! Your enthusiasm and generosity mean the world to all of us!

We’re so grateful for this amazing community—you’re all part of Team Lennan’s journey! Check out some highlights from the night below!

02/21/2025

Impulse Control with Food – Level 2! 🐶🍖⬆️⬇️

Ready to take your dog’s Impulse Control to the next level? 🚀 This is the next step in building patience and self-control around food! If you haven’t seen Level 1, check out our previous video first! 🎥🐕

🔥 How to Progress:
1️⃣ Warm up by holding an open hand with food above your dog’s head ✋🍗
2️⃣ Reward for noticing the food by delivering a treat with your free hand 🐶👅
3️⃣ New challenge! While feeding with your free hand, lower the open hand with food 🔽
4️⃣ If your dog moves toward the open hand, simply raise it back up and try again 🛑⬆️
5️⃣ Repeat several times for success! 🔄
6️⃣ Switch hands to keep your pup thinking and learning 🤲🐾

🎥 Watch the video to see it in action! Keep practicing and stay tuned for Level 3 coming soon! 👀🐾

https://youtu.be/cKt37GwitvA

How’s your pup doing with this game? Drop a comment and let us know! ⬇️🐶💬

02/21/2025

🎉🐶 Saturday Night’s The Night For BINGO! 🐶🎉

The wait is over—Doggie Bingo is happening TOMORROW NIGHT! Who’s ready for a fun-filled evening of laughs, prizes, and BINGO?

Every game played supports Team Lennan’s participation on Team Canada 🇨🇦 in the World Agility Trials in Switzerland! 🏆

📍 Location: Paus-n-Train Agility & Obedience – 300 Lindsay Road, Selwyn ON K9J 0C5
📅 Date: Tonight! Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 Only $20/person!

✨ What’s Included? ✨
🐾 1 “Doggie” Bingo Card & Markers
🎟️ Ballot for Door Prizes
🥤 Light Refreshments

🔹 Extra Bingo Cards Available at the Event!
🎟️ 1 for $5 | 🎟️ 3 for $10

💰 Cash Prizes for the Winners! 💰

📢 Walk-ins welcome! Or pre-register via e-transfer to [email protected] (Please put BINGO FUNDRAISER in the message).

Who’s ready to shout BINGO tonight?! Comment if you’re joining us! 🎉🐶

02/19/2025

Success Story: Team Daisy Graduates Puppy Prep School!

Team Daisy graduated from our Puppy Prep School, and we couldn’t be prouder of her progress! This little superstar has been working hard, gaining confidence, and mastering essential life skills.

Here are some of the big wins from Daisy’s training journey:
• Intro to Bed – Daisy learned that her bed is a safe, comfortable place to settle, helping with relaxation and downtime.
• Name Response – She built a strong connection to her name, making it easier for her family to get her attention, even in distractions.
• Follow on Leash – Learning to stay close and follow calmly on a leash has made walks more enjoyable for everyone.
• Crate & Pen Comfort – With positive reinforcement, she’s growing more comfortable spending time in her crate and pen at home.
• Living with Cats – Daisy practiced noticing the family cats and getting rewarded for calm behavior, helping her build good habits around her feline siblings.
• Managing Nipping – She learned that hands aren’t for chewing! Her family worked on redirecting her to appropriate toys or calmly removing attention when needed.

Daisy has come such a long way, and we know she’s going to keep thriving! Way to go, Team Daisy!

02/19/2025

Impulse Control with Food: Teaching Patience & Manners! 🐶🍖✨

Teaching impulse control with food is a great way to build patience, focus, and the foundation for a solid LEAVE IT cue! 🙌 It also helps prevent pushy behavior when food is in your hand.

🎯 Why We Want It:
✅ It’s the start of a LEAVE IT cue 🛑
✅ Encourages polite behavior around food 🥎🚫

🎬 How to Teach It:
1️⃣ Place several treats in an open hand ✋🍖
2️⃣ Hold that hand above your dog’s head—high enough to notice but not jump for it 👀
3️⃣ With your free hand, deliver a treat from your open hand to your dog’s mouth 🐶👅
4️⃣ Repeat several times! 🔄
5️⃣ If your dog tries to take from the open hand, simply raise it higher until they stop 🛑⬆️
6️⃣ Switch hands and practice both sides for consistency 🤲

🌟 Watch the video attached to see this in action! Over the next week we will be adding two more layers to this behaviour so stay tuned! 🎥🐕

https://youtu.be/w2uWMnTkL9k

Have you tried this with your pup? Drop a comment and let us know how it’s going! ⬇️🐶💬