Bacon Unleashed

07/07/2024

Tomorrow evening (Monday, July 8th) is our intermediate/off leash advanced class at 6 pm. If you need more information comment or message me! $10 per class.

07/07/2024

To go along with the video talking about bulldogs..brachial breeds tend to be disliked by other dogs because the first thing dogs see is that pushed in face and teeth coming towards them which put them on the defensive side right away.

A little bit of history and what bulldogs really are!!! Snorting, farting, slobbering, shedding, wheezing, grunting, goofy and sometimes food possessive blo...

06/05/2024

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

Pre Entry to June 13 is $25, Day of Entry is $30. Enter at [email protected]!

05/28/2024

On June 16, 2024, we will be at Fireman's Park in Niagara Falls with the 'For the Love of Dogs' event by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Time is from 10 to 4. We will be doing a few demonstrations of our Country and Urban Rat Races. Come on out and see us! Also more information on our fun, non-competitive agility meets and Service Dog training.

We're thrilled to announce an incredible collaboration between Niagara Dog Rescue and the Niagara Crohn's and Colitis Chapter! We're bringing together pet lovers,

04/05/2024

Last call! A few spots left in the afternoon time only! Such a great sport for any dog. Safe (no running unless you want to), using the dog's natural abilities, gets their mind engaged, and FUN!!

04/01/2024

We still have a few spots left. Last week to try out this new sport!

03/27/2024

We will be at the Dog Day Afternoon Event! Come out and see us and we will also be doing a demonstration or two with the Rat Race! Save the date!

03/25/2024

We have a few more spaces left in open in the morning at 10 am and 1 pm. Come out and have some fun with your dog! ALL dogs can try this out! Rain or shine..your dog doesn't care, why should you?

02/29/2024

03/26/2023

Bacon Unleashed and Focused Dog training present an information session with demonstration and a Question and Answer period! Ask your questions and get some answers! Come on out and talk to me. Over 25 years experience with all breeds, various training methodology, behaviour information, tips and tricks to get your canine companion more in tune with what you want them to do! PM for more information!

02/11/2023

Homer is mostly deaf. He can hear high-pitched noises, but that may change as he is only just 6 months old. So we are training him with hand signals for the most part. When someone has difficulty with deaf dogs, they think there is no hope. This is not true. Homer is doing fantastic. And you will notice he is on a flat buckle collar. Not all dogs require the same type of training tool.
We now have group lessons on Fridays at the Bethel Community Center in Port Colborne! Intermediate and puppy classes just started! Call, message or email for more information and to register! Try us out. Two classes are $150. We will have rotating times to ensure beginners start at the appropriate level and class. Small class sizes. Availability for up to five people at a time to ensure good coverage and attention. 905 321 4005 or [email protected] for more information and to register.

02/05/2023

We now have group lessons on Fridays at the Bethel Community Center! Intermediate and puppy classes just started! Call, message or email for more information and to register! Try us out. Two classes are $150. We will have rotating times to ensure beginners start at the appropriate level and class. Small class sizes. Availability for up to five people at a time to ensure good coverage and attention. 905 321 4005 or [email protected] for more information and to register.

01/11/2023

Be wary folks. This is the second dog in our Region to be poisoned by just walking through drugs. The first dog passed away from the poisoning.

Dog found to have ingested Co***ne and Ma*****na while on walk in St. Catharines.

An Owner walked her dog today (January 10th) along 12 mile Creek in St. Catharines (Glendale and Glenridge area) today. At approximately 6:00-6:30pm the dog appeared very Ill and couldn’t walk. The dog was rushed to the emergency vet and was tested. They found significant amounts of Co***ne and Ma*****na & possibly traces of Fentanyl in its system. Thankfully the vet was able to administer the equivalent of Naloxone to the dog and it will be monitored overnight. The prognosis is unknown at this time.

The vet advises they have seen 6 other similar cases from this SAME area recently.

The owners would like to warn the public to ensure this doesn’t happen to someone else’s pet.
Thank you.

01/09/2023

While this page will still be around for awhile we are changing to Focused Dogtraining Niagara. Pop on over and like our page over there!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089293003108

Dog Training, Obedience, Aggression Training, and Service Dog Training.

01/06/2023

When a trashy girl offers you her belly...RUB IT!

01/05/2023

Watch for new things coming up! We will be having some group lessons indoors in two locations. Our Port Colborne location is being set up as well as a central location. Both to be announced shortly. Basic Obedience and intermediate. Still private lessons. From there we will be branching out to both the Service Dog sector where we will be teaching tasking and oublic access. We will also have some puppy and adult thinking games for all dogs...not just service dogs.

Stayed tuned!!!

11/29/2022

This is from Southend Dog Training in the UK. But really this is for all the world and anyone with a dog. Dogs don't just 'understand.' They have to be taught. They don't know what language you are speaking. And you don't just expect them to understand. You teach them.

What Did You Do ???
When a dog does something you have 1-3 seconds to reward and/or correct them for them to build the association to what they’ve done. Anything after that doesn’t really count.
Dogs are not human and you can’t sit down layer and explain what they did wrong. Once they move on to the next thing they often forget about the previous thing.
Dogs that destroy things when left alone could be for a few reasons
1. Separation anxiety
2. Boredom
3. Lack of understanding of how to behave.
Either way crate training is what keeps them safe.

11/15/2022

This is very, very true. I can teach you. But ultimately, it is up to you to implement and practice.

Dog trainers don’t possess any magic. What they do possess, if they’re good at their craft, is a highly developed set of skills. But remember, at one point they knew very little, and likely got into this line of work because they were struggling with their own dogs.

So what’s different between a skilled and knowledgeable dog trainer and a struggling owner? Yep, you guessed it, skills and knowledge.

These people that you now hire for help were once struggling much like yourself. What did they do? They developed within themselves—likely with the help of another dog trainer—what was necessary to be able to solve their problems, and now, with all that ability, they help others with theirs’.

But, and this is a big but, all they can do is help. They can share information, teach skills, coach, and root you on—but only you can put in the work to take what is being shared and make it something personal, integrated, and useful.

You don’t have to become a dog trainer, but you do have to become a skilled, and knowledgeable owner—to whatever extent needed to match your goals.

Otherwise you’ll have to settle for watching your dog “magically” excel with your trainer, and “mysteriously” deteriorate with you.

11/05/2022

Yup and yup...so true!

Why not?

Because the answer will undoubtedly require an enormous increase in mental and physical effort.

Because the answer will undoubtedly require you to adjust many of your comfortable and enjoyed lifestyle patterns and behavior.

Because the answer will undoubtedly require you to prioritize the well-being of your dog over your own emotional payoffs.

Because the answer will undoubtedly require you to embrace interactions which are less comfortable and self-rewarding than you would prefer.

Because the answer will undoubtedly require you to become—to some degree— a different, and improved person.

If you don’t mind the answer, you’ve got no problems getting things sorted.

11/04/2022

This little guy was fast tracked as they have moved to another province. Barely 4 months old and with a little bit of tweaking to methods used, he passed his novice level.

11/04/2022

Tracey and Zoe passed their novice with flying colours! Such a pleasure to work with.

06/19/2022

Nugget Learning DPT(deep pressure therapy).

05/23/2022

While we are still doing our Basic Obedience, fun agility and beyond; we are also doing a service dog program including Public Access with a team of experienced handlers. You don't have to train alone! A variety of settings after obedience will set you up and have you be ready for any questions from the public, tackle different situations, handle restaurant outings, transportation and store navigation! Contact for further details.

05/22/2022

Poor girl doesn't want to walk. No sense puing her..she isn't coming! We changed all that! Is your dog like this little girl? We can help! Bacon Unleashed.

05/14/2022

Congratulations to Cody and Terra for passing your novice course!

05/02/2022

I am available at all times. However, FB is constantly changing their parameters. Definitely message me through here or text me...905 321 4005. I am on Instagram as well. Or email to [email protected]. Happy training!

03/27/2022

When doing public access with your service dog, ensure you are in control and your dog is behaving as a service dog should. If your dog is misbehaving, leave. You are representing the whole service animal industry and one unruly or misbehaved dog throws a caution light up on all other service dogs. Do you need help? Ask, that is what we, as trainers, are there for. You should have a solid foundation for your service dog. Accidents and bad days happen. It is understandable.

03/27/2022

Cody and Terra are working hard and getting it right. She has come a long, long way! As a new rescue she was bubbly, bouncy and sometimes unruly. Training has given her focus and helped to calm her. She is doing fantastic with Cody's help.