Here at Golden Leash K9s we strive to teach owners how to have the best relationship with their dog through emotion and relationship based training focusing on using classical and operant conditioning. We may not be your first trainer, but we'll certainly be your last !
Our prices will be rising in the new year, so don't miss out on some of our services like Board & Train programs and Private Sessions from puppyhood to adulthood we have you covered!
Leash pulling? We can help!
Reactivity? No problem!
Aggresion? We cover that too!
Off leash recall & basic obedience? Call us today!
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Brodie goes home today!
While staying with us our main focus for Brodie was walking politely on leash, and socializing/experiencing the world and new places!
Brodie still has lots to work on socialization wise past his 4 weeks with us, but we will help his owners every step of the way with follow-up sessions! It will only get better the more he gets out and about !
While Brodie is still somewhat unsure in new places, he will not drag on leash and knows that you are there to guide him, and he can place his trust in you! We are very proud of this boy and can't wait to continue being a part of his training journey!
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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes and is a before video of this dogs behaviour and what her senior owners deal with on a daily basis and every time they try to walk her/take her outside.
In our opinion, car chasing is one of the most dangerous behaviours a dog can have (outside of aggression). A behaviour like this can get a dog seriously injured or killed, and humans traumatized who are involved. The one time a dog that displays these behaviours gets off the leash, runs out the front door, or pulls a leash through an owners hands could be life or death.
Now comes the question, why do some dogs chase cars? Because it works ! Just like chasing a squirrel, bird, cat, bicycle, basically anything that moves, it is highly reinforcing to dogs.
Car chasing for Iona is an OCD behaviour, but it is also fun for her! Every car she chases leaves quickly, and every time the behaviour is reinforced. This can be predatory behaviour in some dogs, and in Iona's case also a herding behaviour.
When Iona is in this mental state she cannot see or hear anything other than what she is locked in on (the cars). This means she will not perceive us talking to her, touching her, or offering her treats, she will not eat in this situation, she will not engage with us or toys. So what do we do?
Positive Punishment (one of 4 quadrants in operant conditioning) is a scary word for some people, but in a case like this is necessary for this dog to be snapped out of her fixation, and be open to hearing and seeing us start teaching her there is another way. Punishment will NOT be the solution as suppression does not fix or change behaviour, but in this life or death situation for this dog it has to be what comes first in order for us to be able to show her another way.
Watch for more updates as we build a relationship with Iona and help change her mental state to keep her happy and safe !
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Henry working on pressure free handler engagement and climbing on/experiencing new surfaces to work on building his confidence ! He had a blast and so did we!
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What do your puppy training sessions look like ?!
Puppy training should be fun! Filled with lots of movement, play, and upbeat voices and praise! Puppy sessions should also be short so they always stay fun, and never get boring/feel like work if the puppies brain fades and gets tired. But, you can do multiple short sessions a day !
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Have you ever seen a Keeshond before?!
Charlee is an alumni of 3 years, and her owner has done an incredible job of maintaining all of her training 🥰🥰
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Join us and Mateo on his first field trip to Victoria Park!
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