Eidolon Dog Training

11/02/2024

That's right! We're going to do one more round before the holidays! This class had been a huge success so far, and I've had requests for more.

Want to get your dog holiday ready? Our Basic Obedience Essentials is a great stepping stone on the path to a well behaved dog.

We discuss communication, leash manners, core commands, and much more in this class, in a fun, open, and judgment free environment.

Join us starting Saturday, November 16th, for 6 weeks of fun and learning!

Visit: www.eidolondogtraining.ca/event-list to register today!
Cost: $200

11/02/2024

Meet Blue and Rizzo! This miss-matched pair are adorable 😍 and I loved getting to meet them.

I met their owner in September at the 33rd Street Fair, and we chatted about some of the struggles they were having. I got to meet them officially just this past week.

Their owner and I sat down and discussed the struggles they were having on their walks and with Blue's obedience in general. We chatted about communication as I always do in assessments. Dog Training NEEDS to start with a solid communication system, or you won't be able to let them know what you like, or don't like, or what is a good or bad idea.

We also discussed different options for training that they could take to help them towards their goals.

I look forward to working with Blue and Rizzo in the near future.

Happy Training!

11/01/2024

Scythe had a great first Halloween in the house. He greeted all of our guests politely and even made sure to be perfectly still when one little boy was obviously very scared of him.

Raz got to hang out and nap in our spare room, as she does not enjoy the chaos of Halloween. So she was comfortable and quiet being away from the action.

It's always important to make sure each of your dogs are comfortable during the holidays, even if their comfort levels are different.

Happy Halloween!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween and a Blessed Samhain from Eidolon Dog Training. Be safe this Halloween.
Tips for pet safety tonight:
1. If you know your dogs don't like people coming to the door, or get stressed, put them away in a room or a crate with a special treat.
2. Make sure their collars and tags are on just in case of escapees.
3. If you have a young puppy and are working on socialization, keep them on leash so you can control the interactions and have your rewards ready!

Now, I have an adorable ghost picture featuring little Jack from my Wednesday night BOE course. Isn't he the CUTEST!!

10/30/2024

No tool is inherently cruel. They're inanimate objects. It's the person on the other end of the leash that decides how the tool will be used.

Tools aren't cruel. People are.

10/30/2024

Meet Sparrow!

This sweet but nervous little girl was referred to me by another client to get some help and guidance with her reactivity.

Her mum has been doing an amazing job advocating for her space and comfort, but they had a significant setback in July, and they're having a little trouble getting back to where they were.

So I went out and had a chat with Sparrow's owner, and we talked through the incident, worked on building some communication guidelines, and discussed goals and how we can help Sparrow get there.

Nervous dogs don't always respond well to me, but by the halfway point Sparrow was able to approach for sniffs, take food from me, and so some of her commands for me, and not just her owner. Sparrow has a lot of potential, and her owner has done so much for her, and I have no doubt we'll continue to be a safe space for Sparrow to learn to explore and experience the world.

10/27/2024

Some more pictures from our super chaotic (by design) place practice last night! Everyone was at a different stage of proficiency with this command, so their support from their owners was different, but everyone got to benefit from each other's distractions, and they did amazing! The owners were on point with their support and rewards, and the dogs were loving it!

I'm so proud of how my first class as a solo trainer has gone, and I can't wait to continue teaching more people and helping more dogs!

10/23/2024

This tiny little girl is Piper. An 11 week old shih-tzu mix. Her owners haven't owned a puppy in a while and were having some trouble with biting behaviours, as well as some pants nipping and getting underfoot.

I went in last Wednesday for an assessment, and we chatted about correcting unwanted behaviours and redirecting to more desired ones, as well as rewarding behaviours that they want to see more of.

I went in again on Monday for Piper's first session, and she's already improved so much in the 5 days! The owners have seen improvement with the pant biting and getting underfoot. But they were still struggling with the biting. After a bit more discussion and working directly with Piper on her biting, it was discovered that this little puppy wasn't getting enough breaks and naps during the day and was overstimulated.

A little more talk about naps and the pups Piper's age need anywhere from 16-18 hours of sleep, and I'm hoping that by our next appointment, we'll see some improvement on the nipping behaviours!

The owners are dedicated to turning this little pup in to the best little dog she can be!

Happy Training, Piper and Fam!

10/21/2024

There is nothing natural about large numbers of unfamiliar dogs partaking in high-intensity activity in a dog park, and this shouldn’t be the benchmark for a social dog. If your dog is not their best in such an environment, you are not doing anything wrong. 👏👏 There is nothing wrong with your dog. 👏👏 Your dog is normal. 👏👏

10/20/2024

We're on week 4 of the inaugural Basic Obedience Essentials class, and today, we worked on the dogs' formal recalls, loose leash walking, and building on their skill with the stay command!

Everyone is still and continually doing amazing!

Special shout-out to Mihawk and his owners. Mihawk, if you recall from last month, is the little Mini American Shepherd with some reactivity struggles. His owners have been putting in the work of building his confidence around dogs and people, and today was a huge challenge for him, and he rocked it!!

I couldn't be more proud of Mihawk, his people, and everyone in this class. ❤️

You are all well on your way to being your Ideal Dog!

Happy Training!

10/19/2024

Do you have a dog you're struggling with and don't know where to start? Our In-Home Assessments are a great place to start!

These Assessments are a great place to take a brief dive into the issues and struggles you're having with your dog and get ideas on a course of action to take, AND we'll give you tips on how to get started on your journey to your Ideal Dog!

Call or email today to set up an appointment and get started on your dog training journey!

10/18/2024

We have relaxation after a 5k walk, a mix of structure and sniff breaks, and a dog park run.

Raz got her 1k walk this AM as well, and I'm slowly building her stamina for longer walks, too help her lose a bit of excess weight that she's put on in the last month since I switched her food up a but.

I've missed being able to walk my dogs. Going into business for myself has let me spend quality time with my dogs again.

That, if anything, has made it more than worth it

10/17/2024

Lesson 1 of our second round of Basic Obedience Essentials is in the books!

All of these guys are under a year and are doing super amazing!

Obedience courses with all puppy learners are some of my absolute favourite to teach because it let's me get my puppy fever out!

Look how cute and smart these guys are! I can't wait to watch them all confine to learn and grow over the next 5 weeks!!

Amazing job from everyone!

10/16/2024

He's such a good boy. I love him ❤️😍

10/15/2024

Raziel's turn for a good girl downtown walk. She had a great time.

10/13/2024

Why train your dog?

So you can take cute autumn 🍂 photos!

(Or any time really 😉😍)

10/13/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Enjoy the weekend with your family and pets.

We'll be closed tomorrow in order to spend time with family and friends, so no messages will be replied to until Tuesday, October 15th.

Have a wonderful food and fun-filled weekend!

10/12/2024

Class 3 is in the books, and everyone rocked it!! We started work on the Stay and Place commands today. 3 of the dogs already had started on these commands and were at varying levels of understanding with these skills, and we were able to have all 4 dogs learn and improve on these skills throughout the hour!

I'm again blown away by how dedicated these owners are and the continued improvements they and their dogs are making.

There is still space left in my upcoming Basic Obedience Essentials course starting next week. If you were waiting for a sign to get your pups into an Obedience Course, this is it!!

Keep up the good work, everyone, and Happy Training!

Becky.

10/11/2024

Thank you to Sirius Unleashed Dog Sports for the well kept, wide open spaces. Raz (red dog) cannot enjoy the dog parks like Scythe can, but she, and I, have missed going for exploring and free runs. So today, I took both dogs to Sirius Unleashed, and let both dogs run together.
We all had such a good time, that this will definitely become part of our regular routine.

Both dogs are now happily curled up on the couch, enjoying a well earned nap.

10/10/2024

I got the chance to go and meet this lovely little lady and her family the other day and discuss some issues they were having.

Macy is a young AmStaff with all the love and snuggles the breed is known for.

Macy's family reached out after some incidents they had with other dogs and some struggles on the walk.

We discussed the circumstances leading up to the incidents, what happened during and after, and what they were currently doing to prevent further incidents (which was spot on!)

We also discussed how to start communicating clearly, a switch up of gear for walks, and a more secure way to hold Macy's lead to help control her walks and everyone be more comfortable.

We then discussed the next steps that they could take with Macy, training wise, and what I felt would be the next best step to take.

I look forward to seeing Macy and her family in the future and to start helping them turn Macy into their Ideal Dog.

Do you have a dog that you're struggling with and don't know which direction to take? Reach out and schedule an In-home Consultation today. I can come in and chat with you about your struggles and goals, and give you several options of training based on that conversation. Just like I did with Macy here!

Happy Training!

10/07/2024

Are you dreading the upcoming 🎃 Halloween Season 🎃? Do you have a dog or puppy who loses their mind at every door knock or bell?

A few private sessions before the BIG NIGHT can help you get a handle on those unwanted behaviours.

Reach out today to schedule a session or pop by the website (www.eidolondogtraining.ca/services) and schedule online at your convenience.

10/07/2024

Here it is, the promised article on how I think that dog parks can be used safely and responsibly. The key is prior training and preparation before going in, but also making sure that you're doing it for your dog and not to make your life easier and using it as your dogs only form of exercise.

Happy Reading!

Becky

Dog Parks. Every Dog Trainer's worst nightmare. Unregulated Doggy Fight Clubs is the one most often coined as the preferred term by trainers. Can they be used effectively and safely? Most would say no. And I completely understand why. You don't know the training, tolerance, or temperament of the oth...

10/06/2024

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10/06/2024

It's Here!!

Train your dog from the comfort of home with our Sit & Stay Home School Day Training Program!

✔️ Expert trainers come to you
✔️ Three tiers to fit your needs
✔️ Core skills: Sit, Stay, Recall, Manners & more

Choose your plan:
🐾 Bronze – 4 weeks of training + 3 months support
🐾 Silver – 4 weeks + 6 months support & group class
🐾 Gold – 4 weeks + lifetime support & unlimited sessions

No stress, no hassle—just a well-behaved dog. Ready to train? Reach out today!

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