East Coast Canine Dog Training

02/18/2025

We’re all about those big smiles and wagging tails in private training ❤️🐶

02/15/2025

Upcoming group class availability!

Tuesday 18th February 7pm - Puppy Manners: one space remaining

Tuesday 18th February 8pm - Adult FUNdamentals Level 2: one space remaining

Wednesday 26th February 7pm - Adult FUNdamentals Level 1: NEW slot due to high demand!

Visit www.eastcoastcanine.ca/book-online to book your spot! 🐶🤓

02/12/2025

Congratulations to our Level 2 graduates! No pylons were harmed during the Loose Leash Olympics, and they all rose to the challenge with their skills testing 🤓 their heels were tight, their stays were solid, and their butts were as wiggly as ever! 😍

02/12/2025

Congratulations to our latest Puppy Manners graduates! Merry, Scout, Lenny, Teddy and Kodak (along with our pal Cooper!) have all grown so much - both in size, and in their confidence & skills! It’s been such a pleasure being a small part of their big journey.. keep up the excellent work! 🤓🐶

02/05/2025

💃 Upcoming group classes 💃

Our next round of classes begins Tuesday 18th February!

Puppy Manners - 7pm
Adult FUNdamentals Level 2 - 8pm

Check out www.eastcoastcanine.ca/book-online for availability and to schedule your training! Additional offerings available later in February for both Puppy Manners and Level 1 🤓

02/05/2025

The Canine Research Unit has gone to the cats! 🐱🤓

New Study! Help Honours student Emma Critch understand what factors can influence the decision to adopt a specific cat. Click on link below:
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01/23/2025

February classes are open for enrollment!

Tuesdays (beginning Feb 18th): Puppy Manners & Adult FUNdamentals Level 2

Wednesdays (beginning Feb 26th): Puppy Manners & Adult FUNdamentals Level 1

Thursdays (beginning Feb 27th): Puppy Manners & Adult FUNdamentals Level 1

Classes are held at A Dog's World Inc. and taught by Sarita Pellowe - each program runs for 6 weeks, with one hour class each week. For Level 2, dogs must have completed our Level 1 program with a passing grade.

Visit www.eastcoastcanine.ca/book-online to view availability and book your spot!

01/17/2025

Progress report on Mr Leo! 🤓🐶 I met this sweet boy back in September 2024, when his owner contacted me looking for a second opinion on his behaviour. This big floof was really struggling - frustrated jumping and biting was becoming extreme and getting him into trouble, which was concerning not only because of the size of his breed, but also because the behaviours were worsening with the techniques being recommended. Leo had become very sensitive to having his neck and collar touched, he struggled being separated from his human, and his confidence had taken a big hit. While some may see these behaviours and think he’s a “stubborn teenager”, we saw a boy who needed security, safety, and guidance in learning the world ain’t so scary. When I look back at photos from our first session, I see those ears tucked back, a puckered smile, furrowed eyebrows and overall an unsure, tense little guy laying down but ready to spring up and get the heck away.. Comparing that photo to his most recent home visit, it’s clear how much more comfortable he is - ears up, eyes bright and alert, and capable of kicking back on his cozy new bed 🥰 Leo quickly started coming out of his shell in our sessions, and every lesson he became more confident in allowing me to handle him or take the leash to demonstrate. He was making good progress, but was struggling to overcome the frustrated behaviours in some contexts… enter: diarrhea 💩🥴 a vet visit diagnosed both a Giardia infection and vitamin B12 deficiency, and guess what.. BOTH are associated with his anxiety and the frustrated behaviour he was trying to overcome. Throughout treatment, his mood and demeanour have improved dramatically, and any swings in his behaviour since have been closely associated with his gut health. Leo’s human is having frequent check ins with their amazing vet, who is doing their best to ensure he continues on the right track with his physical health - and I’ll be here every step of the way to help him continue to grow into the sweet young man we know he can be! 🐶❤️

01/17/2025

Welcome back to our puppy grads, Rennie, Bobby and Hank - and welcome to the East Coast family Sarah and Nina! This Level 1 crew settled right in to their first class, they’re going to be a great group!

01/17/2025

Welcome to our newest Puppy Manners crew! Holly, George, Henry, Hershey and Lucy had a blast last night on their first night of school, making new friends and learning some fun tricks! I can’t wait to see how they grow! 😍🐶

01/16/2025

Got a minute? Leeloo needs your votes to make sure she gets through to the next round!

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01/15/2025

February sessions for Puppy Manners are
✨ OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT ✨

Choose from the following session dates:
Tuesday 18th February
OR
Wednesday 19th February
OR
Thursday 27th February

All sessions run for one hour per week at 7pm, for 6 weeks. Classes are held at A Dog's World Inc. - puppies should be up to 16 weeks old on starting night, and keeping up with their vet's recommended vaccination and deworming schedule. Cost is $300+tax.

This program is taught by Sarita Pellowe M.Sc., and is designed with your puppy's development in mind! In Puppy Manners, we cover:

🐶 Tackling puppy problems, like nipping, biting and house training
🐶 An introduction to basic training - leash walking, and focusing on their human around distractions
🐶 Puppy-friendly impulse control - leave it, wait, taking treats nicely
🐶 Polite greetings (no jumping!)
🐶 Supervised interactions with other puppies - learning all about safe play, body language, and hosting puppy play dates
🐶 Recall - teaching your puppy to reliably come when called
🐶 Body handling & grooming equipment - getting your puppy comfortable being handled, preparing them for vet visits/procedures and exposing them to common grooming equipment & techniques

Students also get access to our Facebook support group to share their training journey, and priority access to our Adult FUNdamentals Level 1 program!

If you'd like to join the fun, secure your spot at www.eastcoastcanine.ca/book-online - if you have questions, check out our FAQ page on the website or send us a message!

01/14/2025

For a limited time, you can get double votes! Click the link and help Leeloo get back to the top of her group 😁🐶

Leeloo is a 7 year old rottie, recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. After amputation and chemo she is still the sweetest, bravest girl!

01/09/2025

* Thursday classes delayed *

Our Puppy and Adult groups tonight, along with private sessions have been postponed until next week. Students have been sent an update on the class schedule to the phone number on file.

Looking forward to meeting you all next week!

01/09/2025

Any sniffers ‘lowed in?! 😍 my employee of the year was SOOO happy to be back at work tonight introducing some new friends to scent detection, and welcoming some old pals back for level 2! This is by far our favourite sport, and I’m so glad my girlie gets to help me 😁

01/08/2025

For anyone in the Gander/Central area - YQX Dog Sports is made up of some FABULOUS instructors. Check out the Google form for interest in upcoming classes!

We are excited to let you know that we have obtained a space to use for classes and workshops. Classes will begin in February 2025. Schedules will look a little different than in the past as some classes will be offered on either a weekly or bi-weekly basis to work around instructors schedules. Clas...

01/08/2025

Leeloo needs your help!

She is entered into America’s Favourite Pet for the chance to win $10k! You can vote every day to help her win her group - all it takes is a couple of clicks to vote 😁

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Leeloo is a 7 year old rottie, recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. After amputation and chemo she is still the sweetest, bravest girl!