Prairie Paws Dog Grooming & Training

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

It’s unfair to your puppy or dog to think all they need is LOVE.

They are an animal with needs that are much different than a human. They have predatory instincts and a pack mentality.
When their needs are not met, they will show you. It may not be right away but the build up will be there.
This often happens around 9 months of age where we may see switch in their behaviour,,,, brattiness, pushback, fearful of everything, anxiety, fear or aggression towards people or other dogs.
They need you as a leader to guide them in this world with confidence and trust.
Dogs thrive from a solid foundation of structure, consistency, boundaries and leadership as well as play, exercise and affection.

Be the change you wish to see in your dog ~ Cara Johnson

02/02/2025

Nugget had her 1st grooming today. She’s a 5 month old doodle 🥰 Before & After

01/31/2025

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01/26/2025

Congratulations to everyone who completed the course!
It all starts with a solid foundation of structure, consistency, leadership and commitment. With all these in place you will create a beautiful relationship between you and your dog.
Be the change you want to see in your dog ~ Cara

01/24/2025

Large and powerful, the Dogo Argentino is a pack-hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big-game such as wild boar and puma, and possesses the strength, intelligence, and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete.

Why do you love the breed?

01/16/2025

❤️Such a good boy!

01/10/2025

$5 NAIL TRIMS WITH DREMEL
Saturday, January 11th
9 am - 3 pm
We are located in the Animal Care Centre
WALK-INS WELCOME! 🐕🐾

01/06/2025

Don’t forget to play with your dog! 🐶

01/04/2025

So many signals leading up to the bite.
Reading a dog’s body language is essential when working with dogs.
Always protect your face!

01/04/2025

Prairie Paws will be Closed Saturday, January 4th

12/30/2024

If you’re not changing it,
you are choosing it.

12/29/2024

DOGS ON THE RUN!

In the last few years we have seen an increasing amount of dogs running away.
There are countless posts on social media asking for help locating a missing dog.
Dogs bolting are on the rise,,,, whether it’s a front door, a gate, a vehicle etc they are looking for a chance to escape.

Why? Why is this happening and what is it they are looking for? What needs are not being fulfilled?

Well…..

A dog needs purpose, boundaries, leadership and structure.
They also need exercise, structured play with you and stillness. (Place Command)
Without these,,, chaos, anxiety and poor choices are created and maintained.

Your dog needs someone they can trust and lead them with confidence. Animals in the wild do the same, they follow a strong, confident leader with survival skills. This is what your dogs needs in you.
Without this connection between you and your dog, this may create an opening for unwanted behaviour. You become source of food and that’s the end of it. Your love and affection are conditional.

By rewarding their unwanted behaviour this will add to it.
A fearful dog becomes more fearful.
An excited dog becomes more excited.
An anxious dog becomes more anxious.
A reactive dog becomes more reactive.
An aggressive dog becomes more aggressive.

Frustration in dogs is a common occurrence today.

By building a solid foundation of boundaries, structure, clear communication and leadership this will create a healthy relationship between you and your dog.
The belief that correcting unwanted behaviour will ruin the relationship between you and your dog is an illusion often based on our own uncomfortability with authority which leads us to hesitancy to assert our own. This deprives the dog of a clear and precise path to navigate confidently.
On the contrary, this will create nothing but respect and confidence. A beautiful bond between you and your dog.

A dog deserves a life where the needs of their breed and instinct are met. This will be up to you to create this for your dog.
A well-trained, confident dog is a happier dog.

“Be the change you wish to see in your dog” Cara

12/28/2024

12/27/2024

One of the most wonderful things in life is adding a puppy or a dog to your family.

This is a commitment and should be taken seriously.

So here are a few things to consider before getting a puppy or a dog.

Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us!

12/24/2024

Setting your puppy/dog up for success during the holidays.

This time of the year can be hectic, stressful and busy for us as humans. Add a dog to this and it may become more overwhelming for a dog and their owner.

Here are a few tips for making your dog’s Christmas holiday a success.

Having a lot of guests over can be stressful for a dog. It’s a lot of stimulation and may be too much for your puppy/dog.
Do not let guests try to be friends with your shy, reactive or anxious dog. This may lead to more excessive behaviour. (More so of the guest! Lol)
But in all seriousness the dog too.
These insecure behaviours may cause a dog to bolt while the front door is open when guests are coming or going.
I recommend keeping your dog/puppy in a quiet place either kennelled or in a secure room. This will be a safe place for them and they will be more content here.

Dog incidents don’t come out of nowhere. There are usually signs that lead up to an incident. This is not easy for the average dog owner to see. For professionals, the cues are there in the body language early on.
Remember, things can take a turn for the worst in a split second. This applies to unwanted behaviour with guests, getting into chocolate, turkey bones or toxic plants. This can all be avoided by keeping them safe and secure out of harm’s way.

Be an advocate for your dog. Let people know your dog/puppy is in training. Let guests know they are more than welcome to come for a walk with dog/puppy but while in the house the dog needs a quiet, secure place away from the excitement of the holidays and guests.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

12/24/2024

Christmas Pictures ❤️