Swansea Dog Obedience Club Etobicoke

02/18/2025

🐾 Elevate Your Dog’s Training with Swansea Dog Obedience Club! 🐾

At Swansea Dog Obedience Club, we believe that every dog, from playful puppies to seasoned competitors, deserves top-notch training tailored to their unique needs. Since 1974, we’ve proudly served the Toronto community, guiding thousands of dogs and their owners toward harmonious relationships and impressive achievements. 🐶🏆

Our Diverse Training Programs Include:
• Puppy Kindergarten: 🐕‍🦺 Start your young companion off right with foundational skills that set the stage for a lifetime of good behavior.
• Beginner Obedience Levels 1 & 2: 🦮 Perfect for new dog owners, these classes focus on essential commands and manners, ensuring your pet becomes a well-behaved family member.
• Competition Heeling: 🏅 For those aiming for precision and flair in the ring, this class hones advanced heeling techniques.
• Rally-O (Intro to Masters): 🎯 A dynamic sport combining obedience and agility, our Rally-O classes cater to all levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors.
• Scent Detection Levels 1 to 4: 🔍 Tap into your dog’s natural sniffing abilities, progressing from basic scent work to competition-ready detection skills.
• Conformation Handling (Beginner & Pro): 🎩 Whether you’re new to the show ring or seeking to refine your presentation, our handling classes prepare you and your dog for success.
• Trick Dog: 🎪 Add fun to your routine by teaching your dog entertaining tricks that impress and delight.

Our experienced instructors employ positive reinforcement techniques, ensuring training is both effective and enjoyable. Located in the west end of Toronto at St. Matthew’s Church (3962 Bloor Street West), our venue offers ample free parking for your convenience. 🚗

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with your canine companion? Visit our website at www.swanseadog.com to explore class schedules and register today. Let’s work together to bring out the best in your dog! 🐾

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

12/17/2024

🌟 Join Us for the Swansea Dog🌟

🐾 Obedience Club Winter Schedule! 🐾

https://swanseadog.com/register.html

Dear Dog Lovers,

We are excited to announce our Winter Schedule at the Swansea Dog Obedience Club! Whether you're a member or a non-member, we invite you to attend various training sessions designed to enhance your skills and bond with your furry friends.

**What's Happening:**

📌MONDAY

5.20 pm Rally-Obedience Advanced (RA)

6.30pm - Rally-Obedience Novice (RN)**

7.45pm Novice CD CKC (CD)

9pm - Healing Elements training

📌TUESDAY:

5.20pm - Conformation Handling

6.30pm - Beginner Obedience Level 1

7.45pm - Beginner Obedience Level 2

9pm - Trick Class

📌WEDNESDAY:

5.20pm - Scent 4

6.30pm - Scent 3

7.45pm - Scent 2

9pm - Scent 1

**Where:**

Swansea Dog Obedience Club,
St. Matthew’s Church
3962 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario, M9B 1M3, Canada

**Who Can Join:

All dog owners are welcome, regardless of skill level! Bring your dog and get ready to learn and have fun.

**Registration:

Please be sure to RSVP by January 10 to confirm your spot. Members enjoy discounted rates, but non-members are encouraged to join as well!

https://swanseadog.com/register.html

If you would like more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Let’s make this winter a time of growth, fun, and bonding with our canine companions! 🐶❤️

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,
Swansea Dog Obedience

https://swanseadog.com/register.ht

11/09/2024

Thank you from the SDOC member

Member Anatoliy Syvak has expressed gratitude to the Swansea Dog Club and party organizers team Karen, Nicole and Tanya for inspiring a special celebration.

🐶His dog, Bella, is turning 9 this weekend, and he has made cookies using a recipe from the club's 50th anniversary party.

Anatoliy appreciates the organizers for providing the cookie recipe and suggestions to make the day unforgettable for his loyal companion.
(He used gluten-free flour)

10/31/2024

Happy 50th ANNIVERSARY

SWANSEA DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Swansea Dog Obedience Club

This year marks a significant milestone for the Swansea Dog Obedience Club as we proudly celebrate our 50th anniversary. Over the decades, our club has become a cornerstone of the community, fostering a love for dogs and promoting responsible pet ownership. This celebration is a tribute to the many individuals—volunteers, members, trainers, and our beloved fur members—who have played a vital role in our lives.

Volunteering has been the backbone of our club.

From organizing events and classes, our members have dedicated countless hours to ensuring our members and others' dogs have the best possible experience.

Our members are the heart of the Swansea Dog Obedience Club. Each member brings unique experiences, skills, and stories that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our club.

Whether you’re a newcomer seeking guidance or a seasoned dog owner, the camaraderie and support among our members create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages growth and learning.

A special mention must go to our dedicated trainers. Their expertise and unwavering commitment to educating dogs and their owners have been instrumental in our success. With patience and understanding, they guide us through the intricacies of dog training, emphasizing positive reinforcement and effective communication. Their ability to tailor training methods to meet the needs of each dog ensures that every fur member is given the opportunity to thrive. We appreciate their efforts in making the club a place where training is not just effective but also enjoyable.

Of course, we cannot forget our furry companions, who bring joy to our lives. Each dog that steps into our training sessions contributes to the rich experience of learning, bonding, and growing together. Their playful spirit and unwavering loyalty remind us of the simple joys of dog ownership. Their enthusiasm motivates us to keep improving our training methods and fostering a love for learning.

Reflecting on the past 50 years, we recognize the importance of continuing this legacy. Our commitment to providing quality training, education, and fun for dogs and their owners remains steadfast. We look forward to the next chapter of the Swansea Dog Obedience Club, where we will continue to celebrate the invaluable contributions of our volunteers, members, trainers, and furry friends.

Here’s to the next 50 years of growth, learning, and joy at Swansea Dog Obedience Club!

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey—together, we can ensure that our dogs remain well-educated, trained, and cherished members of our families.

SDOC 2024

(video prepared by our member Anatoliy Syvak)

09/25/2024

SDOC students from the NOVICE Obedience class and Level 2 Class

For teams who are looking for an
OBEDIENCE SANCTION MATCH next month

October 12, 2024
8.30am

Barrie Kennel and Obedience Club

Location 1166 Gorham Street Unit 4, Newmarket

Premium
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Entry Form
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Send a message to learn more

09/19/2024

Reminder: Today, please check your email for the ZOOM LINK for the Hybrid General Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:30.

09/19/2024

CKC Obedience Fun Match
Sep 29

ONTARIO CANINE WELLNESS CENTRE
1108 Payne Line Road Douro Dummer

09/19/2024

GREAT Opportunity!

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REGISTER - LAST chance
https://swanseadog.com/register.html

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Scent Dog Training: 📚

Scent dog training involves teaching dogs to use their incredible sense of smell to detect specific scents. This type of training can be used for various purposes, including search and rescue, detection of drugs or explosives, tracking, and even medical alert tasks. Here’s a closer look at how to train a scent dog, the benefits, and some techniques to get started.

📌Understanding a Dog’s Sense of Smell

Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell, with up to 300 million scent receptors compared to about 5 million in humans. This allows them to detect scents at incredibly low concentrations, making them ideal for scent detection tasks.

📌Benefits of Scent Dog Training

1. **Enhanced Bonding**: Training your dog to work with their natural instincts strengthens the bond between you and your pet.
2. **Mental Stimulation**: Scent work provides mental challenges that can keep dogs engaged and reduce boredom.
3. **Behavioral Improvement**: Engaging in scent training can improve focus, reduce anxiety, and curb undesirable behaviors.
4. **Practical Applications**: Trained scent dogs can assist in various fields, including law enforcement, search and rescue, and medical detection.

📌Scent dog training is a rewarding way to engage your dog's natural abilities while strengthening your bond. Whether for fun or practical applications, the skills learned through scent training can provide numerous benefits for both you and your dog.

With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, your dog can become a skilled scent detector!

SDOC September 2024

08/13/2024

Welcome back
SWANSEA DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB

Registration is OPEN NOW

https://swanseadog.com/register.html

08/10/2024

Scent class student - HARLOW

PLEASE read the story of this incredible puppy

This is our fabulous Harlow! She will be 14 years old in November. This Pug girl is actively participating in Scent 3 Classes at Swansea. Harlow and Tanya (proud momma) passionately and dedicatedly search for any hides despite her small size and majestic age.

These photos present Harlow from when she trained in Agility under the AAC (Agility Association of Canada). She received numerous titles and awards in her short agility career. A career cut short due to two herniated discs in her neck. She underwent ventral slot surgery and many months of physiotherapy and recovered amazingly well.

During her four years of competing in dog agility, Harlow received 30 titles, 351 qualifying scores/ribbons, she was the 5th pug in AAC history to receive her ATChC. In 2016, Harlow was in 25th position overall in Canada, finishing with 109 Q’s (qualifying score), 8 Titles and tied for 7th in Jumpers Top Dogs with 22 Q's. In 2017, Harlow was the AAC Ontario East Regional Champion in her height division (10 inch - regular class). In 2018 she placed 2nd at the AAC Ontario East Regional Championships.

To continue this engagement, they still do dog sports that are appropriate to her current capabilities, which is admirable.

Harlow inspires us to stay healthy, constantly train our body and mind, and grow and nurture the bond between a dog and a human throughout life.

Send warm wishes to Harlow!

📸 Photo credit: Claudia Kwiatkowski

See all of our students back in September ❤️***

07/16/2024

Summer is officially On!

How do our students spend their summer time?
Of course, practicing and trialling - Tala and nose work!
Tala, our Doberwoman, is saying Hello from the Nova Scotia trip!

Remember to update us on how your holidays are going!

Please share your stories with us.

Every occasion is good for proofing your training - so a “long down stay” at the bottom of the ocean in Hopewell Rocks in Fundy Bay, NB, was a must! to do!







Happy Summer from SDOC,
Thanks to our student Tala and Dominika for sharing their fun time!

06/28/2024

🐾🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing puppy students in our Level 2 Obedience class at Swansea Dog Obedience Club! 🎓🐶 You have all worked so hard and achieved so much. 🌟

As the summer approaches, we want to wish all the owners and their furry companions a fantastic season ahead. May it be filled with endless fun, joyful adventures, and unforgettable memories! 🌞🐾

Thank you for your dedication to training your pups. 🐕💙 We are proud of each and every one of you and can't wait to see what the future holds for you and your four-legged friends. 🐾✨

Keep up the great work, keep spreading the love and positivity, and let's continue to make Swansea Dog Obedience Club a place where both dogs and their owners thrive together! 🐾❤️

06/27/2024

Dear SDOC students,

We are thrilled to congratulate everyone on the incredible success achieved during the summer semester at the Novice Obedience class with Brian Gray.

Your dedication, hard work, and passion have indeed paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of the outstanding results you have accomplished.

Our gratitude to Brian Gray, whose guidance, expertise, and support have been instrumental in training and practicing. His unwavering dedication to our growth and development has undoubtedly played a significant role in our achievements.

With heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your continued success,

SDOC

06/24/2024

✅Here is news from our member Gayle and her wonderful puppy Sprig!

Sprig had quite the weekend. At 11.5y.o., the old guy still has it.

🏆🏆
He scored 10/10 and earned his C-ATCH 5, but he also got HIT.

Message from the owner - Gayle:
- As we all know, we no longer measure our success by ribbons or bars. We are deeply grateful to Campaign Dog Sports for their continuous support and to all the individuals who work tirelessly to make these events possible. Your efforts are truly appreciated.

👏👏👏👏
Congratulations from all Swansea Dog Members and thank you for keeping Sprig so busy and happy!

06/23/2024

🌺🌺
Swansea Dog Obedience Club wishes every student a happy summer!

🌹We hope that you will continue working with your puppy on obedience training, trick training, and have fun swimming and taking lots of walks to keep your puppy healthy and happy.

🌻We look forward to seeing you again in the next two months. Please note that our school will resume its regular schedule in September 2024.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email at [email protected]

Happy summer to all students, instructors, and members of Swansea Dog Obedience Club🌸🌸