Takoda Dog Training Co.

18/07/2024

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Musician/band

30/06/2024

We are still proud to be serving Deep River and Local Areas.

Our trainer has many specialty certifications! Ask how we can help with your individual needs!

Bookings are open Monday through Saturdays

27/05/2024

Honouring Veterans and their working dogs

21/05/2024

Anne will be offering free training advice at Pembark! Come on out and see us !!!!

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13/05/2024

05/05/2024

Introducing Anne’s Leash Line: An extra product that we are going to add to our product line. They are customisable and made by Anne. Feel free to request your own leash to be made with genuine paracord!!

22/04/2024

Exciting things to come!!!

06/04/2024

Spring has sprung, the good weather is on its way!

Do you need help with communicating with your companion for positive outcomes,leash walking, a refresher on obedience skills, pointers on perimeter boundaries in the yard, preparation for grooming/veterinary appointments, no matter what you and your k9 companion need Takoda Dog Training has you covered.

Anne is a member of IAABC, CAPDT, a certified veterinary assistant, Family Dog Mediator, Master course in K9 aggression certified, Fear Free Veterinary Team Member, Fear Free Trainer.

Call for a free inital consult and build a plan for lasting positive changes.

25/03/2024

This is the last known photo taken of Hachikō (aka Hachi) a Japanese Akita dog remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his owner. Hachikō belonged to Professor Eizaburo Ueno who lived in Shibuya and taught at Tokyo Imperial University during the early 1920s.

Every day, Ueno would walk to Shibuya Station with Hachikō and take the train to work. Once he was done for the day, he would take the train back and return to the station at precisely 3 PM. Hachikō would always be there waiting patiently to accompany the professor home.

One day, Ueno suffered a stroke and never arrived at the station. Hachikō went to the station every day for 9 years until his death in 1935. I always loved this story made into a motion picture starring Richard Gere. Dog bless you.

04/03/2024

Takoda Dog Training will begin turning out custom designed leashes, collars, working harnesses and begin production on a variety of leather, biothane and webbing designs that will not only be customizable but tailored to your dog. Stay tuned as examples will be posted!

04/03/2024

Takoda dog training is now offering leashes, harnesses, muzzles and appropriate nutrition guidance from a certified professional

01/03/2024

Im officially done! What an awesome course! Special thank you to LeeAnn Palmer-Ward for mentioning this one! I can’t wait for the conversations we can have!!!

26/02/2024

Takoda Dog Training will be closed this week. We apologize in advance.

26/02/2024

Pet first aid who is interested Deep River/ Chalk River and surrounding areas

04/02/2024

What makes us different. We take pride in our continuous learning, we support our clients when ever needed. We are insured to to the work we do. We don’t just use buzz words like fear free, IAABC, CAPDT, Master Courses, positive reinforcement, we live it and practice this in all that we do.

We have experience and dedication to our clients and have working relationships with other trainers that carry the same care, consideration and meaningful approaches at creating better k9 communication and understanding as we do.

The dog training world has become particularly competitive and difficult to navigate there are online companies there are pop up trainers there are good trainers and some that are otherwise.

Takoda Dog Training has a lot of specialties and special skills to offer to enhance communication and shape behavior and help you meet your training goals.

What we do not do

Slander other trainers

Support the use of shock collars, e collars, prong collars choke collars or retractable leashes

Support or practice the use of Alpha dominance Theory

I am sure this list is not close to extensive

What we do Support

Regulation of the Dog training profession

Working with our clients on plans tailored to needs.

Teaching positive reinforcement skills and strategies

Teaching and encouraging the use of fear free training approaches to grooming, training and vet care.

Teaching communication and reinforcing positive healthy K9 - human relationships

Open discussions with our clients with meaningful science backed answers as to the why? How? What and Where.

Every dog deserves exceptional training approach. We do not and will not turn down clients that are having difficulties.

Discounted training for rescue dogs to ensure they have the best possible success in their new chapter of life

25/01/2024

A very special thank you to our wonderful Co-op Student. Not only did she work hard and have a great attitude, but she excelled at learning to train helping out in the bakery decorating some pretty awesome cookies and helping to bake the healthy treats! We will miss you around the bakery and training and I’m sure a few pups would love to give to a high five! All the best as you prepare to graduate!

03/01/2024

Hello All, welcome to 2024! Who had a New Year’s resolution that involves their k9 companion, maybe it’s walking better on leash, socializing, desensitization, fear free veterinary or grooming work. There is no problem to big or small we have answers and the ability to help your human k9 companion relationship

25/12/2023

21/12/2023

Thank you for the support through out 2023. The staff at Takoda Dog Training wish you and your companions a safe and joyous Holiday season. See you in 2024 with some new and exciting possibilities!

17/11/2023

This year we are looking to give an amazing opportunity to 3 K9 companions who other wise may not get the chance for exceptional training.

At Takoda dog training we are passionate about providing you dedicated one on one help to encourage successfull communication with your companion and positive betterment of K9 human relationships.

Each package will include 5 - 1 hour sessions of training - plans tailored to the individual needs - training treats and dedication to helping you achieve your goals.

Please contact Anne via Takoda Dog Training’s page or at 613 504 1560.

26/10/2023

Takoda dog training Hours

Monday to Friday - Open Availability starting at 11 am last lesson of the day 630 to 730

Saturday starting at 11 - last session of the day 430

Sunday 11, 12 or 100 pm

Please note scheduling is on a first come first serve basis

We will also be looking to host a small dog social class or large dog social classes if you are interested please inquire.

16/08/2023

We are back up and running individual training, in home nail trims and so much more. Anne is now a fully qualified veterinary assistant, working through her canine emotional and cognitive development course and happily serving her clients with amazing results. Send a message to book your appointment today no problem to big or to small for this amazing fear free and positive reinforcement trainer. Please message Takoda Dog Training Co directly on facebook for bookings.

15/07/2023

Introducing the Pawlished Spa. Anne will be introducing dog bathing, blow outs and brush outs as well as nail trims at the end of summer beginning of fall. All clients will be served in a one on one professional calm and cleanly environment.

The best news is we will also be offering a no nonsense training and bathing package as well.

Stay Tuned for more great things to come as we endeavor to offer the best services to you and your K9 companion.

12/07/2023

As my clinical hours are coming to an end the following will be the new Private Consult and Dog walking Schedule starting - Monday 24 July

Monday to Friday - Open Availability starting at 11 am last lesson of the day 630 to 730

Saturday starting at 11 - last session of the day 430

Sunday 11, 12 or 100 pm

Please note scheduling is on a first come first serve basis

We will also be looking to host a small dog social class if you are interested please inquire.

Thank you for your continued support during our period of growth and expansion.

25/06/2023

20/06/2023

Let’s hope everything goes smoothly. These were some of Anne’s comrades. Terrible accident!!

An emergency response is underway at Garrison Petawawa after a Chinook helicopter went into the Ottawa River just after midnight.

An emergency response is underway at Garrison Petawawa after a Chinook helicopter went into the Ottawa River just after midnight.

18/06/2023

Hello Deep River,

It’s with excitement and optimism for the future that we would like to advise you effective 30 June 2023 we will no longer be running the store front at 16 Ridge Rd, Deep River, ON. As we start to undergo expansion and development of new training offerings.

We are moving to a format of 1 on 1 training and classes on demand should the demand require classes they will be held at an alternate location. New offerings will include recall work, water sessions and much much more.

As Anne prepares to do her Master Trainer Certification and clinical hours, she will continue to serve Deep River and surrounding areas in between studies. With optimism she is announcing this opportunity will bring better and stronger training skills to the area including new and exciting specialties that will enhance your training experience with your canine companion.

For our current classes your training will be continued until graduation and support ongoing as per usual.

For our current 1 on 1 students this means nothing will change as we move forward in a more personalized manner. The difference is location which will be discussed with you directly on a personal basis.

For any new clients requiring help please let us know we are happy to continue serving our community in this new and exciting format filled with new opportunities we couldn’t otherwise offer in our current location.

04/06/2023

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We are back at PenBark for another day!! Watch the dogs compete for the farthest jump!! Then buy your dog some treats !! Enjoy this wonderful day!!

31/05/2023

The easiest time to teach a dog to enjoy being handled is when they're a puppy. if you have a puppy now, or you know someone who does, PLEASE, take the time to proactively teach them to LOVE being held and handled by humans.

If your pup already seems comfortable being held and handled, don't take it for granted! Keep it up, and be sure to handle their entire body, using lots of food and praise to help them form a positive association. Don't forget to get your pup comfortable being handled by family and friends as well.

This will make it much easier to keep them safe and clean, and it will help them feel comfortable if they ever need to go to a groomer or get examined or cared for by a veterinarian. Dogs that are anxious about being handled will suffer much more if they ever need medical treatment for an illness or injury.

If you have an older dog who is already fearful or hand shy, you can definitely still teach them to enjoy being held and handled, but you'll need to proceed much more slowly and carefully, so you don't push them too far, too fast. If you take your time and use lots of treats you can build their confidence gradually, so that they can enjoy life more, with less anxiety.

Learn more here: https://dunbar.info/puppy-handling

If you have a puppy, or you know someone who does, we have an extra-special offer for you!

For the next few days, we're offering our Essential Puppy Training Course for 50% off AND we've just launched a new optional upgrade for our Essential Puppy Course Students. It's called the Premium Puppy Support Plan and it includes 3 months of personalized puppy training advice and assistance from us, the Dunbars, so you can give your pup the best education possible, make sure you and your pup are on the right track, and rapidly resolve any problems you might run into with your pup's training.

We're really excited to get to know some of our puppy students better, and have an opportunity to really help them train their pups with more personalized support.

If you know of anyone with a puppy, please tell them about this special offer!

Learn more here: https://dunbar.info/pup50