Ace Dog Training

11/09/2021

What is Day Training?

Day training is a a perfect blend of training and exercise- with almost no effort on your part! I pick up your dog, take them on a training outing to work on pre-set goals, and return them tired and happy! Each outing includes an emailed report card that outlines your dog's progress with some pictures of their outing.

Day training programs can work on socialization, high level obedience, leash skills, and everything in between!

If you're just looking for an exercised, well-behaved dog- we've got you covered! Ace Dog Training offers "unstructured" day training where you're not working towards a particular goal with your dog, but are looking for more structure and training than regular dog walking.

Not sure what your goals are? Send us a message and we can help you come up with a plan to suit you and your dog's needs!

08/09/2021

Focus and engagement are terms we hear a lot, but what do they actually mean?

Focus is your dog paying attention to you in the moment.

Engagement is your dog actively wanting to work and interact with you.

A lot of training focuses on, well, focus! This is the foundation of engagement and having a dog willing to work with you in a variety of environments.

Engagement, on the other hand, is a more complex skill that is vital for everything from recall to complex obedience. While focus is the foundation of engagement, engagement is the foundation of a solid relationship with your dog.

At Ace Dog Training, our goal is for you to have your ideal relationship with your dog, which means we work a lot on your dog's focus and engagement!

30/08/2021

Ace Dog Training is excited to announce limited spots opening up in our Star Puppy Program! This unique program combines weekly training sessions, individualized socialization/training outings, and online support to help you and your puppy develop into a successful team!

The Star Puppy Program focuses on developing a relationship between you and your dog, building foundation skills, and creating a well-socialized, stable companion. The program starts with a one-on-one consultation to discuss goals and develop a timeline that works best for you!

Don't have your puppy yet? No problem! We can set up a consultation before your puppy comes home so you get started on the right foot

Spots are limited, so reach out to book your consult today!

30/03/2021

21/03/2021

It was exciting to be able to volunteer for the College Royal Dog Show again! All of the participating students showed amazing dedication with their dogs and it was a joy to be able to train with them. Head on over to www.virtualcollegeroyal.com/events-dog-show to meet the dogs, check out the winning submissions at each level, and to see some cool trick training videos! Thank you for hosting this great event!

19/03/2021

Such an important part of walks! Remember it’s their walk, not ours!!!

16/03/2021

Friday is loving all of the smells that come with Spring!

New smells emerging means new challenges when you're out and about training, so don't forget to go back and refresh your basics.

Most importantly, make sure you give your dog times to sniff and enjoy the world!

02/02/2021

Letting your dog sniff on walks is great for them mentally!

Oh gosh, I love this!

08/01/2021

Ace Dogs Sargent and Friday enjoyed a decompression hike through the woods yesterday! Long lines allow your dog the freedom to sniff and explore freely while staying safe and following leash laws. Handling a long line can take a bit of practice, but the added freedom is worth it! We're lucky to have some amazing trails in Niagara, where are your favourite places to hike with your dogs?

24/12/2020

Happy Holidays from Ace Dog Training! We wish you a safe holiday season and are excited to share that we have some exciting new programs launching in the new year!

16/11/2020

📢 Seminar Alert! 📢
We are excited to be presenting a seminar on how to raise (and love) your Shepherd and all of the challenges they present! Whether your Shepherd is Belgian, German, Dutch or a mix, this seminar covers everything you need to help build your relationship.

19/10/2020

Are your dogs best buds? Problems in multi-dog households are more common than you think! This can look like resource guarding, inappropriate play, or even seperation anxiety from one another! In-home training can help both prevent and solve problems to allow your pups to coexist peacefully. We're also offering video training and consults for many problems to help keep everyone safe! Send me a message or visit www.acedogs.ca to see how we can help you!

04/06/2020

We haven't been as active much since covid started, but we're excited to announce some exciting things coming up in June! We are starting our intermediate and precision (competition) classes, as well as some fun drop in classes including confidence and trick classes!

A Glance at what’s coming ..... we are working hard to bring you everything you have told us your looking for ;)

31/03/2020

Ace Dog Training is excited to announce we are launching TWO online puppy training programs!

𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 teaches you all of the puppy basics including loose leash walking, coming when called, wait, and leave it. We also teach manners such as not jumping up, door manners, impulse control, and politely greeting people and other dogs.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 is everything you need to set your puppy up for success in a variety of different dog sports. We concentrate on fundamentals such as rear-end awareness, reward methods and placement, obedience style sit/down/stand, and a strong emphasis on engagement.

Both programs run for 6 weeks starting on Wednesday 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴𝘁𝗵 and includes a weekly lessons with 4-5 new skills to work on, a weekly Facebook Live with your classroom to answer questions in-person, AND daily feedback on your homework progress!

𝗧𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟯𝟬% 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 $𝟳𝟬!

27/03/2020

Sirius is helping me prepare for our Facebook live this afternoon, and is excited for a surprise announcement during the live! Stay tuned 👀

27/03/2020

Free Facebook Live today at 2pm on dog sports and working dogs! If you have any questions you want answered or skills you want to see, let me know!

26/03/2020

If I were to do a sports/working dog Facebook live tomorrow, what works better for everyone: around 10am or around 2pm?

26/03/2020

Let's see some of your pups!

26/03/2020

Remember, puppies need a lot of sleep! Even though you're home more right now, make sure your puppy gets structure and a lot of time to nap.

25/03/2020

25/03/2020

Hey guys! I'm going to do another Facebook live tomorrow morning around 11am focusing on dog sports and working dogs! What would you like to know? Let me know if there's anything you would like to see me train, and I will make sure I have it set up as well!

23/03/2020

See great ideas so socializing your puppy while in isolation!

Puppies need to be socialized even if everyone is self-isolating to and of

I've been seeing a lot of puppy owners unsure of what they can do for their pup while stuck at home! Just in time for I bring to you this infographic with just a few ideas you can do without leaving the house!

To celebrate National Puppy Day, let's fill these comments with puppy pictures of your puppy now or your dog back in their puppy days!

23/03/2020

If I do another Facebook live focused more on sport and working dogs, what day and time works best for everyone?

23/03/2020

Don't forget I'm going live on my page at 10am today to answer your questions and talk about stuff to do with your dogs in limited space! I've already had a few great submissions, but you still have time to get yours in!

22/03/2020

Hey guys! I'm going to be doing a Facebook live tomorrow (Monday) around 10am for anyone that would like to join! I am happy to cover any topic, so what would you guys like to hear about? I'll have my dogs with my for demonstrations as well, so if you would like a specific trick or behaviour let me know now so I can make sure it's ready!

16/03/2020

Hi again! Ok ... please send me a PM and let me know if your intention is to come to class, or if you would prefer to attend via Facebook live ? Please include your dogs name, and date and time of your class ! I need this info so we can better prepare for classes this week.

Cheers everyone !

16/03/2020

A sniff spot or sprinkle spot is a great way to entertain your dog with minimal effort. I sprinkle about a 1/2 to 3/4 cup of kibble for each dog (how much you use will depend on your dog) in a small section of the back yard and let them sniff it out!
If your dogs don't get along around food, it's best to do it individually in a neutral area they don't have regular access to, like supervised in the front yard.
As a general rule of thumb, I use an area about 5 feet by 5 feet per dog to make sure they can find the food, but still have to work for it!
If your dog isn't super food motivated, you can throw in some higher value smelly treats to get them started.