Champagne Canines Dog Training and Behaviour Consults

17/02/2025

Many reasons behind this common behaviour. Finding the reasons behind a behaviour is necessary to help redirect or reduce the behaviour.

So many reasons for this behaviour and that can make it a little trickier to stop 🛑
It can become compulsive.
It can be a way to seek interactions or attention.
Energy levels usually play a big part in this behaviour too.
Yes✅ Both females and males can show this behaviour.
Neutered or not.
Take note of when, where and what happened just before, all of this can help you decipher exactly why this is occurring.
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15/02/2025

No more running away when those nail clippers come out! No more expensive vet visits to do it for you! Join me at Canine Connection Training Centre Inc. This Sunday!

Because Handling Shouldn't Be a Struggle!

Our Cooperative Care Workshop teaches you how to help your dog willingly participate in their own care—reducing fear, stress, and frustration.

2-hour workshop
Hands-on training & expert guidance
A happier, more confident dog!

🔗 Register today at www.k9connection.ca

15/02/2025

The walk begins in the home!
Let me show you how to set your dog up for success in this 2 hour workshop at Canine Connection Training Centre Inc.

Frustrated with leash pulling? 🐾

A loose leash walk isn’t about control—it’s about communication and teamwork. At our Loose Leash Walking Workshop, you’ll learn how to teach your dog to walk politely without constant tugging.

February 16th | 2:00 PM

Loose Leash Walking Workshop – Learn the skills to make walks enjoyable for BOTH you and your pup!

11/01/2025

A dogs' neck is as vulnerable as our own.

07/01/2025

05/01/2025

RIP to Karen Pryor who had a huge hand in shaping how we work with animals today. Her ground breaking book "Don't Shoot the Dog" 1984 has inspired many a trainer since.

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About Karen Pryor Karen Pryor, publicity photo for Oceanic Institute, about 1968. Karen Pryor had many interests. She was an observer of the smallest detail (as a child she studied butterfly anatomy) but what made her life’s work exceptional was that she also saw the big picture. It would have bee...

05/12/2024

Body work.

Body work comes in many forms from massage to t-touch. It is not only to help relax your dog, but to build the bond between you and to keep yourself familiar with what is normal on your dogs' skin and body so you can know early if something changes.

Reactive dogsl carry a lot of tension in their body, particularly the face. We have contractors outside today fixing siding, so lots of banging which triggers barking. Managed to get Oona on the couch for some body work, what I'm doing here is helping release some of that tension in her face and around her muzzle.

If you'd like to book a session to talk about body work and practice with your dog, send a message or give me a call.

Rebecca Champagne-CBCC-KA

08/11/2024

I know many of my clients have cats as well as dogs. Be mindful of these dangerous plants this holiday season.

08/11/2024

Come join me November 16 for a 2 hour loose leash walking workshop at Canine Connection Training Centre Inc.
Did you know a walk starts before you even leave the house? A disregulated or over-excited dog cannot be expected to walk properly on leash or be open to leaning how.
Learn what to do in the home and then the techniques for maintaining a Loose Leash!

03/10/2024

Be mindful and stay present. Good for your mental health and the well-being of your dog.

Image Credit: Dogs Disclosed

02/10/2024

Reactive dogs be like....

If this is your dog and you'd like help on how to work with this issue and other forms of reactivity, send a message today.

30/09/2024

Today, I'd like to acknowledge the land we live and train our dogs on.

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, îethka Nakoda Nations: Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney and Tsuut’ina Nation. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta Districts 5 and 6. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

Image from: Whetung Ojibwa Centre

19/09/2024

Your Dog's Tongue During Stress.

Did you know your dog's tongue can tell you a lot about how they are feeling? We've all seen the happy grin with a tongue lolling to one side, floppy and relaxed. That's a happy dog who probably just ran and played. That same tongue can also tip you off to subtle signs of stress. Knowing these signs, you can arm yourself with the knowledge of how your dog is feeling at any given time, and therefore react appropriately to mitigate stress.

Spatulate Tongue
Dogs who are feeling anxious, stressed or fearful, often pant heavily. During this panting, you can see the tongue take a particular shape known as "spatulate". See picture on the left. This shape can also be a tell-tale sign of heatstroke in a dog.

Lip Licking
Dogs who feel uncomfortable can often be seen licking their lips. This can be a tiny flick that touches only the lips - see picture on the right - or a larger lick that encompasses the entire nose.

Rebecca Champagne-CBCC-KA

(Image credits in photo description )

03/09/2024

Can really help with anxious and reactive dogs that there is no need for me to touch them to make them do what I want. The goal is for the dog to WANT to work with me and their human, not cringe or try to hide.

Can't believe we still have to ask this!

26/08/2024

A webinar all about pitbull myths, what exactly a Pitbull is and the history of bull baiting and dog fighting.

Did you know that "pitbull" isn't a breed unto itself but often used a descriptor for certain attributes or features that cover a wide range of breeds.

If you have any questions regarding pitbulls or possible myths you may have heard, drop them below and we can fight misinformation.

Rebecca Champagne-CBCC-KA

23/08/2024

Enrichment!

Grandma bought Oona a new snuffle mat! What fun! Takes her a good while to finish it (gotta double and triple check that she didn't miss something!) and I had to crop the video down as no one but me wants to watch my dog snuffle for 5 minutes straight 😂

I wouldn't reccomend this particular one for dog new to snuffle mats, puppies or dogs who get easily frustrated. Oona had to be reminded a few times not to rip the fabric on a tricky spot.

Remember:
*enrichment activities should be supervised and put away when not in use. (This has to dry for a bit before being rolled for storage)
*Oona is fine with her kitty friend enjoying some crinkle leaves, but some dogs may not be. Know your dog and err on the side of caution.

Rebecca Champagne-CBCC-KA

21/08/2024

A well socialized dog doesn't mean meeting and greeting every dog and person they come across.