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Force-free positive pet training for dogs and cats. Available as private sessions in-person or small group sessions online. Book today!

Certified in separation anxiety training. A professional training company founded in 2016. The trainer has a degree in animal behaviour & welfare (MSc) from the University of Guelph. She has been working with animal behaviour for +15 years. Separation anxiety in dogs training was achieved in 2020 from "SA Pro" training. Training is available online and in person. Shaggy Dog helps with more than ju

st dogs; training is also available for cats. For both, we can provide basic obedience, trick training, separation anxiety training, behaviour modification and more. All training is force-free, positive and kind. No nasty tools or techniques allowed! The goal is to grow a relationship with your pets based on trust, kindness and love- not fear.

14/09/2024

This is the sweetest little Miss Maggie. She's been making great strides learning to listen while excited, barking less when people come home, and learning to pass dogs and be less reactive in head-on approaches.

Great work to her family! Keep up all the on-going work and maintaining the success of other training.

12/09/2024

This is adorable, little Skye! She started reactive to people and dogs on a walk.
Her family has been incredibly dedicated to her training and has seen huge improvements. They created safe zones with sight blockers at home, moved to walking only on parks or places where they could get big distances, and did slow and careful introductions of people. Skye is doing so great with people now and has reduced the distance she needs to pass dogs by 80%! She can even pass with head-on approaches now.
There is still a touch of work to do, but an outstanding job to her family. Keep up the great work.

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09/09/2024

Let's clear up some common dog myths! One popular belief is that dogs only understand commands when spoken in a stern voice.

The truth is, dogs respond better to positive reinforcement and a calm, assertive tone.

Want to learn more about dog behavior and training? Check out our Free Dog Training eBook!
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Photo credit to Photography by Tina Sawicki

06/09/2024

Adventure awaits! Hiking with your dog can be a great way to bond and exercise.
Remember to choose dog-friendly trails, keep your pup on a leash, and pack plenty of water.

Want more tips for outdoor adventures with your dog? Check out our Free Dog Training eBook!
bit.ly/ShaggyDogTrainingHacks

06/09/2024

It's with a heavy heart I announce that Leo, our resident kitty has travelled over the rainbow bridge. It's been an incredibly tough week for me. Leo was almost 13 years old and been my oldest living pet to date.
He is already being very missed. Thank you to everyone for your patience and kindness while I come to terms with this loss.
Huge thank you to Dr. Meredith Galbraith for giving Leo a peaceful passing at home. And thank you to Tina of Tina Sawicki Pet Photography for capturing some of Leo's best moments before his passing.

03/09/2024

Tick for tat! Protect your furry friend from pesky parasites with effective flea and tick prevention.

Regular checks, grooming, and using veterinarian-approved products can help keep your dog happy and healthy.

Want to learn more about pet care? Check out our Free Dog Training eBook for helpful tips! bit.ly/ShaggyDogTrainingHacks

29/08/2024

Summer heat can be dangerous for our furry friends. Make sure your dog stays safe and hydrated by following these tips:

Provide plenty of fresh water
Avoid walks during the hottest parts of the day
Never leave your dog in a parked car
Consider a cooling vest or mat

Want more tips on keeping your dog cool and comfortable? Check out our Free Dog Training eBook! bit.ly/ShaggyDogTrainingHacks

Photo credit to Photography by Tina Sawicki

29/08/2024

I'm on semi-annual leave! I'll return on September 8th. See everyone then.

22/08/2024

Little Marty is making improvements! As you can see above, stay is a work in progress. Leash walking, potty training, and recall were top on the list.

Marty was nervous to go further than the corner, so we brought Winston in as a support network to teach him how fun walks could be! He went the furthest he ever had been on a walk and had fun sniffing and visiting people and wasn't even scared by cars by the end.

We then did some fun recall training games and races between Winston and him.

Keep up the great work building Marty's confidence. You're doing a great job, Marty's mom!

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20/08/2024

Can you guess which dog breed is known for its intelligence and trainability?
A. Border Collie
B. Golden Retriever
C. Poodle
Let's see how well you know your dogs! Share your answer below.
Want to learn more about dog training? Check out the Free Dog Training eBook for expert tips and tricks! bit.ly/ShaggyDogTrainingHacks
Photo credit to Photography by Tina Sawicki

19/08/2024

Alfie has made great strides in learning to be a more chill guy. Adolescents can be hard in dogs but not impossible.
His parents have done an outstanding job with teaching him calm approaches and sitting rather than jumping, adjusting arousal balances, and training both relaxation and patience. On top, he's also not nearly as rowdy when he sees other dogs on leah now.
There is still work to be done, but he's come such a long way.
Amazing job to his family for putting in all the hard work. Teenagers are hard! Keep it up.

08/07/2024

Isn't she just the cutest? This little girl loooves people, dogs, life, and going for the occasional neighborhood wander! We worked on creating more relaxed greetings, way better recall, sharper recall, and preventing door dashing.

There is still some work to do, BUT my gosh has Freyja came such a long way. It used to take quite a lot to get her to return, and now her recall is so swift and on fire. We even added some collar grab to the game so we could get her back in emergency situations.

Amazing job from her highly dedicated and loving family! Amazing job to all!

01/07/2024

READ AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS, CLIENTS, AND FISH...WELL MAYBE NOT FISH BUT I NEEDED A THIRD THERE.

28/06/2024

Little cutie is going through some private obedience training. He's getting braver and s.arter every single week. And naturally even cuter! Keep up the great work family.

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27/06/2024

The little Missy has come so far! We went from heavy resource guarding and eating all the things we shouldn't on a walk to ignoring all the goose poops, walking past dogs, and being able to do great trades. Great work from her mom on helping her learn all these new behaviours. Keep up the great job.

26/06/2024

Blue has already come a long way! He came into his home with lots of energy, little impulse control and tons of over-arousal, and some anxiety. We've done a range of training, including some day training walks one on one with me. His dedicated parents have worked slowly and diligently with his training and we're seeing some great improvements. He's happier being left now and able to listen when excited and learning to walk past dogs at a distance that is slowly reducing. Keep up all the amazing work, Blue! You and your family got this!

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18/06/2024

With this week being HOT & HUMD know the signs of heat stroke…

04/06/2024

Dogs bark for many reasons including excitement, anxiety, for attention or to sound the alarm. Understanding WHY your dog is barking will help you begin to properly address and change the behavior.

21/05/2024

The free talk on how to handle off-leash dogs is happening at 6 PM! Link to join in the comments. 🐾

19/05/2024

THEY’RE BACK !!!!

There will be fireworks everywhere this weekend. Please heed the warnings and prepare yourself and your dog.

If you are taking your dog out in your yard after dark, please use a lease. Even if your yard is fenced. A scared dog can scale a six ft fence, a little one can crawl through a space it wouldn’t go through under normal circumstances.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOG TO WATCH THE FIREWORKS!!
A dogs hearing is so much better than a humans. If you think something is loud then imagine what they are hearing. They don’t want to be there.
BE KIND AND LEAVE THEM BEHIND.

Calming video in comments if you do happen to lose your dog. Do not yell after it or chase it, get the direction, if you know it, and get in front of it.

Quinte West Lost Paws

Quinte Lost Dog Network

14/05/2024

This little Missy is doing so much better! There used to be lots of startling, gumpy faces and even a few bites! It was hard to know when her mood would be good or not.
But with some hard work from her family on reading dog body language (which is mostly quiet) and working on consent training with her and themselves, things have changed dramatically! Their relationship has improved, and everyone feels comfortable and happy in the home again!

Great work, family. Keep up the amazing job of reading your dog and respecting boundaries.

10/05/2024

Winston is pretty excited about the new apple tree! He's less excited he's not allowed to p*e on it though, haha.

09/05/2024

Look at this perfect princess!
She went from guarding, snapping and hoarding her toys from guests and some family members. Keep away and taking things rudely without asking was the culprit behind this behaviour! Once her family released and started doing equal trade and stopped playing keep away she did a near 180 overnight!
It's amazing what a bit of communication can do to improve reactivity and relationships between us and our dogs! But above all, HUGE congrats to a family for putting in all the effort to teach her new associations, relieve anxiety, and be sure relationships were built on strong bonds. Lots of hard work that paid off.

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07/05/2024

This beautiful girl has come a huge way thanks to the hard work and dedication of all her amazing family members!
She was barking and lundging at strangers coming onto her property. We worked in neutral places to start and went for parallel walks, then worked on the territorial behaviours. By this time, she loved me so much that we needed to switch to curbing demand behaviours. She's come such a great distance thanks to her family's diligent practice on keeping her subthreshold and being sure introductions with people were super safe and pleasant.
Now she's happy to have people in her bubble, and though we still need to work on the quiet cue for aralm barking, even that is coming along nicely.

Outstanding job, family! Keep up that great momentum.

03/05/2024

Triple cuties today! We've worked steadily with leash reactivity in the little dude, and he's doing great work on being calm on walks! On this day, we were working on teaching them to be quiet on cue, and everyone got it in three tires! We also taught them to calmly approach fun new guests.
This family has been outstanding and doing all the hard work on training everything, and we've seen some outstanding progress. All that effort and practice has paid off well!

02/05/2024

Next up is this outstanding cutie!
We were working on calm greetings (good success as you can see here) and leash skills. His family has made huge headway and is doing great. He's calm and can pass even when other dogs are reacting to him! Huge great job to the family.

02/05/2024

Join us on May 21st for a talk on how to handle off-leash dogs! This is geared toward people with dogs and those without. We'll cover how to handle approaching dogs, tips to get control, tips for children, and how to get your dog back if they get off the leash.
This talk is free, and all are welcome.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87156512189
More details here: https://www.shaggydogpetservice.com/service-page/dealing-with-off-leash-dogs?referral=service_list_widget

01/05/2024

We're behind again on cuties to share! Let's start with this stunning man! He and his mom have been working extra hard on their recall (come) training and leash pulling. He is a perfect gentleman in every way and has the best mom, working hard on his skills. He loves all the fun recall games. Learning through games is a huge part of what I do, especially for recall. It's fun for the handlers and the pups!
Keep up the great work, family!

26/04/2024

Anyone looking for a special photo of your pet, Tina has you covered! Her shoots are so fun and professional. She makes the colour herself by hand to ensure it's 100% non-toxic for your dog! Spot fill quick.

14/04/2024

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We’re a professional training company founded in 2016 serving the Kingston, Ontario and surrounding area. The trainer has qualification in animal behaviour & welfare (MSc) from the University of Guelph and a veterinary degree (BVM&S) from the University of Edinburgh. She has been working with animal behaviour for +15 years.

We provide training for dogs and cats- basic obedience and behaviour modification options are available. We also offer a range of webinar and educational talks on common behaviour topics to pet parents. The training methods are fully force free and positive. The trainer does several hours yearly of continuing education classes and courses, such as the 2017 course on dog aggression direction towards humans taught by veterinary behaviourist. All education has documentation and proof.

Private or small group classes are available via in-person meetings and online. We can provide professional and highly knowledgeable service to anyone anywhere! Book now to start your training success story!https://www.shaggydogpetservice.com