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The Crunchy Canine provides dog training services for people who simply just want a well-behaved dog! Dog training for the family pet! www.thecrunchycanine.ca
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At The Crunchy Canine we understand that you simply just want to enjoy a stress-free life with your dog and be able to include them in everyday activities. Dogs who are trained with us can enjoy stress-free walks, greet guests politely without jumping, be trusted off leash, socialize with other dogs, and so much more! If you are struggling with any of the following behaviours with your dog, we are

here to help;
Pulling • Jumping • Barking • Excessive Energy • Anxiety • Leash Reactivity • Counter Surfing • General Bratty Behaviour • And More! Our gentle and effective training methods provide results, and will help create the life you had always imagined with your dog! Our focus is not only on training your dog, but also showing you how to better communicate and understand your dog, in turn making you a great dog owner. We offer a variety of training solutions to meet your needs and goals. From simple loose leash walking to advanced off leash reliability and obedience, our professional trainers will help you achieve it. Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Beamsville, Grimsby, Binbrook, Burlington, Brantford, Simcoe, Port Dover, Hagersville, Jarvis. Contact us today to see how we can help your dog!

26/06/2024

Thinking about getting your dog registered for training? We have some great group classes happening at our Simcoe location!
Email us to register today!
[email protected]

24/06/2024

Far too many people just assume their dogs know how to handle and navigate our complicated human world. Many natural and normal dog behaviours are deemed unacceptable by humans and we expect them to handle everything with grace. However, it really is up to us to prepare them, and teach them what we want them to do and of course what we don't want them to do. We owe it to our dogs, our four legged best friends, to train them! And if we don't, that's on us not on them.

23/06/2024

Our whole team trekked out to Stayner, Ont to participate in today! It was quite the event. Over 6k of trails, mud, creeks, fields, obstacles, rain...so much rain.

22/06/2024

Our Puppy Life Skills and Socialization class is all about setting your puppy up to becoming a confident, well adjusted, well behaved and social adult dog. It goes far beyond your basic obedience class! We teach real life skills to ensure your puppy knows how to navigate our complicated world! If you have a new puppy between 10-22 weeks this is the perfect class for you! Classes run every Thursday at 6pm at our training facility in Simcoe! Email us to register today!
[email protected]

22/06/2024

Do you think some breeds are easier to train than others? We would love to know what you think! Comment below with your answer!
Scroll down for Katherine's opinion on the matter!
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20/06/2024

Does your dog pull on leash? Do they only listen if you have treats in your hand? We can help! We have a new round of our Basic Obedience class starting Thursday, July 4th at 7pm at our Simcoe location!
The program is 4 weeks for $175 plus HST
Email us to register today!
[email protected]

19/06/2024

How often do you play with your dog? Probably not enough! Check our newest blog post on the benefits of playing with your dog!
https://thecrunchycanine.ca/why-is-play-important-for-your-dog/

17/06/2024

Congratulations to our Basic Obedience and Intermediate Obedience graduates!

14/06/2024

Join us tomorrow! Katie will be at Bone and Biscuit Hamilton for an ask the Trainer at their Summer Celebration Event!

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*While supplies last. Limit of one pupsicles/sample/spin per customer account. Value of winning spin varies. Gift cards won cannot be used on June 15th, 2024. See in-store for further details!

11/06/2024

Have you always wanted to try agility? Did you know we offer a Fungility class? This is a non-competitive fun class where you can come try out the jumps, tunnel, A-frame, teeter, and weave poles! Class is held in Hamilton at the Faith United Church. No experience required! Come out and have some fun with your dog. $40 plus HST per class.
Email us to register! [email protected]

11/06/2024

Catching up on our group class pics! Basic Obedience and Intermediate Obedience showing off their skills!

08/06/2024

Share your experience using a remote collar! Whether you trained with us or not we'd love to hear about it!

04/06/2024

Day Campers having a blast down at the Waterford Ponds today!

02/06/2024

📢📢📢 Port Dover dog owners 📢📢📢 Want to come home to a tired, fulfilled and happy dog? We are thrilled to announce we are accepting new clients for our popular Day Camp! This is not your average dog daycare though...here are the details!
✅ Free pick up and drop off in Simcoe, Port Dover and surrounding areas
✅ Supervised by dog trainers
✅ Structured play
✅ Small group size
✅ Daily training included
✅ Pack walks
✅ Pictures & updates sent daily
We are now booking free meet and greets where you can come meet us, see the facility, and ask all your questions! We will assess your dog to see if they are a good fit for our Camp!
Email today to book your meet and greet! [email protected]

01/06/2024

Our Basic Obedience class working on the place command!

31/05/2024

Guys, hear me out...you do not, I repeat, you DO NOT have to walk your dog around the block to exercise them. There are plenty of other, far more fun and productive ways to exercise your dog. I'm not saying don't ever walk your dog. You absolutely can still walk your dog but you shouldn't rely solely on it for exercise, especially for young energetic dogs who need way more than a 20 min walk around the block to drain some pent up energy.
Ideas for exercise that don't include walks around the block:
1. Obedience training
2. Tricks training
3. Scent games
4. Tug
5. Fetch
6. Flirt pole
7. Long line or off leash fun
8. Swimming

Comment below with your favourite non-walking exercise!

31/05/2024

We have a couple spots left in the next Fungility class starting Wednesday, June 5th at 7pm! This is our last class before we break for the summer so if you were thinking about joining now is the time! Email us to register [email protected]

23/05/2024

Took a few of our campers out on a walk today! Water, trails, shade...recipe for a fun day out while staying cool in this heat!

23/05/2024

What a busy night! We kicked off with our Rally Obedience class, then some Fungility and finishing off the night with Scent Detection! Interested in trying some fun sport classes? Shoot us a DM or email us to find out more! [email protected]

22/05/2024

We have a spot available in our Scent Detection class starting tonight at 8pm in Simcoe! If your dog likes to use their nose then this class is for them! Email us to book your spot! [email protected]

22/05/2024

Our Day Camp is not your average doggy daycare! We are always working on our campers manners and listening skills! And of course we have lots of fun too!
Interested in Day Camp for your dog? Email us to set up a meet and greet! [email protected]

19/05/2024

We had a great group training practice at Gage Park today! Gold star to all the owners showing up and putting in the work ⭐

18/05/2024

Are you joining us? You should. We have lots of fun on our hikes and everyone is welcome!! You do not have to be a training client to join!

18/05/2024

We had a great Drop In Training Practice tonight in Simcoe! Our clients came out despite the crappy weather to work on their dogs skills in a group setting! Everyone did fantastic!!

17/05/2024

Have you always wanted to try agility with your dog? We are giving away one spot in our upcoming Fungility class starting next Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm at our Simcoe location!
How to enter:
1. Follow us
2. Like this post
3. Share this post
4. Tag a friend

Draw will take place on Monday, May 20th at 8pm!

15/05/2024

Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog? Did you know we offer fun Sport Classes in Hamilton and Simcoe? The next round of classes starts Wednesday, May 22nd in Simcoe! Space is limited so register before it's too late! [email protected]

15/05/2024

Wanting to try a fun sport class with yyour dog? Not sure which class is right for you? Check it out! We have fun sport classes in both Hamilton and Simcoe!

13/05/2024

We have two spots left in our upcoming Tricks Class starting Wednesday, May 15th at 8pm at the Faith United Church in Hamilton! Three weeks of fun teaching your dog some new party tricks with our trainer Lia!
Email to register! [email protected]

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Human & Dog Moms out there! 💕
Wishing everyone a wonderful Sunday. ☀️ 🌸

11/05/2024

Come see us from 1-4pm today at in Hamilton!

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Our Day Camp is not your average doggy daycare! We are always working on our campers manners and listening skills! And of course we have lots of fun too! Interested in Day Camp for your dog? Email us to set up a meet and greet! [email protected]

Class #2 and we have some dogs running the course off leash! We have lots of fun!!

What is Rally-O you ask? It's a super fun dog sport that tests your relationship, handling skills and your dog's obedience skills! You will learn a variety of obedience signs that are put into a course that will challenge you and your dog as a team! Everyone can participate in this fun class! So long as your dog is able to be around other dogs, food motivated and wants to have fun then this is the class for you! We have classes in Hamilton and Simcoe!

Do you have a high energy dog? Has someone told you that you just need to give them more exercise? While that may be true...you also need to consider what the line is between needing more exercise and over exercising a dog to create a better athlete who then just becomes an adrenaline junky who constantly needs more. There is a balance but it's not always obvious. Wondering if you need to modify your dog's exercise? Shoot us a DM we can help!

Our Fungility class is a 4 week, fun and fast paced class for all dogs! And the class is only $175 plus HST!! Get out and have some fun with your dog, learn some new skills and watch your relationship blossom! No experience required! We have classes in both Hamilton and Simcoe! Email us to register today!

Have you ever heard of Rally Obedience? It's a super fun competitive obedience class where you go through a course of different signs. Check out week 3 of our Rally Obedience 1 class in Simcoe!

Our Scent Detection 1 class rocking week 2! All 3 dogs are showing clear indications and getting pretty good at their nose holds. Excellent work!

Have you always wanted to teach your dog a fancy heel position? Or maybe some other commands that require hind end awareness? Possibly you just want to teach your dog something new for the heck of it! Check out this quick "how to" on getting started on teaching the pivot!

Our Rally Obedience class is on week 2 and they are killing it!! Our next round starts Feb 5th at 8pm in Simcoe! Email us to register! [email protected]

Merry Christmas from The Crunchy Canine Team!

It's ok if you're having guests over this holiday season, to put your dog in their crate with a bone or chew. Not all dogs love the hustle and bustle of having people over and sometimes we just have to respect that and give them a quiet and safe space to be away from the chaos and relax.

I think there is some confusion out there that your dog MUST walk beside you all the time...but what if you taught your dog that they can walk loose leash when given the cue for a more casual/free walk but when you ask them to come into "heel" they must walk beside you. It is absolutely possible and acceptable to teach both skills! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #balancedtraining #balanceddogtraining #positivereinforcement #positivedogtraining #dogsofhamilton #dogsofburlington #dogsofsimcoe #dogsofportdover

A structured heel is great...but letting your dog be a dog is far more natural and enjoyable for your dog. If you expect your dog to walk nicely on leash when needed then you need to make sure you're also fulfilling their needs by allowing them to sniff, run, play and just be a dog!

Our favourite ways to use a drag line or house leash!

One of our favourite things to teach is a loose leash walk! It's not always easy but it's so worth the effort! Check out some of our amazing clients showing off their dogs walking skills!

Our office manager Tracy has a new foster dog through Inugoya Rehoming and Rehabilitation and of course we needed to document her training journey! Today we started to work on her loose leash walking and she nailed it....even with some horses watching on the sidelines!

Happy International Dog Day!

Does your dog blow past your leg when you are working on the heel position? Many dogs will run past their human after the 180 turn which can be super frustrating! Try this tip to help fix that problem!

Dogs are creatures of habit. Habits are formed by creating a pattern of behaviours. Create the pattern of behaviours you want to create good habits! And don't forget it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a habit (or break one).

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Dog training for the family pet! At The Crunchy Canine (formerly Canines In Balance) we understand that you simply just want to enjoy a stress-free life with your dog and be able to include them in everyday activities. Dogs who are trained with us can enjoy stress-free walks, greet guests politely without jumping, be trusted off leash, socialize with other dogs, and so much more! If you are struggling with any of the following behaviours with your dog, we are here to help; Pulling • Jumping • Barking • Biting/Mouthing • Guarding • Excessive Energy • Anxiety Leash Reactivity • Counter Surfing • General Bratty Behaviour • Aggression • And More! Our gentle and effective training methods provide results, and will help create the life you had always imagined with your dog! Our focus is not only on training your dog, but also showing you how to better communicate and understand your dog, in turn making you a great dog owner. We offer a variety of training solutions to meet your needs and goals. From simple loose leash walking to advanced off leash reliability and obedience, our professional trainers will help you achieve it. Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Beamsville, Grimsby, Binbrook, and Burlington Contact us today to see how we can help your dog! www.thecrunchycanine.ca