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April Saulnier's Dog Training Creating calm dogs in a crazy world. 🐾
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Taking advantage of the cool morning with the little hunting dog. Della has been working hard & getting ready for her fu...
30/08/2024

Taking advantage of the cool morning with the little hunting dog.

Della has been working hard & getting ready for her future hunting trials.

These pups were all so good today!
29/08/2024

These pups were all so good today!

Morning coffee and training with Rocky!We were working on ensuring he’s making good choices while his backyard oasis is ...
28/08/2024

Morning coffee and training with Rocky!
We were working on ensuring he’s making good choices while his backyard oasis is created.

By teaching him to stay out of construction workers way he can be loose and hang with everyone. The reason this is so easy for Rocky is because his handlers put so much work into him as a young dog that a few simple reminders get him back in the groove.

28/08/2024
We worked on meeting strangers today at stay and train. Allowing dogs to approach without someone getting into their spa...
26/08/2024

We worked on meeting strangers today at stay and train.

Allowing dogs to approach without someone getting into their space is a sure way to make new friends. ❤️

Morning kongs for our dogs on vacation. ❤️
22/08/2024

Morning kongs for our dogs on vacation. ❤️

21/08/2024

For some calm is a learned skill.
It does not always come natural to the dog. By creating calm in the chaos we can create better mindset.

This isn’t my down stay command. This is my relax command. Chill and wait, I don’t need their full attention. They can lay as they want and don’t need to be perfectly in competition mindset.

Just living is not enough for a dog. They must have sunshine, freedom to be, to play and to live. Sometimes they must be...
20/08/2024

Just living is not enough for a dog. They must have sunshine, freedom to be, to play and to live.
Sometimes they must be mindless and silly, their soul to be satisfied by just being themselves without being told when and how to do things.

Think about how often you really let your dog be themselves, out of a fenced yard, out of their home, we can all do our dogs the favour of increasing this time to ensure they will be better versions of themselves.

You can't build a great training on a weak foundation.
14/08/2024

You can't build a great training on a weak foundation.

Day two of table work for this guy!Today we included a bath and a bit of dryer work.So proud of him. Bath time was a str...
13/08/2024

Day two of table work for this guy!
Today we included a bath and a bit of dryer work.
So proud of him. Bath time was a struggle but he’s getting there. ❤️

Yesterday we met this gal and her handler at a soccer game for practice. As a puppy things are short and simple. We work...
13/08/2024

Yesterday we met this gal and her handler at a soccer game for practice. As a puppy things are short and simple. We worked on:

Offering eye contact and play.

Allowing exposure to children, sights and sounds.

Basic obedience skills

We practiced grooming so she is prepared for future dog shows.

Meet Meg.Meg gets her name after Megaladon the giant shark. She was sent over by PAW after she “made everyone here bleed...
12/08/2024

Meet Meg.
Meg gets her name after Megaladon the giant shark.

She was sent over by PAW after she “made everyone here bleed”. Those puppy teeth sure are sharp.

Quickly I’ve discovered a very willing, eager and SUPER smart dog I will have so much fun training.
Between Robin (her other foster mom with a team of border collies) and myself I’m certain we are going to make Meg one of the best puppies to adopt.

Keep watching for Meg updates 🐕

Previously sedation was suggested for this guy for nail cutting. We are conditioning him to enjoy things that may be dif...
11/08/2024

Previously sedation was suggested for this guy for nail cutting.
We are conditioning him to enjoy things that may be difficult for him. He ate the remainder of his supper on the grooming table to ensure tomorrow is an easier day when we groom him.

His dad told me it took two people to keep him on the table. Today he did it all by himself with no jump off attempts.

Determination today leads to success tomorrow.Thank you Lord Nelson hotel for the best accommodations and the cutest dog...
11/08/2024

Determination today leads to success tomorrow.

Thank you Lord Nelson hotel for the best accommodations and the cutest doggy bag.

08/08/2024
Steeler and I had a great session as we shopped for floors at Sullys Flooring and Stairs.While visiting stores we don’t ...
08/08/2024

Steeler and I had a great session as we shopped for floors at Sullys Flooring and Stairs.

While visiting stores we don’t allow our dogs to sniff products or say hello to many people. This ensures while we are visiting places they aren’t all over the place and focused on their handlers commands.

07/08/2024

I was so happy to watch this boy head to an adventure now that he can get into a vehicle. He had so much fun being a boy today ❤️

07/08/2024

Practicing puppy recall with Cooper ❤️

Sweet Herbie came for a visit ❤️
06/08/2024

Sweet Herbie came for a visit ❤️

Pool time, training time!
05/08/2024

Pool time, training time!

To learn etiquette, is actually learning how to see others, and respect them.At the beach it’s imperative to not allow y...
04/08/2024

To learn etiquette, is actually learning how to see others, and respect them.

At the beach it’s imperative to not allow your dog to accost and run to other dogs without verification from their owner.

A dog running full tilt, tail up, intense stare can be scary of perceived as not friendly to some dogs. This can result in building a dog to be reactive or aggressive. Do your part and control your dog.

We met this beagle on the beach and her mom asked if they could play and did they ever. My other dog had no interest in this dog. Just like people, dogs have personalities that we should respect so we don’t cause social issues for everyone.

03/08/2024

Sometimes you have to do something you don’t want to in order to get somewhere better.

Last weekend I severely injured my foot. Hobbling has not been easy mostly to the dogs.

Owning sporting dogs means I need to ensure their needs are met or we will all struggle with frustration.

Dogs need to live a life to be the best versions of themselves, so whether we walk 1km in 35 minutes versus our regular 9 minutes. Something is better than nothing.

01/08/2024

The reason this dog was struggle so badly with getting in the car is shown here.

He’s afraid of a change of surface. We have taken a big step back and are helping realize its fun and he will be rewarded for getting on a new surface.

This is imperative for life. Vet visits on scales require dogs to get on different surfaces, grooming tables and floor changes. Without proper confidence building and training this can become very difficult for them.

This guy is learning how to be a polite canine good neighbour with us over the next couple weeks. He’s notorious for jum...
31/07/2024

This guy is learning how to be a polite canine good neighbour with us over the next couple weeks.

He’s notorious for jumping, being rude and not respecting space.

We’ve had some helpers come over to set up the scenario he struggles with. Everyone ignores him and he’s rewarded when he makes good choices. When he chooses poorly- we fix it. He’s learning SO quickly and I’m very proud of him.

These guys had a great session this morning. We tested our skills with being calm and relaxing as we had people come in ...
31/07/2024

These guys had a great session this morning.

We tested our skills with being calm and relaxing as we had people come in and do work on our new facility. All the dogs patiently stayed in their down and relaxed as we discussed work and then I allowed them to greet the gentleman who loved miss London the most. 🤣

A little relationship test. Take your dog outside in your yard, driveway or parking lot. How long does it take for your ...
22/07/2024

A little relationship test.

Take your dog outside in your yard, driveway or parking lot. How long does it take for your dog to voluntarily look at you? No name calling or tssst tsst, no treats.
When they do mark and reward.

Take note this is a direct reflection on how much your dog is in tune with you.

Post your videos below for extra points.

**Thanks Karen for the photo. We are so proud of how hard our dog worked this weekend in seminars.

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For some calm is a learned skill. It does not always come natural to the dog. By creating calm in the chaos we can create better mindset. This isn’t my down stay command. This is my relax command. Chill and wait, I don’t need their full attention. They can lay as they want and don’t need to be perfectly in competition mindset.

I was so happy to watch this boy head to an adventure now that he can get into a vehicle. He had so much fun being a boy today ❤️

Practicing puppy recall with Cooper ❤️

Sometimes you have to do something you don’t want to in order to get somewhere better. Last weekend I severely injured my foot. Hobbling has not been easy mostly to the dogs. Owning sporting dogs means I need to ensure their needs are met or we will all struggle with frustration. Dogs need to live a life to be the best versions of themselves, so whether we walk 1km in 35 minutes versus our regular 9 minutes. Something is better than nothing.

The reason this dog was struggle so badly with getting in the car is shown here. He’s afraid of a change of surface. We have taken a big step back and are helping realize its fun and he will be rewarded for getting on a new surface. This is imperative for life. Vet visits on scales require dogs to get on different surfaces, grooming tables and floor changes. Without proper confidence building and training this can become very difficult for them.

Do more with your dog. Daisy sure is having fun learning new things with her mom. ❤️

Look at all these loose leashes ❤️❤️ SO proud of these teams.

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Let them look. Often times we are always directing puppies to pay attention to us. There are warranted times for this of course. However puppies must be exposed to the world. We place so much pressure for dogs to deal with what’s around them without ever taking into consideration of placing them in different scenarios and allowing them to discover what’s around them. Forrest is spending time with me for basic obedience and socialization training and I’m so happy to see him progressing so fast. He’s ready for a new home. Would you like to be his pal?

Bath time ♥️

Good dog training is like watching paint dry!

We are “finding our paws”. Learning how to use rear feet independently of front is a taught behaviour in dogs.
We are “finding our paws”. Learning how to use rear feet independently of front is a taught behaviour in dogs.

These two 😂

We have a duty to be responsible dog owners and responsible parents. Dogs don’t speak language. We must respect and advocate for them when needed. In this case the parent should have immediately intervened. That dog is a very good dog and did its very best in the situation he or she was placed in. Scenarios like this are 100% preventable. Please let’s all do our part and help keep dogs and kids safe.

Shout out to Londons mom for her creative enrichment skills. I plan on copying this one! I love getting updates from all the pups in their training endeavours. Well done team 🫶🏾

Stay and train fun. These pups are working on their recall with their e collars. So proud of them and look how happy they are. ♥️

Handsome Hanky. He doesn’t love spaw days so we try and make it as easy as possible with some cousin back from from Della ♥️

Boundaries can be hard for puppies. London would smash herself into everyone’s space if I have anyone treats or food. It’s important she learn not to do this as it could get her into big trouble as an adult and potentially cause a dog fight. Create what you want when they are young for the best potential outcome as an adult.

Let’s get your training started!!

Feel and Timing: A tool is a tool. It doesn't matter the quality of a hammer or drill, it matters the quality of the craftsman. I can pick up that drill, and do a fairly disastrous job of making kitchen cupboards. But hand that drill over to a skilled craftsman, and they will look great. Is it the drill that was flawed? Should I buy a different brand? No. We must improve the craftsman. Dog training tools are the same. It doesn't matter if you use a halti, no pull harness, buckle collar, pinch collar, clicker, or whatever you want to use to teach your dog to walk nicely on a leash. If your skills are lacking, so will the end behaviour be. This is the fascinating part of dog training. All come to me needing skills, but many are unwilling to work on themselves. They expect the dog to change, transform, while they stay the same. It doesn't work that way. Your relationship with your dog is just that; a relationship. What you do will affect what he does. But change is difficult for us. It is stressful. It requires us admitting flaws, and being vulnerable. If we rise to the occasion in training our partners, we will end up better people. However, it really is much easier to either a) stuff more food in the dog's face, or b) pound on the dog some more. Have some people lost the ability to dig deep, to improve themselves? Some days when I look around, I feel that the art of dogmanship is becoming a lost art. I see my peers, who are veterans in dogs, and they all possess what I speak of. They might all be different from each other in the tools that they use, but they are craftsman. They can take the equivalent of an old, rotten piece of wood and with love, and pride, turn it into something beautiful. Please remember, it isn't the tool, it is you. Can you calm your mind? Can you loosen and control your muscles, and control your breath? Do you have the right feel on the leash, for each dog that you work with? Is your boundary clear and consistent? Are you more

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