Pawsitively Canine Dog Training Services

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Pawsitively Canine Dog Training Services

We make training fun for you AND your dogs....without the use of choke chains, prong collars or shock collars!! We specialize in aggression.
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Lisa Davies, owner and head trainer is both a certified trainer and certified behaviour consultant of the IAABC. We provide family friendly canine training, using positive methods that are as enjoyable for dogs as they are for their owners. Our training involves fun, quick, easy, and effective methods that are within the capabilities of all owners and their family members, including children.

11/16/2024

Very interesting….

In recent years, dogs that appear to communicate with people by pressing buttons on soundboards that replay pre-recorded English words have become very popular on social media online. We explore how these dogs belong to a historical tradition that dates back at least to the Middle Ages and peaked in...

11/16/2024

Change your relationship and walks with your dog for good! Come and join us!

11/14/2024

Yes!!!!!

MYTH: "Don’t take your puppy anywhere until they're fully vaccinated."

FACT: "The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the *standard of care* for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age." (AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization)

FACT: If you wait until your puppy is full vaccinated, you've missed their critical socialization period.

Vets, rescues and breeders who are clinging to the outdated belief that dogs should be prevented from socialization until fully vaccinated are not keeping up with the current research, literature and recommendations from behavior professionals.

11/12/2024

Yes!! We need to realize that ALL professionals need to educate themselves, this includes not just dog trainers but pet sitters, dog walkers etc!!!!

11/11/2024

This is excellent!

WHEN SECONDS COUNT

This post is not advocating that dogs meet every other dog, but about how to go about it, if and when it does happen, in a safer way.

The 3 second rule for dogs meeting each other is used as a guideline to help foster positive introductions, prevent either dog from feeling overwhelmed or trapped and prevent any potential reactivity and stress.

A short 3 second introduction is enough time to provide important information to both dogs.

Enough information for dogs to know – “are you a threat?”, “do I like you?”, “do I want to learn more about you?”, “do I really dislike you?”, “do I need you to go away?” etc. Both dogs may not feel the same way – one may not be happy to engage while the other may want to.

All interactions should ideally happen like this, not just initially. Just like us, dogs can have off days – things like pain, trigger stacking, lack of sleep or a host of other reasons can influence whether a dog wants to interact or not.

There are countless times I have witnessed meetings or introductions between dogs that have gone on just a few seconds too long and have not ended well. This can have long lasting effects on future behaviour when meeting other dogs.

Understanding body language is critically important. If we are going to share our lives with another species, protect them, advocate for them and help them feel safe, then we need to understand and respect their language.

The examples in this post of red and green flags are just a few general ones to look out for – there are many more and these will differ depending on the individual dog, context and circumstances.

Here are some resources and links to learn more about body language -
On Talking Terms With Dogs - Calming Signals, 2nd Edition by Turid Rugaas
https://www.dogwise.com/on-talking-terms-with-dogs-calming-signals-2nd-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOoqj8ruQJx5bCP7qWb03TqCyAGfmAvCj988UuWk_L1_UHbYcZsES

The Veterinary Behaviour Centre
https://www.heska.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/TVBC-Canine-Dog-Body-Language-handout.pdf

Make sure those first 3 seconds count – they can make all the difference.

11/09/2024

This is so important to understand! When your dog is stressed, and you ask for a behaviour, they are not ignoring you. In their eyes, they are dealing with whether they need to fight or flee. Doing basic cues is not important for survival at that moment 💜

11/08/2024

We are running a second Growly Hounds Club due to demand and well....we love teaching this class!!! Now is the time, this class is so unique so don't miss out!! 4 dogs max, 2 trainers.

11/06/2024

Another awesome class at ! This class in INDOORS, lots of space and small classes, max 6 dogs! See you there!

11/03/2024

What our for this! Sugar free gum especially, keep it safe and away from the puppers!!

11/01/2024

Awwww!

🐾 Meet Dini! 🐾

This sweet 9-month-old Cane Corso mix is ready for her forever home! With great manners and a heart full of love, she thrives best with an experienced owner.

Dini is best as the only pet—she's not a fan of cats—and while she has three legs, she’s quick and full of spirit! 🐶 She’s mastered “sit” and is eager to learn more, but she does experience some separation anxiety, so a stable home is a must.

If you’re ready to give Dini the loving home she deserves, complete the online Dog Pre-Adoption Questionnaire at https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/dog-pre-adoption-questionnaire/ 💖

10/31/2024

This is Mac, the adorable Bernedoodle puppy! We offer puppy day training and he is in our program! I train him while his dad is at work.
Mac is learning ALL the basics including getting used to people, kids, etc for socialization!
Contact us for more details!

10/30/2024

Give them choice!! It is so valuable!

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Vernon, BC

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+16048365948

Website

http://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/

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Videos

Mat Work

Alfie, with the most enthusiastic “place” I’ve ever seen! Way to go buddy!!!! We are helping him with guarding his mom from others 💜💜💜

Zorra and Sarah

Here is a video of a lovely client of mine with her dog Zorra. They are doing cooperative care. Zorra is laying on her side and allowing Sarah to apply cream to her paws. She can also trim her nails or do other necessary procedures. This is a consent based behaviour so Zorra is allowed to say no or ask to take a break! Before this, body handling, especially touching Zorra’s paws was very difficult! If you have questions or would like help to teach your dog these skills, we can help!!!

Play

Pointer party….and a Pom! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. Thank you for the play Franny and Murph!!!!

Henry barking

I know I don’t post half as many videos of Henry training with me as I should. Being a Spinone means he is a sensitive soul and we have been working here on all of his worries including kids, dogs, people and lots of sounds, barking especially. He is doing fantastic and here is an example. Just 3 weeks ago he wouldn’t have even been able to take food! Positive training and pattern games for the win!

Henry

And more socializing! Henry is very nervous of people he doesn’t know so we continue to keep letting him observe people going about their business!

Classes

New Enderby classes have been posted online! Classes start March 17th! Come join us! Nosework, puppy and foundations! The last set of classes filled very quickly so don’t wait too long!

Look at that game

Playing the look at that game with Henry outside of Costco. Henry is very shy of people so we are just hanging and teaching him that looking at people predicts good stuff!!! cheese for the win!

DIY enrichment for the win!! Pop bottle with a hole and carrots inside!!

I want to wish all my clients and colleagues a Merry a Christmas and an amazing 2024! Thank you for your support and referrals, they mean so much to me as we build the force free training world in the Okanagan and around the world!

Wishing all my clients and colleagues and friends a wonderful Christmas and amazing 2024! Thank you your support and referrals, they mean so much to me, as we continue to build force free training throughout the Okanagan and around the world. I also want to say thank you for letting me into your dog’s lives. It is such a joy and pleasure to watch your dogs grow and learn!! Figgy also wants to wish all of you a Merry Christmas!

Do you know what K9Nosework is? Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog? I am offering my first virtual Nosework class! So you can be anywhere and join! You don’t need a lot of space to do Nosework so a small apartment is as good as any other space. 🙃 The benefits of Nosework go on and on: -safe for all dogs including seniors and deaf or blind dogs, aggressive and reactive dogs as well as fearful dogs or puppies -no pre-requisites required -research has shown that doing Nosework causes dogs to be more optimistic about their world!! -it builds confidence -it is an incredibly wonderful way to provide enrichment for your dog -increases the bond between you and your dog -let’s your dog use their most natural tool on their body, their nose!!! Dogs see their world through their nose 🐶 -lastly, I can attest to how much fun it is for dog and human AND it is addicting!!!!…..in a good way of course!!! Registration opens tomorrow at 6pm, I really hope you will take advantage of trying this sport out without even having to leave your home! This class will be held weekly on Wed evenings at 7pm for an hour. Cost is $195 plus gst To register go to my website www.pawsitivelycanine.ca

So much fun at the Dog Market @ Polson Artisan Night Market last night! Met so many wonderful people and their pups! We had a spin the wheel with prizes and Piper did some Nosework demos!! Thank you George Davies! We will be back for sure!!!

Very special night tonight, rescuing 7 ducklings! Mama was crying by a grate in the road so we went pulled over and there there they were, 7 babies in the storm drain. George called his friend Ron and they went to work getting all of them! It was a task but in the end, they were able to rescue all 7 and reunite mama with her babies!!!