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08/28/2024

The dogs were perfect gentlemen on a hike in the mountains in BC! Can you tell that the border collies just wanted to jump in that waterfall? 😂

08/26/2024

Meet Lucy! This girl is full of beans and is working on keeping all four paws on the ground when greeting humans.

08/23/2024

Not the worst office views! ⛰️

A reminder to clients that I am away performing with my dogs with the until August 28th! I am replying to emails as I can, but please be aware that there will be delayed response times.

08/14/2024

When you get a picture of all your dog’s looking at the camera you post it - even if Fidget looks like a goon!

08/09/2024

We hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

08/08/2024

Sweet little Leo! 🩷

This boy is working on all of his basics and learning how to live with other pups who don’t want to play with him 24/7!

08/07/2024

Celebrating two major milestones today with Kit!

1 - We did our first neighbourhood outing together today.

2 - He had zero reactions to any of the dogs and people we saw.

Kit’s human has been working so hard with him and it shows! 🩷

08/06/2024

We hope everyone had a great long weekend! ☀️

08/02/2024

Happy to report that I am certified as a Behaviour Consultant for another 5 years! In order to re-certify, you need to have taken enough courses and seminars that qualify as continued education.

In such an unregulated field, I believe that education is of the utmost importance! Dog training is a science, with new discoveries and humane methodologies being put forth. The better we understand our dogs, the better we can advocate for them!

08/01/2024

August availability for training is nearly full! I will be travelling to Smithers, BC at the end of the month to perform with my dogs so my availability is limited.

If you’re hoping to get in this month please email [email protected] ASAP! I am accepting bookings for September at this time as well.

Thank you everyone for your continued interest and support! 🩷

07/23/2024

“I have just met you and I love you” - Jack

07/18/2024

Meet Wally!

This boy is an exuberant greeter. Him and his owner have been working on calm greetings and utilizing different management techniques to keep him settled when guests are over!

07/10/2024

Fear free dog training means that tasty snacks are a requirement! My awesome friends at asked for my favourite treat recommendations and here they are!

🩷 LOW VALUE - I always recommend using your dog’s meals for training as much as possible. If you have a pickier dog you can always switch it up with a different protein for training! I like using a kibble that’s different than one I use at meal times with my own pups when we are out on walks. I have been using kibble because I love the traceable ingredients. Using low value treats at home makes those yummy treats even more valuable when you’re training in harder environments!

🩷 MID VALUE - I have been OBSESSED with the Protein Mix-Ins. I work with so many dogs with allergies and these are literally just one single protein. These are great to use if you’re working through an elimination diet as well with your dog! The best part is that they are freeze-dried and don’t crumble and fall apart. They are the BEST for training!

🩷 HIGH VALUE - If you’ve worked with me, you know I love as treats! All the dogs I work with will take Rollover, even if they don’t want hot dogs or cheese. This is also a balanced pet food so it makes it easier to cut back on meals while also ensuring your dog is getting everything they need from their diet.

🩷 HIGHEST VALUE - For a lot of dogs, wet food is the highest value. Some dogs take some time to learn how to eat it out of a tube so I recommend introducing that at home. Licking is also calming for dogs, so this is a great option for continual feeding.

I recommend switching up your treats on occasion to keep things interesting for your dog. I try and switch up the proteins of the treats I use every month with my training clients - it’s usually the dog’s favourite day. All of these snacks are available at Global on Grant! They have everything you’ll need to set your dog up to succeed with their training.

Let me know what your favourite treats are in the comments below!

07/09/2024

Hi folks!

I will be away from work from July 10th - 14th and will not be available to answer emails, texts or calls. If you have sent me an email and are waiting for a reply I will be responding to everyone today as well as sending out training notes from this weekend’s sessions.

I will respond to everyone as quickly as I can upon return, but please be patient and expect a bit of a delay as I play catch up upon returning to work! I am a one woman show and appreciate your patience.

07/06/2024

Meet Honey 🍯

This gal had a rough start, but has found the best owner who shows her so much kindness and patience! Honey is fearful of new people and is reactive on walks. She’s working on some skills to help her navigate this big scary world!

06/30/2024

Did you know that all of our class graduates are eligible to participate in monthly Paws in Progress classes?
These are group meetups where we practice working on manners and skills around other dogs including focus exercises, leash manners and more!
There are only a few spaces for our next meetup on Sunday July 7th at Kildonan Park! Please email [email protected] to register.

06/27/2024

There’s really nothing I love more than seeing a reactive dog get to just “be a dog” . I think it’s important to remember that our dogs didn’t opt to live a life where they have to be regulated to walking in busy environments on a six foot leash. And while this is the reality for many dogs and my job as a trainer is to help owners navigate that, I don’t think we can overlook the benefits of walking in trigger free areas. The next time you go to take your reactive dog for a walk in your neighbourhood, ask yourself - “Does my dog want this or do I?”

While having to drive to walk your dog is a pain, you aren’t going to see progress with your own dog if they are constantly reacting and seeing triggers up close. Plus, shouldn’t your walk be enjoyable for YOU too? If you’re not having fun on your walk, neither is your dog. I often tell clients that I’m sure their dog would agree to a shorter walk time where it wasn’t so stressful if that meant a car ride to get there!

While training is absolutely important, so is allowing your dog to “do nothing”. Get your dog a harness and a 30 foot leash and walk in spaces where you aren’t always being bombarded by dogs, people, bikes etc. You’d be surprised how much this helps your dog self-regulate which will make it easier for you when you are working through seeing triggers.

Some of my easiest recommendations for walk locations are:
- Soccer Fields
- Baseball Diamonds
- Gravel Roads
- Sniff Spots (https://www.sniffspot.com/listings/winnipeg-mb)
- Global on Grant (Sniff & Shop - get the whole store to yourself)
- Community Centres
- Large Parking Lots (when businesses are closed)

Let’s work together to reduce the guilt we feel as owners when we can’t walk our dog in our neighbourhood. You will thank yourself in the long run for meeting your dog where they’re at. Your dog will thank you too.

Signed,
A Sappy Trainer Watching Millie Relax Outside 🩷

06/22/2024

We’ve been a little quiet on here this week! My dogs have been having a blast performing with the Canine Circus at the Red River Ex! We will be back to our regular scheduled dog shenanigans next week. 🩷

06/13/2024

the happiest lab 🩷

06/12/2024

Such good pups! 🩷

06/11/2024

Meet Snap!

This boy has a strong fear response to different things in his environment - like people, cars and noises. He can also struggle with just existing in an environment away from home too! His training plan is focused on keeping him under threshold so he can slowly learn that the world isn’t a scary place to be! He has a great team behind him that is ready to put in the work! 💪

05/30/2024

Congratulations to this round of class graduates! It is always a pleasure to watch dogs grow and make progress over a six week class.

A special shoutout to Chestnut, Nebula and Quigley (now adopted) and their foster families for putting in such hard work with these Manitoba Underdogs Rescue Inc. pups. It truly takes a village to raise a rescue dog. 🩷

05/28/2024

Oh Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (and trigger free walkies) 🩷

05/27/2024

Meet the newest member of the team! This is Princess Sparkles (if you know, you know).

Using “dummy” dogs is a great way to start off training with highly reactive dogs who aren’t quite ready to work around moving dogs. This also helps preserve my real-life working dogs and limit the amount I ask them to be around dogs who may not like them very much.

05/26/2024

Today’s Paws in Progress group focused on calmness and engagement in a new place! By the end of the session all of these dogs were able to walk together with distractions from other dogs and people in the community as well as some loud cheering for our Winnipeg Goldeyes!

💡DID YOU KNOW? Paws in Progress is a program available to all Hopeful Dog Training class graduates! This program works to further training with your dog and generalize their skills to new environments. They are offered monthly for $25+GST for the hour!

05/23/2024

Happy Birthday to the sweetest goofball, Kingston! 💕

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day 🩷

No matter the family you have, whether you parent dogs or kids or both, I hope you have a day of rest and relaxation.

05/07/2024

Shenzi is one smart cookie! She did such a great job working on her reactivity during her private session.

05/02/2024

This round of group classes is off to a great start! So many fantastic dogs and their humans putting in the work.

If you’re interested in registering for my next round of classes please email [email protected] to be put on my contact list!

04/26/2024

a happy herdy boy 🥰

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🐾What’s in my treat pouch? 🐾

Fear free dog training means that tasty snacks are a requirement! My awesome friends at @globalongrant asked for my favourite treat recommendations and here they are! 🩷 LOW VALUE - I always recommend using your dog’s meals for training as much as possible. If you have a pickier dog you can always switch it up with a different protein for training! I like using a kibble that’s different than one I use at meal times with my own pups when we are out on walks. I have been using @openfarmpet kibble because I love the traceable ingredients. Using low value treats at home makes those yummy treats even more valuable when you’re training in harder environments! 🩷 MID VALUE - I have been OBSESSED with the @vitalessentialsraw Protein Mix-Ins. I work with so many dogs with allergies and these are literally just one single protein. These are great to use if you’re working through an elimination diet as well with your dog! The best part is that they are freeze-dried and don’t crumble and fall apart. They are the BEST for training! 🩷 HIGH VALUE - If you’ve worked with me, you know I love @rollover_premium_pet_food as treats! All the dogs I work with will take Rollover, even if they don’t want hot dogs or cheese. This is also a balanced pet food so it makes it easier to cut back on meals while also ensuring your dog is getting everything they need from their diet. 🩷 HIGHEST VALUE - For a lot of dogs, wet food is the highest value. Some dogs take some time to learn how to eat it out of a tube so I recommend introducing that at home. Licking is also calming for dogs, so this is a great option for continual feeding. I recommend switching up your treats on occasion to keep things interesting for your dog. I try and switch up the proteins of the treats I use every month with my training clients - it’s usually the dog’s favourite day. All of these snacks are available at Global on Grant! They have everything you’ll need to set your dog up to succe

Today’s Paws in Progress group focused on calmness and engagement in a new place! By the end of the session all of these dogs were able to walk together with distractions from other dogs and people in the community as well as some loud cheering for our Winnipeg Goldeyes! 💡DID YOU KNOW? Paws in Progress is a program available to all Hopeful Dog Training class graduates! This program works to further training with your dog and generalize their skills to new environments. They are offered monthly for $25+GST for the hour! #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #clickandtreat

Jack and I found a dry area of grass to play ball, but I chose to put the ball away to walk through the ice for safety purposes. He thought that was dumb and found something else for me to throw. 🤣

His vs Mine Had to hop on this trend with Willy 🩷 #rescuedog #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs

Leash reactivity can be complex and requires a solid understanding of dog body language in order to prevent reactions and help a dog disengage. There are many ways to work with a reactive dog - this is just one way that may help a dog be successful around their triggers! #winnipeg #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs #dogtraining #leashtraining #leashreactivity #positivereinforcement