Leigh Sutherland Dog Training

17/01/2025

06/01/2025

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05/01/2025

Karen Pryor
May 14, 1932 - January 4, 2025

I’m filled with sadness at the loss of Karen Pryor, and with great admiration and gratitude for what she has brought to all of us in terms of understanding animals and how to communicate with them, how to be fair with them, and how to share knowledge with any being in a better way.

What a legacy!

I was in awe when I got to have a conversation with her many years ago. She may have given me the highest value reinforcement that I have ever received…She told me how much she loved Mungo’s Books!❤️ And she thanked me for the work that I was doing in Canada! Karen Pryor!!❤️

There is a worldwide community of trainers, teachers and coaches who are better because of her, and who spread wider every day the wisdom of true communication and understanding.

There is great power in this. It’s how we can make a difference. She gave us this…and now it’s up to us.

She has left the world a kinder place, and that is everything.

Thank you, Karen!❤️

https://karenwpryor.com/

20/12/2024

NEW!!
Train with a friend!❤️

Semi-Private Dog Training
Share training sessions with a friend and split the cost.

Learning something new is SO much more fun with a friend (or two)!😁

You can support each other, get competitive or just have a great time training your dogs together.

Custom-designed positive reinforcement training at your home, on your schedule.

Gift Certificates available too!🎁

Contact me for more details:
[email protected]

20/12/2024

Who wants a well-trained dog?🙂

You can jump into 2025 on the path to your own well-trained dog AND an even better relationship with your canine companion.

I would love to show you a new approach that will make all of the difference you both need.

I can even fit you in over the holidays if you’re eager to get going.🙂

Come on. Let’s get started!

Tell me your story and I’ll send you all of my details about private dog training.

[email protected]

06/12/2024

LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR!!😃
THIS SATURDAY!

Santa Paws Pet Christmas Market
Saturday, December 7
Strathmore Civic Centre
10:00 to 4:00

🐾Dogs are welcome!🐾

Come and shop for all of the dogs & people on your list, and support local makers and small businesses.

I will have LOTS of interactive dog toys & enrichment products, including many made in Langdon!

SALE!
All in-stock food puzzles are 15% off!
This is a great deal!!

AND we can book the help that you need for your dog! Yes, dog training for Christmas is a great idea!❤️

Did you know that I have Gift Certificates? So easy!🙂

Last chance to shop in person! I’ll see you there!

04/12/2024

THIS WEEK!

Holiday Shop & Sip
at Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill
Thursday, December 5
6:00 to 9:00 pm

Grab a friend or two and come down to the Langdon Firehouse for food, drinks & shopping!!

Have a fun night out while you get your Christmas shopping done and support local businesses!

I’ll be there with dog training solutions for you and a big selection of interactive dog toys made right here!

If you’d like to order from Mungo's Books for Dog People, I will also have pre-paid orders ready for you to pick up.

I’ll see you on Thursday night!😁

30/11/2024

Come and shop for cool dog stuff this weekend!

LIGHT UP LANGDON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, November 30
10:00 to 3:00
The Track Golf Course
333 Boulder Creek Drive, Langdon AB

I will be there to talk about dogs, offer private training sessions and give you a huge selection of canine enrichment products & interactive toys & puzzles to shop from.

I make the Mungo’s line of Snuffle Mats & dog toys right in Langdon, so you are really supporting local!😃

And yes, the puzzles will still be on sale at 15% off!!

There is lots going throughout this market with vendors at three locations, sleigh rides, hot chocolate & more!

I’ll see you there!🙂

19/11/2024

My clients regularly hear me talk about the importance of agency and problem-solving for quality of life.

Here are some everyday examples.

Choice refers to the options available to an individual (or animal) when making a decision. It involves selecting from various alternatives and is a vital part of empowering our pets. Check out the slide for examples of how I offer choices to my own animals. In the comments, I’d love to hear how you provide choices for your pets!

17/11/2024

You know how strongly I feel about safe and appropriate socialization.

Those first few weeks can change who your puppy becomes.

It’s so much easier to prevent problems than to fix them after the fact.

Let me help you to raise your puppy into the amazing dog they are meant to be.
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Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age. (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)

Safer ways to socialise/habituate puppies (outside the home) before the end of the vaccination course differ depending on the area, breed type and size, and other variables.

Examples may include the following:

11/11/2024

"...That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly..."

- from "In Flanders Fields"
by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

07/11/2024

“When we pay attention, we’re making an investment in someone else. And that’s the basis of compassion, in a lot of ways.”
— Steve Burns, former “Blue’s Clues” host

Pay attention to your dogs. Pay attention to each other. We ALL need compassion. We can build everything else from there…together.
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27/10/2024

I need your dog photos!!😃

If I have ever helped you with your dog, I'd love to put your dog on my training website!

Please send me some pictures that highlight your dog - happy, working, playing, relaxing, just being themselves. Show off what they've learned!🙂 And you're welcome to be in the pictures! It would be nice to see you too.😀

Clear, well-lit photos with an uncluttered background are going to work best. And you'll need to include permission for me to use the picture from the person who took it, even if that's you.

Don't forget to send me a note about how well you and your dog are doing! I have a space for Testimonials and would be grateful if you'd like to share how I've helped you.

Please e-mail these to me as soon as you can:
[email protected]

Thank you so much!!❤️

16/09/2024

They’re here!!😃

Check out my new clickers!

These will replace my Mungo’s Books clickers for training clients, moving forward.

If you want one, it comes with an excellent dog trainer!😉

13/09/2024

This is an important concept to be mindful of in all aspects of our lives, but I think that we need to be reminded when it comes to our dogs.

How their days go and how they feel is very much in our hands. That’s a great responsibility.

I want a partnership with my dogs, and that is all about communication and respect.

I am grateful for the deep connection that I have had with each of my dogs, and this is one of the reasons that I love to help people to connect even better with their own dogs.

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11/09/2024

If you’re looking for local activities for your kids, come down to the Chestermere Rec Centre TONIGHT!

6:30 to 8:30
Main Hall at the Rec Centre

It’s Energizer Night, where you can see all of the kids’ activities, classes & sports in our area.

Pick up information, ask questions, meet the instructors, and sign up!😃

I’ll be there as Leigh Sutherland Dog Training to tell you all about my Dog Training for Kids Program!

Come and say hi!🙂

02/09/2024

I was in Edmonton for a seminar on the weekend. The speaker was great, the networking was worth the trip, and I was sharing knowledge with my dog training colleagues with Mungo’s Books.

For those interested in what continuing education looks like for a professional dog trainer, the seminar was “Predatory Substitute Training” presented by German dog trainer, Simone Mueller.

And for those really interested, you can get her books in Canada at Mungo's Books for Dog People (me).

Hint:
The solution starts with the relationship-building that you & your dog do with me.🙂

Now, get some extra training done before the long weekend is over! 😉

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