Sometimes you need to seize the day and dive head first into a leaf pile!
We still have a few spots left in our Intro to Disc Workshop Monday 12/9 at 5pm! You'll learn about different types of discs, drills to get you and your dog started, and tips for putting it all together.
Requirements
9 months or older
Toy drive (likes fetch or tug)
Click the link below to sign up!
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17771447&appointmentType=70204482
Enjoy this clip of baby Pink's first disc lesson
Ginny and I are back from Florida and getting all unpacked and situated. I'll be working through emails tomorrow as well as getting prepped for our Black Friday sale!
In the meantime, enjoy some highlight clips from our time in Florida!
We've got the poodle, doodle, and golden here today!
Zira is back for another 2 week board and train! We focused on leash walking skills and not reacting to other dogs during her first stay. Her owners have worked with her a ton and she's improved so much! She's doing really well with dogs at a distance, but still struggles with seeing dogs up close so that's what we're focusing on this time.
She got to come with for Ginny's agility class last night and she was a total rockstar! She was definitely excited to see the other dogs but was able to stay engaged with me and not bark at them.
One of the most common things I hear in my group classes is "they do it fine at home". This is usually happens when someone's dog is struggling to understand the behavior in one environment and does it perfectly in another.
Most dog training happens in our house. The problem with only training in our home, is our dog is never learning how to execute those behaviors when distractions are present. If we want our dog to understand the behaviors out in public, we need to introduce distractions into our training.
Group classes are the perfect way to introduce distractions in a controlled environment! My intro classes are a great way to test your dog's skills as well as make sure they understand the behaviors when distractions are present. I have two classes coming up that can help with that!
PUPPY CLASS
April 18th at 6pm (4 spots left)
Want to start teaching your puppy new skills right away? This is the class for you! In this class we’ll cover a wide variety of common behavior problems like potty training, crate training, jumping, barking, and mouthing/chewing. We’ll talk about appropriate chews/toys to keep your dog occupied and enrichment activities that can enhance your dog’s brain. Obedience cues such as sit, down, stay, and walking nicely on a leash will also be worked on.
https://allpawsindogtraining.com/training/obedience-classes/puppy-class/
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
April 17th at 5pm (3 spots left)
This class is designed to help dogs learn to walk nicely on leash around town. We’ll discuss proper walking equipment and leash handling skills. We’ll also work on teaching your dog to focus more on you and ignore distractions around them.
https://allpawsindogtraining.com/training/specialty-classes/loose-leash-walking/
Dash is a very good boy who gets a little nervous when he goes to the vet. To make sure everyone stays safe, we've been working on conditioning him to wear a basket muzzle.
For dogs who need to be muzzled at the vet, the muzzle can turn into something negative that predicts scary things are going to happen. When we condition a dog to wear a muzzle, we turn that negative thing into a positive thing! Just look at that happy tail wag when he shoves his nose into it. Good boy Dash!
Is anyone else as excited about it being Friday as Dobby is?
Kiwi is in a house full of children, and as a result, she likes to steal food from their hands while they eat. During her day training sessions she's been learning that food on the table means she needs to rest on her place. This was our first session testing her skills and she did so well!
Your friendly reminder that microfiber towels and scattered kibble can help dry your dogs paws off when they come in on a rainy day
One of the most common behaviors I see in puppies is stealing items they shouldn't have and then playing keep away when their owner tries to retrieve the item. Of course management and puppy proofing our house is key, but sometimes we slip and leave something within reach of our puppy.
Puppies learn to play keep away when we storm into the room and charge at them to retrieve the stolen item. They react to our behavior by running away, and a new game is formed.
Step 1 is to make sure we're approaching our puppy calmly when they have a stolen item. Do not engage in chase! When you start to approach, watch for signs that they're thinking about running away. At that point, sit down and start tossing treats towards your puppy. We want to teach them that our approach means good things come their way. After a minute or two of that, try approaching and see if you can get them to chase after your treats so you can then retrieve the item.
This is a video of one of my day trainers, Bailey. We started with an oven mitt and worked our way up to paper towel. It only took a few reps for her to stop running and let me grab the paper towel when I approached.
If you're struggling with nuisance type behaviors, day training is a perfect solution! Let me come in and work with your pup so you can see results faster. From now until end of January I'm offering free sessions when you purchase a package of day training sessions.