Northwoods Canine Connection, LLC

09/16/2024

Pug Life.

09/12/2024

I just wanted to give you a heads up that I am not feeling well. As much as I would LOVE to be at Pack Walk tonight, I'm not going to be able to make it.

However, Cyndy and Beth have volunteered to lead the walk this evening!

They will be meeting people behind the Goodwill and the walk will start at 6:15pm.

This will be a group walk in the traditional style Pack Walk.

I can't say enough how much I appreciate Cyndy and Beth showing up so this can continue to happen. Please make sure to thank them!

What a beautiful night to be out walking! I wish I could be there! Have fun! 🐾

09/09/2024

This is how my Monday is going. 😆

Walked in the house after dropping Vivien off at school to see this box on the counter. Opened it up to a surprise.

When I told Austin that was a cruel joke he tried to defend himself by saying that the box had nature’s candy. To be fair, it’s fresh from his Dad’s garden and they are delicious!

In all seriousness, Monday isn’t off to a bad start and I hope it’s off to a good start for you!

Reminder, no Pack Walks or Socials tonight. Instead we will be doing Pack Walk on Thursday on the Red Cedar Trail at 6:15pm, meeting behind Goodwill.

09/03/2024

🐾 🍁 SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE 🍁🐾

Pack Walks, Free
Thursday, September 12th at 6:15pm, Red Cedar Trail, Meet behind Goodwill in Rice Lake
Monday, September 23rd, 6:15pm, meet in front of KJ’s in Chetek

Socials, Free, Pre-Approved Dogs Only
Monday, September 16th, 6:15pm
Monday, September 30th, 6:15pm

Recall & Relevance Meet Ups, $20
Sunday, September 15th at 9:30am
Saturday, September 21st at 9:30am
Sunday, September 29th at 930am

Monthly Member’s Meeting, Zoom, Free
Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00pm

Coaching & Private Lessons available to schedule individually.

PLEASE NOTE:

For dogs attending in person/group sessions we do require Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines as well as a flea/tick preventative. Puppies too young to have their Rabies are welcome to join as well as they have their Distemper, Distemper Booster (plus one week), Bordetella vaccines.

📷 Dolly Jo and Pip 🐾

08/29/2024

🐾 🐶 🐾

Due to possible storms we have decided to cancel pack walk.

Reminder, no socials or pack walks on Monday because of the holiday.

We do have Recall & Relevance Meet Up on Saturday at 8:45am. I am currently working to finalize my September Schedule, but if you have any insight on what time you'd like Saturday morning classes (for my Meet Up people), let me know!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks! 🐾🐾

📷 weird, random picture of Luna

08/28/2024

School is back in session.

It’s wild to me that summer vacation is already over and Vivien is in the first grade. How?!

School starting means that our days are more structured. There’s more of a bedtime routine, a morning routine, set times where certain things need to happen, the schedule is no longer what I prefer-which is a go with the flow, do what needs to be done but on the schedule I chose.

I’ll be honest in saying that when Vivien started pre-k, that was one of the hardest months of my life. Not because of the emotions of reaching that milestone, though they were very much there, but because of the schedule change.

It was a hard adjustment for me.

I was tired and school was something else to balance into parenthood, running a business and getting done what needed to be done.

As a family, we all adjusted and I’m very thankful for the fact that Vivien loves school. I’m very grateful for the public education she can receive, for the teachers and everyone that makes that happen.

But during that time, in that transition, I gained more appreciation for my clients.

Life can be so exhausting. Whether you’re raising a family, working, dealing with medical conditions, dealing with trauma, trying to get an education, any or all of the above.

Yet people still take time out of their lives to come to training classes. To take private lessons. To work with their dogs. To walk their dogs.

Dogs can be a lot of work.

But I have some incredible clients who are very dedicated to their dogs. They’re willing to not only provide basic care and work to fulfill their dogs needs, but they put in the work training their dogs and teaching them skills, supporting their dogs, advocating for their dogs, all the things that can come with taking the responsibility of dog stewardship seriously and giving dogs the best life possible in exchange for all they give to us-to building and maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship.

I’m grateful that starting school this year has been an easier transition. I’m grateful for the amazing summer we had. I’m grateful for the clients who are also dealing with life and also dedicating time to their dogs.

Feeling grateful this morning.

08/28/2024

Yesterday morning we had a nest of snapping turtle eggs hatch out. This meant find them and bringing them closer to the creek.

It is so much fun finding these little guys and helping them out.

08/27/2024

I will be taking some donations to Here to the Rescue, if you’d like me to take something for you feel free to let me know and you can drop them off at the kennels. :)

Hello! My name is Blossom. This is me when I was a baby, now I'm almost 3 years old and still looking for a home. I was wondering if anyone had sheets, pillowcases, and towels they are looking to get rid of? My friends and I are due to for fresh linens since a lot of our is getting gross.

Donations can be dropped off at 1182 13th Ave Barron WI, 54812.

Thank you for considering!
💜 Blossom and buddies

08/22/2024

Unfortunately I have to cancel class today due to being sick. While my throat is feeling much better, I still don’t think I could do class and I don’t think I need to be spreading any germs.

A reminder that there is no class this Saturday and there is no pack walk on Monday. HOWEVER, there is pack walk next Thursday and class next Saturday morning.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Stay healthy and enjoy this beautiful weather we are having! ❤️🐾❤️

08/19/2024

🥳 🐾 SOCIAL TONIGHT! 🐶 🐾

For what feels like forever we have had to cancel socials due to weather. It’s either been too hot and humid or raining. Pack Walks have also taken a hit, but not like socials!

So I’m happy to say we actually get to have social tonight and the weather looks beautiful (knock on wood, frantically knocking on wood)!!

Let me know if you have any questions!

*Reminder, this event is for pre-approved dogs and for clients. Every dog who comes should be pre-approved for safety reasons.

08/12/2024

🐾 PACK WALK UPDATE🐾

Looks like another warm summer day! While I am loving this weather, I know it can get hard on the dogs when on pavement.

So instead of cancelling pack walk today, I am going to move it to a different location. We will be doing pack walk at the Chetek Beach Park at 6:15pm.

For those who haven’t been at the park the address is:
228 Lakeview Dr
Chetek, WI 54728

There should be a good amount of shade, as well as a pavillion, space to move around, a stage that can be fun for training and some jungle gym equipment I like to use for the dogs if kids aren’t on it.

We will meet up and do some training and games and then we can always split up or do a walk.

If you’d like to bring your long line to work on recall or for distance training please feel free.

I also like to take my dogs into the water if it is clear enough.

Let me know if you have any questions!

📷 Luna in the creek

08/05/2024

🐾🌧️ ☔️ 🐾

Well, once again we will be cancelling Social for tonight due to rain.

The August Schedule is out with some mix ups in the schedule, including this Sunday morning having a class and a Thursday evening pack walk. We will have no social event on Monday, August 26th as that is the last day of Vivien's summer vacation and we are going to soak that up as a family.

Rainy days can be good days for reflection on training-where are you at and where do you want to go. They can be good for practicing tricks or handling skills, working on muzzle conditioning, getting your dog comfortable with toe nail clipping, practicing Sit on the Dog, etc. And of course there are water proof dogs that are happy to go out in all conditions (there's no bad weather, only bad clothing) and there are the dogs that are happy to chill on the couch with the promise of a walk tomorrow.

I hope you enjoyed your weekend and your Monday is off to a good start! Fingers crossed for next Monday! 🤞

🐾🌧️☔️🐾

📷 Sully playing in the creek

07/30/2024

🐾☀️🐾 AUGUST SCHEDULE 🐾☀️🐾

Socialization Sessions, Free
*Pre-Approved Dogs Only
6:15 pm, no late admission
Monday, August 5th and 19th

Pack Walks, Free
Walk starts at 6:15pm, Meet on sidewalk in front of KJ’s
Monday, August 12th
Thursday, August 29th

Recall & Relevance Meet Ups, $20
Saturday, August 3rd at 8:45am
Sunday, August 11th at 8:45am
Saturday, August 17th at 8:45am
Thursday, August 22nd at 6:15pm
Saturday, August 31st at 8:45am

Monthly Member’s Meeting, Free for Members or $10
Held via Zoom
Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm

Want to work with me one on one? Coaching and private lessons also available.

PLEASE NOTE:

For dogs attending in person/group sessions we do require Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines as well as a flea/tick preventative. Puppies too young to have their Rabies are welcome to join as well as they have their Distemper, Distemper Booster (plus one week), Bordetella vaccines.

Classes must have a minimum of participants to be held. If there is not enough participants, class will be cancelled and a refund or credit (participant’s choice) will be given to people registered.

There is a Cancellation Policy. There will be no refund offered for no show participants. If cancelling 24 hours prior to the session, refund or credit will be given. Please contact Jana to cancel or if you have questions about a refund or credit.

Registration link below.

📷 Sully

07/29/2024

☀️ 🐾 ☀️

Due to weather (heat & humidity) I have decided to cancel this evening’s Pack Walk.

I do have a private lesson with a client tomorrow night in Chetek at 6:30pm that I am opening up for volunteers to come help with. If you’re interested in that, please let me know. As of now we are meeting in a park and hoping to have some shade and stay cool.

I will be posting my August Schedule ASAP on Facebook, sending it out with the newsletter and posting it at this link: https://northwoodscanineconnection.podia.com/03a7b136-ccad-47c0-9add-14b787304cc0

I will be having Saturday morning classes a little earlier to try and beat the heat.

Please reach out with any questions!

Stay cool and safe out there! 😎 ☀️

📷 My dogs finding some shade after a recent walk. :)

07/29/2024

Looking for a few more clients to help me out by bringing their dog to a private lesson Tuesday night at 6:30pm, in Chetek. This is free for the helpers. I have a client with a reactive dog that would like some structured socialization.

Let me know if you want in! 🐾🐾

📷 Random pic of Frank

07/22/2024

‼️ ☔️ ☀️ 🥵 ‼️

Unfortunately, once again, we are going to cancel socials tonight due to concerns about the humidity and possible rain.

📷 Roo

07/15/2024

The forecast looks like there’s a small chance of rain, but I am still going to hold Pack Walk in Chetek at 6:15pm.

📷 Wriggly and Willow at the last pack walk.

07/08/2024

❗️⛈️ 🐾 SOCIAL IS CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO WEATHER!

We will be having Pack Walk next week.

Hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

📷 Pip and Luna refusing to look at the camera at the same time.

07/02/2024

🐾❤️🤍💙🐾 JULY SCHEDULE 🐾❤️🤍💙🐾

Pack Walks, Free
Meet on sidewalk in front of KJ’s, walk starts at 6:15pm
Check Facebook or in with Jana in case of (weather) cancellation
Monday July 1st, 15th, 29th

Socials, Free
Pre-Approved dogs only
Check Facebook or in with Jana in case of (weather) cancellation
Mondays at 6:15pm on the 8th and 22nd

Recall & Relevance Meet Ups, $20
Check in with Jana before registering if a new client
Saturday, July 13th and 20th at 9:30am
Thursday, July 25th at 6:00pm

Monthly Member’s Meeting, Free for Members
Wednesday, July 31st at 6:00pm via Zoom

Coaching and Private Lessons also available. Contact Jana to set up.

PLEASE NOTE:

For dogs attending in person/group sessions we do require Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines as well as a flea/tick preventative. Puppies too young to have their Rabies are welcome to join as well as they have their Distemper, Distemper Booster (plus one week), Bordetella vaccines.

Classes must have a minimum of participants to be held. If there is not enough participants, class will be cancelled and a refund or credit (participant’s choice) will be given to people registered.

There is a Cancellation Policy. There will be no refund offered for no show participants. If cancelling 24 hours prior to the session, refund or credit will be given. Please contact Jana to cancel or if you have questions about a refund or credit.

📷 Cooper & Wrigley on a Pack Walk 🐾🐾

07/01/2024

I know this is last minute, but for tonight's social activity we will be doing a pack walk. We will be meeting at KJ's and starting our walk at 6:15pm.

And I know today is July 1st (how the heck did that happen already?!?!) and I will be posting the schedule. Because of the holiday, tonight's pack walk is the only thing on the schedule for this week.

Speaking of the holiday, please remember that even dogs that have not been sound sensitive in the past may develop fears. It may not hurt to keep an extra eye on dogs or have them leashed when taking out to go potty as we get closer to evening. If having a lot of family over, remember dogs may need some downtime or quiet time alone.

I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday! 🐾❤️🤍💙🐾

06/28/2024

How is it next week already?!?!

Oh boy. 😮

06/24/2024

🐾❗️ SCHEDULE UPDATE ❗️🐾

Happy Monday!

I wanted to reach out to let you know there has been a couple changes in the schedule. The first change is that instead of Pack Walk tonight, I will be doing Open Training at my place from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. I will have water out for the dogs and we will stick to the shade. But if you are looking for a place to move or practice any skills with your dog while still getting in some socialization, feel free to pop in at any time. You can work with your dog on standard leash, long line or e collar. I'll be working dogs but you are welcome to ask me questions as well.

I will be cancelling Wednesday night's Open Training.

I will still have Recall and Relevance on Saturday morning at 9:30am.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

06/19/2024

“We just had the best sitting on the dog training moment!!! We went to scheels in Eau Claire and it was too loud so we went outside and practiced sitting on the dog! Honestly he did so good with it! ❤️”

We practice skills and behaviors with our dogs to deepen our relationship and to be able to safely and, at some point, easily include our dogs in our lives as much as possible.

Also, another think I love about this is the handler realized the environment was too much for her dog and instead of trying to force it, she adjusted. That’s a great thing for an advocate to do at times!! ❤️

I loved getting this update from a client! 🥰

In tonight’s Monthly Member’s Meeting, part of the discussion will be on ease with our dogs. Looking forward to it! ❤️🐾❤️

06/17/2024

❗️🐾 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🐾❗️

We will be changing the schedule for this evening from Socials to Pack Walks.

We will be meeting at the KJ’s in Chetek and starting our walk at 6:15pm.

📷 Picture of the dogs hanging out during one of our last Farm and Fleet trips.

06/11/2024

If you have multiple dogs, or multiple pets, can they wait their turn patiently and politely while you go around giving each individual a treat?

I love this video of a client giving her horses and her dogs all a treat. They wait nicely for their turn without shoving into her or being obnoxious, which makes an already nice moment even better.

The work that we do with dogs isn’t about teaching them tricks or trying to control them through obedience. Instead, we work with our animals so that we can have a mutually beneficial relationship that allows for mutually enjoyable interactions that aren’t frustrating, annoying, or obnoxious.

Yes, it takes time, patience and energy to get here. But the results are always worth it.

Very glad I was given the opportunity to share this with you guys as it is a good demonstration. ❤️

06/10/2024

Pack Walk in Chetek tonight at 6:15pm.

It’s hot outside so make sure you’re dressed for the weather. We will find some shady spots.

🎥 Short clip from our last pack walk on the Red Cedar Trail

06/03/2024

Every social walk during our Recall & Relevance Meet Ups will look different depending on the dogs and people, but the goals are typically the same.

We want to help people learn how to support their dog while navigating a social experience, learn how to use long lines or e collars, while working on our relevance, awareness and skills such as recall, back off, and keeping a loose leash.

The dogs and handlers this last Saturday morning rocked it! Several of these dogs have made so much progress in their social skills and confidence.

Here is a short video clip from last Saturday’s Recall & Relevance Meet Up. I took the volume out because I’m quite loud when I’m talking with people.

More videos in the comments.

05/29/2024

❤️🐾❤️ JUNE SCHEDULE ❤️🐾❤️

Socialization Sessions, Free
*Pre-approved Dogs Only
6:15pm Medium/Large Dogs
7:00pm Small Dog/Puppies
Monday, June 3rd and 17th

Pack Walks, Free
6:15pm, Meet In Chetek, These will be Solo Style Pack Walks, meaning we will walk together a little bit and do some group exercises, then split off in a designated area and walk separately, practicing passbys and/or greetings.
6:15-7:15pm on Monday 10th and 24th
**More may be added to the schedule. Contact Jana to be put on the Contact List for updates

Recall & Relevance Meet Ups, $20
*Please plan on class taking somewhere between an hour and an hour and a half. If you need to leave early, that is fine. Class will be working on recall, relationship and life skills. I plan on this being a combination of past Recall and Relevance Meet Ups and Life Skills Meet Ups. Please bring long line. Can bring standard leash as well. If weather is an issue we will plan to meet inside at my facility. If weather is nice, will either meet at NCC or Chetek, check in with Jana for each session.
Saturday the 1st at 9:30am
Saturday the 8th at 9:30am
Thursday the 20th: 6:00pm
Saturday the 29th at 9:00am

Monthly Member’s Meeting, Free for Members
Wednesday, June 19th at 6:00pm via Zoom
Discussing Ease with our dogs, etc.

Open Training
Wednesday, June 26th at 6:15-7:15pm
*Please register by texting/calling Jana that you plan on making it as date is subject to change. May also add Open Trainings to schedule.

Coaching and Private Lessons also available. Contact Jana to set up.

05/27/2024

🐾 Happy Memorial Day 🐾

Reminder, there is no social or pack walk tonight, but next Monday (June 3rd) we will have both socials.

📷 Sully

05/24/2024

‼️ Heads Up 🐾

Tomorrow morning’s Long Line E Collar Pack Walk.

I will be posting my June Schedule soon so please stay posted! I plan on bringing back my Recall & Relevance Meet Ups and some more Solo Pack Walks (I know that name is ridiculous).

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! Thank you to all the veterans out there!

Thanks! 🐾🐾

📷 Handsome George out on a walk