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Whole Dog Institute

Whole Dog Institute Positive training for both dog and handler. Build a focused relationship built on kindness and mutua Contact us today for more information!

Whole Dog Institute is a local dog training business serving clients in the Durham-Chapel Hill-Hillsborough area. We help our students understand how to communicate more effectively with their dogs and how to solve basic behavioral challenges, as well as teaching dogs what we want from them. We offer private lessons and group classes in obedience (puppy, teen and adult dog classes), Therapy Dog prep, Reactive Dog classes (for leash reactivity), K9 Nose Work®, and agility for fun.

02/03/2025

Super excited to welcome our newest instructor, Meagan Skelton. She will be teaching controlled unleashed/agility classes starting the end of this month. Here are 2 of her newest offerings: https://wholedoginstitute.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3296

https://wholedoginstitute.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3297

We hope you can join us in welcoming her!

12/08/2024

So last weekend 2 of our amazing teams got Summit titles in the same trial. So 50 percent of the titles were WDI students. It is a testament to all of their hard work and dedication to get the highest title in NACSW. So very proud of both of these teams and all of our other outstanding teams in the Whole Dog family!!

11/09/2024

We have a new agility class starting on 12/5 focusing on Discrimination and verbal cues. In both UKI and AKC ISC-style courses, we are seeing multiple obstacle choices presented along the dog's path where the handler can't be right there to help the dog. This requires not only more independent verbal cues, but an understanding of where and how to set the dog's path to create the best line. This class will develop your tool kit to handle these situations. Open to all teams who use verbal obstacle cues. All obstacles will be used, but contacts can be avoided if needed.

05/12/2024

So what is all this talk about enrichment? What exactly is enrichment and why is important for our dogs? How can we work with our dogs to teach them problem solving without breaking the bank? How can we create a dog that is easier to live with without exercising them for hours every day?

Are you tired of jumpy, mouthy, barking, counter surfing puppies and teen age dogs? Is your older dog bored being left alone and pestering you when you get home from work? Do you just need some time to relax?

Enrichment is far more than just stuffing a kong with peanut butter. Join Jordaan for a people only class discussing all things enrichment: https://wholedoginstitute.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3039

02/26/2024

Is your dog feeling the winter blues? We probably have a class for you!

Do you have a new puppy or are you getting one soon? We have a few spots available in our Puppy Relationship Building or our puppy play and train classes. We also offer individualized puppy consults to help you get off on the right foot.

Have you adopted or rescued a new adult dog? We have just added some additional Relationship Building Fundamentals Classes.

Does your dog or puppy need a job? We have some rare spots in our K9 nose work classes.

Is your dog having some adolescent moments? The teen dog class may be perfect to work through those struggles.

We have also added a few new agility classes and a new instructor: Kathy Wood. She will be teaching a jumping skills class which is a great class for those working on foundations or those who need to brush up on existing jumping skills. It will include jumps and tunnels.

Our website lists all our available classes and you can always email us if you have any questions: [email protected]

01/22/2024

Calling all scent detection nerds - registration for Lucy Newton's online scent theory class opens today! Class starts February 1st. This class is not specifically a dog training class although you will utilize your tracking dog and/or detection dog for the exercises (since the dog is the expert). In this class we will set up simple search scenarios, let the dog work and then collect search condition data. https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/2006?fbclid=IwAR0Hm1FSV2otS1yyBdwtDj4UzSI07UDZX7O7jLl8hDul5JB_AmgQe7NL_mo

01/20/2024

It is never too soon to start training your puppy. We have some upcoming Puppy Relationship Building Fundamentals classes that will start you off on the right foot with your new addition. We also have a Relationship Building Fundamentals for your new adult dog to join in on the fun. Building a relationship with your puppy or new adult dog is the key to having a happy household.

01/03/2024

Our K9 Nose work classes for the next session are all listed on our website. We did add another Intro class. Hope you can join us.

Address

5922 US Highway 70
Durham, NC
27705

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 9:30pm
Thursday	10am - 9:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19194523764

Website

http://www.wholedoginstitute.com/

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So what is all this talk about enrichment? What exactly is enrichment and why is important for our dogs? How can we work with our dogs to teach them problem solving without breaking the bank? How can we create a dog that is easier to live with without exercising them for hours every day? Are you tired of jumpy, mouthy, barking, counter surfing puppies and teen age dogs? Is your older dog bored being left alone and pestering you when you get home from work? Do you just need some time to relax? Enrichment is far more than just stuffing a kong with peanut butter. Join Jordaan for a people only class discussing all things enrichment: https://wholedoginstitute.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3039