Whole Dog Camp

Whole Dog Camp Got dog? Join our humane training club! Train and play at www.wholedogcamp.com CPDT-KA, CCUI, FFCP Agility, rally, skijoring, tracking, SAR, S.T.A.R. puppy.
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Drop in or stay-and-train, we provide a safe environment for dogs and handlers to grow together. Lead Trainer Jenny Ruth Yasi, BFA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Trainer) CCUI, CTDI. Jenny is on the Ethics and Legislative Committees of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers

09/19/2024

We need to redefine the word "freeloaders" and realize that our tax code is rigged in favor of the rich and wealthy corporations, not those who have simply come to our country to work hard 👇

You can get injured walking a big dog, especially if your dog is reactive. Humane head halter training is the way to go....
09/18/2024

You can get injured walking a big dog, especially if your dog is reactive. Humane head halter training is the way to go. I can help you get it right.

Today I was at a dog-friendly beach, and I watched pet owners arrive with dogs on a variety of shoulder distorting harnesses. Some were front clip, some were back clip, some with literally hobbles …

09/17/2024

HOME NEEDED FOR ADORABLE SHIH TZU-TYPE DOG: This 6-year-old Ginnie had a rough beginning as she had a number of untreated medical issues when surrendered to ARL. She is recovering nicely in foster care and we would love to place her directly in a home versus going back to the shelter.

She would love a home where she could snuggle on the couch or bed with her humans, as she loves to be around her people. She also really enjoys 2-3 walks a day in fresh air as she loves trotting and sniffing. She is perfectly behaved with other animals and strange people - or in just about any environment!. She also loves car rides.

She would prefer someone retired or who works from home rather than being left alone for long periods as she can get a little anxious if she feels abandoned, and she deserves to have the best life now that she has come through a rough patch.

If you are interested email: [email protected] for a meetup. Adoption will be through Animal Refuge League.

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09/17/2024

Dog Chases Animals? Try THIS Step-by-Step Prey Drive Training Tutorial.►🙋‍♀️COMPLETE DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS: •❓🤨 STRUGGLING WITH LEASH TRAINING? 👇 ✅...

09/13/2024
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09/01/2024

It is Disaster Preparedness Month! Here are essential steps you can take to ensure your pet's safety:

Create an Emergency Kit: Include food, water, medications, veterinary records, first aid supplies, and comfort items like toys or blankets.

ID and Microchip: Ensure your pet has a collar with ID tags and consider microchipping for permanent identification.

Evacuation Plan: Plan ahead for evacuation routes and identify pet-friendly shelters or hotels in case you need to leave your home.

Practice and Prepare: Familiarize your pet with their carrier or leash and practice evacuation drills to reduce stress during an emergency.

Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with local disaster alerts and have a plan in place to quickly respond to changing situations.

Contact List: Maintain a list of emergency contacts, including veterinarians and local animal shelters.

Being prepared can make a significant difference in keeping your pet safe during unexpected emergencies.

08/30/2024

This afternoon, 4 pm Control Unleashed! Down for the Count! Look at That and Growing your hand target. Message me to join us! www.wholedogcamp.com

One thing that behavior science teaches us is it nobody's fault. It's everybody's fault and it's nobody's fault. We do b...
08/28/2024

One thing that behavior science teaches us is it nobody's fault. It's everybody's fault and it's nobody's fault. We do behavior together. No behavior exists in a vacuum.

Bon Iver covering "Battle Cry of Freedom," a patriotic song written in 1862, at the rally for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harri...

08/24/2024
Awe Cici! Someone is going to be so lucky to take this lovely lady home
08/23/2024

Awe Cici! Someone is going to be so lucky to take this lovely lady home

Meet Cici! This lovely lady came to Midcoast Humane after her longtime human companion passed away and she had no where to go. She was understandably a bit rattled by the transition, but is opening up more and more every day. At 13 years old, Cici would love to find a quiet home where she can live out her golden years. She would prefer to live in a home without children or other pets, with adult humans who will be kind, patient and loving as she learns to love and trust again. If you can give Cici the loving home she needs, visit her at our Brunswick Campus during our open hours. ❤🐾

08/22/2024

playing around with Wiley

08/22/2024
Wednesday mornings 10am, training games you can do from a chair! Heavily influenced by Vito's thinking games! Join us!
08/20/2024

Wednesday mornings 10am, training games you can do from a chair! Heavily influenced by Vito's thinking games! Join us!

Want an easy, fun way to boost your dog's skills, strengthen your bond, and lay the foundation for advanced training while having fun? Look no further than V...

Veterinary care is expensive! My friend Leslie is facing a big nightmare! Maybe if everyone "bought her a coffee," ie ch...
08/15/2024

Veterinary care is expensive! My friend Leslie is facing a big nightmare! Maybe if everyone "bought her a coffee," ie chip in $5 it can take the pressure off. https://gofund.me/014971fe

Hi there! Lesley's dog Beau, who has been her rock through thick and thin, urgently needs surgery for a torn ACL and treatment for Addison's Disease. Every donation, no matter the size, will directly help him get the care he needs—please consider clicking the link below to donate or share the fundraiser. Thank you so much!

I rescued Beau, a 10-month Golden Retreiver about eight years ago. He lived wit… Lesley Jones needs your support for Give Beau a Second Chance at a Happy Life

Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog and people who love dogs? Join the Whole Dog Camp Drill Team! Joi...
06/22/2024

Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog and people who love dogs? Join the Whole Dog Camp Drill Team! Join us for socialization, exercise, and skills set to music for both you and your dog! Wednesday mornings, and/or Saturday mornings 9 am., beginning in July. We'll work up some skits, choreographed tricks and games and put on a little performance once a month. Free for Whole Dog Camp members. Pre-requisite: Canine Good Citizen or equivalent

Need your CGC? Whole Dog Foundations group class for beginners 10 am Wednesday and/or Saturday mornings $180 /6 weeks or free with Whole Dog Camp full membership ($350 annually).

www.wholedogcamp.com

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06/21/2024

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136 South Freeport Road
Freeport, ME
04032

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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It helps my dog to have him staring at a treat, waiting for the cue to get it, when I am clipping his nails. He seems to do best with something to target his attention. Staring and waiting seems to work better for him than a snuffle or licky mat durimg nailclipping, because nailclipping is interrupting his snuffling. Nail clipping is not interrupting his stare and wait. #apdt #germanshepherd #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #ccui #reinforcement #cpdtka #petdog #cooperativecare

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playing around with Wiley

Got dog who can pull you right over? I did a workshop on the Pet Professional Guild's "Celebrate Life Together Event." I think you can still register and access the videos for the next 12 months. Go check it out! #germanshepherd #apdt #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #ccui #reinforcement #petprofessionalguild #celebratinglifetogether #headhaltertraining #headhalter #headhaltersarenotmuzzles #looseleashwalking

Often times dogs are not having fun when they bark, they are trying to relieve anxiety. I've been experimenting with training a calmimg(aka Thunder) cap on this sweet little doggy and it's working really well. He seems to enjoy putting on the cap. It's taking me about a week of gradually help him get used to it. He just wears it for a few minutes up to 15 minutes at a time, and he associates it with opportunities to eat yummy treats. I think because he needs to lISTEN to compensate for reduced visual cues, he stops barking, breaks his fixation, and relaxes... #dogsofinstagram #barking #reinforcement #reinforcementlearning #cpdtkacertified #cpdtka #fearfreecertifiedprofessional

Contrast really helps dogs understand concepts. So I regularly train pairs of opposites, in this case, get it and drop it. For M'Ocean I say "get it, hold it, drop it." This adorable mini Aussie worships M'Ocean, and his participation makes retrieving games more interesting for the little aussie.He tends to grab items and run and hide, so this game is reinforcing "drop it" both with the kibble, amd then giving the toy right back. Can you see how this might help a dog learn to " not worry" about releasing or delivering a toy, because he gets food, then gets the toy right back.

Choosing a head halter. I use the Walk N Train style of head halter for several reasons. Here's an important one: #walkntrain #headhaltertraining #looseleashwalking #ppg #humanetraining #reinforcement #ccui #shutupandtrain #CoastalPet

Swim then train. My old doggie Bee, 14.5 yrs, seems to be doing better! Her stomach doesn't seem swollen anymore.

My old dog Bee
My old dog Bee

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Professional dog training program with lead trainer Jenny Ruth Yasi, CPDT-KA. We were on Peaks Island, Maine for 30 years, briefly moved Whole Dog Camp to Bowdoinham, where a neighbor’s target practice near our agility yard was unsettling, then back to Peaks Island. Finally we found our perfect place on the mainland, and “sort of” moved to Freeport, Maine in 2015 (because we were “actually” living on our boat, sailing 2500 miles with two dogs, bringing humane education to schools in the Bahamas) We got home, dropped anchor, and re-opened Whole Dog Camp in Freeport in 2017.

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