Take the Lead Canine Coaching

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Take the Lead Canine Coaching

Professional dog training services in Northern California. Build a better life with your dog! Hi, I'm Taylor Davis, owner and canine coach at Take the Lead.
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I provide a dynamic, individualized approach to your dog's training. I have been serving Nevada County for over 13 years and have helped thousands of people develop better relationships with their dogs. I offer private lessons, group classes, behavior modification, and remote online coaching. I look forward to helping you and your canine!

11/08/2024

One of the BEST things you can do for your dog's happiness and behavioral well being is to take them out into the world! Our community is filled with beautiful dog friendly locations! Let's explore them together and practice our obedience skills in the process!

11/06/2024

https://gofund.me/0b6f8af6
I want to introduce you all to a very special puppy! Ducky came to foster with me in early September after she was rescued from an abusive situation by the amazing team at Grass Valley Animal Control. Despite her exposure to repeated acts of violence, Ducky is an amazing example of resilience and goodness. She is a shining light of happiness and she captures the hearts of everyone who meets her!
Please take a moment to read her story and consider donating to help with her healing journey. You can also donate in person at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter (be sure to specify "for ducky" with your donation). We are also looking for the perfect home for this very special girl and we will be accepting adoption applications very soon!

https://gofund.me/0b6f8af6

11/02/2024

LAST MINUTE OPENING!
I have one spot available in the Basic Obedience class starting today! This week is the one-on-one orientation, so if you can't make it today that's ok! We can schedule your orientation for sometime this week. The 5 remaining classes will be Saturdays at 10am. Get in touch if you'd like to join us :)

10/28/2024

MILO NEEDS A HOME!
Believe it or not, this is NOT Fidget! But it is Fidget's full brother!!
I adopted Fidget from the Chico Animal Shelter as a stray, but with the help of a friend in Chico, and the power of Embark, I was able to track down Fidget's litter and make contact with the owners of two of her siblings!
Her brother pictured here is named Milo, and he is in need of immediate rehoming. His family can not keep him because he is too fast and energetic for their toddler, and their living situation is changing to a small apartment very soon. He is reported to be good with other dogs, good with cats, and he walks well on a leash. He is friendly, sweet, and loves attention. He is 9 months old and approx 25-30 lbs. If you are interested in adopting Milo, or know of anyone who can help, please reach out and I will put you in contact with his owners.

10/25/2024

UPDATE: class is now full! Always feel free to reach out to be put on a waitlist. December classes will be added to the calendar shortly! Enter the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a well mannered dog!

10/21/2024

Thank you Inn Town Campground for letting us use this amazing backdrop! If you'd like to come take a picture in front of our new photo backdrop, just let me know! I will also have it out for current students for their graduations this week!

09/14/2024

Just a reminder about this awesome event going on tomorrow! I am honored to be one of the speakers, but there are so many other good workshops too! Definitely something for everyone!

09/09/2024

Trying to get a cute selfie with Fidget (who is very appropriately named and NEVER holds still) 😂

09/05/2024

NEW CLASS TIMES!
By popular request I have added a weekday evening class. You can now sign up for our Thursday evening Basic Obedience class that will begin on September 19th. There is also a few spaces available in our Saturday morning intermediate class.

For repeat students, and those working at a more advanced level, I have added a special intermediate class on Sunday evenings.

08/23/2024

The results are in! I'm surprised there's no Australian Shepherd in there! Her merle coloring must have come from the border collie. I guessed she had some kind of sighthound heritage based on her body type, and there it is! 12% Greyhound! SO FUN!

08/16/2024

UPDATE: Coco was found and is home safe!

08/11/2024

Come join us for group obedience classes!

08/08/2024

I have worked with every one of these dogs, and (like all shelter dogs) they come with a FREE training lesson from me. If you have any questions about them feel free to send me a message!

08/05/2024

Congratulations to our recent graduates, and kudos to these handlers for consistently showing up despite the summer temperatures! I am so proud of everyone's accomplishments! 🐶🏅

08/01/2024

Mark your calendars! I am honored to be a speaker at the upcoming A Day for Women event at Sierra College on September 14th. My workshop is titled Building Community Through Dog Ownership, and I am really excited about it! There are 15+ other wonderful workshops presented by a host of talented speakers! Learn more and register to attend: sierracollege.edu/dayforwomen

07/31/2024

Guess Fidget's breed!
My guess is Aussie and some kind of sighthound. What do you all think? 🤔I am mailing her DNA kit today, so we should know in a few weeks! Can't wait!

07/31/2024

07/27/2024

Conversations with Mindy 🤣

Come meet this wonderful girl at the Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter

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Conversations with Mindy 🤣 Come meet this wonderful girl at the Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter

Mindy is still waiting for her new family. She’s been at the shelter far too long. She’s young, compact size, and loves to learn! She’s ready to meet you at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter.

Benny is a 1 year old shepherd mix available for adoption at the Grass Valley Animal Shelter. He is great with other dogs, gentle and polite on the leash and SO handsome! Benny, like all shelter dogs, also comes a free private training lesson from us ($150 value!). Please consider adopting a shelter dog!

Come meet Gigi! A 4 year old female French Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux) mix at the Grass Valley Animal shelter. #doguedebordeaux #shelterdogsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram🐕 #frenchmastiff

Mindy would make a wonderful jogging or hiking buddy!

Meet Mindy! Will you be her new family?

When working with shelter dogs, it's very important to give them time to decompress when they come out of the kennel before doing any training. Today Gigi and I worked on leash skills and manners, but before we did any training, Gigi was given time in the yard to explore, play, sniff etc. I waited patiently for Gigi to relax and decide to lay down on her own (which took about an hour) before I asked her to engage her brain for some learning. You can see that pivital moment in this video! This kind of psychological decompression is important for any dog, but it is especially important for shelter dogs who don't have the luxury of a stable home environment (yet!) Gigi is available for adoption from Friends of Grass Valley Animal Control Shelter. She would love to meet you!