Atlas Canine Training

06/23/2023

Atlas would like to let you know that he is keeping an eye out for any messages requesting a consultation for training. We currently have availability to take on a few new training clients for obedience, manners, or service dog training. If you're interested, shoot us a message and we can get a consultation scheduled!

05/17/2023

We’ve skipped a few Working Dog Wednesdays. Between myself being sick, my partner being sick, and Cricket having what we think was mange, training fell to the wayside.

Over the next few weeks, I’m hoping to do some hardcore training boot camp to get her back to where I want her to be for her age (which we are thinking is actually a couple weeks younger than what we were told).

Also, she gets her rabies and final distemper shots next week! So in a few weeks, we’ll finally be able to do more exposure in public spaces!

04/25/2023

Atlas Canine Training has availability to take on new service dog training clients over the coming months. Whether you are looking in to getting a prospective puppy, or you already have a dog that you think would be a good fit as a working dog, we can help guide you through the early months (or years) of training a service dog. We specialize in psychiatric and medical alert and response dogs, and we pride ourselves on creating personalized, client-focused, and accessible training plans.

As always, a consultation is required but comes at no cost. Also, if you book a package deal by the end of May, you will get a $50 discount on your package price!

If you are interested in hearing more about our training packages and pricing, contact us today!

Please note that Atlas Canine Training does not train guide dogs for the blind.

04/19/2023

Welcome back to Working Dog Wednesday!

One of the most crucial foundational skills to work on with a working dog (or any dog) is socialization. There is some debate regarding the "prime" socialization period, but generally between 5 and 16 weeks puppies' brains are absolute sponges, and any scary interactions during this time can affect them forever. Therefore, its extremely important to get in lots of positive interactions with as many things as possible during this time.

Cricket went on an adventure to the Starbucks drive-thru this week, and her wonderful behavior earned her her very first Pup Cup. We want Cricket to be as comfortable as possible while in the car, since she'll be spending so much time in one throughout her working career.

04/14/2023

Training a service dog is no joke. The amount of time, thought, and effort that goes into training these dogs is immense. Service dogs take one to two years of training before they are considered ‘fully trained’.

This dedication of time and energy is why bringing untrained, unmanageable dogs into non-pet friendly spaces is so dangerous and frustrating to service dog handlers. Months or years worth of training can be completely unwound within a matter of minutes.

If you are in need of a trainer to help with temperament testing or training a service dog, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

04/12/2023

Everybody, meet Cricket!

Cricket is in training to be a medical alert and response service dog. I’m going to keep you updated weekly with her progress so you get the chance to see exactly what goes into training a working dog!

03/27/2023

Martini thinks that Monday mornings should be for relaxation and snuggles.

03/11/2023

After taking some time off to handle health issues, Atlas Canine Training is back in full swing. Whether you are interested in pet training, service dog training, or drop-in pet sitting visits, I have plenty of openings in my schedule. Send me a message to get scheduled today!

01/24/2023

12/02/2022

The holiday season can be a fun time to spoil your pet and let them know how loved they are. However, there are many items that we keep in our homes during this season that can be harmful, or even fatal, to our pets. While some symptoms of ingestion can be as mild as drooling or an upset stomach, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to these foods and plants. In case of accidental ingestion, make sure you have the information for your local emergency vet clinic handy.

12/01/2022

Olive woke up this morning and thought it was Friday. She was very disappointed when I told her otherwise.

11/29/2022

For those that don’t know Atlas and his history, this might just look like a photo of a stressed out dog. Those that know him know how monumental this is.

Atlas is a retired service dog who had to be pulled from public access work due to a random onset of fear of refrigerators. We worked hard to overcome that fear, but ultimately we decided to retire him.

We’ve been working hard to get him over that fear, mainly for his own mental health. Last night, he offered me this laying down position entirely on his own. While he was still very stressed, this is amazing progress.

11/28/2022

Anybody know the going rate for shipping two naughty pups to the North Pole this holiday season?

All jokes aside, teaching your dog to get in and out of boxes or laundry baskets is an excellent confidence building exercise. Also, it’s really really cute.

11/21/2022

11/19/2022

Jester says it is simply too cold to consider doing anything productive today. She’s just going to stay cuddled up in her blankets.

11/18/2022

Love and snuggles aren’t put on hold because of a little bit of snow!

Miss Martini needed some attention this morning, so I trudged out of the house to make sure she had plenty of snacks and play time.

Atlas Canine Training has plenty of pet sitting availability. Message us today if you need to schedule any drop-in visits this holiday season!

11/17/2022

11/17/2022

Atlas Canine Training has plenty of availability during this holiday season!

Whether you want to participate in private, in-home lessons to make sure your pup is well behaved, or you need your kitty to be checked on during the day while you are out with family, Atlas Canine Training can handle it all.

Syd, the trainer and animal caretaker behind the operation, has several years of experience at animal shelters and veterinary clinics. She is skilled in medication administration, fear free handling, and an assortment of different training styles.

Send us a message today if you are interested in getting scheduled!

11/14/2022

Welcome to Atlas Canine Training!

Here, we believe that our dogs are not just animals, but members of our family that deserve to have a comfortable life in our home.

ACT specializes in anxious and fearful dog confidence building and rehabilitation, trick training, obedience, and service dog work.

Our dogs hold so much of our emotional baggage on their shoulders, so it is up to us to make sure they feel calm, cool, and collected. Reach out today if you are interested in scheduling a free, on hour long in-home consultation.