Sirius Canine Training, Rapid City SD

12/23/2024

Tell me you love your dog, without telling me you love your dog. ❤️

12/18/2024

Another great Little Stars graduation!

12/16/2024

Holidays are busy, but don't forget to sign up for class and start the year out right.

Upcoming Class in conjunction with the Rapid City Kennel Club.
Little Stars Class (good behavior).

Little Stars: Beginner Class for Good Behavior.
6 week class Starts 8 January, 2025
Wednesday, 5:30pm and 6:30pm 45-60 minute class duration.
Cost: $132.75, check or money order, no cash.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To have registration and pmt to me, is Friday, January 3rd.
Location: The Lions Bldg @ the RC Central States Fairgrounds.

This class is for dogs 4 months old and older at the start of class.
This is a ‘good behavior’ class that covers 10-12 important skills that every dog should learn to be a good companion.
Skills include, walking nicely on a leash, sit, down, stay, sitting still for petting, coming when called, handling and more.

** This is NOT a class for aggressive or over reactive dogs(dogs that may bark the entire hour of class in an attempt to engage other dogs). If you are unsure if this would pertain to you, please give me a call so we can chat about it. **

All classes are ‘first come, first reserved’ and your Registration packet and payment MUST be received by me to secure your spot in class.

Registration Packet available on the Rapid City Kennel Club website. Scroll down to 'Classes' and click on the 2nd box "Download Class Documents and Release".

*** EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, let me know that you are sending Registration for a class. If I don't respond to let you know I received it, there may not be a spot for you in class as I didn't know you were coming if the mail is delayed **

If you have questions, please text or call: 605-787-0157.

12/14/2024

I think he adores me :-)

12/08/2024

Reaver is not exactly looking like the well-bred, handsome Rottweiler that he really is. 🤣

12/06/2024

I am always THRILLED to see former students accomplish so much with their canine companions.

Congratulations to Heather and Zarah on your accomplishments!

"Hi Tarri.
We want to thank you for giving us such a good start to our training program. Zarah now has her AKC CGC and Novice Tricks titles."

12/05/2024

These make great Christmas gifts for anyone with a canine companion!

It can be used on a variety of classes.

PM or call me with any questions. 605-787-0157

12/02/2024

Upcoming Class in conjunction with the Rapid City Kennel Club.
Little Stars Class (good behavior).

Little Stars: Beginner Class for Good Behavior.
6 week class Starts 8 January, 2025
Wednesday, 5:30pm and 6:30pm 45-60 minute class duration.
Cost: $132.75, check or money order, no cash.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To have registration and pmt to me, is Friday, January 3rd.
Location: The Lions Bldg @ the RC Central States Fairgrounds.

This class is for dogs 4 months old and older at the start of class.
This is a ‘good behavior’ class that covers 10-12 important skills that every dog should learn to be a good companion.
Skills include, walking nicely on a leash, sit, down, stay, sitting still for petting, coming when called, handling and more.

** This is NOT a class for aggressive or over reactive dogs(dogs that may bark the entire hour of class in an attempt to engage other dogs). If you are unsure if this would pertain to you, please give me a call so we can chat about it. **

All classes are ‘first come, first reserved’ and your Registration packet and payment MUST be received by me to secure your spot in class.

Registration Packet available on the Rapid City Kennel Club website. Scroll down to 'Classes' and click on the 2nd box "Download Class Documents and Release".

*** EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, let me know that you are sending Registration for a class. If I don't respond to let you know I received it, there may not be a spot for you in class as I didn't know you were coming if the mail is delayed **

If you have questions, please text or call: 605-787-0157.

11/30/2024

THIS, 1000 times.

I am a trainer, not a behavior modification specialist

This is why, on occasion, I will refer you to someone else.

What I won't do, is take your money, knowing full well, that you need something that I do not provide in a class setting.

This is a huge issue I see over and over. So many dogs come to us after having gone through extensive and expensive training programs elsewhere.

The typical scenario: the owner brings the dog in for training because they’re dealing with ongoing behavior issues that are making their lives with their dogs miserable. The trainer explains that they deal with “this stuff all the time”, and has many videos of dogs looking happy and reliable — doing obedience exercises — and the owner, not knowing any better, assumes that because the trainer is able to train certain dogs to look happy/good/reliable doing obedience work, that it will resolve their dog’s behavior issues.

But obedience and behavior modification are not the same. One teaches and proofs a series of desired obedience behaviors, and may, if you’re lucky, even address some nuisance behaviors like jumping, barking, mouthing etc. The other, if the trainer is truly skilled with behavior modification, is able to successfully address truly serious issues — issues like severe on-leash reactivity, human aggression, dogs fighting within the home, severe resource guarding, hyper-territorial behavior, severe fear issues, and severe separation anxiety issues. And they will also train obedience work as well — that’s part of the built-in package.

To become skilled in heavy-duty behavior modification work is something that takes obsessive focus and much experience. It takes the trainer knowing how to effectively stop seriously problematic unwanted behaviors (obedience work is about teaching dogs what TO DO, rather than what NOT TO DO), and it takes a mind devoted to creative and complex problem solving.

Owners, if you see video evidence of a trainer getting dogs to do stuff that you’re unable to do — like fancy obedience — please do not confuse this work (which is great stuff if that’s what you’re looking for), with being synonymous in dealing with serious problem behavior. They are not the same, although many skilled trainers can do both very well. Your job, if your goals and your issue are relating to serious behavior issues is to ensure that you find someone who specializes in this work. Look for videos showing dogs that exhibit problem behaviors similar to your dog’s, and look for those problems being successfully resolved. Repeatedly.

11/26/2024

And, don't feed other peoples' dogs...

11/09/2024

The Sampler Class is full.

Thank you all for your support of my small business , it is so appreciated!

11/08/2024

And it made dog shows even MORE exciting.
Are we going to get there? Can we find the hotel? Will we ever see home again?🤣

11/04/2024

Deadline for the "Sampler Class" is the end of this week.
Don't forget to get your registration in.
There are still a few spots open!

11/02/2024

Just like with people "words, tone, inflection" matter.

10/30/2024

Stir crazy dogs...
We've all been so used to the nice weather, that this little cold/wet snap has given the dogs a little too much time on their hands.

10/27/2024

Don't forget to get signed up for this no pressure, just having a little fun, Sampler class!

10/25/2024

The upcoming Little Stars class is full, packed, stuffed and no more room. (Johansen, you're in)

If I have not reached out to you to let you know I have received your registration, please understand that you will not make this upcoming class.

Please give me a call if you have any questions or if you've sent to registration and not heard from me.

Thank You! ❤️

605-787-0157

10/22/2024

UPDATE - Little Stars class is full!!

The sampler class is still available if you want to get in on a class before the end of the year. 4 weeks of fun!

The upcoming Little Stars Class is already filling up. Only 3 spots left, so if you are interested, please send your Registration in ASAP, and call me to let me know is on the way.

605-787-0157