Taylor'd Canine Companions

04/02/2023

Muzzle Training is a good idea for all dogs. You never know when your dog may need one. Example; your dog is hurt in an accident so has to be muzzled as they are hurting badly and don’t want the hurt spot being touched. If your dog has been trained that muzzles are not scary and bad, they will be less traumatized by having to wear one when they get hurt.

“Repeat after me. Muzzled dogs are NOT BAD DOGS.

Muzzled dogs have good humans.

Muzzled dogs can have more experiences because they are managed. Their quality of life is INCREASED because of the muzzle.

Muzzled dogs can still have treats.

Muzzled dogs are not miserable.

Muzzled dogs are muzzled for ALL KINDS OF REASONS. Not just aggression. Maybe they eat too much stuff off the ground and get sick. Maybe they play too rough. Maybe they over react when startled. Maybe they want to eat squirrels. Maybe they need to learn better social skills. Not all dogs in a muzzle have a bite history, some have them on to prevent that in the first place. Sometimes the muzzle is more for the HUMAN than the DOG because it allows them to feel more confident. Big dogs, small dogs, and all breeds and sizes need muzzles sometimes. It is not a breed specific tool.

Muzzled dogs are GOOD DOGS WITH GREAT HUMANS who are setting their dog up to not fail. Judging a dog in a muzzle and their owner is the same as judging someone for wearing a helmet. They are choosing safety and being proactive and it takes WORK to get your dog to a level that they are happily working and walking around in a muzzle so kudos to the humans and dogs I work with who put that time in to better their dogs lives.

If you see a dog in a muzzle, don’t stare, don’t ask rude questions, just say “nice job, great looking dog!” And carry on. Believe me, you will have just made that humans day.”

Credit for this information goes to

Helen St. Pierre
No Monkey Business Dog Training

25/03/2022

20/10/2021

There was a pause in classes due to some health issues that have happened. However, with the chaos of the holidays coming soon, we will be starting the new year of with a new class schedule.

01/07/2021

We still have space in out classes. Sign up today.

29/06/2021

New class list is ready. I look forward to seeing you and your pups.

25/05/2021

Want that well behaved dog you dreamed of? We still have some openings for our obedience classes.

24/05/2021

We still have open spots for Obedience 1 and 2 starting beginning of June. Sign up before they fill up.

18/05/2021

Sorry everyone for the confusion, there was a date issue with the last class list. Here is the updated version.

08/05/2021

Training isn't always something exciting, sometimes is just learning to relax in different environments.

06/05/2021

I will be announcing the new class schedule here in the next few days. Keep tuned in.

29/04/2021

Training tip: Teach your dog to wait until you say it is ok to eat. This will help teach impulse control and stop behaviors like jumping up at the food bowl when you are trying to put it on the floor.

29/04/2021

A rainy day makes it difficult to get outside to exercise your dog. That is why we train dogs walk/ run on a treadmill. Any dog can learn to use one.

28/04/2021

Puppy got tuckered out learning in today's puppy class.

26/04/2021

This is Finn. He is here for a two week board and train to work on basic manners. He is a wonderful young boy.

22/04/2021

Puppy training is always fun!

19/04/2021

Last minute class opening. We have a puppy class that just opened. It starts on Wednesday, April 21st-May 26th at 5-5:45pm.

20/03/2021

Don't forget about this amazing free workshop next Saturday.

It is only one week away and no preregistering necessary.

Ever wonder how to fit a harness or use a head collar right? Does a prong collar look too intimidating to use? Ever wonder what a clicker is?

I am offering a free workshop to discuss a variety of dog training tools, their uses, and which one would be a good fit for your dog. Using the right tool will not just make training your dog easier, but it will make it something that you want to do.

06/03/2021

It is only one week away and no preregistering necessary.

Ever wonder how to fit a harness or use a head collar right? Does a prong collar look too intimidating to use? Ever wonder what a clicker is?

I am offering a free workshop to discuss a variety of dog training tools, their uses, and which one would be a good fit for your dog. Using the right tool will not just make training your dog easier, but it will make it something that you want to do.

15/02/2021

We have having a sale on classes. If you sign up for the April classes by march 15th, you will receive 25% off the price of the class. Either call, email or message me to sign up for the classes

21/01/2021

I just opened up few new classes. Go to www.tk9c.com to see what is available. There is Obedience 1 and 2, and a service dog refresher set to begin in April.

Owner lead training for obedience and service tasks. Teaching you how to work together as a team.

14/01/2021

If you were to take one of my classes, what time would you prefer, Saturday before 11am, Saturday after 5, or anytime Sunday?

02/01/2021

Starting April 17, 2021, Covid permitting, I will be offering a service dog public access refresher course. Many service dog teams have been affected by the pandemic because they have not been able to get out and about as frequently. Unfortunately, many of the dogs have fallen behind on their public access standards due to not getting out in public. We will be going out into public and working with obedience, distractions, and tasks in a variety of public settings . It is open to all service dogs and service dogs in training.

Travel will be required within the Buffalo Metropolitan area with the majority of travel being in Tonawanda and Amherst areas.

This class is 6 weeks long meeting once a week for an hour long session.

Cost: $30.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and still interested in taking the class, please contact me and we can figure how to get you in the class.

01/01/2021