Pack Leaders Dog Training

13/11/2024

What will YOU do today to reach for success?
A training session with your dog should be kept short and sweet. 10 - 15 minutes is usually just right!

12/11/2024

09/11/2024

Here's a sneak peak into the making of a testimonial video, starring Roxy, the black lab!
She was a trooper for us while Will recorded footage of her having fun being a dog!

We couldn't have asked for a better day to film 🌞

Thank you, Steve & Lori, for being a part of this adventure! I truly appreciate you!

Thanks to Will, from Brand New Extra Good for getting us started on this journey!
https://www.facebook.com/brandnewextragood?mibextid=ZbWKwL

07/11/2024

Charlie enjoyed his first field trip to Home Depot! His leash skills are great! He's coming up on 6 months old and already rocking his training 🤘.

At home, Charlie is working towards reliable off-leash freedom to explore trails and do some hunting with his person 😀. I can't wait to see his progress as he matures!

07/11/2024

Ellenore got some time in polishing up her leash skills at Home Depot! She wasn't too sure about the new environment when we first arrived but warmed up to it after we focused her.

06/11/2024

Hank rocked his lesson on leash skills today 👌

06/11/2024

Frannie had a blast exploring Home Depot!

04/11/2024

Limited Time Opportunity!
Two consultation spots available this week!
When: Tues, 11/05 at 1:30pm | Wed, 11/06 at 1:00pm
Text me to reserve yours now! 319-350-3230

Pack Leaders Dog Training offers one of a kind, in-home dog training in the Cedar Rapids, IA area. If you are looking for the fastest, most effective way to train your dog, Pack Leaders Dog Training is what you are looking for!

01/11/2024

Does your dog do any of the following?
- Jump on people
- Bark incessantly
- Pull on the leash
- Steal food off your counters
- Bolt out of open doorways
- Run away from you
- Have aggression towards other dogs or people
- Have anxiety
If so, I'd love to meet you and your dog to discuss your training goals! Text me at 319-350-3230 to schedule your in-home consultation!

31/10/2024

Tonight I take a little trip down memory lane to remember these angels that came up on my memories from a costume party in 2014 ❤️‍🩹
🐾 Sye
🐾 Annie
🐾 Buddy
🐾 Gage
🐾 Rudy
🐾 Dexter

28/10/2024

Hello Pack Leader,

As cold and flu season approaches (boo!), here is a quick rundown of the protocol I'd like us to follow.
If you, or a live-in family member, have experienced any of the following symptoms or have tested positive for COVID, Flu, Norovirus, Rotavirus, RSV, or Coxsackie (hand foot mouth disease), within the last 24-48 hours, please text or call me to reschedule your appointment. If needed, I can be available for a phone call to discuss any urgent training concerns.
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Unusual rash
- Significant fatigue
My goal is to keep myself, my family, and yours, healthy. Please text or call if you have any questions.

My Best,
Angie Scharpf/Owner/Trainer
Pack Leaders Dog Training
319-350-3230
[email protected]

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28/10/2024

Are you prioritizing your pet’s health and longevity? 🐾

Join Dr. Christine TONIGHT - October 28th at 7 PM CST for an insightful webinar, “Tradition or Nutrition.” Discover how to feed your furry friend for optimal wellness!

🌟 Registration is just $20. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now!

https://vipsvet.net/whole-food-nutrition-webinar/

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25/10/2024

Let Food Be Thy Medicine!�Discover how a better diet can lead to healthier skin and coat, improved dental health, and more! Join Dr. Christine Woodford on October 28th at 7 PM CST. 🌟�💵 Only $20 to register!

https://vipsvet.net/whole-food-nutrition-webinar/

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24/10/2024

Such a great night for a pack walk! We had a great group tonight!

21/10/2024

Are you looking for fresher, healthier options to feed your dog? If so, I invite you to join my friend and respected professional, Dr. Christine Woodford, for her enlightening webinar!

28/09/2024

This article is spot on 👇
If you have a dog or plan on getting one, do what's right, and get some training. I've been training professionally for 15 years and have the expertise to train YOU how to communicate with your dog. Text me at 319-350-3230 to schedule your in-home consultation!

Having been a veterinarian for almost 3 decades, I have seen the tide of how animals are treated change drastically. When I graduated dogs were dogs, now dogs are considered to be higher ranking than people. In our crazy world, people love their dogs more than they love their own families and they treat their dogs better than they treat other humans and I am sorry to say that we are destroying our dogs mental health because of it.

It is increasingly common to go into an exam room and have a dog that is growling at me and trying to bite and the owner is petting it telling it that it is a good dog. It is NOT being a good dog and it should not be rewarded for growling and trying to bite. It is important that we train our dogs properly and we use right language with them. Never is it ok for a dog to growl and try and bite in an exam room where nothing horrible is happening to them and feeding into that behavior does not make it better for your dog, it trains them that their fear is a good thing and it is not.

Mental disorders are exponentially increasing in our dogs and it is us owners fault. Please stop treating your dog like it is some fragile child and start treating it like it is a dog. TRAIN them and teach them commands and correct them when they are wrong and stop thinking you are going to hurt their feelings if you do. Dogs are dogs, not small humans. They need training and proper instructions or it leads to horrible anxiety issues in them and I can assure that that behavior is going to hurt your feelings way more than being an adult and training your dog to be a good dog instead of a spoiled child.

The following are a few copied excerpts from an article that I read this morning from a dog trainer. I feel like there are a good reminder for all of us on exactly what are dogs are and what they need.

"Your dog is a dog, not a human child. Constant unearned affection is a killer and creates an unhealthy addiction for both dog and owner. Your dog will love you unconditionally but will never respect you unless you give it reason to.

The most basic of basics, your dog must learn how to be still in any situation. If your dog can’t be still around any distraction, you will never have control.
Recall
Sit
Down
Walk nicely on leash
Out, meaning release anything in your mouth

You MUST have a language dedicated to your dog that your dog can learn by you being consistent and applying meaning to the words you use. Your dog MUST know what yes means, but also MUST know what NO means. If nothing comes after those words, yes equals reward for good, no equals correction for bad, your dog will never give meaning to either. Your dog’s name is not a command, or correction. NO should not be your dog’s middle name.

The training starts the second you bring the dog home."

21/09/2024

Newman in a down/stay 👏
This guy is so cool 😎

12/09/2024

Lil Ms.Frannie started her training this week 🫶. We are working on a solid recall and basic commands. She is such a sweetpea!