3 Dog Training

21/06/2024

For those that are interested…

17/06/2024

Did you know we offer more than private dog training lessons?
- Dog Walking for those that need to give their dog added exercise
- Puppy Nanny/ Daytime Check-ins for busy dog parents that need someone to stop by for potty breaks, play time and cleaning
- Pet Photography so you have a lasting memory worthy of the love your pet gives you.

Visit our web site more info. Www.3dogtraining.com

24/05/2024

Hello from me and my girls! One of my favorite activities is hiking with my dogs (and in this case I was also blessed to have my daughter with me).

When I’m out hiking, I am less concerned about loose leash/no pull walking as I know the dogs are excited about their environment. My dogs personally hike better and remain engaged with me when allowed some freedom (only in remote areas where there is no one present and only because they are trained) but this is not the case with most dogs. This is a popular spot and it is snake season (we saw a striped racer in the grass on the side of the trail) so the girls are absolutely on leash. This means I get more than the average amount of pulling. My point is… most dogs pull on the leash, even well trained ones, when excited about… well, nature and all its glory (smells, birds, squirrels oh my!). Don’t allow your dogs to yank your arm out of the socket of course and if you ask for a Heel or focus, your dogs should be able to give it. But I believe in letting dogs enjoy themselves too… so yes, a certain amount of pulling may occur.

The walk is about both of you. Give some freedom(ie a little pulling), let them smell and dream of ground squirrels racing into their mouths instead of their underground dens, but have control. Practice that focus work periodically. Be respectful of other people and their dogs. But most importantly, give your dog life experiences. Your dog will thank you for it (and you’ll feel good too). Go on now… go enjoy nature!

09/05/2024

FREE PHOTO SHOOT:
Working on improving my photography and looking to practice on more pups.

If anyone would like to let me use their dog as a model, I will be at Corriganville tomorrow morning and will offer a few time slots (listed below). I prefer dogs that can hold a decent stay as my style is more portrait than action (at least for now).

Time slots available:
7:30
7:50
8:10
8:30
8:50
9:10
9:30

Comment below with your preferred time slot. I will let you know what’s available.

29/04/2024

Great job to everyone who worked on Touch and other targeting drills with their pups at our Sunday Skills Clinic. We are taking the next couple of Sundays off but will resume our group classes in a few weeks.

23/04/2024

This week’s skills clinic: Targeting and Touch

Sunday April 28th
9am at Coyote Hills Park
Sign up here: https://pocketsuite.io/book/3-dog-training/item/skills-clinic%3a-target-training

22/04/2024

A great group of dogs at our Skills Clinic on Sunday. We worked on Down, Down Stay and just overall good dog behavior around other dogs (which can be very hard!). We ended class with some fun agility.
Come join our class sometime. Our calendar is at https://3dogtraining.com/class-calendar.

18/04/2024

Since it rained last weekend, our Down and Down-Stay skills clinic is this Sunday. A great chance to work on skills in a group setting.

Sunday April 14th Skills Clinic: Down and Down Stay
Come practice your training in a group setting.
After class, we will have some fun agility time.
$40

Sign up here: https://pocketsuite.io/book/3-dog-training/item/skills-clinic%3a-down-and-downstay

13/04/2024

Eloise heard there’s rain in the forecast tomorrow so our Sunday skills clinic group class is postponed. 

11/04/2024

Share you photo in our comments section and give your pets a little extra love today.

08/04/2024

Sunday April 14th Skills Clinic: Down and Down Stay
Come practice your training in a group setting.
After class, we will have some fun agility time.
$40

Sign up here: https://pocketsuite.io/book/3-dog-training/item/skills-clinic%3a-down-and-downstay

07/04/2024

Absolutely amazing class this morning! Nine dogs of various sizes and ages… from a young great Pyranees to a 12 year old one eyed mixed breed. Some struggle with reactivity, some are just excited pups. Some owners just trying to improve their communication skills.

After working on Heeling for a bit, everyone took a turn walking their dog around the group.
I was blown away at how well everyone did. No big emotions. No heavy pulling. No reactivity.
Kudos to a great group of owners. 👏

07/04/2024

Apparently Saturday was Climb a Rock Day! These pups were happy to proof some of their behaviors on a new surface. Change it up. Have fun! Training shouldn’t always take place in the same spot under an expected setting conditions. Challenge your pups while making training interesting and fun too. (And you get cute pics too.)

07/04/2024

Let’s improve our “Heel” command this morning… followed by a pack walk.

9am Skills Clinic at Coyote Hills Park in Simi Valley

Drop-ins welcome.

04/04/2024

Adorable Cane Corso Chakra started off as a very enthusiastic treat taker. You know the kind… jumping, pawing, attempting to sn**ch. Just a “gimme me!” approach like most youngsters. But this super smart cutie learned quickly that good things come to those that wait… so she sat nicely (and even learned to down) and waited for me to bring the food to her. Patience is learned. And the benefits are endless.

Looking forward to working with this girl even more.

02/04/2024

April 7th Sunday skills clinic: Heeling

Teach your dog to walk by your side and at your pace. With this skill, your dog can learn to bypass distractions while maintaining focus and control. While loose leash walking teaches your dog not pull, heeling is truly mental work and a skill that has many benefits... especially for our reactive rovers.

After class, we will go on a short pack walk.

For more info: https://3dogtraining.com/class-calendar

28/03/2024

I’ll just put up these pictures of the Corgi puppy I worked with today. Yep, you’re welcome.

(Oh and my job rocks.)

24/03/2024

Here’s just a little sampling of some pups trying to be their best selves thanks to their dedicated humans.

Training should be an enjoyable part of both the dog’s day as well as the owner’s.

18/03/2024

Sunday skills clinic followed by a pack walk. Best way to work on your reactive or overly enthusiastic pup. Yes, even reactive dogs can be included in a group class!

I conduct skills clinics on many Sundays. Just check out the calendar at https://3dogtraining.com/group-classes-1. (Drop-ins welcome.)

16/03/2024

Skills clinic Sunday 3/17 at 9am
Coyote Hills Park
“Improving communication and training through play”
$40

Drop-ins welcome.
Pack walk after class.

15/03/2024

This might have been the moment I fell in love with my client’s dog, Kira. Rescued from the shelter at the beginning of this year, she has proved to be a great family dog, but they struggle with her reactivity to large dogs while on leash.

So glad we got a chance to work on it today because I did not feel that this dog was aggressive but possibly just overstimulated. Owner and dog did great and I have no doubt this dog will continue to prove that she’s amazing.

10/03/2024

Puppy class today was a blast! Video coming soon.

03/03/2024

Class is canceled this morning and rescheduled for March 17th.