Modern K9 Training

10/06/2024

NACSW container rules as of January 2024. Take a look at the distractor section.

31/05/2024

https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/what-age-should-dogs-be-spayedneutered.html?m=1

New guidelines on when to spay or neuter different breeds of dog, based on the health risks.

20/05/2024

Introduction To Nose Work Classes starting Monday May 27th, 4 to 6 pm or Saturday June 8th, 10 to noon. Both classes will run 6 weeks. Cost is $285. This is a perfect class for anyone wanting to try nose work for the first time. No previous experience needed and fun is guaranteed! Message me if interested.

21/02/2024

Intro To Nose Work starts March 3rd at noon. Still time to register here:www.swparks.org/nosework

Positive reinforcement puppy socialization, behavior and scent training on Whidbey Island.

21/02/2024

A few spots left in the upcoming puppy foundation class. Starts this Saturday, Feb 24 at 10 am.

Register here: www.swparks.org/puppy-foundation

Positive reinforcement puppy socialization, behavior and scent training on Whidbey Island.

23/01/2024

Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to particiapte in our survey of cognitive traits in dogs - we are particularly interested in pet dogs belonging to breeds traditionally used for working roles but the survey is open to all breeds and mixed breeds
https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EpuQY2j29jcsho

10/01/2024

I talk about calmness a lot in my puppy classes and often recommend long chews as a calming activity. This is a good study illustrating dog's emotional states when left alone with certain objects.

Like many trainers and dog owners, Mike and I teach our pups early in life that quiet time and short periods of separation are associated with the offering of a special chew. This toy appears at th…

29/12/2023

Healthy dogs can hold their p*e for 4 to 8 hours. Puppies and senior dogs as well as dogs that are overheated or ill need to go more often.

20/11/2023

Dog Virus Spreading

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs. Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire are among the states that have seen cases of the illness.

25/10/2023

Puppy Class starts this Saturday, Oct 28th. This foundation class is perfect for puppies ranging from 12 weeks to 1 year. Owners learn how to care for and train their dogs using games based training. Games based training is both fun for you and your pup. Some of the skills your pup will learn are how to pay attention to you, ignore distractions, how to be calm, basics to leash walking, and not to jump on people. These classes help build a strong bond between you and your pup and set a foundation for learning more advanced behaviors later.

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24/10/2023

Nothing to do on a rainy day? Try intro to nose work. Join the next class starting Oct 29th at 4 pm

For more information: https://modernk9training.com/contact/

Have More Fun With Your Dog

15/08/2023

Six week Introduction To Nose Work Starting Sept 11th from 4 to 6 pm. Check out more information here: https://modernk9training.com/intro-to-nose-work/

03/08/2023

Your dog really does love you.

| FEATURE | Dog psychology

25/05/2023

Some of the latest research on dog cognition, brain specifics found in some breeds, social behaviors and intelligence. Final answer: your dog does love you!

SCIENCE

09/05/2023

You can socialize your dog in all the right ways; with all the correct tools and training and timing, and your dog may still grow up and not be the social butterfly you wanted.
You can have them meet and play with every dog and have positive experiences, you can have them meet hundreds of people and enjoy every interaction, and they can still say “no thank you” when they grow up.
Genetics, individual personality and maturity can all play a role here and it’s not your fault or your dogs fault but it is a reality, so we need to stop pushing the idea that lack of sociability is due to lack of socialization, or some kind of failure on the dog or human part. It’s not. It’s a part of life with dogs.
Socialization is not about creating a dog you can take EVERYWHERE all the time…. And it’s not for YOU, so we need to stop looking at it like that. It’s about helping THEM be prepared and ready for the world they live in and not feeling worried or stressed about new or novel things, people, or dogs. It doesn’t guarantee anything, but it can help prepare for lots of things.

Helen St. Pierre

The following picture is of our dog, Asha, who was very reactive to dogs all her life but as you can see in the photo she had many opportunities of socializing and training to desensitize her but nonetheless she never completely felt comfortable around strange dogs. We were able to manage it successfully but we never purposely put her into a situation that would stress her. Every dog is an individual and as guardians we are responsible for keeping them safe and happy.

28/04/2023

Through the Benebone free program, consumers can now send in their well-chewed Benebone brand nylon dog chews to be recycled by TerraCycle.

29/03/2023

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nibble&utm_campaign=20230329_nibble-general-2&utm_content=trn

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot

22/03/2023

https://thebark.com/content/gazing-versus-staring?mc_cid=b7f866713d&mc_eid=65b1d9db7f

There has recently been a lot of interest in people and dogs gazing into each other’s eyes and how this creates feelings of love. The evidence is compelling that this interactive behavior does enhance the bonding between us. I have no objection to this assertion, but it does make me concerned that...

26/02/2023

Puppy socialisation is NOT just about playing with other dogs.

In fact, too much uncontrolled exposure to other dogs can cause so many unintended consequences.

If you have a puppy, make sure you try to work on ALL aspects of socialisation, as listed in the bottom graphic.

15/02/2023

WHOSE WALK IS IT ANYWAY?
Imagine going on a long-anticipated walk, through new scenery and enticing scents after being cooped up in the same place all day, but you have been fitted with a blind fold and are being dragged or yanked along at a quick pace.

I imagine that this is how dogs feel when we don’t allow them time to stop, sniff and explore the environment. Dogs largely perceive their world through scent and it’s how they collect and process information and make sense of the world.

Taking away an opportunity for sniffing on a walk really isn’t fair and as much as physical exercise is important, the mental stimulation that sniffing provides is equally, if not more important.

Allowing dogs to choose when to stop and sniff provides so many benefits – increases self-confidence, promotes calmness, lowers stress and anxiety levels, lowers pulse rates, reduces cognitive decline in older dogs and provides important mental and environmental enrichment.

Make time for a slow sniffing walk when you can, where your dog is allowed to choose which direction to go and allowed time to just investigate, interpret the environment and follow wherever their nose leads them.

It may take far more time and patience as we wait for them to finish smelling that particular blade of grass, but the benefits are well worth it – after all, whose walk is it anyway?

14/02/2023

What's more fun than a basket of toys?

Puppy Class!

Next puppy class starts Feb 18th at 11 am at South Whidbey Community Park. Class is 1 hour, cost is $235

Message me or register at this link: https://swparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=2351&teamsid=5423

14/02/2023

https://thebark.com/content/most-dangerous-kinds-dogs?mc_cid=0f85f428d5&mc_eid=65b1d9db7f

Not a week goes by that I don’t get asked what I think are the most dangerous kinds of dogs. If what I do for a living comes up, this question often does, too. And when people say “kind” they are typically talking about breed. When I answer that the breed doesn’t have anything to do with it,...

08/02/2023

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06/01/2023

Puppy Class starts January 7th Only a few spots left. This foundation class is perfect for puppies ranging from 12 weeks to 1 year. Owners learn how to care for and train their dogs using games based training. Games based training is both fun for you and your pup. Some of the skills your pup will learn are how to pay attention to you, ignore distractions, how to be calm, basics to leash walking, and not to jump on people. These classes help build a strong bond between you and your pup and set a foundation for learning more advanced behaviors later.

18/12/2022

Next Intro To Nose Work Class Starts January 8th!

Enjoy this relationship based activity that you and your dog can play anywhere. Learn more about how your dog thinks and operates in the world. And at the same time you'll help your dog build confidence, problem solving skills, focus, and calmness.

Classes meet on Sundays from 4 to 6 inside the Bayview Hall. Cost is $235.

Want to know more? Message me.