Western Slope Canines, LLC

12/23/2024

12/23/2024

This!!!

Can we really blame our dogs for the confusion when their entire world is enveloped by mixed massages?

Why mixed? Because we knowingly or unknowingly teach them that they and us precisely the same. And then we become upset when they respond to what we’ve taught them by challenging us, pushing us, disregarding us, stressing us, overwhelming us, and sometimes even injuring us.

I’m sorry, but if you’re going to teach your dog that you and they are the same — meaning the social structure, aka the differences between human and canine aren’t clearly articulated — you can’t be upset when they run with what you’ve taught them.

This isn’t a student issue, it’s a teacher issue.

PS, I know many bristle at the fact that I point out that there should be a clear distinction between dog and human — with the human in charge and above in status, and and the dog subordinate and below in status. Feel free to bristle away. But when you’re struggling with your dog, refer back to this post and attempt to digest it with an open mind. The answers to why you’re struggling are likely here when you’re ready to find them.

PPS, here’s the kicker — you can disagree with this all you like, and even discount it as invalid “old school” nonsense — just remember that makes one of you. 😉

12/23/2024

Judy

12/23/2024

The Incident Command System, or ICS, is important for those in SAR to have an understanding of. As a result, many teams, and also our certifications for SARTECH, have a requirement to have completed at least the FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System.

Find out more in one of our Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) courses, in our FUNSAR textbook, or through the FEMA Independent Study platform.

https://nasar.org/

12/23/2024

No classes tomorrow night due to it being Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas everyone.

12/22/2024

Troopers have many K-9s, but Ice is their only “electronic storage detection canine."

12/16/2024

All classes scheduled for this week have been cancelled and will restart next week. Thanks for your understanding.

12/15/2024

Hey as a reminder another Level 1 Obedience class starts tomorrow night (Dec 16) at 6:00 PM

12/15/2024

Level 2 Obedience starts this Tuesday (Dec 17) at 6:00 PM!!!!!

Are you ready???

12/15/2024

12/15/2024

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12/04/2024

An avalanche occurred on Berthoud Pass on Tuesday, burying one individual. The person was able to self-rescue from the avalanche debris, according to preliminary reports from the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. Grand County Search and...