Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club

05/08/2024

Puppy classes will be starting. For information on classes, please call 570-829-8430 and leave a message. A member will get back to you.

05/08/2024

You are invited to talk at the Wilkes-Barre Dog Training club at 6pm on Wednesday, May 15th. This one of dogs and tea.

Find out the answers to-
Is it safe to give your dog tea?
What teas are safe for dogs?
Are there any health benefits to tea for dogs?

Due to the nature of this event, only club members may bring dogs.

04/09/2024

Do you know you can have any ticks you find on your dog tested for free(for PA residents)? The process is super simple and you get the results quickly.

How to use the 🅵🆁🅴🅴 tick testing program for PA residents! If you find a tick on yourself, loved ones, or pets you can submit your tick for testing. Testing of the tick gives you a better understanding of your potential exposure to a tickborne illness. As the spring weather is starting throughout the northeast, and your enjoying the outdoors, remember to always check for ticks! 👍 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 to spread awareness! Not from PA? You can still submit your tick(s) for testing with a small fee. Visit ticklab.org for more information.

03/11/2024

Ready to dance?

Canine Musical Freestyle class, an introduction to Freestyle, will start on Monday, May 13 at 6 o'clock.

Class will be taught by Eileen Hoyson, a Freestyle competitor and instructor who has been active in the sport for about 20 years. Her golden retrievers compete regularly in events sponsored by WCFO and Rally Freestyle Elements. Eileen and her dogs have won many awards over the years including high artistic score and high technical scores in several competitions. Her dogs have also performed at Pet expos, the national dog show, Pawsabilities, and other local events.

Classes are six weeks in length and a deposit is required to hold your place in class.

Call 570-829-8430 and leave a message and our trainer will get back to you.

03/08/2024

We will be offering a CGC test on Sunday, March 24th beginning at 1pm.

For more information and to schedule your test, please 570-829-8430 and leave a message saying you are interested in CGC testing with your name and phone number and our testing coordinator will get back to you.

02/28/2024

02/21/2024

Spring training classes will be starting in March.

Puppy Class starts Sat. 3-16 at
2 pm
CGC/Therapy Class starts
Sat. 3-16 at 3:15 pm.

If you are interested, please call 570-829-8430 and leave a message with your name and phone number & what class you are interested in attending and someone will get back to you.

02/16/2024

On November 16th at the Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club 5 dogs took the test needed to obtain a CGC (Canine Good Citizenship) title from the American Kennel Club. The test was given by Helene Skopek-Krygier and Jennifer Sarasota, CGC evaluators. The dogs and their owners are: Joan Graham and Ginger with Helene, Jan Oriel and Bandit with Helene, Jennifer Sarasota, CGC evaluator. with Helene and Shelby, Barb Rupert and Ripley with Helene, Lee Ann Appleyard and Eli with Helene.

Congratulations to everyone!

The Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club is located at Rear Lee Park Avenue, Hanover Township, Pa. 18706. The club meets every third Wednesday of each month at their training center at 7 pm, public is invited to attend. For more information call: (570) 829-8430

01/25/2024

JUST IN FROM AKC on Displaceable Jumps
January 25
The Board VOTED to modify the Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 34 and the Rally Regulations Chapter 1, Section 36 to change the design and construction of the high jump to allow displaceable panels. In order to not cause an undue burden on event giving clubs, this transition must be completed by July 1, 2025. Clubs may use a high jump with displaceable panels before then if they should choose to do so.

12/31/2023

What are goals with your dog for 2024? A new title? Try a new dog sport? More hiking? More travel? Let’s hear them!

12/15/2023

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12/14/2023

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11/27/2023

On Saturday, November 11th the Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club had a Puppy Class Graduation. The owners were taught the basic commands to have a well-behaved family pet while having a great time. All classes use positive training methods. The instructors of the class were Robin Rutherford-Cost and assistant Jennifer Starosta.

Pictured in the photos are the 3 graduates with their owners: Cindy Sipple with Jayce a Great Pyrenees mix, Mary and Jody McAndrew with Piper a Golden Retriever from DE Valley Golden Retriever Rescue and Jacqueline Senczakowicz with Eclipse a Miniature Poodle mix.

Congrats to all the graduates!

11/27/2023

On Saturday, November 11th the Wilkes-Barre Dog Training Club had a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Class Graduation. The owners were taught the basic commands needed to pass the test from the American Kennel for the CGC title and also additional steps for Therapy Dog Certification.

All classes use positive training methods. The instructors of the class were Robin Rutherford Cost and assistant Jennifer Starosta. Pictured in the photos are the 10 graduates with their handlers: Eve Ann Sabol with Ginger owned by Joan Graham, Jill Albrecht with Velma and Diane Albrecht with Jessie, Barbara Stephens with Finn, Jan and Dave Oriel with Bandit and CeCe, Lee Ann Appleyard with Eli, Barb Rupert with Ripley, Bea Dennis with Dusty, and Marie Pudloski with Bella.

Congrats to all the graduates!

11/07/2023

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10/23/2023

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10/16/2023

What kind of weird dog training antics have your neighbors witnessed? Tell us in the comments!

09/24/2023

The other day I was taking a walk by myself and there was a lady tucked off of the path in the bushes with her dog.

She said, "Sorry, I'm not trying to be weird or anything but I'm just waiting for that dog up there to pass"

Even though I don't know this lady, I could see that she was trying to help her dog navigate a world that may not be set up for them.

I really wanted her to know that she didn't owe anyone an explanation for prioritizing her dog's well-being.

So, to all of you pet parents out there, remember that you are doing the best you can with the information and resources you have. You don't need to apologize or owe anyone an explanation. You're doing great!

Happy Training,
Ellen

09/13/2023

Interested in a class?

Our next Puppy Class begins September 30, 2023 at 2pm!

Are you interested in a Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog class? Let us know! If there is interest, we will hold a class starting on 9/30 at 3:15.

To get info or sign up for the puppy class or let us know you are interested in the CGC/Therapy dog class, call us at 570-829-8430 and leave us a message. A member of our training committee will get in touch with you.

If there is interest, a CGC/Therapy class at 3:15 will be added

08/30/2023

What’s your dog’s ery high value reinforcer?

You asked for it, here it is!

We have created a blank Food Reinforcer Value Guide for YOU to fill out for your own dog.

We have tried to make it clear while we share many generalizations, they are ALWAYS meant to be suggestions as all dogs are individuals. As renowned behaviorist Dr. Susan Friedman, "They are all a study of one". This means that all animals are individuals.

Print out this graphic and fill it out for your dog. Here is a pdf copy for your convenience!

https://showdogprepschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Copy-of-Kibble-Hard-treats-Biscuits-Cheerios-Charlie-Bears.pdf

08/27/2023

People often ask me “How often should I train?” and the answer is:
You’re always training whether you think you are or not.

Behavior doesn’t wait for you to put on your treat pouch or attach a leash.

Your dog is always learning.

08/18/2023

TRAINING TIP THURSDAY

When training animals with positive reinforcement, we offer something the animal wants in exchange for correct responses. This is simplifying, of course, but it's the basic gist of it.

While other reinforcers such as play, toys, access to places, attention or praise can all be used to reinforce behavior, food is a primary reinforcer (the animal doesn't have to be taught to like it), it is easy to deliver and pretty simple to vary the value of.

Some dogs will work for what we would consider low value food reinforcers while other swill require the highest value reinforcers.

Additionally, some dogs will work for lower value reinforcers, but to for more challenging learning situations or puzzles.

Don't be afraid to vary your reinforcers and switch them up.