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Meet Patrick! 😍
He is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (often shortened to “cavalier”). He has clearly mastered the puppy dog eyes 🥺💚🥲
If I’m not mistaken, he is the first cavalier at puppy class! We’ve had a cavapoo (cavalier x poodle) though—Hi Penny! 👋🏽 🐶
Can’t wait to watch Patrick grow and learn! 🙂
Meet Leo! 😍
This cutie cocker spaniel joined class last week and had the best time!
Don’t forget that tomorrow is the LAST WEDNESDAY CLASS (6:45-7:45PM) before switching to Thursdays for the summer on June 27 (time is changing to 6:00-7:00PM).
Come join us!
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PUPPY CLASS TONIGHT! 🐶
6:45-7:45PM
DM me if you’re coming! 🩷
❗️Important reminder❗️
There are 2 MORE WEDNESDAY classes (June 12 & 19) before the summer schedule change!
Starting THURSDAY, JUNE 27, puppy class will be EVERY THURSDAY 6:00-7:00PM!
The most recent Puppy Class graduates! 🎓🐶
Navy (lab) and Archie (Frenchie) came to class consistently and there was never any question as to whether or not they were having fun 😂😅
These two became fast friends, played hard and enjoyed classes to the fullest❤️
We sure will miss them!
Another new furry face in puppy class! 🥰
This little floofster’s name is Annie and she’s an Australian Labradoodle 🤎
Looking forward to watching this girl gain confidence through a variety of experiences in puppy class!
A bit behind on posts—apologies!
Meet this sweet golden boy, Reg! 😍
He joined us last week and he’s as sweet as he looks 🥹
Looking forward to watching him grow, learn and experience new things!
PUPPY CLASS TONIGHT! 6:45-7:45PM
DM if you’re coming!
⚠️Don’t forget that puppy class will be moving to THURSDAYS 6:00-7:00PM on JUNE 27!
There are 3 Wednesday classes left — tonight (June 5), June 12, and June 19
Met two of my idols in the dog world yesterday 🤩🤩
Dr. Karen Becker & Rodney Habib Pet Health Media (Planet Paws)
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The wealth of information they share in the (2021) and their newest book, The Forever Dog Life (2024), is how my dog Waylon will break the record for longest-living dog! 🥰
Their new book will be officially released on Tuesday and it’s a MUST-HAVE for every dog owner (or a great gift for the dog-obsessed person in your life!)
Total fangirl moment meeting them and getting my books signed 😍
So grateful for everything they do within the dog/pet community as compassionate and trusted experts.
The nicest and most humble humans 🖤
Puppy Class TONIGHT!🐶 🥰
6:45-7:45PM
DM me if you’re coming! 🙂
Just like last summer, puppy class will be held on THURSDAYS 6-7PM for the duration of the summer.
This change will take effect on JUNE 27th!
There will be 4️⃣ MORE WEDNESDAY CLASSES before the change.
Location remains the same.
Meet Mookie!
She’s an Alaskan Malamute—the first we’ve had at puppy class!
This wolf-like breed is often mistaken for the Siberian Husky. While they do share some similarities, see the second photo to spot some of their differences!
One of the newest additions to puppy class! 🥰
Meet Gus the golden retriever 💛
We’ve seen a lot of breeds come and go through puppy class, the most common one being retrievers! No matter how many you meet, they are always SO CUTE 🥰
Welcome to puppy class, Gus!
A reminder from your puppy 😉🐶
Throwing it back to 5 years ago on this day, when my sweet boy Waylon was just a baby 🥹💛
I know the puppy days can be challenging, frustrating and exhausting by times—you’re not alone!💛
But they’re also a TON of fun (and cute as heck) if you let them be!
It’s a critical time to build a strong, trusting, loving bond with your pup that’s based on calm, consistent leadership. Building a relationship based on mutual respect, trust, and consistency will lay the foundation for a happier, healthier dog and a more positive and productive training process!
Enjoy this special time with your pup because it goes by too fast! 🥹
Hope to see you tonight! 🐶
Welcome to puppy class, Navy! 🖤
It’s been a while since we’ve had a black lab in our crew and this guy is as sweet as they come! 🥰
Looking forward to watching him grow & learn!
PUPPY CLASS TONIGHT!
6:45-7:45PM
St. James United Church (Main St. Antigonish)
DM if you’re coming! 🙂
Meet Archie!! 😍
(French bulldog)
There was no puppy class this past Wednesday but Archie joined us the week before and we loved him instantly! He had a great first class🥰
Puppy class is ON this Wednesday (6:45-7:45PM) 🐶
‼️There will be no puppy class tonight!
I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience🩷
Class is ON next Wednesday (May 1). Hope to see you and your pup next week!
PUPPY CLASS TOMORROW (6:45-7:45PM)! 🥰🐶
Send me a DM if you’re coming! 🙂
PUPPY CLASS ON WEDNESDAY! 🥰🐶
Send me a DM if you’re coming! 🙂
Late posting some recent grads! Congratulations to these 3 cuties!!! 😍😍😍
•Forrest (golden retriever)
•Colter (Australian kelpie)
•Remi (chocolate lab)
Loved watching these pups gain confidence, learn how to play appropriately, and build on their skills 👏🏽
I also loved seeing their pawrents’ smiling faces as they witnessed the benefits of early socialization 🐶
If you have a puppy less than 20 weeks old and you’d like to join puppy class, DM or email me at [email protected]!
NO class tonight! Classes resume NEXT Wednesday! 🐶
❗️REMINDER ❗️
NO puppy class tonight (April 3) or next Wednesday (April 10)
NO PUPPY CLASS for the next 3 Wednesdays!
Classes will resume Wednesday April 17! 🗓️
Welcome to puppy class, Finn! 😍
This little floofster is a poodle and oh so cute!
Poodle mix breeds have become very popular, in part due to their high intelligence and the fact that they have hair and not fur, which means less shedding! Here are some poodle mixes you’ve heard of and maybe some you haven’t! (This list is not exhaustive!)
•Goldendoodle (golden retriever x poodle)
•Yorkiepoo (Yorkshire terrier x poodle)
•Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog x poodle)
•Labradoodle (Labrador retriever x poodle)
•Whoodle (Wheaton terrier x poodle)
•Sheepadoodle (Old English Sheepdog x poodle)
•Cockapoo (Cocker spaniel x poodle)
•Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x poodle)
•Maltipoo (Maltese x poodle)
•Scnoodle (Schnauzer x poodle)
•Aussiedoodle (Australian shepherd x poodle)
•Pomapoo (Pomeranian x poodle)
•Shihpoo (Shih tzu x poodle)
•Poochon (Bichon Frise x poodle)
•Peekapoo (Pekingese x poodle)
•Newfypoo (Newfoundland dog x poodle)
Antigonish Puppy Class
Wednesdays 6:45-7:45PM
St. James United Church Hall (Main St., Antigonish)
For puppies to 20 weeks
$20
DM to register!
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Just like last summer, puppy class will be held on THURSDAYS 6-7PM for the duration of the summer. This change will take effect on JUNE 27th! There will be 4️⃣ MORE WEDNESDAY CLASSES before the change. Location remains the same.
Antigonish Puppy Class Wednesdays 6:45-7:45PM St. James United Church Hall (Main St., Antigonish) For puppies to 20 weeks $20 DM to register!
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As much as I cringe at this video of myself 😅😳🫠, I wanted to show the actual giveaway draw happening. Congratulations to Penny and her mom Colleen Frances Boyd! They are the winners of a $100 gift certificate to One Stop Pet Shop! Thank you to all who participated! 🤗
4 more classes before the holidays! The last puppy class will be on Wednesday, December 13! Classes will be on "paws" over the holidays and resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2024! Don't forget about our 'Howl'iday Giveaway! (see pinned post for details)
Join us! 🐶🐾
Daphne wants to send out a friendly reminder about the upcoming change to Puppy Class! 🐶 DM or email me ([email protected]) to sign up for Puppy Class!
“How do I teach my dog to “stay”?!” This is a frequently-asked question among pet parents. “Stay” is an important skill for your dog to master. By teaching this command, your dog will learn impulse control (ex: you can eliminate the behaviour of your dog jumping on guests at the door) and it will also help you to keep your dog safe (ex: preventing your dog from running onto a busy street). When teaching “stay” make sure it is well-defined and has a definite beginning and end. For example, you’ll want to pair your “stay” command with a release word such as “break” or “free” to signal to your dog that the “stay” is finished. The biggest obstacle pet parents usually encounter when teaching “stay” is doing too much too fast. We are eager for our puppy to be as well-trained and well-behaved as quickly as possible. Patience and a systematic approach to training is key. Remember to keep your expectations realistic and attainable for your puppy as they grow and develop. 🔑 TIP: “The Three Ds of Dog Training” (Consider the following for all training exercises): 1️⃣Duration: the length of time your dog is expected to maintain the response/behaviour. 2️⃣Distance: the distance your dog is away from you or the high value reward or distraction. 3️⃣Distraction: teaching your dog to maintain focus on you and feel calm and comfortable regardless of the distraction Duration: Notice how the pups in the video are only in the stay position for a few seconds? Start with a goal of 2-3 seconds and then slowly increase duration over time. Distance: Notice how short the distance is between each pup and their human? Take this literally one step at a time—avoid rushing and creating too much distance too fast. ❗️Bonus tip: having your dog on leash while training (even indoors) makes it much easier for you to maintain their focus while also strengthening the bond between you! Distraction: Distractions can be big (ex: squi
It’s normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed with a new puppy! If you find yourself becoming frustrated and losing patience, take a deep breath, don’t beat yourself up and remember that they’re only this little for so long and you can’t get those days back! 🥹 Soak it in while you can! 🥰 Video: my dog Waylon at 11 weeks 🥹🥰 (May 16, 2019)
You don’t need anything fancy to work on building confidence with your puppy! Here are some of the pups doing some confidence-building activities at puppy class last week. Get started by presenting something to your puppy that they might be unsure about and associate it with something positive! Start small and build on it over time! 🐶💪🏽 DM or email me at [email protected] if you’d like to join us! #puppy #puppies #puppyclass #socialization #confidencebuilding
What to expect from puppy classes (not all viewable in this video!) •Socialization 🐕🐩 •Crate training tips 👩🏼🏫👨🏽🏫🛏️ •Basic commands/obedience skills🏅 •Confidence building ⛰️💪🏽 •Using food in training 🦴🥩🫐 •Leadership skills 🗣️
23 days until puppy classes! Are you ready for it???
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Do you have/are you getting a new puppy? Are you looking for an opportunity to socialize your puppy and seeking advice about proper and effective training? Look no further! Join us at Antigonish Puppy Classes. Every Sunday, 6-7PM at the St. James United Church, Main St., Antigonish. $20/class—no registration necessary! Bring food/treats for your pup! 🐶
Fast friends! Finley & Bella 🥰
Puppy classes are all about being exposed to different pups, new humans and even cool experiences…like going through a tunnel! 😃 Using treats can help to encourage a reluctant pup to step into a tunnel or anything else that’s new and maybe a bit scary! Dottie was a BIG fan of the tunnel tonight 😆
This is my dog Waylon (the golden retriever) at puppy class 3 1/2 years ago. Some might mistake his behaviour as aggressive. The “bully” caption was all in good humor. 😂 Rough-housing is normal and healthy for puppies and older dogs, whether they’re growling, jumping, wrestling or even biting (not hard of course)—it’s all part of how they play. Sometimes though, the lines are blurred when it comes to distinguishing between what is friendly and what is fighting. So what are some ways you can tell the difference between playing and aggression with dogs? Here are some signs of aggression: The Snarl: When the dog lifts the lip to bare teeth, just before a growl or bite, this is called snarling. This is a definite sign of aggression, not play. The Growl: Dogs do growl while playing, but there are two ways to tell different growls apart. An aggressive growl will be accompanied by snarling and snapping, while a playful growl is just a sound, accompanied by relaxed body movements (no tension). The Freeze: A sure sign of stress is when a dog’s body “freezes” or goes rigid with stiff legs. The Stare-off: If a dog is intently staring at another dog without breaking eye contact and following that dog around, this is an indication of stalking. So how can you reduce or prevent aggression: Making socialization a priority from an early age is vital for dogs to get them used to being in unfamiliar environments, meeting unfamiliar pets and people. Remember, new environments are filled with new sounds, sights and smells. It’s a sensory overload that can be overwhelming! Staying consistent with socialization is key to helping your dog relax and handle stress calmly.
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