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15/11/2024

See you Saturday!

08/11/2024

It’s looking like a good day to cuddle inside! No group walk this week due to the inclement weather. See you next week!

01/11/2024

See you Saturday

25/10/2024

This will be our last 10am walk of the year. Beginning November 2, we will move to noon.

18/10/2024

See you Saturday.

09/10/2024

You might remember, Yargo graduated from training a few weeks ago after suffering from some major reactivity. He’s been doing great everywhere except in his neighborhood with his nemesis, what we call that one dog that your pup has a hard time getting along with. They had never been able to meet or play because Yargo had such a negative, scary reaction to him with lots of lunging and barking. After shutting down Yargo’s initial negative reaction, We spent some time walking neutrally with them together in their neighborhood until we felt comfortable that they could meet. We brought some other stable dogs to set the tone. Their meeting went really well and soon the entire group was running and playing! Yargo’s family had feared he would never be able to make friends with the neighbor’s dog but now they will be able to take peaceful walks together!
Don’t give up on your dog or a goal you have! With the right guidance, tools, and coaching your life and your dog’s could be so much bigger!!

07/10/2024

Well, finally some good news to report! On our very last class of the show, we finally won!! What’s even more fun about this win is that it was in an “English Challenge Class.” Basically that’s a super hard pattern combining elements of Hunt Seat Equitation and trail. It included two point in extended trot over poles, quick change to posting over more poles, serpentine over more poles, dropping stirrups and finishing the remaining posting, side pass and backing that way! If you’re not a horse person, this may sound like gibberish but if you are, you know!
The very best part of this final, crazy fun / hard class was the amazing group of women willing to put themselves out there, give it a go and cheer for every single person! What a blast! Thanks to for throwing in these fun challenge classes and for putting on such a well run show!

05/10/2024

Let me start by saying that working with animals will keep you humble! First day of the APHA Western Nationals in Las Vegas for us got started with three classes. That’s a lot for one day for both me and Eddie! First up, trail with about 37 competitors in our category. Eddie was a good boy, very calm despite the noise from the bowling alley over our heads! Only ticked two poles but I misguided him a bit in the back through. Competition is very good so if you are not 110%, you are out!
Next up, horsemanship; we were having a beautiful go when he decided he didn’t want to turn away from the other horses. Momentary argument between the two of us and we were out of the running, again!
And finally our last class was called a “Challenge “ class. It combines elements of pleasure, trail and horsemanship in one pattern. Once again, things started out well until Eddie decided he needed to scratch his knee, right now!
When your partner is an animal, it’s important to keep a sense of humor and remember that no one is winning a gold medal here! It’s about fun and connection with your horse. Growing as a rider / handler, doing your best but not taking it all too seriously.
Whether working with a horse or a dog, give them grace, take responsibility for your part of the failure, whatever that may be, and keep working towards your goal. It might be competition related or something as simple as having a peaceful walk without barking at other dogs. Our guidance and direction plays a huge role in the outcome, good or bad. Today is a new day for us all and I for one will be starting with a clean slate!

24/09/2024

We love getting updates on our grads!

“Hi Bernadette, I took this picture of Loki today while playing with him and I thought you might like to see how all of the work you put into training him and helping us manage him has played out.

He’s a happy guy and still needs to be managed… but you’ve helped us learn how to do just that.
Thank you for what you do.”

Ron

19/09/2024

Alaina & Elianna will see you this Saturday at

04/09/2024

Due to a high school track meet at Waneka Lake, we will relocate this week’s group walk to Thomas Reservoir in Erie.

Saturday at 10am
2000 N. 119th St.
Erie

04/09/2024

This sweet little Husky puppy is joining us this week for our Puppy Head Start program. Did you know we offer day training for pups to focus on:

🐾 Eliminating nipping & other problem behaviors before they become bad habits

🐾 Improve housetraining while the family is at work & school

🐾 Teaching manners and introduction to basic commands like come, sit, down, stay & place

🐾 Proper socialization with other friendly puppies and adult dogs

🐾 Teaching name recognition

🐾 Proper play with toys & people and much more!

Getting your pup off to a great start takes time but we can help you get a head start!

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