Strides Dog Training

23/08/2024

For everyone who asks about group classes! These are the only ones in Saskatoon I recommend.

22/08/2024

28/06/2024

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25/06/2024

He is the most perfect dog to ever exist

30/05/2024

YOUR GIRL IS A FINALIST. And the only purely positive dog trainer in the category (as far as I’m aware), which is sad but also makes voting easy 😉 thank you so much for getting me to this place!

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23/05/2024

Trainers who never send their clients to the vet are irresponsible and doing the dog a huge disservice. Pain and discomfort are linked to behavioural problems—this is a fact. I would also be grumpy/on edge/anxious if I was constantly itchy, had chronic digestion issues, joint/muscle pain, etc. Vet first then training!!

25/03/2024

This is not exactly surprising (unfortunately) but an interesting read!

https://www.thedogenius.com/blog/masculinity-dog-training?mc_cid=c6e9fb0308&fbclid=IwAR19EhoTEnn0GCoe3PH4EsVYDh1cbsO_0DbWE3Gpv9RinxklrlNRyjxXtUU

Exploring the link between hegemonic masculinity and the use of aversive dog training methods used by balanced dog trainers

22/03/2024

Ahhh thank you to whoever nominated me!

Just realized I’m the only positive trainer nominated! 🥲💕

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08/03/2024

👏👏👏 Excellent breakdown of terrible training advice from an “expert”. Turns out leaving your dog in their crate while they are screaming is not proper crate training. Who knew.

10/02/2024

Working with New Hope Dog Rescue has seriously been amazing. I have learned so much from working with dogs from all sorts of backgrounds, and I feel honoured that I am trusted to help them 💕 Thank you!

A PAW-SOME THANKS to Marissa at Strides Dog Training. Strides Dog Training is a certified professional dog training organization located in Saskatoon. Focusing on puppy training, manner management, reactivity and aggression improvement lessons, and more, she has been so helpful to our foster dogs at New Hope Dog Rescue. We would recommend Marissa to anyone looking to give their dog those necessary lessons, no matter how big or small. To purchase a set of lessons for a dog in need that's in our care, please consider making a donation in support of our mission here: https://www.newhoperescue.org/online-donation-2/

Featured adoptable dog: Tucker

23/12/2023

Literally my life 😂

Never! Not at my home! 🙈🤣

19/12/2023

Outdated Training Advice That Refuses to Die #7812748

Petting a dog while they are eating, placing your hand in the bowl, or taking away their bowl/chew/toy will NOT prevent resource guarding. It will highly sensitize your dog to your presence around resources, and cause them to feel the need to act defensively. Also it’s just annoying.

Instead we want to teach our dogs that good things happen when we approach (like tossing them a treat while they are eating their meal).

12/12/2023

👏👏👏👏👏

Why punishment “works” Thanks https://www.facebook.com/rplusdogsbehaviour/

29/11/2023

Mine love embarrassing me 🥲
But for real start prepping now—your dog is a family member that deserves consideration.

24/10/2023

Trainers like these can create scary dogs! 👻🎃

09/10/2023

Gary says “happy fall 😐”

Thank you .sk for the teeny bandana 🍂

30/09/2023

“The dog bite today started last night” - Dr. Tim Lewis

13/07/2023

A dog trainer may suppress a dog's behaviour through force in several ways.

This could include physical punishment, like leash corrections, prong collars, shock collars, or hitting; verbal reprimands; or techniques like "alpha rolls" or "dominance down" that force the dog into submissive postures.

These methods aim to suppress undesirable behaviors through fear, discomfort, or pain.

Such forceful suppression methods are not healthy or ethical for several reasons:

Physical and Psychological Stress: Forceful methods can induce significant stress and anxiety in dogs. Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health problems, including digestive issues, a weakened immune system, and changes in temperament such as increased aggression or fearfulness.

Damage to the Dog-Trainer/Guardian Relationship: These methods can seriously damage the trust between the dog and trainer or guardian, making the dog more fearful, less likely to learn, and potentially more aggressive.

Ineffective Long-Term Training: Suppression through force doesn't teach dogs what they should do instead of the undesirable behaviour, nor does it address the underlying causes of the behaviour. Once the suppressive force is removed, the behaviour often returns.

Risk of Injury: Forceful methods can cause physical injury to the dog, especially methods that involve equipment like prong or shock collars.

Ethical Concerns: It's unethical to inflict pain or fear on a dog for training purposes, particularly given that there are many other training methods available that are effective, humane, and based on positive reinforcement.

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27/06/2023

Also please don’t take your dog to the fireworks. I can assure you they don’t want to be there.

It's that time of year again. If you find yourself dreading Fourth of July because you know it means a night of your dog pacing and trembling in fear with each loud boom, you're not alone. Noise sensitivities affect many dogs, and they tend to worsen (not fade away) with each negative experience.

But it doesn't have to be this way! You can help your dog feel safe and have a set of strategies in place to improve your dog's experience (and yours, too!). But don't wait. They're coming! Reach out to your vet ASAP if your dog needs meds!

21/06/2023

All I have in terms of “exotic” pets is my rabbit, and even then his care is no joke. Please don’t buy any animal on a whim. I can guarantee they are not ”less work” than a dog or cat (not to mention the specialty vet care these animals require).

Caring for a pet requires proper, informed choices, especially for exotic pets.

01/06/2023

Happy Pride month from Arwen and Strider! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️They both agree that having two moms is FAR superior to having one.

11/05/2023

This is so well said. All breeds learn the same!

09/05/2023

So. This is one of my pet peeves. Specifically when taking animals to the vet or groomers. When you do something every day and see countless animals (and when you are busy!!) it is hard to remember that these are tremendously stressful environments for many animals. Please remember to have empathy and see things from the animal’s perspective (even if you think they are being “dramatic”) 💕

06/05/2023

Just told a client about this the other day. I’ve actually had to desensitize strider to hands reaching towards him because people do it instinctually.

Safety Saturday. Reaching out your hand for a dog to 'sniff' is like someone waving your hand right in their face!

05/05/2023

This. Pushing dogs pash their threshold on purpose is not okay or helpful. I want to see what happens before the reaction!

01/05/2023

I tend to get a little carried away…

Algorithms Shmalgorithms, I'm all organic 😎

16/04/2023

Growling is a warning signal. Punishing this warning signal can lead to a dog that doesn’t warn you at all, going straight to snapping or biting. Please respect a dog that is telling you to back away/stop what you’re doing.