Professional dog training; basic obedience, home behavior assistance and correction, board and trains
(2)
Hello everyone! Thanks for being patient with me. I'm healing up really well and feeling SOOO much better.
We have our dates for the next Basic Obedience class. Definitely reach out if you have any questions.
Call/Text the number on the flyer!
THANKS AGAIN! And see you soon!
Due to an unexpected injury🚴♀️, all future nail trim services at UPCO will be put on hold temporarily. Please keep our friend Amy in your prayers for a speedy recovery after her collar bone surgery this week. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unfortunate circumstance. I know Amy is anxious to get back to herself and back to serving you and your pets! We will keep everyone updated once nail trim nights are back on the calendar.
📢 Please share to help spread the word.
Don’t forget our intermediate class this Saturday! If you’re interested, please call or text.
816-617-3156
So true!!
We address the entire picture and work towards long lasting results, not just quick fixes. There’s MORE to dog training and we can help you with that!
This:
Join our upcoming Basic Obedience Class!
Monday Nights
6 week course
Call for registration!
816-617-3156
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!!
For anyone wanting additional work with their dog, THIS IS FOR YOU!
NO commitment. PAY per session.
Call or text for dates and location.
A HUGE thank you to all those who voted for us!! We won BEST trainer!
Check it out now!
We’re headed to the Friends of the Animal Shelter 5K! Come see us at our booth!
We finished up another Basic Obedience Class last night! Everyone looks great! Congrats to all! 🥳
🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.
🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.
🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.
🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.
🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.
🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.
🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.
Only 3 spots left for this class! Call for registration info!
Call or text for registration info!
Don’t forget to vote today!!
Voting is open till April 14th! You can vote every day.
Click here to view this item from KQ2.com.
Call or text for registration info!
Vote for us for 2024 Best Of St Joe!!
https://www.kq2.com/features/contests/best-of-st-joe-2024/html_f8414674-a4fd-11ee-bf12-871061fb7978.html
KQ2’s Best of St Joe!
Vote for us as St Joe’s BEST Dog Trainer!!!
Click here to view this item from KQ2.com.
Don't forget to reserve your spot for this class! Call soon before it fills up!
New "Basics" class starting March 4th!
Call for registration info!
Questions about this class?? Feel free to contact us! This is such a great opportunity. Don’t miss out!
NEW CHRISTMAS PUPPY??
STRUGGLING WITH A YOUNG PUPPY??
Here's your opportunity to learn some tips for young puppy development!
NEW CHRISTMAS PUPPY??
STRUGGLING WITH A YOUNG PUPPY??
Here's your opportunity to learn some tips for young puppy development!
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Companion Canines posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Companion Canines:
That’s one happy dog! Willow is getting better at Heel. It’s very rewarding when your hard works pays off! What are you currently working on with your dog? Let us help you achieve your goals!
I’m trying to get better at these videos! 🤪 Let me know what you think!
Meet Tye! He recently stayed with us for our 3-week Super Companion program. Tye came to us with a lot of behavioral problems. Anxiety was at the top of the list. Lots of secondary behaviors such as marking areas of the home, resource guarding (from both people and dogs), barking/growling at strangers and whining/barking/howling in the kennel were also main problems that needed to be addressed. His owners knew he needed help. They knew there needed to be a change. We had many conversations about what kind of change would be required at home. It would be extensive and they were up to the task! We laid the foundation, worked him through a lot of self-calming routines and techniques. Created a schedule with rules and boundaries and showed him how good it can be with a solid leader who has his back. No need for him to guess and fumble through life. After a thorough send home session with the family, Tye is on his way to a much happier, fulfilling life! Below is a video that shows some progress throughout his stay with us as he learned to self calm and regulate his anxiety outbursts. I’ll get some other videos of his training posted soon! Yesterday we got a wonderful update from his owner. They are now able to bring him to work on occasion and he’s learning how to be a good, calm boy. I included a screenshot of our conversation in the comments. ☺️
We had fun this past weekend practicing paper plate races with our friends at Pup Pup K9 Training & Grooming. Wanna join in on the fun? Stay tuned for upcoming practice dates!
Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?
