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Dog trainer/business servicing Centralia, Olympia, and beyond!

08/04/2024

Did you guys know that I do agility with my young border collie Crunch? Along with the skills he needs to know for the course, we have extensively worked on "ringside manners" such as focusing on me with intense distractions, not pulling me into the arena, stationing/sitting by my side while he waits for his turn, while focusing, and ignoring other people/dogs. It is a tough skill to ask for a young male dog! But I think that it's essential for both of our performances in the ring!

19/03/2024

Relaxation

We all want our dogs to be able to relax at home, or have an "off switch," but for many dogs this is not natural and has to be trained. Teaching your dog to settle in a variety of situations is one of the most important skills you could teach your dog overall!

08/03/2024

Agility people! Did you know I work on ringside manners? Insuring your agility dog is in an optimal state of arousal before they enter the ring is important for their performance. Too much arousal can lead to less thinking, and poor choices. Not enough (shut down behaviors) can lead to slower/laggy performance and not enough engagement. If you need help with achieving good ringside behavior, contact me!
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28/02/2024

Do you take your dog on decompression walks? Popularized by Sarah Stremming, decompression walks are when you take your dog to a quiet environment (ideally off leash in nature) and let them simply be a dog! Sniff, trot, run, explore, etc. I aim to take Crunch on 3-4 per week (depending on activities or the weather!) It is great for their mental health and physical. Dogs deserve "off" time where they are free to do whatever they please. On leash walks provide exercise, but they require lots of mental work (no pulling on leash, engagement/focus on handler, ignoring distractions, etc) and so an off leash decompression walk (or what I call, "doggy meditation") allows the dog to have that relaxed time to just be!

25/02/2024

Did you know? I have an online puppy diary (only $75!) detailing how I raised Crunch from 8-16 weeks old and onwards! It is very thorough and it took me a long time to fully complete. I am very proud of the result and wanted to make something accessible for folks who don't want to spend too much on my private lessons, but want important tips and tricks on puppy raising! Message me on FB, or email me [email protected] to get access!

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12/02/2024

Long time no post! I have now relocated to the town of Centralia, and will be servicing the Olympia area as well, and selective parts of WA and OR, depending on my travel schedule. Please reach out to me to see if I cover your area if you would like to work with me!

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Wednesday	09:00 - 19:00
Friday	09:00 - 19:00
Saturday	09:00 - 19:00
Sunday	09:00 - 19:00

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