P.R.DOGz Canine Behaviour & Training

10/01/2023

This is an updated list of pet friendly Regina business.
https://www.feedingfurbabes.com/sask-pet-friendly-directory

The pet industry is a 9 billion dollar industry in Canada annually! Now more than ever, pets are treated as members of the family and pet parents want to spend as much time with their furry family members as possible. If your business model aligns with this growing trend then you want your business...

16/05/2022

13/05/2022

STOP WALKING YOUR DOG!

Are neighbourhood walks good for your dog?

*Is your dog fearful, anxious, stressed or over aroused during your walks?
*is your dog barking and lunging at everything that moves?
* Does your dog have a hair trigger?

If so, then going on these walks will continue to contribute to your dogs reactivity. Not only is a walk for the sake of a walk not benefitting your dog, these walks may actually be making your dog's behaviour worse.

But don't despair, there are options, and I can help.

Contact me for information.
prdogz.com

30/04/2022

Online Live Classes

It looks like Spring has finally decided to settle in. Time to get outside with our dogs and enjoy the weather! Every spring there is a surge in leash behaviour calls as dogs get outside to enjoy the sights and smells of the neighbourhood being released from winter’s snow.

Is your dog an enthusiastic walker? Pulling you everywhere in his haste to find the next smell, or p*e on the next tree? Or maybe your dog is hyper vigilant and worried about what may show up around the corner, over reacting to everything that moves?

Both of those scenarios are covered in my next session of Online Live Classes. My Online live Classes are the perfect mix between online learning and live in person classes. Each week we will meet online and cover new information relating to the course topic, you will receive practical skill coaching on new exercise and then you get to practice on your own during the week.

Video submissions of your training sessions is strongly encouraged to get the most out of the class. The How To’s of uploading video will be covered before the course starts.

Management for Leash Reactive Dogs
Start Date: May 12th
Time: 8:00 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $165.00

Walking Skills
Start Date: May 12th
Time: 6:30 pm
Length: 8 weeks
Cost: $165.00

Contact me to register. Registration closes on May 9th .
prdogz.com

23/04/2022

Spring is just around the corner, yay!! With spring come puppies, Yay!!

If you have just brought a new pup into your home, or if you are waiting for your pup to join your family, here is a list to consider.

**5 Most Important Things to Teach your Pup**
1) Handling her World - Socialization and Emotional Stability
2) Comfortable with Touch - Grooming and Handling
3) Appropriate Play - Bite Inhibition and Self-Control
4) How to access all the Goodies - Dog Drives Reinforcement
5) Independence - Self Soothing and Learning How to be Alone

The first 4 months of a pups life are more influential in shaping future behaviour than any other time in their lives. Their little brains are a-whirl with neural activity, and synapses or connections are being made. The network of all those newly formed synapses allow information to flow. When a pup learns something new those connections that pass information become stronger, and that information is more readily available.

This chaotic activity in a young brain is tremendous, and ultimately cannot be maintained forever. So at about 4 months of age those synapses or connections start to close, and those that are not used frequently disappear while those that are used are kept.

The work that you do during the socialization stage, making all those great associations, is a form of pruning, maintaining those connections to help your pup thrive in his world.

A new puppy in your home is a joyous time, but it is also stressful and hard work and time consuming. If you want help making the best use of this relatively short time of influence, give me a call or check out my Puppy Programs at https://www.prdogz.com/puppy-programs

Private in-home dog training in Regina. Specializing in puppies as well as dog behaviour change programs for reactive behaviours caused by fear, anxiety, and aggression.

12/04/2022

11/04/2022

It is bite prevention week...

Are you concerned that your dog may bite a guest? Is your child treating your dog in a way that has you concerned about safety?
Don't wait until the bite happens to get help, I can teach you how to read your dog's behaviour so you don't ever have to wonder if your dog is comfortable or not, anxious or not, scared or not. You don't need to live with the stress and uncertainty of whether your dog will bite or not.
Go to www.prdogz.com for information on my training options.

08/04/2022

29/03/2022

Remote Consults
Do you want to work 1-on-1 with me but an in-home consultation isn’t for you? Maybe you’re outside my travel radius, maybe your pet would be too stressed to work if I was there, maybe it’s not yet safe for your pet to interact with visitors, or maybe you just don’t want to get out of your PJs (I don’t judge!) That’s where remote consultations come in. These are still behavior consults– private sessions where we work together to address your pet’s behavior issues– but are performed via video chat.

Can remote really work?
People often wonder whether training can be effective if we only meet online – how can I help you if I don’t even meet your pet in person? – but the answer is yes! Remote consulting is growing in popularity worldwide. I have been just as successful collaborating via video chat as the clients with whom I’ve collaborated in person. I can consult on the same issues as my in-home sessions, including but not limited to:
• Fear/ anxiety
• Aggression
• Reactivity
• Resource guarding (people, places, or objects–either from people or other animals)
• Intra- or interspecies conflict
• Integrating pets in a household
• Separation anxiety/ separation distress
• Boredom-based destruction
• Inappropriate elimination
• Inappropriate vocalization
• Self-destructive behaviors
• Nuisance behaviors
• Jumping on people
• Mouthing
• Pulling on leash
• Counter surfing
• Learning cooperative care for vet visits, grooming, taking medication, etc.
• Not listening to basic manners cues

What to expect: The technology
I use Zoom for my remote consultations. Zoom is free and easy to download; it usually takes about 5 minutes. I chose Zoom as my primary platform because it allows me to record your session and send it to you afterwards.
The only other technology you’ll need is a we**am that can be manipulated so I can see around your house and your pet while you’re working with them.

Remote Training Options? Group or Private

All of my Puppy Programs and Solutions Programs are offered as private sessions. If group classes are more your style, I also offer a series of Online Live Classes
• Management Strategies for Leash Reactive Dogs
• Canine Self-Control
• Canine Walking Skills
• Stay


Go to www.prdogz.com for more information about my training options.

22/03/2022

The next Online Live Class will start on Monday April 4th.

Class: Management Strategies for Leash Reactive Dogs
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $165

For more information about the class: https://www.prdogz.com/management-strategies-for-leash-reactive

27/02/2022

Does your dog struggle when you have company? Has two years of covid restrictions made your dog suspicious of everyone that comes into your home? You are not alone, a lot of dogs are being challenged by the changes in their lives now that restrictions are lifting.

Our sense of freedom and a return to “normal” is not necessarily shared by our dogs. The changes in their routines and patterns may cause anxiety, stress and fear.

If this sounds like your dog, I can help. Contact me for more information on my private in-home learning programs.

Coral Atnikov
Dip.CBST, CPDT-KA

[email protected]
306-216-5575

Private in-home dog training in Regina. Specializing in puppies as well as dog behaviour change programs for reactive behaviours caused by fear, anxiety, and aggression.

24/12/2021

Is your dog leash reactive? Does he lunge at other dogs, people or vehicles? There is much you can do in the comfort, and warmth! of your home to be better prepared for your walks. Learn some new skills and games to help your dog function more effectively around his environmental triggers.

Contact me out about my private learning programs.

Coral Atnikov
Dip.CBST
CPDT-KA

[email protected]
306-216-5575
prdogz.com

Private in-home dog training in Regina. Specializing in puppies as well as dog behaviour change programs for reactive behaviours caused by fear, anxiety, and aggression.

01/11/2021

After 20 plus years of training dogs I decided that I should sit for the Certification for Professional Dog Trainers exam.

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®), established in 2001, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Thousands of dog training professionals worldwide maintain the CCPDT’s certifications as a mark of high professional distinction.

I am proud to add my name to that list.

If you would like more information on the organization and their mandates please check out their site at https://www.ccpdt.org

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers is the only independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. Learn about certification, further education, and more.

05/04/2021

Only 1 week left before my Online Live Impulse Control class starts.
Message me for registration information

24/03/2021

~Online Live Impulse Control Class~
Impulse control is a factor in almost all our dogs interactions. Learn how to teach your dog to control those impulses in my 6- week online live class. This class format is like combining the best of in-person classes with online classes.

The classes will take place in real time using Zoom. You will meet your fellow trainers as well as receive instructor feedback, both during the class as well as between classes if you choose to submit video for me to review.

Start Date: Monday April 12th at 7:30 pm.
Cost: $125.00
Payment: E-transfer

There will be limited number of spots, so contact me if you are interested.

11/03/2021

A quick question for you about my mew Online Live Classes
https://survey.app.do/which-class-would-you-choose

I posted last week about the new Online Live classes. Today I'm interested in which class appeals to you. Stay tuned for dates and times!

07/03/2021

Online Live Classes with P.R.DOGz Training

Although this project was motivated by the pandemic, and hopefully our lives will get back to “normal” soon, Online Live classes will become a permanent addition to the services I offer, as the feedback from my beta testers has been overwhelming positive.

Listen to what others have to say about the online live concept…

“My 9 month old pup Aspen and I participated in Coral’s virtual leash skills class. I was pleasantly surprised at how well a training class via Zoom worked - Coral is an excellent communicator and made each session very valuable. It was helpful to see Coral demonstrate the skills with her dogs and to hear the feedback she gave to others in the group. The virtual class format was advantageous for my puppy as she wasn’t distracted by other dogs and we were able to focus on practicing the skills in our own home. The links to videos and written materials Coral provided after each session were also very helpful to go back to during the week between sessions. I would highly recommend Coral’s virtual training sessions and would gladly sign up for another!”
- Amy

“Having participated in various in-person dog training group classes over the years, I found online live classes to be very comparable. In some ways I prefer the live online classes to in-person group training because it is very convenient in terms of no travel required, no distraction from other dogs and I can watch Coral demonstrate some of the skills using her own dogs. I liked the small classes and learned from the other handlers and their dogs when they demonstrated the particular skill we were working on. Training in the comfort of your home makes it easier if weather is not conducive to driving and you can save about an hour of time in getting to, settling in prior to the class starting and then driving home from class. I also had the ability to read material and watch videos that Coral provided to refresh my knowledge in how to do a particular sequence or step in working with my dog. I would highly recommend an online live class with Coral for training your dog.”
- Louise, Regina.

The benefits are great…
• An ideal learning environment for your dog
• No travel time for classes
• Live interaction with instructor and fellow students
• Abundant resources to compliment the weekly lessons
• Personalized feedback with video submission and review

The classes offered are chosen and formatted to capitalize on limited space. I will add different options moving forward, so if you have suggestions please let me know. Currently the class options are Leash Skills and Impulse Control.

If you would like more information on either of these classes or when they will be offered send me a message, and stay tuned for further updates and posts.

Happy Training!