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New Tricks Class Format and Schedule
Drop-Ins $35 / 5 class pass $150
Join us every other Sunday at 4:30pm at Homestead Veterinary Hospital in Cary!
đ 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12
This is an ALL LEVELS Tricks Class that includes AKC Trick Title Evaluations! Register at www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes or just come on by for class!
We offer group puppy classes to aid in your puppies critical socialization and early training.
Kelp is in our Tricks class at Homestead Veterinary Hospital and earned his Novice Trick Title! Onward to intermediate Kelp!
Spring Classes are open for enrollment! Check out www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes to find out more!
I wondered why so many bite calls included the mention of a dog licking or âkissing the child.â I became curious if there was a correlation and if so I wanted to understand more. Was a lick a âkiss?â Or was it possibly a âdismiss?â Licking can be many things. Grooming, care taking, self-soothing, appeasement â but what about distance increasing or a cut off cue?
I began asking questions like: âCan you describe a situation where you notice your dog licks your child? Would you describe the lick as fast? Slow? Hard? Soft? Frantic? Have you ever felt that this interaction was too intense? If so, can you tell me more?â
In gathering more information I found that the children were often newly crawling and that they had been able to approach the dogâŠ.
Puppy Class and two new group classes are enrolling now at Homestead Veterinary Hospital!
Puppy STARs is for puppies between 8 weeks and 5months old - come learn with us and get your puppy off to a great start! Puppies will be eligible for thier AKC STAR Puppy certificate at the end of class. Thursday evenings at 6:30pm starting February 8th.
NEW CLASSES!
Leash Walking SuperStars! 5 weeks of delving into the mechanics and skills required for relaxed and enriching walks with your dog! For any dog or puppy over 6 months old - this class is not for dogs who lunge and bark at other dogs on leash. Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm starting February 11th
Tricks! Come have fun and bond with your dog! We will focus and Novice and Intermediate tricks required for the AKC Novice and Intermediate Trick Dog Titles. Sunday afternoons at 4:15pm starting February 11th.
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We offer group puppy classes to aid in your puppies critical socialization and early training.
Is it time for your dog or puppy to go back to school? Iâm particularly excited about our new leash walking class! Donât miss out! Enroll at pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes
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Summer Classes are Open!
Group classes at Homestead Veterinary Hospital in Cary are open for enrollment!
Come learn how to manage and bond with your young puppy!
Practice engagement and manners with your wild adolescent!
Refine your adult dogâs skills!
Earn your AKC STAR Puppy or Canine Good Citizen certification!
Enroll now at www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes
We offer group puppy classes to aid in your puppies critical socialization and early training.
Group manners classes Veterinary Hospital will return in April! Stay tuned for details!
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Dog licks are often thought of as doggy kisses. But, itâs actually something to take a step back and notice. And could sometimes be considered a, âKiss to Dismissâ (more on that below). These licks do trigger some questions that may seem a bit silly to ask in response. Something like, âDescribe the licks for me. Fast, slow, and then does the dog move away?â
âIs it a full tongue or a little bit?â
âFull tongue lick or quick flick?â
âIs the child sitting and the dog approaches or vice versa, what level of mobility does the child have, is food present or remnant?
Thereâs many questions! But, these questions help us gather valuable information to help us understand what the dog may be communicating. At Family Paws Parent Education, we want to help parents consider and recognize that dog licks may not always be what we think they are, âaffectionate kissesâ, or indications of âlove,â but could have other meanings. We refer to this as âKiss to Dismissâ. If you are curious of these doggy âkissesâ and if they are a âKiss to Dismissâ, ask yourself,
đ¶ Is your dog in need of space? (what just happened? Did your baby crawl closer to your dog?)
đ¶ Is your dog in need of space and there is a reason they may choose not to move? (example: comfy spot, resource, pain)
đ¶ Does this licking deter closeness or lead to an increase in space?
Thank you, Steve Bishop of Bishops Gate Dog Training for this graphic! Steve is also a Family Paws Parent Educator.
We do not recommend baby and dogs interact as shown in these illustrations. Never allow your baby to crawl up to or freely explore your dog in this way.
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Thereâs still plenty of room in our group classes starting the first week of September! Your puppy can earn thier AKC STAR Puppy certification in puppy class, and your older pups can prepare for the Canine Good Citizen examination! Weâre also offering Trick testing in our tricks class! Register now at www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes
We offer group puppy classes to aid in your puppies critical socialization and early training.
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Join us at Homestead Veterinary Hospital every other Sunday for a Drop In Tricks Class! Learn new skills, earn AKC Trick Titles, and have fun bonding with your dog! #dogtricks #tricktraining #carydogtraining #carync #fearfreetraining #karenpryoracademy #clickertraining #positivereinforcement
So wow! Much yay! Team Griffin has come so far and I could not be more proud. Last year his family came to me for help - their sweet puppy was a hard to handle teenager! Adolescent dogs can be a challenge but his family was more than up to it. I could not be more proud of this dog and his owners. Dedicated pet parents are a dog trainers dream come true. . . . . @joyfullyposh @shilohanimalhospital @audra.alley #positivereinforcementtraining #positivereinforcement #clickertraining #clickersogs #iclickdogs #karenpryoracademy #raleighnc #durhamnc #carync #raleighdogtraining #durhamdogtraining #carydogtraining #researchtriangle #researchtrianglepark
Little Miss Rosie is working on desensitization and counter conditioning for nail trims. Until then sheâs also gaining confidence and learning to file her own nails on a scratchboard. - - - #cooperativecare #clickertraining #raleighnc #ralieghdogtraining #raleighdog #fearfreepets #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #kpactp
Digging is exercise! Digging is enrichment! Digging is fun! Digging is NORMAL not bad behavior! . Donât love where your dog chooses to dig? Provide a spot just for them! A baby pool or sandbox (or unused garden bed) can be used to create a digging pit for your dog or puppy. Help them out by cheering them on and hiding toys in the dirt. Supervise them and redirect them to their digging spot if they try to dig in the wrong places.
Sometimes it's all fun and games! Our Day School student's learned a fun new trick today! #tricktraining #clickertraining #fearfreepets #fearfreetraining #positivereinforcement #cookiepusher #snackfeedernotpackleader #funandgames #karenpryoracademy #kpacertified #carync #raleighnc
Recall Training tip! Actively train a collar or harness grab! Many dogs may shy away when reached for. By training this specific concept we can chain it to the recall cue to create a reliable recall that also allows you to catch your dog is she gets loose. Sadie and Sean did an amazing job practicing this important skill this week! . . . . #positivereinforcementtraining #comewhencalled #petdogtraining #fearfreedogtraining #fearfreepets #reliablerecall #dogsofcary #carync #clickertraining #trainingtips #dogtrainingtips
Why do I put so much emphasis on mat training? Let me count the ways⊠here is one: building confidence at the vet hospital! Reese was afraid to step on the scary weight scale âïž (I mean none of us want to know our weight so who can blame her? đ) We practiced on just the mat at first, and then successfully moved to the actual scale. Such a brave girl! . . . #clickertraining #positivereinforcement #positivereinforcementdogtraining #fearfree #fearfreetraining #fearfreecertifiedprofessional #dogtrainersofcary #carydogtraining #carync #raleighnc #ralieghdogtraining #karenpryoracademy @fearfreepets @clickertraining @kstanzi
Check out this awesome go to mat behavior! Louieâs amazing owners are expecting, so itâs important for him to be able to go to his mat even if their hands are full. Practicing cues without hand signals or while holding an object (like this pillow) is great baby prep. đŒ đ¶ đ đ #familypawsofficial #familypawsparenteducator @familypawsofficial #babyontheway #properpreparation #clickertraining #positivereinforcement #dogtrainersofinstagram #raleighnc #raleighdogtraining #fearfreedogtraining @fearfreepets @clickertraining @brookeozbun
Oh just a fun day day in the rare #raleighnc snow!
Tricks! While Kite practices his new skill, Bowie lays on his mat practicing waiting his turn! #trickdog #trickdogging #clickertraining #clickersdog #positivereinforcement @clickertraining #kpactp #masofinstagram #miniamericanshepherd #redtri @kiteandbowie @the.raleigh.rotties
Itâs all fun and games when working on leash skills! Reese understands the assignment and Eyre (sweet princess down in the corner) is a perfect distraction dog for beginners. #clickertraining #clickertrainer #karenpryoracademy #positivereinforcement #snackfeedernotpackleader #patterngames #positivedogtraining #ralieghdogtraining #carydogtraining #dogtrainersofraleigh #dogtrainersofcary #raleighnc #carync
Sniffing enrichment is one of the best kinds. #letthemsniff #canineenrichment #reactivedog #muzzleup #raleighnc #raleighdogtrainer #positivereinforcement @muzzle_up_project
Snickers! Muzzle training and leash reactive dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly. #muzzleupproject #clickertraining #positvereinforcement #fearfreetraining
Progress is a process. Behavior change takes time and commitment. Dog training takes two to tango - the trainer and the owner. Iâll do my job and give you everything I can offer to see you succeed with your dog - as long as you do yours. Ask questions, ask me to explain, to clarify. Communicate and tell me what isnât working - so we can work together to find solutions. Griffins progress is the perfect example of the teamwork and partnership a dog trainer and their client. I donât just want your money - I want your success - in whatever way YOU define it. Way to go Team Griffin. Your effort and commitment to the process is showing in the progress. . . . #positivereinforcementdogtraining #positivereinforcement #positivenotpermissive #clickertraining #iclickdogs #doodle #doodlesofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #controlunleashed #clicktocalm #karenpryoracademy #traindontcomplain #raleighnc #raleighdogtraining #raleighdogtrainer
Mat training IRL! This is one of my absolute favorite skills for ALL dogs (great for cats too)! Using his Mat Bowie can practice staying relaxed in a busy, noisy environment like the lobby in the vet hospital. Mat training FTW!
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