Pied Piper Dog Training Ltd.

29/01/2025

"Do you have any lesson options for a busy family?" YES! I love working with entire families. Little kiddos and little doggos together is so heart warming! There are so many similarities in how puppies and kids think and act. And it is so rewarding to teach them how to speak to each other.

The little one here is probably only around 3 and is so eager to participate in the training, even the smallest baby in the house who is two is participating by scatter feeding. The bigger girl in the picture is a little nervous about sharp puppy teeth, but it's been a fun challenge to find ways she can meaningfully participate without coming in range of the pirhana. These kiddos have had the best questions and all 4 have been eager to participate to the best of their abilities.

I've always been a huge advocate for having the whole family learn and participate. Group classes are always fully open to the family and you can bring as many members as you like. We also have flexible in home private lessons so that you can stay where you're needed most and still attend lessons!

28/01/2025

Attention Basic Obedience Graduates! We have a couple spaces available for alumni at HALF-OFF ($105) this rotation in the Thursday at 6:00-7:00 and 7:15-8:15 times. This is open to dogs that have completed the program and would like to come back for a tune-up or just socializing. We value our alumni as safe stable dogs for new clients to interact with.

27/01/2025

Class Schedule Pupdate

Puppy Pals is a go! This new puppy class is the best way to start your dog's training career. This is where we will work on basic training skills, explore new spaces and textures, talk about house training and equipment, and get pups started on correct socialization. If this appeals to you, comment below! Open only to dogs under 6 months old, 30-minute classes. 5:30-6:00 on February 6, 13, 20, 27th.

We have a couple more spots available for basic obedience on Thursdays at 7:15 starting THIS week. If any past alumni are interested in attending, we will happily offer a "jump-seat" (I'll let you know the day before if there is a space leff) of half off.

24/01/2025

The secret is out! Our Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial site is up!

I really wanted a place where the community can acknowledge the sorrow of pet loss but also celebrate the legacy of their pets. Pet loss is something many of us go through, but so few feel like they can talk about. I wanted there to be a place where the public can realize how many other people have lost beloved companions and know they aren't alone. I wanted a place where people can pass by and see how much all of those animals were loved both in life and in passing. I hope that by providing a place for people to openly honor their lost friends, that we are providing a way to help people get a leash on grief.

I've seen some dear friends lose their pets recently and I would want them to have the opportunity to memorialize them, no matter what kind of pet they had. I just really hope the community sees the value in this.

Visitors to the Off-Leash Dog Park will notice a new sign on the fence.

"For loyal friends who left paw prints on our hearts."

The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is an opportunity to honour your pet by placing their collar or tag on the fence.

Thank you to Pied Piper Dog Training Ltd. and Trimline Signs & Graphics for bringing this idea forward and donating the sign.

The Off-Leash Dog Park is accessed via the walking path, north of the high school campus. Parking is located behind the Rocky Museum.

21/01/2025

It's that time again! Pied Piper Dog Training winter semester is now open for registration. This rotation will be only basic obedience (intermediate and advanced will be the following rotations) Get registration in quick as space is very limited and will fill quickly; so don't miss out on your chance to work with with a highly credentialed award winning trainer.

Basic Obedience - This class lays the foundation that every dog needs to know. The skills we learn in this class include: sit, down, stay, come, drop-it, leave-it, and leash skills. This class is designed to ease dogs of all age into obedience and provide them opportunity to get used to being around new dogs and people in a novel environment. Thursdays 30, 6, 13, 20, 27 at 6-7:00at 6-7 pm and a second set of classes from 7:15-8:15 on Thursday as well. These classes are indoors in Rocky! This course is $210.

***We will also be opening a new puppy class soon too, where we work on basic skills, explore new spaces and textures, talk about house training and equipment, and get pups started on correct socialization, ix this appeals to you comment below! Open only to dogs under 6 months old, 30 minute classes. ***

Comment or DM to get resitered or on the waitlist for the puppy course.

STAYED TUNED: We have a couple more interesting announcements this week you don't want to miss!

18/01/2025

It's that time again! With the all our big New Years goals, make sure your pup is working on themselves too! We are offering basic obedience again this rotation and in a few weeks will be opening Puppy Pals, intermediate obedience, and a couple other fun options.

Winter semester is now open for registration. This rotation will be only basic obedience (intermediate and advanced will be the following rotations) Get registration in quick as space is very limited and will fill quickly!

Basic Obedience - This class lays the foundation that every dog needs to know. The skills we learn in this class include: sit, down, stay, come, drop-it, leave-it, and leash skills. This class is designed to ease dogs of all age into obedience and provide them opportunity to get used to being around new dogs and people in a novel environment. Thuesdays 30, 6, 13, 20,w7 at 6-7:00at 6-7 pm. These classes are indoors 10 minutes north of Rocky! This course is $210.

***We will also be opening a new puppy class soon too, where we work on basic skills, explore new spaces and textures, talk about house training and equipment, and get pups started on correct socialization, ix this appeals to you comment below! Open only to dogs under 6 months old, 30 minute classes. ***


Registration is here: https://forms.gle/HEWiVZCj8o79QQMt7

STAYED TUNED: We have a couple more interesting announcements this you don't want to miss!

Also if you see this post please comment or react to it. Facebook seems to be limiting me reach and I'm hoping to retrain the algorithm.

15/01/2025

Resource guarding prevention is something people have a lot of *methods* for. Most of which are counterproductive. Resource guarding is dealt with by:

1. Prevention - if your dog has a tendency towards resource guarding against dogs or humans limit access to resources. Give short lasting chews, feed on the ground instead of a bowl, pick up toys or bones when other dogs are coming over, use active supervision and place cues to move your dog away from high tension situations, and if youe dog is guarding something you can call them out of the room to retrieve the item so they don't associate you as stealing from them

2. Postivitity - Bring something good to the table - everyone likes bonus rewards nobody likes being messed with while eating. Add high level treats to any situation when your dog has a toy or treat or food bowl and then leave them alone (like in the video)

3. Practice - Learn and practice lots of drop-its and leave-its with a high reward rate. Trade your dog for another treat or toy instead of just taking. You want to practice so much it becomes a game for them to drop things on your lap. This applies to non treat and toy items as well.

DO NOT - stick your hands in their bowl or their mouth, don't take away the bowl randomly, don't bother them while they're eating. Show them a little respect and they'll respect you back!

08/01/2025

Fun anecdote from a session yesterday. Had the pleasure of doing a puppy session with a family with 4 little girls. We were playing puppy ping-pong (iykyk) and the little girls were loving it and exclaiming "This game is so much fun!" And "That is so cool!". They were getting excited and celebrating puppy, and were so eager to try new things, and were reminding each other of things I'd explained.

We had an absolute blast. Dog training is cool and fun, and even as an adult you can have fun with it. And if you're not having fun you're doing something wrong. I love being able to show kids that they can be just as involved in dog training, and that even though it is work it can also be a game. We get pets for the love of it, always remember that.

07/01/2025

I am so excited to share that I won a Canadian Choice Award for dog trainer in my area. I work so very hard to provide top notch care to all of my clients and I'm glad to see my work paying off and speaking for itself. Thank you to everyone who participated in this process and for the support along the way!

03/01/2025

Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a holiday full of joy and are feeling refreshed and ready for life again (it's also okay if not, it is still winter after all!).

I love using the New Year as a time to reflect on the successes and learning experiences of the past year, as well as a time to give thought to those we lost and renew hope for the future.

For our year we hope to:

1. Connect with more dogs and owners, to help them solve behavior issues and reach their goals. My goal is to work with 50 families this year!

2. Continue community involvement through charity, advocacy, education, and fostering

3. Find a healthy balance of work, self-care, and home life.

For my personal goals:

1. I want to prioritize important relationships in my life

2. Get back to working out and feeling strong

3. And take time to relax and slow down

My dog goals for the year include:

1. Completing some fun trick titles with my Chilli 🌶 Dog

2. Getting to run with Piper after her 4 month surgery rehab

3. And bringing the pups to the trade show again!

What are your New Years hopes and plans? Let me know!

17/12/2024

It's 1 week til Christmas friends! If you still need to check off your hard to shop for dog friend we offer gift certificates. And the best part? It doesn't require being mailed or going to a mall! Any denomination available, so you can fund a single session or a whole program! Available for group or private lessons. From now until December 24 we will be offering a holiday special of a spot in our best selling five week obedience course (valued at $200) for a discounted rate of $175. The next round of obedience will be starting mid January!

Other classes are valued as such:
Obedience (Basic-Advanced) : $200
Novelty Classes : $40-60

Private Lessons (In Home)
Consultation and Assessment (No hands on): $60 + mileage
Single Training Session : $71.50 + mileage
4 Session Package : $269.50 + mileage
6 Session Package : $385 + mileage
8 Session Package : $489.50 + mileage
Additional lesson: $60.50 + mileage

Mileage: $0.60/km

Nail Trims
Nail Trim: $10 + mileage

16/12/2024

4th Annual Howliday Pawrty was another great success. We had a small intimate gathering of friends. We played games, made crafts, dressed up, laughed a lot, and shed a few joyous tears. I am so grateful every year to have this party to honor the lives of our canine companions and the joy we get from them. Thank you Kate's Compassionate Critter Care & Shay’s Rainbow Connection and Pat Carroll Parks for coming out to share in the joy! We are already looking forward to next years celebration!

13/12/2024

A great pet event in town! Even reactive friendly!

12/12/2024

Who's ready to party? Our Howliday Pawrty is THIS SUNDAY from 1-4 at Frisco Hall! We will have obedience games, costume contest, a photo booth and someone to take pictures, a craft, and a white elephant gift exchange. This party is the highlight of my year every year and a great way to celebrate the local canine community. All alumni are invited and it's only $20/family. We will have a couple vendors on hand as well with some animal related products. If you're thinking about coming drop a comment so we can get some idea of numbers!

10/12/2024

Don't miss out on this week's sessions!

Finding enrichment - In this session we will discuss a multitude of ways of providing enrichment and stimulation to your dog year round. With activities and games appealing to all the senses, enriching your dogs life will lead to happier, calmer, healthier dogs. From fitness exercises, to scent exploration, to food puzzles, to shopping trips there are do many ways of providing your dog with a job to help them feel fulfilled. $50 Wednesday at 5:30.

Scent detection - This is my FAVORITE sport. Join an instructor who competes in nosework trials and has placed high in the famous Boneyard Challenge. This fascinating sport taps into your dogs natural sniffing power, helping them engage their basic instints to track a specific scent. This is fantastic mental work (more exhausting than hours of walking) and so much fun to watch your pup work. Class tomorrow is $50 and indoors, so make sure to come and play! We only have a couple more spots available. This is an amazing beginner friendly sport that is hugely enriching and tiring for our dogs. It requires minimal equipment and skills learned in scent detection will help with learning shed hunting, tracking, and having your dog be able to find your cellphone. Wednesday at 6:30.