Many dogs are distracted by things in the environment and we as handlers try to get them to disengage to no avail. Why is that? We place them in situations that they do not yet have the skills to deal with. These games will help to teach our dogs the foundations for disengaging from environmental triggers through the use of a simple se
Many dogs are distracted by things in the environment and we as handlers try to get them to disengage to no avail. Why is that? We place them in situations that they do not yet have the skills to deal with. These games will help to teach our dogs the foundations for disengaging from environmental triggers through the use of a simple set up of a bowl and their food. These games will lead your dog through the four levels of disengagement. 1) Self-control & disengagement; 2) Don’t engage & wait for permission; 3) don’t engage & listen; 4) mental disengagement. All of this will be done without the use of cues such as “LEAVE IT” or “NO”.
Do you dread hearing a vehicle coming up your driveway because you know your dog is going react? Have you made inviting friends and family to your home a thing of the past because your dog’s arousal level goes through the roof when visitors come around? Maybe you need a few easy strategies to put in place to lessen the ordeal you are no
Do you dread hearing a vehicle coming up your driveway because you know your dog is going react? Have you made inviting friends and family to your home a thing of the past because your dog’s arousal level goes through the roof when visitors come around? Maybe you need a few easy strategies to put in place to lessen the ordeal you are now feeling when people “dare” to come to your home. This class will give you those tools.
Healthier, stronger, fitter, faster, more flexible. Health & fitness are two of the most important aspects of dog ownership. Fitness prepares dogs for life’s events & supports their bodies to minimize risk of injury. It keeps their minds & bodies enriched.
Fitness is different from exercise. Fitness is good for dogs who need to keep st
Healthier, stronger, fitter, faster, more flexible. Health & fitness are two of the most important aspects of dog ownership. Fitness prepares dogs for life’s events & supports their bodies to minimize risk of injury. It keeps their minds & bodies enriched.
Fitness is different from exercise. Fitness is good for dogs who need to keep strong while on limited exercise. It is an alternative for when you want to DITCH THE WALK for whatever reason. Fitness works on creating better posture and strengthening the body. It improves proprioception (perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body) & body awareness which will help reduce the likelihood of injury. Fitness is a great rainy day activity to help tire out your dog. Fitness can help a young dog to build strength as they grow. It improves quality of life for older dogs. You can grow a fitness plan with your dog as they age. Join this class to learn some basics that you can employ with your dog to help with their FITNESS needs.
Know what? Dog’s noses are built to sniff. We have to accept that as a fact of life but we can harness that amazing olfactory machine in a few ways. We can give the dogs the opportunity to use their nose in productive ways. We can also show them that sniffing isn’t always the best reinforcer available to them. And even better, we can
Know what? Dog’s noses are built to sniff. We have to accept that as a fact of life but we can harness that amazing olfactory machine in a few ways. We can give the dogs the opportunity to use their nose in productive ways. We can also show them that sniffing isn’t always the best reinforcer available to them. And even better, we can use that innate drive to sniff as a reinforcer in itself. Sign up for this class if you are looking for a little more focus and little less sniffing from your dog.
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Generally, I don’t but in this class we are all going to be surprised so let’s embrace the unknown together. I will have thirty different games of various levels, covering different concepts written on individual sticks. Each student will get to choose a stick and we will play each game in turn. I always s
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Generally, I don’t but in this class we are all going to be surprised so let’s embrace the unknown together. I will have thirty different games of various levels, covering different concepts written on individual sticks. Each student will get to choose a stick and we will play each game in turn. I always say that there are no games that aren’t good for some struggle a dog and handler are experiencing so no matter which games come up . . . they will be great practice for everyone!
We have all heard the horror stories of dogs stealing the roast chicken from the counter before a family dinner. What about the dog who parades around your BBQ carrying your dirty underwear in his mouth? Can you even count the number of times you have asked the question . . . “What do you have in your mouth now?” Dogs are very opportuni
We have all heard the horror stories of dogs stealing the roast chicken from the counter before a family dinner. What about the dog who parades around your BBQ carrying your dirty underwear in his mouth? Can you even count the number of times you have asked the question . . . “What do you have in your mouth now?” Dogs are very opportunistic and left to their own devices often believe that everything in the world does in fact belong to them. Looking for some strategies to maybe keep you dog from becoming a full-blown delinquent? This class will get you on the right track.
I have had many students ask what they should do when meeting another dog. This class will give you some information as to what to look for in these interactions and how to best handle them especially when you do not feel confident that things are going to go smoothly.
Some days we just can’t seem to get out of the house for those walks or play times with our dogs. Some days we all feel like we are going a little STIR CRAZY. This class will show you a few fun games you can play with your dog in a small space to help alleviate some of that pent up energy.
Some days we just can’t seem to get out of the house for those walks or play times with our dogs. Some days we all feel like we are going a little STIR CRAZY. This class will show you a few fun games you can play with your dog in a small space to help alleviate some of that pent up energy.
I have had many students ask what they should do when meeting another dog. This class will give you some information as to what to look for in these interactions and how to best handle them especially when you do not feel confident that things are going to go smoothly.
We have all heard the horror stories of dogs stealing the roast chicken from the counter before a family dinner. What about the dog who parades around your BBQ carrying your dirty underwear in his mouth? Can you even count the number of times you have asked the question . . . “What do you have in your mouth now?” Dogs are very opportuni
We have all heard the horror stories of dogs stealing the roast chicken from the counter before a family dinner. What about the dog who parades around your BBQ carrying your dirty underwear in his mouth? Can you even count the number of times you have asked the question . . . “What do you have in your mouth now?” Dogs are very opportunistic and left to their own devices often believe that everything in the world does in fact belong to them. Looking for some strategies to maybe keep you dog from becoming a full-blown delinquent? This class will get you on the right track.
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Generally, I don’t but in this class we are all going to be surprised so let’s embrace the unknown together. I will have thirty different games of various levels, covering different concepts written on individual sticks. Each student will get to choose a stick and we will play each game in turn. I always s
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Generally, I don’t but in this class we are all going to be surprised so let’s embrace the unknown together. I will have thirty different games of various levels, covering different concepts written on individual sticks. Each student will get to choose a stick and we will play each game in turn. I always say that there are no games that aren’t good for some struggle a dog and handler are experiencing so no matter which games come up . . . they will be great practice for everyone!
Know what? Dog’s noses are built to sniff. We have to accept that as a fact of life but we can harness that amazing olfactory machine in a few ways. We can give the dogs the opportunity to use their nose in productive ways. We can also show them that sniffing isn’t always the best reinforcer available to them. And even better, we can
Know what? Dog’s noses are built to sniff. We have to accept that as a fact of life but we can harness that amazing olfactory machine in a few ways. We can give the dogs the opportunity to use their nose in productive ways. We can also show them that sniffing isn’t always the best reinforcer available to them. And even better, we can use that innate drive to sniff as a reinforcer in itself. Sign up for this class if you are looking for a little more focus and little less sniffing from your dog.
Healthier, stronger, fitter, faster, more flexible. Health & fitness are two of the most important aspects of dog ownership. Fitness prepares dogs for life’s events & supports their bodies to minimize risk of injury. It keeps their minds & bodies enriched.
Fitness is different from exercise. Fitness is good for dogs who need to keep st
Healthier, stronger, fitter, faster, more flexible. Health & fitness are two of the most important aspects of dog ownership. Fitness prepares dogs for life’s events & supports their bodies to minimize risk of injury. It keeps their minds & bodies enriched.
Fitness is different from exercise. Fitness is good for dogs who need to keep strong while on limited exercise. It is an alternative for when you want to DITCH THE WALK for whatever reason. Fitness works on creating better posture and strengthening the body. It improves proprioception (perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body) & body awareness which will help reduce the likelihood of injury. Fitness is a great rainy day activity to help tire out your dog. Fitness can help a young dog to build strength as they grow. It improves quality of life for older dogs. You can grow a fitness plan with your dog as they age. Join this class to learn some basics that you can employ with your dog to help with their FITNESS needs.
Do you dread hearing a vehicle coming up your driveway because you know your dog is going react? Have you made inviting friends and family to your home a thing of the past because your dog’s arousal level goes through the roof when visitors come around? Maybe you need a few easy strategies to put in place to lessen the ordeal you are no
Do you dread hearing a vehicle coming up your driveway because you know your dog is going react? Have you made inviting friends and family to your home a thing of the past because your dog’s arousal level goes through the roof when visitors come around? Maybe you need a few easy strategies to put in place to lessen the ordeal you are now feeling when people “dare” to come to your home. This class will give you those tools.
Many dogs are distracted by things in the environment and we as handlers try to get them to disengage to no avail. Why is that? We place them in situations that they do not yet have the skills to deal with. These games will help to teach our dogs the foundations for disengaging from environmental triggers through the use of a simple se
Many dogs are distracted by things in the environment and we as handlers try to get them to disengage to no avail. Why is that? We place them in situations that they do not yet have the skills to deal with. These games will help to teach our dogs the foundations for disengaging from environmental triggers through the use of a simple set up of a bowl and their food. These games will lead your dog through the four levels of disengagement. 1) Self-control & disengagement; 2) Don’t engage & wait for permission; 3) don’t engage & listen; 4) mental disengagement. All of this will be done without the use of cues such as “LEAVE IT” or “NO”.