Training and Behaviour
I have been working with and training dogs for almost 20 years in my career as well as my personal life. Training competitively in a number of different sports with my own dogs has given me a well rounded approach to positive reinforcement based training methods and I look forward to passing this knowledge onto you to assist you in creating a well rounded family pet!
I currently live with 5 dogs of my own, who I have trained and played with in Rally Obedience, Disc dog, Scent work, Earth dog, Dock diving, Herding and my personal favorite Agility. I have competed across Canada, the US as well as in Europe with several dogs and achieved many Podium placements at a Regional and National level as well as being selected as part of our National Team representing Canada at the World Agility Open in Europe in 2019 and 2020.
Obedience Classes:
Do you have a new puppy or an adult dog that needs a refresher on basic obedience skills? In this 6 week program you and your dog will learn the principles of shaping attention, sit/down/stay, loose leash walking, go to mat/cot and voluntary stationary positions, leave it, reliable recalls and off leash behaviours.
Classes will be held at Raw4Dogs Canine Athletic Center in a heated area - 2830 Old Second Rd N, Elmvale
Wednesday evenings January 13th - February 17th
Puppy 10-12 weeks - 7 months (7-8pm)
Adult 8 months + (8-9pm)
$180 for 6 weeks - Covid procedures in place, masks must be worn
Wednesday evenings March 10th - April 14th
7-8pm Puppy
8-9pm Adult
Private Training Lessons:
Obedience lessons are available at your home on a one on one basis. These lessons are perfect for working on what ever specific issues you would like to work on with your pet.
Behaviour Consults: are available in your home, we can help with many things from jumping up, over excitement, mild guarding issues, leash reactivity etc. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
In-home lessons are $60/hour (local travel of 15 mins in the Midland/Tiny area included). Lessons are available during Covid, outdoor spaces are preferred, indoor all participants must sanitize and wear a mask.
Agility Classes:
Winter Classes are being held at Raw4Dogs Athletic Center in Elmvale
Current classes are for dogs with some previous agility training, please join our FB Training page for upcoming opportunities:
www.facebook.com/groups/2429987907309859/
Agility Foundations (4 weeks) $140 hst included
This class is for those teams new to agility and will be a pre-requisite for our summer Agility classes
We will focus on building drive and focus, body awareness and team work
4 weeks - March 14th - April 4th 11am-12pm
Recalls and Off Leash Skills (4 weeks) $140 hst included
What's the secret to a bomb proof recall and off leash skills? I want to share it with you!!
4 weeks - March 14th - April 4th 9:30am-10:30am
'I would sooner have my dog follow me because they choose to do so, then follow me because they fear what will happen if they do not.'
~Unknown