Please visit 'Helpful Resources' for recommended reading and great articles re: training and behaviour.

Read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statement on How To Choose A Trainer

In Home Private Training For Puppies and Adult Dogs

Dogs are intoxicating, cute, fun and a lot of work. They are always in the process of learning and it is up to us to teach them: the house rules, where to eliminate, how to interact with people, kids and other pets, what to chew, how to walk on a leash and how to be alone. It is important to be a leader, to provide guidance and direction. Leadership comes in many styles and research shows that the most effective leaders are kind and benevolent ones. Dogs have feelings and the way you treat and train them will have a direct effect on their overall behavioural and mental health. You will learn how to produce a well mannered, happy dog using reward based methods. Dogs are brilliant animals deserving of an education. Training is just as essential as providing a good diet, exercise and veterinary care.

Topics:
Accept and enjoy handling, grooming and dental care
Appropriate Chew Toys
Bite inhibition
Crate training
Down
Drop it
Equipment training
Focus and Attention
House training
Leave It
Loose Leash Walking
Preventing Separation Anxiety
Politely greet people
Reliable Recall
Settle on a mat
Sit
Stay
Target
Tricks
Wait (extremely important at an open door)

Fee: $90.00 (1 hr). This includes materials and continued telephone/email support. 
SAVINGS:
Commit to a package of four session for $300.00! Must be used within a 6 month period.

Email WOOFF for more information or to book a session. 

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