Boxes are fun. They are fun for kids and dogs. They are fantastic for confidence building, balance, proprioception, problem solving amongst other things. I use boxes to teach dogs that they can over come fears, to teach bodily awareness, to teach how to get in and on things, and more. It might sounds silly, butContinue reading “Boxes and Dogs”
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Body Language and Dogs
Body language and spacial pressure, along with eye contact, are huge in dog communication. Dogs aren’t verbal, so they rely on these things to communicate with each other, along with the noises that they make. Body language isn’t just a way for dogs to communicate with each other, but is also a way for usContinue reading “Body Language and Dogs”
Puppy Class Milton
We have a few last minute spots available in our Puppy Class in Milton starting this weekend. Details on the class are below. Please contact us to sign up and get your puppy started off on the right foot, um, paw, today! Puppy Skillz 0.5 This class is for puppies 10 weeks to 16 weeks,Continue reading “Puppy Class Milton”
Dumb Dogs? No Way!
It amuses me when people claim that, on the whole, a particular breed or type of dog is dumb, stubborn or untrainable. Fingers are typically pointed at bull breeds, sight and scent hounds, terriers, Nordic and primitive breeds. The dogs listed above, well, they’re not necessarily bred to work for us. Some dogs are, theseContinue reading “Dumb Dogs? No Way!”
Thank you Milton!
I don’t pay attention to these award anymore, I haven’t for years. However, I just found this out last week that we received Diamond placing in the category for Dog Training, and wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to our clients, family and friends who have supported us over the years. I am beyondContinue reading “Thank you Milton!”
The Less You Know …
I was watching a couple podcasts with Michael Ellis the other day and something that he said struck me. Before I get into that, if you do not know who Michael Ellis is, I implore you to look him up. He is one of the best, most knowledgeable, down to earth and humble trainers outContinue reading “The Less You Know …”
The Things You Can’t Train For
It started as a good morning. A nice walk, a little noisy. Kids were out for recess, they were using machinery in the field, of which sounded like it was constantly backing up for 20 minutes, a few dogs out, a few walkers, fairly normal Monday morning. The skies were a little overcast, and theContinue reading “The Things You Can’t Train For”
Center or Middle Position
Let’s talk the “centre” position, or “middle” if you will. Though it may look more like a party trick, this can be an extremely useful skill for dogs when faced with crowded or tight situations where it’s best to maintain control. I had this dog (see pug) in a full elevator, like full full. SheContinue reading “Center or Middle Position”
Puppy Tips!
Here are five things to follow that will make your life easier on your journey with your new puppy. ✅ Proper containment – helps with house training, establishing rules absorbing boundaries, helps avoid problems down the road, keeps your puppy and house safe and helps to alleviate the stress of dealing with a new puppy.Continue reading “Puppy Tips!”
Why Did I Become A Trainer?
Why? I’m not going to tell you the usual story that you see out there a lot. I’m not going to tell you that I had a challenging dog (though I’ve had my fair share of them), that I was at the end of my ropes, and nothing helped. I tried everything, was failing atContinue reading “Why Did I Become A Trainer?”
Smart Dogs Canine Training Milton 