Four Simple Things You Can Implement to Change Your Dogs Behaviour

If you are having issues with your dog I implore you to try the below. Most problems that I see arise are due to “over doing” attention with dogs. This can be constant talking to, always physically on them, always thinking they need entertainment, constantly looking at them, worrying about them, providing them with entertainmentContinue reading “Four Simple Things You Can Implement to Change Your Dogs Behaviour”

The Art of Boredom

I cannot stress enough the importance of dogs learning to regulate behaviour without always having to bark out obedience commands. We see so much high level, high energy, high stimulation obedience, but that isn’t what families need. They need dogs who can turn off, who can control their impulses, who can relax when needed. PartContinue reading “The Art of Boredom”

Dog Training Classes Milton

Smart Dogs Basic Skillz Class upcoming on Monday’s in June at 7pm, downtown Milton. Contact us to sign up dogtraining101@hotmail.com Our most sought after class for puppies and dogs 16 weeks and up. This course teaches you how to gain control of your canine companion under distraction with all of the basics of obedience –Continue reading “Dog Training Classes Milton”

Elevator Etiquette for Dogs

Elevator Etiquette. The most important part you ask? Is not letting dogs rush the door. This is extremely rude and dangerous if you allow this behaviour and puts your dog, other people and other dogs in a bad position. Always maintain control around the doorway and when moving through. No one wants to be rushedContinue reading “Elevator Etiquette for Dogs”

Patio Season and Dogs

Patio season is creeping up quickly, thank goodness, and some people out there enjoy bringing their dogs with them to have a pint. There are a few dog friendly patios in town that are happy to see our four legged friends join their owners for a night out. I’ve put together a video below highlightingContinue reading “Patio Season and Dogs”

It’s Ok Not To – Dog Training Milton

Everyone has different goals with their dog’s training and that’s ok. Not everyone needs high level obedience, and in fact, a majority of people are really just looking for their dog to do three main things; come when called, walk nicely on leash, and hold themselves in a position when asked. And within these threeContinue reading “It’s Ok Not To – Dog Training Milton”

Boxes and Dogs

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”

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!”