OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Group Obedience Classes
Please email pamelaowen7@gmail.com to register ​
Building Impulse control - learning to engage and disengage through training exercises, games, and techniques
Starts:Sunday January 12th
Time:3-4
Length: 1 hour
Location:Torquay Middle School
Rate:$275
This class is built for all skill levels. It will focus on impulse control, engagement and recall with high distractions and triggers such as food, toys and dogs. It is important that all dogs have an emergency stop and stay. Whether standing or moving, your dog will learn a sit, down and standing stay on command. Dogs should be able to switch from high drive to calm and back again. Your dog will learn how to move with you when you are in motion and settling when you are standing idle.
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Topics covered:
Recall with distractions, holding a down, sit and standing stay with high distractions (other dogs chasing balls and toys, recalling away from playing dogs). Also, commands on the move, i.e. taking a down and standing stay command while in motion
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Introduction To Clicker Training
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Take your training to the next level with a clicker.
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Starts: January 26th
Time:10-11
Length 1 hour
Location: Vantreight Park
Rate:$220 (4 weeks)
Clicker training is a highly effective positive reinforcement method for teaching new and marking desired behaviors.
Using a clicker will improve your dogs success rate, reduce frustration, shorten the time that it takes to learn a new behavior and improve the relationship between you and your dog. Clicker training offers clear communication, positive reinforcement, precise timing, reduces stress and empowers your dog.
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​​​BASIC OBEDIENCE
Starts: Saturday January 25th
Time:3:30-4:30
Length:5 one hour sessions
Location: Vantreight Park
Rate: $275 tax included
A solid foundation for puppies or a great refresher for dogs who have had previous training. Also, a great introductory class for those considering more advanced levels of obedience training or competition.
Beyond basic obedience training, I will help you understand what you need to become a strong leader for your dog. As no two dogs are the same, you will gain a better understanding of who your dog is and what they need to develop into a well socialized, confident, well-mannered dog. My goal is to transfer my skills to you.
Small classes allow the opportunity to focus on you and your dogs individual needs. All training is done using a positive reinforcement philosophy.
Topics covered:
Feeding, crate training, manners, greeting other dogs, keeping your dog safe, recall, basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay recall), space & boundaries, waiting & impulse control, avoiding separation anxiety, house training, leash skills and problem prevention will all be covered in this class.
For all classes you will need:
• Dog crate
• High value treats (cheese, meat)
• A hungry dog (please do not feed before class)
• 6 foot leash
• Your dogs favourite toy
​RECALL ADVANCED OBEDIENCE AND LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Location:Torquay Elementary School
Starts: Sunday November 3rd
Time:10-11
Length: 1 hour for 5 weeks
Rate: $275 tax included​
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We all get frustrated when our dog pulls on their leash or they take off when we call them. What happens on leash transfers to off leash. There is nothing more important than a dog who does not pull when walking and comes when they are called. Too often we give them too much freedom before they are ready for it. Especially when there are high distractions. Loose leash walking and recall are important skills that we teach our dogs. We want them and ourselves to be safe. Dogs love to work. A dog who has a job and uses its brain is happy and confident. Beyond training, Recall Advanced Obedience and Loose Leash Walking not only challenges your dog, it teaches you how to build a strong relationship and partnership with them. You will develop skills to handle your dog in any situation whether they are on or off leash.
Topics covered:
Loose leash walking, advanced healing on and off leash, recall from distractions, holding a down, sit and standing stay with high distractions (other dogs chasing balls and toys, recalling away from playing dogs). Also, commands on the move, i.e. taking a down and standing stay command while in motion. A solid leave it.
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