All our programs are custom designed using a combination of the following services. We tailor your pets' program to meet their personal needs.
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IN-HOME RE-EDUCATION SESSION
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The In-Home Re-education Session occurs at the comfort of your home and is generally a 1-2 hour session in length depending on the behaviours that need to be addressed. During this session we will cover the necessary steps to help you correctly address behaviours that are unwanted by you. We begin the session by covering the the basics of dog psychology and behaviour. We then establish the exercises created during your program to achieve your goals. We cover the importance of leadership, how to provide adequate consequences and feedback so your dog can learn and understand what is expected of him or her, the applications of these concepts in your daily routine, and a walk. In order to be more efficient the following is needed during your In-Home Re-education Session: a leash and a collar that are in great condition. The collar should fit your dog properly and not slide over your dog's head. The leash can be of any type other than a retractable leash. You will also need a notebook an a pen. |
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1-ON-1 TRAINING
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Once you we have established your program and you have practiced the material covered during your In-Home Re-education Session, our 1-on-1 training sessions are geared to continue to challenge your skill and your dog during controlled situations where a particular behaviour is addressed.
We work with you to understand your dog's emotional reactions and to teach you how to calmly and correctly respond to your dog’s behaviour. These sessions focus on how to provide timely feedback to allow your dog to lower intensity and to help influence your dog to choose a new desired behaviour.The location for the 1-on-1 training sessions vary, often field trips to dog parks are necessary. During these field trips we help you learn to observe and understand the dog’s communication system and the difference between breeds. We continue to work with the intention of helping your dog remain calm in excited situations. We emphasize proper greeting rituals, as well as the practice of recall, and other behaviours under heavy distractions. |
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PHONE CONSULTATIONS
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A great option for those who are outside of our service area and need assistance is our Phone Consultation. During these sessions, we can help you develop a plan of action to work with the challenges that you are having with your dog. This is an extremely effective way to work with your dog if you are willing to take copious notes. It is best to have specific questions ready when working with us. This will allow us to use our time effectively. We also help you by sending you pertinent information to your particular case. This works well for a variety of behaviours such as hyperactivity, anxiety, fearfulness, and more. |
