On Target Dog Training, Certified Professional Dog Training
205 Burbridge Rd RR 5 K0K 1S0 Colborne, ON, Canada

Sept 30th, Puppy class has a spot available and we are taking registrations for the Oct 15th class as well. Contact Hyacinthe at 613-475-3129 or through the contact page at www.ontargetdogtraing.ca

Check the website for new classes in Sept and Oct. All new classes starting next week are FULL.

This!! did you know the 'socializing' protocols which we all know and many follow are OVER 30 years old? So many problems and issues from it. Does this mean your dog/pup shouldn't have friends, of course not. They just don't have to meet every person and dog out there, which btw destroys your loose leash walking and teachings your pup/dog to pull unless you are very skilled and careful. https://www.collared-scholar.com/more-harm-than-good-3-rea/

Someone from the new Obedience class starting this Thursday at 7:30 pm has had to drop out with 2 dogs (they thought we were in Port Colbourne), therefore there is now room. Contact Hyacinthe 613-475-3129 or contact us through the website if you are interested.

There's nothing "pretty" about the sit pretty trick we teach our dogs! For years, this exercise was encouraged by fitness trainers for its benefit to the core ...but more and more we're urging owners to avoid sit pretty. This is because this exercise can cause injury and there are better, safer exercises that can help the core. Remember, exercises should be functional and mimic movements that a dog would normally perform. The sit pretty does not meet the criteria and in my opinion, can cause more harm than good! They are many more exercises to choose from! Can you think of another non-functional exercise that our dogs should avoid?

We examine the body language leading up to a scuffle in the dog park, after a young, awkward shepherd puppy pushes her play mate too far. Stay tuned for more body language breakdowns coming soon!

My girl Punk, showing off her impulse control skills. Want to know how to get this? Sign up for classes!!!!!!

New Foundations/Beginner Agility starting Saturday, Sept 5, 2020, 11:30 AM. Regulation equipment which can be lower for a safe introduction. Instructior has over 20 years experience competing at the Ontario Regional Championships with class wins and podium placements along with qualifying for National level and winning classes at Nationals. All breeds, All sizes. I don't care if you want to compete, my job is to teach you to be safe and successful along with having fun. If y...ou want to compete we can do that as well. Many of On Target students have competed and won or placed at the Ontario Regional Championships and Nationals. Fully fenced outdoor ring, a smaller indoor building (40 x 60 ) with turf and huge 70 x 135 indoor arena, no matter what the weather is, we have a place to train on site. 8 weeks, 1 hour per week, limited participants : $165.00 plus Hst call 613-475-3129 or contact through www.ontargetdogtraining.ca See more

Upcoming classes: Start Dates: Basic Obedience - Wed Aug 19 at 6 pm Puppy: Thursday Aug 27 at 6 pm... Contact Hyacinthe 613-475-3129 or contact through my website www.ontargetdogtraining.ca

I would like to thank all my wonderful students during these stressful times. We have had to make changes and wear the masks. Thank you for being kind and considerate to your class mates and myself. Happy training and do your homework :)

Rainbow over the agility ring tonight during a class, taken by a student. Thanks!!!!

Now it is mandated, bring a mask for any/all indoor classes.

I get asked all the time of when we should start agility training with puppies. Always a great deal of foundations/flatwork etc. Here is a great video with several of our Top Agility Trainers from around the world and their opinions on this. I have had the privilege of training in person with 2 of these people in the video, one of them twice and the other one once :) Can you guess who? https://www.youtube.com/watch