Raise the Woof Dog Training
6 Assinger Ave T4R3L5 Red Deer, AB, Canada

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Wednesdays 7-8)... For puppies aged 2-5 months with at least one set of vaccinations. We will cover basic obedience skills, manners, tricks and games and common behavior problem troubleshooting. Your puppy will also have lots of time to play with and socialize other with other puppies. May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 7-8) For human and dog friendly dogs 5 months and older. We will work on perfecting your dogs basic obedience skills in a more distracting environment. We will also cover manners, tricks and games and common behavior problem troubleshooting. Your dog will also have plenty of time to play with other dogs. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Thursdays 7-8) If your dog growls land lunges at other dogs or people on walks, this class is for you. If your dog is overly timid or shy, this class is also for you. We will cover strategies to help your dog overcome their fear and reactivity, all while helping them to build confidence. $ ( ) @. ..

' ( )!!! Dogs have up to 300 million olfactory (smell) receptors in their nose. That's 50x more than what humans have. And the part of the dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is 40x greater than ours. Their sense of smell is much stronger than their sight, so to have them on a walk without allowing them to use their nose and smell would be like us humans walking with a blindfold. Take your time on your walks this weekend and let your dog take in all their is to sniff!!

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Wednesdays 7-8) The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first 3 months of life. This is the most influential time during your puppy’s development and it’s critical to start training & socializing!! During this time, puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely. Because the first three months are th...e period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. This class will build a solid foundation of obedience and manners, all while working proactively to prevent the development of more serious issues such as fears, aggression and anxiety. Skills covered include the following: Name attention Sit Down Stay Recall Loose Leash Walking Manners Leave it Impulse Control Tricks & Games Behaviour Troubleshooting (jumping, demand, or attention barking etc.) Socialization (play time with the other dogs in class) 2 - 5 ( ) $ ( ) @. .. !!

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Thursdays 7-8) Our human world has a lot going on, and all that busyness can be challenging and scary for your dog. This fear can often come out in the form of aggression causing your dog to make embarrassing displays at the end of her leash - lunging, barking and growling at dogs, strangers, skateboards, cars, bikes, etc. If you dread leaving your house with your dog for fear of what or... whom you may run into then this class is for you. If your dog is overly timid and you want them to gain confidence around other people or dogs, then this class is also for you. We will cover the following: Canine Communication Understanding reactivity and what your dog's behaviour means How to improve your dog’s leash skills & focus Building your dog's confidence around handling, people, and other dogs Understanding how to set your dog up for success How to modify fear, reactivity and aggression $ ( ) @. ..

It is SO important to start exposing your new puppy to as many new people, animals and environments as you can, as soon as you bring them home! The first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear so this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. ' : Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of a...ge. This is why it is SO important to be proactive and work really hard in those beginning months to safely socialize them! Raise the Woof Dog Training will be offering starting in June! Puppies should receive at least one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to attending puppy classes. Talk to your vet to determine what is safe your puppy. : https://avsab.org//Puppy-Socialization-Position-Statement-

Recently I was out walking my dog and I passed a person walking two dogs from across the street. One of their dogs started barking and lunging. This is a common problem people have with there dogs (myself included) and we call this . The person all but put the dog in a choke hold and stared yelling at him at an embarrassingly loud volume. Often times this behavior stems from fear, and the way this person handled it is the absolute thing to do and here's wh...y. ' : The dog is behaving ridiculously, obviously there's no reason to be afraid of a dog that is all the way across the street on a leash. I will tell him that he's bad and he can't do that and yell at him. He won't want me to yell at him again so next time he won't behave this way. ' : I feel very uncertain about that other dog across the street. I will behave the way I know how and let that dog know not to come near me. This has worked in the past. My owner is yelling loudly (I don't understand what they are saying) and hurting me. This always happens when I see dogs across the street. This confirms that seeing dogs across the street is bad. It is also making me a bit afraid of my owner. ? An easy first step to work towards helping your dog feel better about the situation is to start to pair seeing other dogs (or whatever their trigger is) with treats. The trick to this is being far enough away from the trigger so that your dog will notice, but not have an over the top reaction. It's ok if they start to growl or bark, but you want them to still take a treat and look to you (even if you have to lure them with a treat). This could be across the street, or in the above example across the street and into a field or into a back alley to get even more distance. Don't distract your dog from looking at the other dog altogether (though this is a great strategy if you can't get enough distance), but let your dog see the other dog and then give the treat. We want them to know that seeing the other dog is what got them their treat. With enough repetition they will better about seeing other dogs and learn a better way to react. ? The answer is no. They are way too emotional at that point for any learning to occur. Think of it as reasoning with a toddler during a tantrum. . !! : @.

!!! 4 Working Walks for $100 $40 Savings!!!... A certified dog trainer will take your pup for a walk and work on leash manners and/or recall with them. 4 x 1hr walks Summary email and videos included with each walk Evening, weekend and daytime spots available www.raisethewoofdogtraining.com Email [email protected] for more info

: Bath and forth play (dogs change positions/role reversal) Bouncy, exaggerated gestures... Wiggly bodies Open relaxed mouth Play-bows Twisted leaps or jumps : Fast wagging low tail Whining or whimpering Ears may be back Hiding behind objects or people : Trying to look small Tail tucked Hunched over, head down Tense May urinate submissively : Excessive mounting Pinning (holding another dog down and standing stiffly over them) Shadowing another dog (following) incessantly Bullying: repeatedly bothering another dog that does not want to interact Fast non-stop run with a group - high arousal situation Full-speed body slams Putting head repeatedly onto another dog's back or neck Staring with a fixed gaze directly at another dog Snarling or raised lips Showing teeth

: If you've ever thought your dog was being stubborn and choosing not to listen, check this video out to learn what is actually happening, and what you can do about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-SX6H_9hPc

' ' : Check out the entrance before entering to make sure dogs aren't congregating there Pay close attention to your dog's play style, interrupting play if necessary to help your dog calm down... Move around the park so your dog needs to keep an eye on you Remove your dog if they appear afraid Remove your dog if he is bullying others Leave special toys at home to avoid resource guarding problems ': Allow your dog to enter the park if their is a "gang" right next to the entrance Believe that dogs can "work it out" if you just let them do so Congregate at a picnic table or other area and chat with dog owners without watching your own dog Let your frightened dog remain in the park and hope things get better Assume a dog is aggressive when it is only trying to communicate its discomfort

!!! $60 for an hour long session (package deals also available) Positive Reinforcement Training Basic Obedience Skills (attention, sit, down, leash walking, recall, etc)... Behavior Problems (chewing, jumping, barking, etc.) Tricks and Games Working Walks also available - we train your dog while we take them out for a walk ($35/hr) Group Classes - coming this spring www.raisethewoofdogtraining.com Email [email protected] for more info or to book a session!

Providing enrichment for your dogs is SO IMPORTANT! Check out the following podcast and article for some great tips and ideas. https://podcasts.apple.com//003-nurturing-yo/id1600170787... https://www.aspca.org/pet-ca/dog-care/canine-diy-enrichment

: Practicing "Leave it" with your dog is a great self control exercise!! It is also a great life skill to have to keep your dog from picking up potentially dangerous things. To begin to teach this skill, put a treat in a closed hand. Tell your dog "leave it". Then just wait until they get tired of pawing or nibbling at your hand. Once they back off (even just a bit) mark that behavior with a "YES". Then you can tell them to take the treat. It may take a long time the first few tries, but eventually your dog will catch on!

Who else is SOOO excited the weather has finally warmed up?!?! Time to get back to walking our dogs!! Did you know Raise the Woof Dog Training offers WORKING WALKS I will take your dog out for a walk and train them on the go!... Examples of things we can work on: Reactivty Leash skills Recall Attention Working walks are $35 for an hour walk and available on evenings and weekends. Email [email protected] for more info!