Training & Adventure

Canine Outdoor Series

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K9 Scent Work: (8 week course) Now Enrolling!

A dog’s sense of smell is 10 to 100 times greater than a human’s sense of smell.  When we cook a pot of stew, we smell stew. The dog smells all of the individual ingredients of the stew.  Their sense of smell is so keen that dogs are used and depended on for many different purposes in many different fields including Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement, Military, Conservation, Pest Control, Archeology/Anthropology, Medical, etc.  We can essentially teach dogs to find anything that has an odor. This course is geared towards teaching you to teach your dog to find whatever object/substance/odor you choose. It can benefit humans and dogs alike:

• Boosts confidence
  • Gives the dog a sense of purpose
• Gets a dog out of its head and back into its body.
• It naturally relieves stress in the dog.
• Provides excellent mental exercise.
• You can do it at home or out and about.
• You learn about dog body language and behavior.
  • Learn to recognize and deal with those little nuances in your dog’s behavior.
• Enhances your relationship with your dog.
• An all around fun activity to do with your dog.
• A GREAT activity for fearful, anxious, and/or reactive dogs.
• Contact me today for a free phone consult and an opportunity to register for K9 Scent Work! Your dog having an obedience foundation is a plus for this course.

Plant ID (with your dog of course): (8 week course) Coming Soon!

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Looking for an excuse to get out for a hike with your dog? Ok, I get it, the dog itself is enough of an excuse. Why not learn a new skill while you are at it? You can impress your friends on your next outdoor excursion with them. This course is designed to get you and Fido out to new locations on a scavenger hunt for various California native plant species. It gives you the opportunity to teach Fido to generalize the skills he learned in obedience class. Yes asking Fido to heel at your local park is totally different than asking him to heel at the trail head. Any change in circumstances can change the game for Fido, this is why it is super important to get out and practice in as many locations as possible.

Your dog must know basic obedience commands before registering for this class.

Land Navigation (with your dog of course): (8 Week Course) Coming soon! Click HERE to apply for a spot.

If you’re an avid hiker, backpacker, or camper, you can’t go wrong with this course. Learning how to navigate in and out of the back country can be a matter of life or death for both you and Fido. Learn how to read a topographic map, use a hand compass, use a GPS & various GPS applications, and use these tools in conjunction with each other. to ensure you will always find your way out. This course gives you the opportunity to get out hiking with Fido and practicing basic land navigation skills as they are covered. You will also get to practice all of those obedience skills you and Fido learned in Obedience class. Yes asking Fido to heel at your local park is totally different than asking him to heel at the trail head. Any change in circumstances can change the game for Fido, this is why it is super important to get out and practice in as many locations as possible.

Your dog must know basic obedience commands before registering for this class.

K9 Outdoor Safety: (8 week course) Stay Tuned…

Just Getting Started?

Healthy Dog Happy Owner (In-home Consult, video conference available)

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Successful dog training starts with structure at home. Everything you do with and around your dog impacts your dog’s behavior. Small changes in what you do can make a huge difference in your dog’s behavior. Let me help you set you and your dog up for success by coming to your home and taking an in-depth look at your life style with your dog. Together we will create management strategies to clearly communicate rules and boundaries to your dog and eliminate unwanted behavior.

Canine Basics (8 week to 6 month program) Open Enrollment!

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Learn canine learning theory and its application to dog training. Give your dog a clear understanding of all basic obedience commands. When your dog has a solid obedience foundation you can essentially do ANY ACTIVITY you want with her. Obedience builds trust and confidence in you and the dog, and allows you to confidently introduce your dog to new situations with grace and ease. This in-depth training gives you a structure to stay consistent and accountable for your dog’s training.

Hike and Train

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Whether you work long hours and want your dog to get some exercise and training while you are away or you just want that extra 1×1 time for you and your dog, this may be the right fit for you. Your dog gets some exercise and learns how to behave in various real world situations. If you choose to tag along, you will get hands-on experience in various situations with me by your side to guide you.

Other

Boarding

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This is NOT a board and train service. I board dogs in my home on a case by case basis. I generally only take dogs from one house hold at a time; sometimes exceptions are made. All dogs that board with me must be crate trained.