New Year - New Classes!! Dog Training in Milton

The New Year is almost here, make one of your resolutions getting your dog trained!

Sundays from 10-11am we will be running our Smart Dogs Basic group obedience class and Sunday's from 11:30-12:30 we will be running Smart Dogs Fun Agility. Start date is January 8th 2012.

We will be taking four maximum in these classes, an excellent way to get individual help from a trainer without paying for private sessions!

Sign up now as some classes are already half full!

And watch for Doggy-Style Fitness starting Saturdays at the end of January - get yourself and your dog in shape and have fun doing it!!
 

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It's never too late or too early to train your dog ... Milton Ontario Dog Trainer

There are those out there that will tell you to wait until after a certain age to begin training your puppy, and there are also those out there that still believe that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

How very wrong they are!!

The best time to start training your dog is from day one. Puppies are like little sponges, and soak up training like a Sham-wow drying a wet car. The key is consistent, short, fun sessions. Though they love to learn and thrive on "mind games" a puppy's attention span is a lot smaller then the attention span of an adult, so keep them interested by keeping the sessions short and happy.

Though older dogs may seem "stuck in their ways", there is no reason to believe that they can not be trainer and/or re-trained in the adult years. The fact is, adults dogs have a greater attention span, and can often be easier to work with in that regard than young pups. Adults who have never been trained should be treated as untrained pups, keep sessions short, consistent and fun to begin with, moving on to more challenges once you see they understand what you want.

Please don't count out the seniors either - they are more than capable of learning new things, the process might be a little longer, but the result is extremely rewarding.

So remember, it's never too late or too early to start training your dog. If you need help or guidance, give us a call or email and we can help you on your way to having a well behaved, trained and happy dog, regardless of age.

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Have Fun With Your Dog - Dog Training in Milton

I'll start by saying dogs want to have fun too.

Yes, many of them enjoy their strolls in the park, or hikes in the woods, but why not spice it up a bit for them?

Utilize what's around you to give them a challenge on their walks. Rocks, benches, trees, curbs, playground equipment and more make great obstacles for your dog. Teach them how to use their bodies and where their feet are in order to conquer the obsticles.

Allowing your dog structured play like this on a walk actually helps to increase self confidence. Keep it structured though, that is the key. You tell them when and where, and encourage them to try (and make sure you tell them they are doing a good job) and they will give you all their effort once they get the hang of it. They learn that there is nothing scary about new things, in fact, it's fun.

This type of activity works your dogs mind as well as his/her body. Working their minds will often times tire them out more than just working their body, and a tired dog is a happy, well behaved dog.

So get out there on your next walk or hike and use what is around to challenge your dogs body and mind and over come any lack of self confidence that they may have.

Interested in joining one of our classes? Please email dogtraining101@hotmail.com and visit the website for more details www.smartdogsk9.com.

Doggy-Style Fitness! Dog training in Milton Ontario

Join us for our newest class!!!

Are you one of the many who hate to leave your dog behind while you go and work out?

Smart Dogs Canine Training and Madjam Fitness are changing that. Doggy-Style Fitness allows you to get an awesome work out in all while training and exercising your dog. What more could you ask for???

Classes are Saturday mornings at 10:30am and will be taking place at Madjam Fitness Studio in Milton.

Check out the website for more details www.smartdogsk9.com/dogggy-style-bootcamp.html

or email us for more information dogtraining101@hotmail.com.

Group Dog Training in Milton Ontario

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!
WE WILL BE OPENING ANOTHER ONE FOR THE END OF NOVEMBER

Smart Dogs Canine Training Group Basic Class (all ages) has one spot left for registration.

Start Date: Friday, October 25th, 2011

# of Classes: 7 

Cost: $160.00

Location: St. Paul's United Church on Main Street, Milton, ON

Please contact us if you would like to sign up dogtraining101@hotmail.com

We will be running another Group Basic Class Starting at the end of November 2011 as well.

For more detailed information about our training, check out the website www.smartdogsk9.com

And don't forget to like us on facebook www.facebook.com/smartdogsk9

Don't Let 'Em - Dog Trainer in Milton

I often find people listing off the issues that they are having with their dogs, but not understanding why they are happening. Of course, we as trainers are here to help them understand and break down any issues, but it truly does come down to common sense.

First and foremost, 9 times out of 10, the owner is to blame for much of their dogs behaviour.

And secondly, if your dog is doing something you don't like ... very simply put, don't let him.

Frustrating answers? I suppose.

But we, as trainers, can step back and take an unemotional stance in order to help our clients come up with the solutions to their problems. Emotions get in the way of common sense, and in the dog-human relationship, the emotions run wild and sometimes common sense does not prevail.

If you find you are having issues with your dog, try to take a step back and consider the situation from a different view-point, and don't let emotions cloud your view. Think about your actions, and then think about your dogs reactions.

If you feel your situation is too difficult, there is no shame in calling in a professional who can help walk you through the problems, give you advice, training tips and results, after all, that's what we are here for.

If you need help with your dog, please don't hesitate to contact Smart Dogs Canine Training in Milton at dogtraining101@hotmail.com and visit the website for details on our training programs www.smartdogsk9.com

Thank you Milton!!! Dog Trainer in Milton

Thank you Milton for voting Smart Dogs Canine Training #1!!!

Canadian Champion Reader's Choice Diamond Award for best dog trainer!!

Trained dogs are happy dogs and have happy owners - contact us to improve the relationship with your dog - we're always happy to help.

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