Woof Walking and Co. Milton

Since we are full and no longer accepting new walking clients at this time, we are very pleased to announce that we have paired up with a fantastic local walking business in town, Woof Walking and Co., that would be happy to take on any new clients in the area.

They are an extremely reliable, professional and caring company and we highly recommend their services. If you are looking for a dog walker in Milton, please check out their website at www.woofwalkingandco.ca, or contact them at 905-510-0786 and they would be happy to help you and your pooch out.

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Separation Anxiety - Dog Training in Milton

Below is a good video on some techniques to follow when dealing with separation anxiety. We utilize some of these techniques ourselves and they WORK! As a disclaimer, not all dogs will react the same to a single method, however, this offers a good base to follow with different options.



In our opinion, the best thing you can do for a dog with separation anxiety is add some control in their life, teach them a "Place" command, and DO NOT allow them to trail you around everywhere (of course, that paired with a good obedience foundation). They start to learn that it's ok not to be glued to your hip, it builds their confidence and reduces anxiety when you move away from them. And remember, a crate is for your peace of mind and your dogs safety, so don't be afraid to utilize it in your training.

Thanks to Solid K9 Training for allowing us to share this video.

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Dog Training Doesn't Have To Take Long - Top Dog Trainer in Milton

Training happens quickly if you are consistent, firm and fair. Some motivational obedience with Hope in this video. Does not take long to achieve this sort of response with the proper techniques and correct motivation.



With some proofing and distraction work, she would be Rally Obedience competition ready. We can help you acheive your training goal, whether you are looking for simply a well behaved dog in the house, or if you are looking to take your dog's training further to competition level. Contact us anytime dogtraining101@hotmail.com.

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Key To Training Your Dog?

Consistency, repetition, consistency, clear communication, consistency and make training part of your daily life - you owe it to your dog.

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Practice Makes Perfect ... Well, Close Enough To It - dog training in Milton

It's true, practice does make perfect (or as close to it as you can get). And it's true for everything in life, including training your dog. If you don't practice, you can not expect your dog to "get it" or move forward in training. Of course, when I say perfect, I don't literally mean perfect. No one in this world is, so I never expect dogs to be either, but getting as close to it as you reasonably can should be everyone's goal.

Training your dog should be peppered in throughout your daily routine, rather than once a week for an hour at class. Training for 5-10 minutes here and there throughout your day will benefit your dog immensely, and practicing obedience in real life situations will help your dog understand that it's not just once a week that he/she has to listen to you, but every day, when ever you ask.

If you are looking for help training your dog, feel free to contact us any time, we love to help owners succeed with their dogs! dogtraining101@hotmail.com

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Awesome Dog Training Class! Milton Ontario Dog Trainer

These guys finished off this past weekend, and had to post about the improvements that I saw in each dog. This group did fantastic - everyone passed and everyone improved their handling skills and communication with their dogs.


Every owner has a different goal for the relationship with their dog, which is why we use the methods that we do. Each dog is an individual, therefore, no two dogs react the same to training, and even in a class environment we try to tailor some of the training to the individuality of each dog and owner.

If you are looking for some great training, better handling skills and over all an improved relationship with your dog, send us an email, we love helping owners succeed with their canine companions dogtraining101@hotmail.com.

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Private In-Home Dog Training - Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Halton

If you are looking for a more tailored approach to training your dog, or are looking to work on specific issues that you may be experiencing with your dog, private training is the way to go. Private training sessions offer the one-on-one time that you can not get in a group setting*. They give you the ability to work in your dogs regular environment (in-home and around the neighbourhood) making the training relevant to your situation, and your own personal goals can be met, rather than the goals of a class.

We offer many options for private training including puppy training, basic dog training, advanced dog training, agility and problem solving. We work around your schedule and sessions can start at anytime.

If you are interested in furthering your dogs training, please don't hesitate to contact us at dogtraining101@hotmail.com. Our goal is to help you succeed with your dog!

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*I will mention that our group sessions are kept small, and we give as much one-on-one time as we can to those who need it in our group classes. Because our classes are small, you don't get lost in a corner somewhere, wondering what you are suppose to be doing.