DogsDenTrainingSchool.com a Regina, SK based dog training school owned by Barbara Lloyd
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Dog's Den Training School
Schools in at the Dog's Den and we are offering a full array of classes this fall including SMART Puppy, Family Manners, Agility, Puppy Agility, Around Town and more....
At the Dog's Den all of our classes are taught by a professional dog trainer and behaviorist. Classes are taught using a teach and reward method. Dogs and their people learn the basics quickly and accurately in a fun,rewarding learning environment.
Client Testimonials
Dear Dog’s Den,
I just wanted to share my experience with you and especially your clients. “Rowlf the Dog”, my exuberant Labradoodle, has attended two sessions of the Family Dog Manners class so far. I am amazed at what an improvement I have seen in him and the other students within only one week! The first class was full of extremely excited doggies, most of which were more interested in the scenery than paying attention to their masters. I was frustrated with how Rowlf behaved, to say the least. However, the atmosphere in the classroom this past week was totally different. The dogs were excited at first, but overall seemed much more relaxed and ready to focus. I couldn’t believe that by halfway into the second class Rowlf was actually laying on the floor, quite calm, content and ready to learn! So, hang in there…you will see results!
Lori
Judy and Nelson Bird and their Rottweiler Sadie Nelson Bird is a CTV Regina reporter and host of Indigenous Circle
Sadie was already 3 months old when we brought her home, and at first, we didn’t understand her behaviour. She wouldn’t come to anyone, and when friends and family came by to see our new pup, she hid under a chair, barked and shook with fear until they left. She was even afraid of things like the garbage can. Tempting her with food was the only way to coax her to come to us. Three days later at her first vet checkup, the vet told us Sadie wasn’t properly socialized and that it would be difficult to socialize her at this age. Sadie was not an ideal dog to have as a pet, and for a Rottweiler, had the potential to be a dangerous dog. It would take plenty of training, patience and TLC to socialize her. We had our work cut out for us.
We tried two different sources for help; one turned out to use harsh methods, the other was only available for a short term. When Sadie was 6 months old, we enrolled her in Tricks and Clicks at the Dog’s Den Training School. Barbara’s easy-going nature and the positive reinforcement method she uses in her classes brought Sadie out of her scared state. She had fun while learning and enjoyed playing with the other dogs. She learned neat tricks and quickly began gaining confidence. At the end of the course, Barbara suggested we enroll Sadie in Agility to boost her confidence further.
Since then, Sadie has been in three Agility classes and Around Town from the Dog’s Den Training School, and she has loved being in every class. These classes, along with the attention and the positive reinforcement she gets from us at home, have made her a different dog. During her one year visit to the vet, an assistant couldn’t believe that she was the same dog that was in the clinic one year earlier. At age 3, she’s still a bit shy, but is no longer the scared, fearful animal she used to be.
The classes helped socialize and make Sadie confident, and Barbara helped us to learn positive methods to handle our dog. We honestly believe Sadie would not be the same dog today if we had gone elsewhere for help.
Nelson and Judy Bird
June 15, 2008
Dear Barbara,
We are writing to express our sincere appreciation to you for your expertise with the training of our dog Molly. Molly came to live with us in November 2007. We were her fourth owners. She settled in quickly, but we wanted to work on some aspects of her behavior, such as leash walking and “not jumping up on visitors”. After doing some reading and trying things on our own we didn’t feel like we were getting very far. We needed professional help.
We attended your “Family Manners” class in January. Your professionalism and knowledge put us at ease at once. We were amazed within the first class. It was like we had a new dog! And in a confined space with 5 other dogs! It felt like we had a place to start from, such as learning to “sit”, “down stay” and “watch me”. Your philosophy of positive reinforcement fit with our personal values. The class helped us to modify our behavior so we could modify hers. The size of the space and number of class participants lent itself well to personal feedback from you. Your enthusiasm and positive energy made us really look forward to your Sunday classes.
Once spring came we wanted to spend more time with Molly outside and in public places. We signed up for your “Around Town” class and just had so much fun! Thc class continued to build on the basics we had already learned and “upped the ante” by putting them to use in busy locations with many distractions. The locations were typically places we would frequent such as Wascana Park, busy downtown streets, outdoor cafes and even the airport. The class tested our training skills and increased our expectations of Molly’s behavior. At times this was a real challenge, but increased the bond between us and Molly.
At times Molly reverts back to some of her old behaviors but we now have an understanding of them and the confidence in our training skills to manage them.
We cannot thank you enough Barbara for sharing your knowledge, skills and love of dogs with us. See you again in the fall!
Sincerely, Nicole, Jason and Molly Pylatiuk
Media
Follow the link to see Barbara, Ella, Redford and Gabriel in a promotional video highlighting services provided at "The Dog's Den Training School"
http://www.dogsdentrainingschool.com/media.html
This link will take you to Barbara's CBC Radio One site where you can listen to Barbara's column "Dog Gone Good Advice" on "The Afternoon Edition" with Colin Grewar, starting in September there will be all new shows:
http://www.cbc.ca/sask/features/dogadvice/
Check back for broadcast dates of CBC TV"s "Living in Saskatchewan", a lifestyle show, to see Barbara, Artemis, Gabriel & Duke's guest appearances highlighting what every dog and dog person needs to know.
Services
At the "Dog's Den" we offer a complete array of classes starting at Puppy all the way up to advanced manners. We also teach activity classes such as Agility and Tricks & Clicks and games classes.
House calls are available for a set fee to address specific behavioral problems.
Additional services we provide include aggression panel assessments for Dangerous Dog Hearings and Expert Witness Testimony. Barbara is on the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Expert Witness List. She has testified in both municipal and Court of Queen's Bench Hearings in Saskatchewan.
Seminars on dog behavior and clicker training are also available across North America. To book Barbara please call 306.586.7756
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