Why Growling is Good A woman I sometimes chat with during my morning dog outings asked my opinion about an encounter she recently had. She’d been been walking her four-year-old mixed breed dog around a local park when she crossed paths with a man whose dog was off leash. As the owners walked toward each other Read More →
Why Dogs Bite and How They Warn us Why do dogs bite? There are several possible reasons why a dog may bite a child: The dog is protecting a possession, food or water dish or puppies. The dog is protecting a resting place. The dog is protecting its owner or the owner’s property. The the Read More →
A retractable leash is not so much a leash as it is a length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle. The handles of most retractable leashes are designed to fit comfortably in a human hand. A button on the handle controls how much of the cord is extended. Read More →
There are many ways you do that your dog hates — and you probably aren’t even aware of them. So if you want to be your dog’s best friend, find out how you can fix your annoying habits. By: Jaymi Heimbuch Sometimes, dogs get impatient with our mixed signals. Don’t you want to do better? Read More →
As with any training, recall is all about putting a routine into your dogs day which he enjoys taking part in. Recall should never mean “if I run back to my owners, she’ll put me back on leash” but always, “if I run back to my owner, it’s usually worth my while”. With adult dogs, Read More →
I have just read a paper in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association describing a study that concluded, puppies vaccinated at least once prior to starting puppy classes at less than 16 weeks of age were at no more risk of being diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus infection than vaccinated Read More →
The petMD Chocolate Toxicity Meter will let you know how much theobromine and caffeine your dog has consumed and the symptoms that may follow. Chocolate Toxicity Meter | petMD.
To truly understand why food is so powerful, you must first understand the influence it has on the dog’s brain. Food has the power to not only enhance a dog’s ability to learn but also helps a dog overcome fear or anxiety by raising the levels of dopamine in the brain and stimulating the desire Read More →
Approval seeking or attention seeking? | Kay Laurence. Jumping up is nearly always viewed, by both positive and negative trainers as A Major Sin. It certainly rates near the top of the list of most dog owners as an undesirable behaviour. The behaviour can vary from a flying, direct midriff punch, scratching your legs, or Read More →
This is a wonderful training treat for dogs. It has the consistency of fudge so you can break off different sized pieces and the dogs can eat them quickly without a mess. It is also “smelly” so your dog can anticipate the treat! 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (do not drain) 1 1/2 cups Read More →
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My experience with Jane and my two puggle puppies was nothing but outstanding! As I had two puppies to raise at once, she recommended that I take two classes. It was a busy time, but I'm so glad that I put the time and effort in. Jane was able to hone into each puppy's unique personality in a gentle, yet structured way that helped them become the great dogs that they are today! I can't emphasize how important Jane's work was to us in helping nurture these two dogs in becoming well-mannered members of our family.
My mixed breed little dog, Penny came with a lot of energy and to help manage her training, I turned to Jane. We have had private as well as group classes. Jane is the ultimate professional, getting the dog and the owner working together to make a very close bond. I would recommend to anyone who wants a well behaved animal to consider Jane as their professional go to person. Plus it is a lot of fun! PS I am 83 years old. One is never too old to learn!
Our Havanese, Jenny, has taken all three of Jane's classes starting with Puppy, then Family Manners and finally, Step Beyond. Prior to enrolling in the first class we engaged Jane for a private lesson. Jane is the consummate professional. Her classes are well organized. Her training methods are clear and productive. The classes are also a lot of fun. Jane obviously enjoys what she is doing and she most surely loves dogs. We cannot recommend Jane more highly. She is absolutely excellent.
My dog, Spring, was a two year old rescue dog when I enrolled in Jane's Family Dog obedience class. My girl was skittish, terrified of her own shadow and completely lacking in self confidence. We continued our training in Jane's Step Beyond classes and Spring blossomed. Jane's classes were fun and positive and it was so rewarding to see Spring's confidence and ability grow in leaps and bounds. Last month, Spring qualified as a therapy pet. I could not be more proud of how far Spring has come in two years. Spring is unfazed by vacuum cleaning in the halls, wheelchairs in the corridors, or even riding in the elevator - all of which would have terrified her two years ago. Spring and I are hugely grateful to Jane for her skill, experience and sensitivity in giving us the tools to be able to achieve what we have accomplished so far, and will continue to build on.
I am on my second generation of dogs that have attended all of Jane's classes. She is an excellent teacher and communicator and she is continually perfecting her classes. Her common dog sense is impeccable. She has anticipated everything you need to know to have a well behaved family dog and good canine citizen.
Molly is a sweet, smart, lovely girl but she was aggressive to other dogs. I decided to get help and was very fortunate to find Jane. The training created a new relationship between us, and a much happier and more relaxed Molly.You can't undo this behavior overnight but it is getting better and better and both Molly and I look forward to our walks now so that we can practice. Jane changed our lives simply by helping me to understand Molly and giving me the tools to help her. I could never say enough good things about her.
My new rescue dog and I attended "Family Manners" classes. Although I had had a great relationship with my previous dog, I felt classes were needed for Birdie and for me as time had passed and training methods had changed. The classes were positive, worthwhile and a fun experience for both of us, especially as I feel so empowered. Thanks Jane