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Featured Dog:
Anja is a highly intelligent 7 year old German Shepherd, trained in obedience and personal protection.
She is a very fast swimmer, and runs like the wind. Her biggest pleasure in life is to chase the ball, and bring it back for a repeat.
We enjoy walking on the seawall, swimming in Buntzen lake and hiking on the North shore mountains.
See here for more info about Obedience & Personal Protection
Featured Company:
Western K9 Security was founded by Werner and Janet Hader to fill
the void in the demand for reliable canine detection and patrol
services. As owner/operators of Obedience Plus Dog Training Centre, they
were already working with many different security companies to train
dogs and handlers in this growing industry.
Since 1999, Werner and Janet have focused on working with dogs for
security patrol as well as explosives detection and narcotics detection.
Many of their canines are continuously being utilized in Vancouver
today. Since 2001 they have been servicing several cruise lines with
their Explosives Detection Dogs.
Western K9 Security has
taken over the security canine handling division of Obedience Plus to
allow for Obedience Plus to focus specifically on training. The training
centre is one of the largest specializing in canine security. It is the
ONLY private company in British Columbia licensed with Federal
Resources Canada and Health Canada to use REAL substances in
training. This provides more accurate detection results than using just
pseudo scents or scent pads.
Western K9 Security
carefully evaluates the canines and handlers that boast their name. The
canines are thoroughly tested to ensure they are highly motivated to
work and provide accurate results, while their handlers are
professionally licensed and skilled security personnel. All detection
and patrol teams participate in ongoing weekly maintenance training to
ensure they are always at their best.
Werner and Janet Hader have a strong passion for their work and believe
in providing the highest level of canine services. Please feel free to
ask for them by name to explain further about Western K9 Security
Services or to provide a demonstration.
| Sherwood Barks Dog
Training & Agility specializes in Positive Puppy & Agility
Training. Sherwood Barks Puppy Obedience & Socialization classes
offer a fun learning environment for the puppy and handler. All
classes are presented in a ‘solution focused’ training
environment. Puppy class training focuses on rewarding positive
behaviors offered by the puppies. Puppy Level 1 Class Content: 1. Recalls – out of Play Breaks during class. 2. Socialization – builds confidence in Play with different breeds & sizes of puppies 3. Manners – a calm quiet sitting puppy earns his rewards 4. Obedience – ‘one command = a rapid response’ Every command is followed by a release. 5. Behavioral consults… re: typical puppy problems, ie. Jumping up, nipping, biting, 6. Loose leash walking – no corrective methods such as, choke or pinch collars are permitted in any Sherwood Barks class The evolution of Dog Training: Dogs are NOT WOLVES…. They are canines which have been domesticated for years, they are social, they understand and thrive with structure, routine, consistency and lots of positive re-enforcement. They learn easily to respect their humans when the humans learn how to communicate clearly with the dog. The dog needs to be taught what the expectations are of living happily in the human world. Gone are the days of ‘correcting our children’ and punishing them by physical force. This same awareness of positive parenting is a philosophy that holds true in training a new puppy. Children learn best in a positive happy family with clear rules and boundaries. Puppies also thrive when they know what is expected of them and they are rewarded for their good behavior. Negativity, whining, jumping up are largely ignored or the puppy/dog is given a brief time out. Unwanted behaviors will stop with no reward, ie eye-contact, words, or rapid body movements inadvertently given to re-enforcement behaviors. Dog Training has many different objectives: creating a great family pet, basic obedience training, specialized areas including law enforcement, military, search and rescue, agility, hunting, working with livestock, assistance to people with disabilities, entertainment, dog sports, detection dogs and protecting people or property. Searching for a Dog Training School? Do your homework!! Call and talk with the trainer? Ask questions? Do they use harsh techniques? Do they use positive methods, Is the training reward based? Do they use the clicker? What is clicker training? Are the puppies/dogs allowed to socialize? How long has the trainer been training? What is the background of the trainer? ? Will you be told to use harsh corrections on your puppy, ie jerking the dog with a choke collar? Is that a training style you want to use with your young puppy? Training Choices: 1. Traditional trainers: Typicall encourage the use of punishment, often physically painful punishment, in order to correct dogs. 2.Dominance trainers: Believe all animals have an innate desire to dominate others, and this dominating behavior needs to be punished. Pack Leader Trainers follow this training methodology. 3. Positive Trainers: use the operant conditioning model…. Operant Conditioning is a proven training methodology which focuses on the positive and creates a happy, focused, obedient puppy. It has been proven that is rewarded behavior will be repeated more frequently and become part of the dog’s foundation. (Pavlov’s theory). The dog/puppy is required to ‘think’ and offer the correct behavior. Correct behavior, ie. Sit is reward AFTER the dog offers it. 4. Luring Trainers: This training method is often confused with positive dog training. Steps in Lure Training 1. The food reward is shown first and used as a lure to get a wanted behaviour, ie.sit. 2. Next the dog is given a verbal command. 3. The command is often repeated several times. 4. Reward is given after the behavior is given. The difference is mostly in the scale, as positive trainers tend to employ more reward based principles first, while traditional and dominance trainers are more likely to punish unwanted behaviors first. Puppies should attend puppy socialization classes as soon as they have completed their second set of vaccinations, around 3 months. The sooner the better. In-home Puppy consultations are often a good choice. It is very important that the puppy understands from day one what is expected of him/her. Potty training, doorway training, crate training, automatic sit & recall training, and manners should begin as soon as the puppy joins his/her new human family. Always, ‘THINK BIG’ ask yourself the question…. “Will, I think it is cute when the puppy is big…ie, jumping up! Barking?” A ‘Calm …… Quiet……. Consistent……. Fair……. Firm…… Positive ……..’ Dog Owner Creates A A ‘Calm …… Quiet……. Consistent……. Fair……. Firm…… Positive ……..’ Puppy/Dog Have Fun with Your Puppy!!! Train…… Play……Train…..Play….. is the key to great Family Pet….! Submitted by Jennifer Scheidt … owner & head trainer at Sherwood Barks Dog Training & Agility. Edmonton, Sherwood Park & Area. |