ISLAND DOGS

For Every Dog!

Teach boisterous scallywags FOCUS &

SELF-CONTROL

Wannabe wolves can learn to LISTEN & RESPOND

Shrinking violets can blossom into JOYFUL & CONFIDENT dogs

For Puppies age 8 - 16 weeks

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Topics include:

House training . Crate training

Mouthing / Nipping . Chewing . Digging

Introduction to Basic Manners Training

Socialising

Novel Objects . Movement . Sounds . Surfaces

People, dogs & other animals . Grooming tools &  Handling

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Learn creative and safe ways to provide your puppy with appropriate, positive introductions to the world.

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CERTIFIED KPA PUPPY START RIGHT INSTRUCTOR

While we are social distancing and staying at home, it's even more important to adequately socialise our puppies.

The window for effective socialisation is short, please enroll in this course (or other)  as soon as possible.

For more about Puppy Socialisation see the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour's Position Statement:

Mindful

MANNERS

For Dogs over 16 weeks

Customised Packages

Choose from a selection of skills:

Reliable come when called . Sit . Down . Stay

Loose Leash Walking . Leave It . Polite Greetings

Settle to a mat/crate . Polite Walking

Wait Politely at a door/curb

Pay attention, even when distracted

Emergency Recall

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Together we develop a Training Plan.

The number of skills will determine the number of training packages needed.

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Suited to Virtual & In-Person sessions

First session is Orientation and Virtual Set-Up.

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GRAD

SCHOOL

For Experienced Dogs and Owners

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Build on the foundation skills you already have

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Precision . Speed . Latency . Fluency

Reliability . Stimulus Control

Distance . Duration . Distractions

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OR

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Just a bit rusty?

Polish those skills that have become a little tarnished.

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Suited to Virtual & In-Person sessions

First session is Base-line assessment & Virtual Set-Up.

Troubleshooting Behaviour Issues

for Dogs over16 weeks

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Includes issues such as:

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Jumping . Barking . Chewing . Digging

Counter surfing - taking food

Running off with objects - slippers, socks, glasses

Over-enthusiastic greetings - with people or dogs

Shy, timid or fearful - with people or dogs

Dislike of handling or equipment - grooming / harness

Fear of Vet visits . Sound sensitivity

Aggressive looking behaviour - barking, growling, lunging

Resource guarding - food / people / places

Inappropriate dog/dog interaction - rough play / rolling on back

For Recent Adopters

(adopted within 4 weeks of contact)

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We know our new companions are safe & loved yet for many rescued dogs, adjusting to a new home, and perhaps a new country or culture, is not an easy task.

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Often their rehabilitation begins once they are adopted, and sometimes unexpected behaviours only appear after the 'Honeymoon' period is over.

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Learn some of the ways we can help our new rescue dogs feel safe & comfortable as they settle into their new lives.

For those who are too busy, or otherwise unable to train their dogs

Let me train your dog for you!

I train your dog at your home, once the training plan is complete I'll teach you the necessary skills to maintain your dog's new skills.

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You can choose the skills you want your dog to learn just same as the Mindful Manners package. Some of the Savvy Solutions are appropriate too. 

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Visits may be combined with feeding and potty breaks for added value.