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New Puppy Training: Top 5 Tips
Hopefully you are reading this article BEFORE your new puppy arrives! Puppyhood is a very brief period of a dog's life and getting it right from the start will save you a lot of heartache and headache down the road. Here are our Top 5 Puppy Training Tips to help you...
Expecting Puppy? Must-Have Books
Puppy arriving soon? Here are two books that we consider to be the absolute gold-standard in puppy raising/training books today. We're sharing this because we want to make sure that our prospective students get started on the right foot. Many of the best selling books...
Client Success: Lady’s Transformation from Terrified to Teacher’s Pet
Lady is a rescue from Texas.We picked her up from the back of a pickup truck in Niagara Falls, straight shot from Texas. The rescue didn’t even have foster homes, so she went straight to our house.When we first got her, she was afraid of everything. The first time she...
My Friendly Dog is Now Reactive! Help
By Rachael Johnston, KPA CTP As someone who works a lot with dogs and humans in the context of private lessons I commonly hear this story from many a confused and exasperated client: “My energetic puppy used to be friendly to all the dogs he met but now that he is a...
The Secret to Helping Your Reactive Dog
Written by Rachael Johnston, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Family Paws Educator If you are the owner of a leash reactive dog, you are not alone! In fact, many dog guardians in Toronto struggle with leash reactivity in their dogs. It is certainly not an uncommon sight in your...
Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer
There are a huge number of programs out there promising to teach you how to become a dog trainer. But there are only a few that actually give you the level of education and practical experience needed to truly BE a professional. The Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer...
Beat the Heat: Keeping our Dogs Cool
There is real danger when the temperatures rise for our dogs. We can’t take them for the same length of walks, or sometimes even on the same routes. Heat stroke, burned paws, and dehydration are all possible. There ARE ways we...
Why has my dog started getting into fights at the dog park?
Is he dominant? NO... Why has my dog, who used to love other dogs, started to get into fights at the dog park? Is he dominant? Dominant? Usually not. Few dogs are born wanting to get into fights. Fighting behaviour is evolutionary suicide. So why has my dog...
On-leash aggression towards dogs
Why does my dog bark and lunge at other dogs on leash? First, rest assured, you are not alone. This behavioral issue is so common that there are volumes of books specifically written about the subject. Dog trainers and behaviorists refer to this issue as "on-leash...
Dog Bite Prevention and Safety
Keep Your Dog and Your Family Safe from Dog Bites Did you know that in the US, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year? And, of those incidents, 77% of them are bites from the family pet (or a friend's pet), and 50% of bites occur on the owner's property? This...
On Dog Walkers
A responsible and conscientious dog owner selects all their dog care professionals (veterinarian, trainer, groomer, etc.) with care. There is, however, one professional, that needs to be chosen more carefully than any. Yes, even over your dog trainer. That's your dog...
Pups and Pints – Sunday June 4 at The Redwood Theatre
Welcome to "Pups & Pints: An Evening of Canine Companionship"! Join us for a tail-waggin' good time at our dog-friendly event at The Redwood Theatre. Calling all pet parents! This is the perfect opportunity to bring your furry friends along for a fun-filled...
Control Unleashed Seminar Toronto – February 18-19, 2023
When Hounds Fly is hosting Samantha DeJong, CCUI for a two-day Control Unleashed Seminar in February 2023
Transforming Lives Through Rescue
When Hounds Fly, Don't You Want Me, and Toronto Dog Moms have teamed up to bring you an awesome event: Transforming Lives Through Rescue What will be happening? We've gathered a team of experts from the pet professional industry for a panel discussion on helping our...
Flash Sale! Foundation Skills 10% Off Till Canada Day 2022
To celebrate this Canada Day, we're having a sale! Worried about missing a class? Our dog training classes are Start Anytime, so even if you're away for a few cottage trips, you can jump back in when you return. The foundation skills program includes 6 modules that...
Dog Trick Seminar with The Ultimutts
Over the Easter long weekend, When Hounds Fly was lucky enough to have Melissa Millett of the Ultimutts come and help us level up our tricks training! View this post on Instagram A post shared by When Hounds Fly (@whenhoundsfly)...
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Training You’ll Feel Good About – A Commitment to Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement methods are the most effective way to change behaviour, and make the learner (both human and dog!) feel supported and have a fun and enjoyable time learning.
An Experience Both You and Your Dog Will Enjoy
Every time you train this way with your dog, they’ll light up and come to you with this look of eagerness, joy, and anticipation. Working with us means that training changes from something you do to your dog – into an activity that you and your dog can’t wait for. The connection you build with your dog through our training methods is something that you have to experience.
In Your Neighbourhood, When You Need Us
We believe every dog (and their owners) should benefit from socialization and training as part of their health and wellness. We’re in convenient locations, with classes nearly every day of the week, at convenient times. To keep you from waiting too long, our core classes are “Start Anytime”, so enrollment is on-going. For private lessons, we continue to grow our team (currently over 12 instructors) so you can see us as quickly as possible.