Training your dog is essential so your dog becomes equipped with the life skills he/she needs to live happily in our world. Training helps us to understand how to communicate with our dogs and they can learn to follow you and understand what you want from them. Training essentially will make them happier and will increase your bond with them. There are many reasons to give your dog the necessary skills to live a happy and balanced life such as:
Builds confidence and relieve stress in fearful dogs
Strengthens bond
Provides mental stimulation for your dog
For their own safety. So you can control and protect your dog when the need arises.
Helps to socialize your dog
Choosing the right training for your dog
Many pet owners call asking about training their dogs but are not sure what training they should start with. Much depends on the age and personality of your dog and if the dog is displaying any behavioral problems. We always recommend we do an assessment to meet your dog so we can help advise you the best training program to benefit your dog.
We have training programs available that are suitable for puppies to adolescent dogs and mature dogs. From boarding with training programs to private one on one training and group classes. All dogs will start training with the basic foundation program, and you can choose to carry on later with Intermediate training or join our Jebel K9 Obedience Club held on Saturday afternoons.
Basic Obedience Training
Ideal for puppies as well as adult dogs. Basic obedience is the foundation training we start all dogs training with. They will learn how to walk on a loose leash to heel, Motivation and Focus, Socialization skills around people and other dogs, Basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, recall, leave it…), including distraction. Manners at home and while out of the house.
We also include solutions for problem behaviors such as jumping up, chewing, digging, barking and mouthing.
Upon completion of the program you are invited to take the Canine Good Citizen test.
Intermediate Training
Working beyond the basics
For dogs who have completed the basic obedience and are looking for a higher level of control, reliability and off leash skills.
We build on existing skills in the 3 D’s of Dog training, Distance, Distraction and Duration:
Distance work – gaining control from a distance. Starting with long lines and beginning off leash skills.
Distraction – Starting with low level distractions and progressing until we can receive focus in many types of situations and with high level distractions in various environments and circumstances.
Duration training – Increasing the length of time a dog maintains a behavior, such as focus and stays with various distractions