I know this is a tough time for everyone, and my thoughts go out to all of my clients and their loved ones. If you are not currently financially able to take any of these classes, but are interested, please contact me so we can work out a feasible option for you (and your furry family members) to keep some joy in your life.
If you are financially stable at this time and would like to help out another furry friend who may be driving their human insane, there will be an option to ‘sponsor a furry friend’ in the registration form.
BLOF is offering 4 week online LIVE and/or recorded training options for you and your canine friend, with the following classes:
Puppy Manners! (This course will have recorded videos only)
When: At your own pace- You will receive access to video links each week on Mondays with new things to work on!
Cost: $30
What lessons are included?
✅Focus
✅Crate Training
✅Biting & Jumping
✅Place Command
✅Sit & Down
✅Sit & Down Stay
✅Recalls
✅Heeling & Getting into Heel
✅Loose Leash Walking
✅Fun Games
15 minute live session with each puppy owner every other week just to touch base and see how things are going. *Bonus! I will be using my puppy for these demos, so she will be learning along with your puppy!* Games at Home!
(This course will have recorded videos only)
When: At your own pace- You will receive access to video links each week on Tuesdays with new things to work on!
Cost: $30
What games will be included?
✅Hidden Treasures
✅Balance games
✅Hide-and-Seek
✅Nose work games
✅Obedience Fun
✅Many more!
Sit, Stay, Ok! Basic Obedience
LIVE & Recorded
When: Mondays @ 6pm, starting March 30th
Cost: $75
What is included?
Live feedback and a written lesson recap each week, ongoing support via email
✅Focus
✅Place Command
✅Sit & Down
✅Sit & Down Stay
✅Recalls
✅Heeling & Getting into Heel
✅Games
✅Household Manners
Young Dog, Old Dog, Trick Dog!
When: Tuesdays @ 6pm, starting 31st
Cost: $75
What does this entail?
Learn several tricks your pup needs to know in order to receive their AKC Trick Novice or Intermediate titles! Some examples are crawl, place, find it, get in, paws up, and high five.
AKC test evaluation will be included for those that want
Ernie update! We have had a busy week and weekend but we managed to get to Chuck and Dons, Petsmart, Home Depot, friends houses, Harriet Island and worked around multiple dogs. He has a stronger foundation in heeling, the place command, sit/down stays and recalls on leash. One week left! ❤
Music: "Wander" by Ikson
The fundamental form of communication is your attention. This is true whether you are teaching some new skill, practicing an old one, or refining an advanced behavior. When you give your attention to something your dog does - through touch, voice, eye contact, smiling, or laughter - you draw attention to the behavior. This tells your dog that you find the behavior worthy of interest. Dogs, being sociable creatures, find most interaction and attention reinforcing. They value it, and will work to get it. - Julie Cantrell
I could not agree with this more. Here are a couple of tips on promoting this communication.
1️⃣ Bring yourself into a training session committed to focusing on your dog to the same extent that you are asking him to focus on you. ✅Avoid training when you are distracted, frustrated or preoccupied.
This is basic respect and consideration. They do not need to feel your frustration.
2️⃣ Invite learning with your facial expressions and demeanor ✅Training should be a positive, pleasant experience for
you and your dog. Soften your eyes. Take a deep breath.
Relax your body. Smile. When you are relaxed and happy,
your dog will likely be more willing to work.
3️⃣ Communicate Confidence & Composure ✅ Keep an upright but relaxed posture and be still. Too much gestures and body movement can create confusion.
4️⃣ Be consistent & promote cooperation ✅Keep your words consistent along with your tone. Using different words and cues is confusing to your dog. Your are a
teacher, coach and a mentor. You do not need to assume a
tough sounding voice in order to get your dog to listen.
5️⃣ Appreciation is sincere ✅ Praise doesn't need to have a certain tone quality, pitch or gesture nearly as much as it needs to convey that you are sincerely pleased and happy at that moment. 📸 Relaxed body, one gesture and one happy smile.
You already know Double Trouble will be at the Minnesota State Fair on August 29 demoing at 6pm. Check out this short SNEAK PEAK! I don't think we're going to have any trouble with these 6 teams and 12 pups! These pups will be showing off their skills with heeling, stays, leave it, signals, recalls and games! Have 2 dogs? Maybe you have more?🤣 You definitely have to check out this demo!🐕🐶 P.S. Did you know that this is a class BLOF offers? Yep, I have one spot left starting September 5th! #mnstatefair #minnesotastatefair #blof #blofdogs
