Certified as a Family Dog Mediator, Shandra doesn't just teach you how to train your Dog; she teaches you how to understand your Dog. All Dogs are born with unique traits that can determine how they learn and communicate with both people and other Dogs. Some influences your Dog experiences are breed traits, environment, past experiences, health needs, and nutrition, which affect how they learn and react to their daily living routines.
As a small-breed dog specialist, she understands that small dogs have different needs that are unique to them. Understanding your canine partner is the cornerstone to a bond that creates a mutually beneficial relationship when shaping behaviours. It's a partnership that depends on trust.
All training services come with email support and follow-ups. Puppies should have three sets of puppy vaccines before attending group classes or going into public areas, which are required before our first session.
By understanding your Dog's ability to learn is based on a Foundation of GENETICS and the NATURE of the Evolution of their life cycles in combination with the INFLUENCES that Affect their lives, You and your Dog can discover SELF and live in Harmony. Get ready to SING in Harmony!
All new clients must fill out an intake form. Please be advised that dogs over 80 lbs or large to giant breeds are not accepted.
For dogs that have not previously had any training privately or in class.
For puppies under six months of age. In this course, you get one-on-one instruction focusing on basics like leash training, stationary positions, and proper interactions with people within the house and with visitors. We also go over behaviour changes that impact growing puppies. From growing pains, tiredness, chewing on everything, and other fun puppy issues that pop up. This class is held at Serenity Paws. Home Service is an option for an additional fee per visit.
Covers the same as a puppy class but gets into current behavioural issues that your dog may have learned. This will include an assessment in the first week.
Have you noticed a change in behaviour through the teenage stages? Are you struggling with behaviour problems that weren't there as a puppy? Need a brush up on the basics or maybe have just one or two problem areas such as leash pulling, fear or reactivity? Then this four-week course is for you. There will be additional learning available on any other issues or concerns.
(Prerequisite: Kickstart or another basics obedience course)
For dogs that have taken classes elsewhere and are requiring additional assistance. You will learn how to gain control of certain problem areas as well as around distractions such as other dogs and strangers. There will be additional learning available on any other issues or concerns.
(Prerequisite: Training Classes)
(Please note this is not for a dog that shows aggression.)
Have Shandra come to your home for a Walk & Train session.
For the first two weeks, Shandra will take your dog on a 30min walk and work on basics such as leash training, waiting, calming signals while in public areas, down, leaving it and proper boundaries around others. In the next two weeks, you will get to accompany Shandra and your dog to learn how to maintain and continue with your dog's training.
(Additional weeks may be purchased separately. Home Service Fee included. Weather permiting)
Consider private training for dogs with a problem area unavailable in any other program. Examples would be a sudden behaviour change such as peeing in a home, anxiety, pacing, whining, etc. Often problem areas are created at a young age and progress into more significant issues as they age. We start with a consultation session to make a plan to move forward. Then, there are weekly follow-ups as needed. Sessions range from 30 to 45 minutes, a minimum of two sessions is required. Home Service is a
Home service is for Dogs that need extra care or may have problems within the home. Shandra assesses each dog based on their unique needs as to whether Home service is required. This service is on a limited basis.
Please reach us at services@serenitypaws.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
All training services are by appointment only or as a regularly scheduled class.
Serenity Paws offers Private Onae-on-One Training and Small Group Classes of two to four Dogs. Depending on the session you have booked and the number of dogs, they can be 30-60 minutes long.
You will need special treats and a favourite toy from your Dog's top five list: a four to six-foot leash and an approved collar or harness. Shandra will send you info on selecting your collar or harness and the best options for your Dog's body type and temperament. Additional equipment may be required after the first few sessions.
Shandra will come to your home and do an assessment for the first visit and gather information on problem areas you may be having and a list of your goals. At the end of the evaluation, she will provide your first set of homework for that week. It's highly recommended that your home is in a peaceful state during the training session, so your Dog is focused on the tasks being learned.
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