Friday 8 November 2019

Meet-up Planner for keeners & newbies

Stouffville Dog Training Meet-ups are casual self study sessions.  If it's your first time out, or you are fairly new to dog training, it can be a little confusing to be standing around with your dog wondering what to do. Other members may be working on things that don't interest you, oe working at a distance, and may be busy with their own dog. 

For this reason it's good to have a plan. On this page, I'll give pointers for getting together a training plan.

Jot down your goals, figure out how you can get there. If you need help with the basics, find a local group dog training class to get you started with the basics.   Group members are familiar with local trainers & internet resources, so feel free to ask for recommendations.

It's always okay to ask for tips, be inspired by others, or suggest a group exercise.

It's always a great idea to let others know what you are working on, and what your goals are.  Sometimes there are great group exercises we can work on together, and other times, distance is your friend and we can help with that too.


Below are some internet sources you can use to help you get started.

It's a work in progress for now, suggestions welcome.

Basics/Manners

Sometimes it's handy to crib from elsewhere.  This one is handy if you need some guidance, also outlines a comprehensive training method starting at the absolute beginning.
Sue Ailsby's Training Level

Intermediate/Advanced


CARO Canadian Association Rally Obedience.  This is a competitive obedience association, if you download their rules, you will have a collection of pages that can be used as goals or prompts. In rally you learn to heel on the right & left, turn in different directions, and some fancy footwork. Levels will give you guidance of where to start.

Caro Rally Handbook & Rules Here

Look up canine parkour

Tricks


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