Upcoming Show-N-Go!
May 13, 2010
We look forward to seeing you at our next Show-N-Gos:
Novice Obedience, Graduate Novice Obedience & Rally Obedience - June 13
Open, Graduate Open & Utility Obedience - May 23
Agility Run Thrus - June 20
The Agility Run Thrus for May 16 have been cancelled.
Upcoming Events
PAWS Doggie Fun & Games Day!
Saturday, June 26th from 10 am to 2 pm
ALL DOGS are welcome to attend, including non-PAWS dogs! Demonstrations & classes by Academy instructors and then a chance to play! Rally, Agility, Freestyle Dance, Swimming (dogs only), Frisbee, Obedience, Massage, Silly Games. Fun and games for everyone - drop in or stay all day! Go to http://www.pawsforpeople.org/ to learn more. Registration required: please email PAWSofficesupport@comcast.net or call 302-351-5622
Coming Around the Corner
Our Next Show-N-Gos
We look forward to seeing you at our next Show-N-Gos:
Novice Obedience, Graduate Novice Obedience & Rally Obedience - June 13
Open, Graduate Open & Utility Obedience - May 23
Agility Run Thrus - June 20
The Agility Run Thrus for May 16 have been cancelled.
CONTACT ANNA BROWN at 302-521-1195 or anna@academyofdogtraining.com
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin. Call to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Delaware Today Magazine Spotlights the Academy
February 2010
Read about the Academy and other pet-related businesses in Delaware Today's March 2010 issue, with the article, "Spoil Your Pet"
Delaware Today magazine is a great resource for all things Delaware, and if you visit the Academy on a regular basis, we encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today.
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- Step 1: Acquaint your puppy with his new home
- Simply start from early puppyhood and have your puppy sleep and rest in his home. Almost without trying he will train himself to seek security and comfort inside his little “dog room."
- Encourage your puppy to go into his home on his own. If necessary, toss a little treat in the home. DON’T FORCE HIM! He may quickly back out or be shy, but that’s normal. Just take it slowly. At first, don’t close the door on him, let him go in and out on his own.
- Once he is happy and unafraid of his new home, simply restrain him at the door with your hand. Make him stay in the home for a few minutes, then gradually increase the time and be sure to praise him!
- Once he is comfortable with this, (probably a few hours or days of short training sessions) simply restrain him at the door with the door—again praising him lavishly. Soon he will be secure in his home with the door closed. Slowly you can get further and further away from him, always praising his accepting behavior. Eventually, the pup will sit quietly and sleep in his home with the door closed.
- Step 2: Direct his elimination
- Understand that little puppies need to “go” about every 2-4 hours. On a schedule, (such as after feeding, before bedtime, first thing in morning) let your puppy out, teach him the route to the door, praise him at the door and take him out to the part of the yard you want him to use. Very quickly, you are teaching him an elimination schedule that will stay with him for the rest of his life.
- As your puppy gets older (4-6 months) you can gradually leave him in his home for longer periods of time because he can “hold it” longer. Soon he can be home in his home all day, if necessary, until someone arrives to let him out.
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Building Rentals are Available
Our Facility is Available for Canine-Related Events and Organizations
Our Facility is available for canine-related events and organizations, so please check our Calendar of Classes and Events to see when it's available. Please contact Don Brown by phone at (302) 588-4636 or by email at don@academyofdogtraining.com to discuss rental rates and to schedule a tour of our Academy.
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