Recently at the Academy
Our Best Show-N-Go Ever!
February 28, 2010
Today's Show N Go, February 28, had a resounding turnout. Don and I were down in Salisbury for the obedience trial with Rolex. I thought that we wouldn't have a big turnout because of the trial down in Salisbury, Maryland. I was mistaken. I understand that we were overwhelmed with entries. In fact it surpassed any Show N Go we have ever had. I left competent people in charge but they were overwhelmed by so many people. I neglected to arrange for stewards and I guess it was catch as catch can. I apologize to one and all for any inconvenience. I learned not to take things for granted. I thank one and all for joining us and hope you will come back again and I will have things in good working order.
Upcoming Seminars
Freestyle Dancing Seminar With Barbara Walls
April 3, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Barbara has had dogs all her life and has been training formally in Obedience
for the last 10 years and has been training in Canine Freestyle for the last 4.
She is an instructor with The Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club for the last 4
years and teaches Obedience, Rally and Canine Freestyle. Her dogs hold titles in
Obedience, Rally, Agility, Conformation and Canine Freestyle. Barbara has been
competing in MDSA (Musical Dog Sport Association) for the last 2 years with 3
dogs and has hosted one live event at the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club. She
trains with positive reinforcement and some clicker training.
LUNCH WILL BE
PROVIDED
20 WORKING TEAMS
COST: $25.00 PER TEAM
CONTACT ANNA BROWN at
302-521-1195 or
anna@academyofdogtraining.com
Coming Around the Corner
Speed and Agility Training for humans...
Don't limit your dog's potential.
When: March 20, 2010 @ 10 AM
Presented by the Zone Fitness and Wellness Center Staff, this seminar with upcoming classes will be held at the Academy on March 20th @ 10 AM.
Learn how to increase your physical speed, agility and endurance to enhance your dog's performance. Attend for free to get a bird's eye view of the upcoming classes! CONTACT ANNA BROWN at 302-521-1195 or anna@academyofdogtraining.com
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
January 23, 2010
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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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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