What's New at the Academy
February 3, 2012
New Agility Fundamentals Class on Feb. 27 to March 19 - Click Here to See the Class Schedule
Our next Seminar, TREIBBALL SEMINAR 'LET’S HERD BALLS', SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012, PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC. Click Here to learn more and to sign up online!
Video Services will be available at Show-N-Gos, to record your run-thru at HD quality. Click Here to learn about our Video Services.
Due to the demand for swimming
time slots at the Swim Club, a 48-Hour Cancellation Policy is now in effect.
Please read the New Cancellation Policy.
Upcoming Events
TREIBBALL SEMINAR “LET’S HERD BALLS”
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012
PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC
Treibball is a competitive dog sport that is based on sheep herding. The “sheep” are balls that the dog is taught to push/herd into a pen. The handler will direct the dog off leash using 8 balls (sheep), with obedience and herding signals. All balls must be in the pen in 15 minutes and then the dog lies down at the entrance to the pen to keep the balls/sheep in. Click here to learn more about this exciting seminar!
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations, Call
302-588-POOL (302-588-7665)
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 302-588-7665 or fill out our online Sigh Up Form 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
Special Training for Deaf Boxers
Unique Training for Cute Boxer Puppies
John and Maria Harrington called with a request to aid them in the basic obedience of their new boxer puppies. That in itself was not too surprising, but the puppies were. Kayla and Seamus turned out to be two beautiful white boxer puppies.
Click Here to read the whole story and see how much the puppies enjoy the training!
Our Mission
TEAM PERFORMANCE IS OUR MISSION
Because your dog did not ask to be here, it must be fun for the dog and handler or behavior will not be shaped.
"ONLY POSITIVE NEVER PUNITIVE TRAINING METHODS ARE USED"
The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is built on the belief that:
“8 Weeks of training is better than 8 Years of wishing you had."
Our training methods are always positive reinforcement, to shape a
positive behavior. We feel that punitive methods tend to weaken the bonding
process that is fundamental to the dog/trainer relationship. Praise, food
and clickers are used. It must be fun for both dog and trainer or no real
learning takes place.
We believe that our facilities are the best in the tri-state area. The indoor facility is fully matted with state of the art shock absorbing non-slip rubber flooring The training center is 5,000 square feet, well lighted, heated and air conditioned.
Don Brown
We are Unique
With our Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club
WHY SWIM YOUR DOG?
There are so many reasons; swimming is a non-weight bearing activity. The dog
will build muscle without overtaxing joints and bones. The water temperature is
kept warm. This is soothing and relaxing for the overall wellbeing of the dog.
Our pool water is pH-balanced with mineral additives to promote healthy skin and
coat. Swimming improves flexibility and range of motion. Cardiovascular health
is as important in our dogs as it is for us. A 15-minute swim is equivalent to a
1-mile run.
WHAT DOG SHOULD BE SWIMMING?
Over weight dogs
Dogs with joint and muscle issues
Over active dogs
Dogs building muscle tone
Young dogs as early as 4 months
Dogs with arthritis
Dogs Pre and post surgery
Dogs that just love their owners
CROSS TRAINING:
Show dogs; Obedience dogs; Agility dogs; Frisbee dogs; Fly ball
dogs; Freestyle dogs; K-9 dogs; Tracking dogs; Therapy dogs; Retrieving &
Hunting Dogs; Even couch potato dogs.
