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
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.
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.
