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Pawzitive Attitudes
(306)345-2475
1350 Scarth St
(between 7th and 8th Ave just west of Sears)
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Welcome to PAWZITIVE ATTITUDES DOGZONE!!!
Please feel free to browse the site, look at the links, and get to know us.
Email for more information about our methods and classes.
***For your convenience, we offer secure online payments using PayPal (you do not have to have a PayPal account). In order to hold
your spot, since classes are small and fill rapidly, prepayment is required. Cheques will be accepted up to a week before class
start date. Phone registrations will not guarantee a spot until payment has been made.***
We are dedicated to making your training experience fun and successful. We will treat both you and your dog with respect. We are dog owners ourselves, have had dogs for many years, and have "been there" when it comes to problem behaviours. We are there to HELP, not criticize or judge. We are understand and work with the individuality of all breeds, helping you adjust your training methods to genetic traits particular to each breed.
Please read the information below to decide what class will be best. Remember that MOST problem behaviour is caused by "leadership confusion", that is, the dog doesn't understand who is in charge, and may be trying to fill that role himself, which is impossible and causes huge amounts of stress, resulting in even more problem behaviour (barking, separation anxiety, "aggression") Many of these issues simply disappear when understanding techniques are used.
CHECK OUT THIS LINK TO AN ARTICLE FROM OBERHUND NEWS ON OUR TREIBBALL CLASSES: CLICK THIS LINK
BASIC MANNERS
This is the place to start to understand how to teach your dog basic household manners, and gain focus and control to join the BrainGames classes. We use positive motivational methods, without corrections, in the learning process.
ADVANCED MANNERS
This is for dogs who have gone through a basic manners class and have a 1 minute sit stay at the end of the leash, focus in distractions, and some idea of loose leash walking. It polishes up the obedience exercises.
JUST FOR PUPPIES
(please read the article about vaccinations versus socialization)
The name of this class says it all! It is only for puppies up to 5 months of age. Puppies are not just "small dogs" so we do not allow older small breeds into the class. Puppies emotional and mental needs are different from older dogs, who may react aggressively or bully young dogs. Puppies have a simple, structured lesson time, and then a carefully supervised playtime, where they learn to play nicely with other puppies. We use different types of agility obstacles, and surfaces, to enrich and develop the pup's world experiences. This is only a beginning to your pup's training, Basic Manners will complete it.
FOUR NEW BRAIN GAMES CLASSES
(the following classes require completing a Basic Manners class)
Its a myth that dogs need MORE physical exercise to keep them happy and reduce problem behaviours. Most dogs need more mental exercise to reduce boredom or over excitability. Think how you would feel locked in a small area with all the exercise equipment you'd even need, but without any kind of mental stimulation, no TV, books, phone, computer, or contact with other people. That's how many dogs feel, especially during winter. They see, hear, smell things on long walks or runs, but are unable to use their canine skills to investigate, and their minds are going a million miles an hour when they get home. Then we get dogs who are labelled "High energy" or out of control, when all they need is something to THINK about!! So we offer the following classes. Most owners say their dogs are MUCH calmer and easy to live with after taking a class.
1.) INDOOR NOSEGAMES (7 weeks)
Keep your dog happy and reduce boredom and problem behaviours teaching scenting and tracking games and skills you can play indoors all winter. This class will help your dog be more calm and easy to live with! Great for confidence and bonding, and fun for the entire family.
2.) TREIBBALL (try-ball) new in January, 2012
A brand new game involving large balls, noses and brains, OR “herding without sheep” in a small area.
Fun for ALL breeds of dogs. Another great way to use those minds and reduce cabin fever.
3.) BASIC AGILITY “FUN”DAMENTALS (8 weeks)
Learn to play this fun game of obstacles, tunnels, teeters, and jumps in a safe and easy going way. Everyone is welcome. Obstacles are low and easy for older dogs, and puppies. This is a family fun class, not intended for the serious competitor. This class is run occasionally from a waiting list. Please email.
4.) Beginner Flyball (8 wks )
Learn how to teach your dog this fast and exciting relay racing game. All dogs welcome! Please email to be put on our waiting list, as we only run this class during the winter in our flyball off season. We will be working towards competition level skills.
5.) PLAYDATES (Wednesdays - all day)
You have your friends and social life, why not let your dog have a day out with other friendly social dogs too! Supervised playtime with other size appropriate social dogs, great for puppies who can't be left alone all day, dogs with separation anxiety, lonely single dogs, or dogs who can't be outdoors in extreme weather. Supervision by an experienced dog trainer at all times. Drop off/pick up between 8 am and 5:00 pm. Please provide your own kennels. Click on the side menu for available dates. (spaces are limited, no drop ins without prior approval.)
6.) FAST TRACKS DAYSCHOOL (4 sessions/month, Wednesdays)
Having problems with control, leash pulling, jumping up, biting, stays, recalls, or just have no time to train? Leave your dog with our trainer once a week for the day, for one on one training and fun. Playtime with friendly dogs and structured training sessions through out the day will fine tune those annoying little problems. Wednesdays – all day, email for reservation (drop off/pick up between 8 am and 5 pm) You will be required to provide your own kennel.
Pawzitive Attitudes Dogzone is located in Regina, Saskatchewan and is a training facility for dogs. We are dedicated to teaching dog owners how to enjoy their canine friends by building a relationship of trust. This is accomplished using positive reinforcement, fun and games. Even the homework is enjoyable and something that the whole family can enjoy together.
We are Regina's only Holistic Training Center, offering "a program related to the well-being of the whole canine - body, mind and spirit." We encourage the entire family to participate in the training process, and our program covers not only general obedience exercises, but will also show you ways to stimulate your dog's mental and physical well-being. Our training methods will show you how to achieve success using methods your dog will understand and accept, without force, fear, punishment, or pain. You will learn to "talk dog".
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INSIGHT INTO ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR!
Find out why you should get your dog into class before adolescence.
Look what Oberhund News is saying about us!
SHELTER DOGS ARE MADE, NOT BORN. ALL WERE ONCE NORMAL PUPPIES EAGER TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE WITH PEOPLE. Behavior problems are the primary reason why people surrender dogs to shelters. Far too many puppies develop utterly predictable, yet easily preventable, behavior, temperament and training problems, because many breeders and owners use outdated and ineffective training techniques. What you need to know to raise your puppy is included in free downloads of BEFORE You Get Your Puppy and AFTER You Get Your Puppy by noted Behaviourist, Dr Ian Dunbar. Rather than making another shelter dog, learn how to raise your puppy to stay in your home … forever. PUPPYHOOD IS THE TIME TO “RESCUE” ADULT SHELTER DOGS.
CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE FREE DOWNLOAD
Have you been told to take your dog out of a class, or turned away because of behavioural problems? We can help you, and have never asked a dog and its owner to leave a class before. Our goal is to integrate your dog into a class situation!
Please read this article, and make your own decisions based on this and many other articles written by respected well known trainers who have been studying canine behaviour for many years, and whose techniques are sound, kind and effective, to make your decision about what training techniques your dog would love.
CLICK THIS LINK
We do not use chain collars, prongs/pinch collars, or harsh leash and collar jerks to train the dogs. These are unkind and can harm your dog's thyroid, back, neck and throat. (as advised by Dr Chris Zink, DVM, canine sports expert)
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