Private Training
Raise the Woof Dog Training services Red Deer and surrounding area.
Private training sessions are done at your home and are one hour in length.
If it isn't possible to have the sesson at your home, we can meet at a predetermined location.
Training services are available evenings and weekends with limited daytime spots available.
All clients will receive unlimited email support.
Travel Fee Policy: Travel to communities within 35km from Red Deer is included for all services
(Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail); $0.50 per km driven in excess will apply each trip.
Basic Manners
I can teach your dog basic skills, and more importantly teach you how to teach your dog these skills! We start by teaching your dog these skills in an easy low distraction environment with lots of rewards, and work up to them being able to perform them in a higher distraction environment without having to be rewarded with a treat every time.
Teaching some of these basic skills is a great way for your dog to get some mental exercise. Learning a new skill can be just as tiring for your dog as a run around in the dog park. Teaching your dog new skills is also a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Basic skills include:
- Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Leave it
- Recall
- Loose leash walking
- Crate training
- Manners
Behaviour Problems
If you are struggling with a specific behaviour problem with your dog, I can help you come up with strategies to prevent your dog from doing these unwanted behaviours and teach them an alternate and better way to behave. Many common behaviour problems are actually natural dog behaviours, but for us humans, they are problems. The first step in solving any behaviour problem is prevention and management. We can prevent your dog from practising an unwanted behaviour while teaching them the behaviour we would like to see instead.
Behaviour problems may include:
- Chewing
- Barking
- House training
- Self control
- Door manners
- Jumping
- Mouthing
- Leash concerns
- Taking treats hard
Fear and Reactivity
If your dog is fearful or reactive (barks and lunges at other dogs, strangers, bikes, etc), I can help! The first step is to understand why they are reacting this way. Most of the time reactive dogs are actually afraid of whatever it is they are reacting to. Their "aggressive" display is simply a display to increase distance between them and the other dog, stranger, bike, etc.
Once we understand why our dogs are reactive, we can work on narrowing in on exactly what their triggers are. This is where learning about canine communication becomes really important. We will learn to read your dogs body language and predict when they are feeling afraid or uncomfortable and when they are likely to react.
Then we can work on teaching them a more appropriate reaction, and help them to become more confident and overcome their fears.
A fearful dog is not always a reactive dog, so even if your dog isn't having these "aggressive" outbursts, they might still be just as afraid of strangers, other dogs, bikes, etc. I can help these guys gain confidence as well, and ensure that we prevent them from having to resort to the "aggressive" displays we see in reactive dogs.
Tricks & Games
If your dog is already a star at all the basic manners skills, why not teach them some fun new tricks and games. Even an old dog can learn new tricks!! This is a great way to get your dog some mental exercise and can be a great alternative to walks on those cold/rainy days. And best of all, it's fun for both you and your dog!
Some tricks and games we can work on include:
- Shake a paw
- Spin
- Wave
- Bow
- Reading
- Touch
- Crawl
- Find it
- Shaping
- Jump through hoops/arms
Day Training
Don't have time to train your dog? Or want them to progress quicker? I've got you covered. I can come to your house during your work day and give your pup a head start on some skills. Videos and email summaries will be provided so you can keep up their training at home. Start your puppy off on the right track right from the get go or give your adult dog some enrichment throughout the day and help them brush up on or perfect their skills! We can work on a variety of skills which can include but are not limited to:
house training, crate training, self control, manners, name attention, sit, down, stay, leash skills, recall, confidence building, resource guarding and reactivity prevention for puppies, preparing your dog for vet handling and nail trims, socialization field trips and neighborhood walks (when safe to do so)
- Email summaries and videos provided weekly
- Positive reinforcement/rewards based training
- A complimentary meet and greet with your trainer is included before you commit to your training package
- Sessions are 1 hour long and can be scheduled between 1-3pm Monday through Friday.
- Packages include 4 weeks of training, 1-4 times per week
Group Training Classes
Basic Manners for Adult Dogs
For human and dog friendly dogs aged 5 months and older.
Thursdays May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 7:30-8:30pm
You will deepen your bond with your dog while your dog expands his intelligence. A confidence builder for both of you!
Does your dog already know some of these skills? This class is still for you! In a group class environment you can really generalize these skills so that your dog will listen to your cues not only at home, but also in a distracting environment with other dogs and people around!
Basic Manners for Puppies
For puppies aged 2 - 5 months (with at least one set of vaccinations)
Thursdays May 16, 23, 30, June 6 and 13, 6:15-7:15pm
The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first 3 months of life. This is the most influential time during your puppy’s development and it is critical to start training & socializing! During this time, puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely. Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. This class will build a solid foundation of basic manners skills, all while working proactively to prevent the development of more serious issues such as fears, aggression and anxiety.
Skills covered in both obedience classes include the following:
- Name attention
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Recall
- Leash skills
- Manners
- Leave it
- Impulse Control
- Tricks & Games
- Behaviour Troubleshooting (jumping, demand, or attention barking etc.)
- Socialization (play time with the other dogs in class)
** Max 5 dogs per class
**All classes will be held outdoors.
**Any class needing to be cancelled due to bad weather will be rescheduled.
**Vaccination documentation will be required to attend group classes.
Fearful and Reactive Dogs
For dogs 4 months and older who are timid, fearful, overexcited or aggressive/reactive.
Classes will resume in spring.
Our human world has a lot going on, and all that busyness can be challenging and scary for your dog. This fear can often come out in the form of aggression causing your dog to make embarrassing displays at the end of her leash - lunging, barking, and growling at dogs, strangers, skateboards, cars, bikes, etc. If you dread leaving your house with your dog for fear of what or whom you may run into, then this class is for you. If your dog is overly timid and you want them to gain confidence around other people or dogs, then this class is also for you.
We will cover the following:
- Canine Communication
- Understanding reactivity and what your dog's behaviour means
- How to improve your dog’s leash skills & focus
- Building your dog's confidence around handling, people, and other dogs
- Understanding how to set your dog up for success
- How to modify fear, reactivity and aggression
** Max 5 dogs per class
**All classes will be held outdoors.
**Any class needing to be cancelled due to bad weather will be rescheduled.
**Vaccination documentation will be required to attend group classes.
Agility for Fun
Come and test out our new agility equipment. We've got jumps, weave poles and tunnels! Agility is super fun for your dogs and can be a great confidence builder!
Maximum 4 dogs
Runs on demand. Email tara@raisethewoofdogtraining.ca if you are interested!!
Group Play Sessions
The dog park isn't a good fit for all dogs. It can be overwhelming and unpredictable as well as unsafe for puppies that aren't fully vaccinated. Raise the Woof Dog Training is offering an alternative. Bring your dog to a Group Play Session!! The sessions are held outdoors in a large fully fenced yard with a maximum of 4 dogs. You will also have an opportunity to ask any dog training related questions!
Runs on demand. Email tara@raisethewoofdogtraining.ca if you are interested!!
Walks
Sometimes life gets busy and you can't get your dog out as often as you'd like. I'm here to help! Rest easy knowing your dog is in good hands with a professional dog trainer taking them out for a mid day or evening walk.
If the temperature is below -15C with the wind chill, walks will be rescheduled.
Overnight Stays
Raise the Woof Dog Training now offers overnight stays for your pet. Multi-dog boarding facilities aren't for everyone and can be stressful for some pups. Rest easy knowing your fur baby is being well taken care of in my home. This is a great option for those pups that don't like to be alone or that don't get along with other dogs. Each nightly stay will include plenty of outside time in my large backyard, at least one 30 minute walk (when weather permits), and endless attention and snuggles from me and my family (a husband, a 6 year old, and a 9 year old). Your dog will also be provided with at least one enrichment activity each day (puzzle games, kongs, snuffle matts, etc). You will also receive videos and pictures throughout their stay.
Pricing: $50 per 24 hour stay. If your dog is picked up within 36 hours, you will be charged $25 for the additional half day, if it's over 36 hours but less than 48 hours, you will be charged for another 24 hour stay. For example, if you drop your dog off at noon, and pick up at 7pm the next day, you will be charged $75. If you drop off at 8am and pick up at 10pm the next day, you will be charged $100.
Multiple night discounts: 3 or more nights - $45/24 hour stay, 7 or more nights - $40/24 hour stay
Multiple dog discount: Each additional dog will be half price
*Add in a training session to your dog's stay and receive 15% off training fees. Videos and written summaries will be provided.
*Dogs must be fully vaccinated.
*Though someone will be home with your dog the majority of the time, there may be short durations where he/she will be left alone in the home.
Email tara@raisethewoofdogtraining.ca for more info.
Monthly Memberships
Bronze $25/month
- Unlimited Q&A
- 10% off all services
- Copies of all Training Handouts
- Monthly Training Challenge
- Bronze Plus $55/month - Add in a monthly toy or treat delivery
Silver $75/month
- Unlimited Q&A
- 10% off all services
- Copies of all Training Handouts
- Monthly Training Challenge
- 2 walks OR 1 overnight stay OR 1 training session per month
- Silver Plus $105/month - Add in a monthly toy or treat delivery
Gold $125/month
- Unlimited Q&A
- 10% off all services
- Copies of all Training Handouts
- Monthly Training Challenge
- 4 walks OR 2 overnight stays OR 2 training sessions per month
- Gold Plus $155/month - Add in a monthly toy or treat delivery