Are you at a loss wondering what to do with your mis-behaved small dog?Then your answer may be here!

A training method designed for small breed dogs
(Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Shih Tzus etc)!

 

Apring 2011:We are not taking any new customers.

For dog training for your small dog(s), we highly recommend

Pup-ez dog training in Toronto

By Joy Oja. Joy is Nadia's techer/mentor in dog training

and she knows specific needs for small dogs.

 

To Contact Joy Oja, visit the website linked above or

Call: (905) 815-9549
Email: joy001@sympatico.ca

 

 

"Small dogs are mean and yappy!" Everyone has heard this phrase, generally muttered by someone who has never owned one of these lovely, "yappy" dogs! We think, "But he's not like this at home ? he's adorable and loving and cuddly!"

It's a shame strangers never see the good side of our small dogs. Wouldn't it be wonderful to learn how to train your little dog to behave in public? Wouldn't it be great for you and your dog to meet a stranger and hear, "Wow! What a great little dog you have! It must have taken ages to train her. Every small dog I've ever seen has been vicious!"

Unfortunately, most training methods widely utilized to train larger dogs just don't work with your dog!

Here's a typical scenario:

You just picked up your puppy at her breeder. Your breeder insists that you take her to your veterinarian immediately. Your veterinarian, understanding that many small dogs eventually acquire nasty behavior problems, hands you a dog trainer's pamphlet, encouraging you to bring your puppy to a training class once she's received her vaccinations.

Your first day of class is a nightmare! You carry your puppy in your arms, afraid the large breed puppies in the room will fall over their own feet and squish your 3 lb puppy. Hyperactive, barking, energetic Labrador and Golden retrievers that are loving every minute of this social interaction with a room full of playmates!

The instructor insists that everyone sit down and make sure your puppies are leashed and on the floor next to you. You look around the room at all of the happy, panting, excited puppies.

And your puppy? Cowering under your seat, shaking like a leaf, freezing cold because the floor is cold, learning absolutely nothing. Your trainer informs you after class that your dog needs
"socialization".

Dogs (and people!) simply cannot learn in such a panicked, fearful state of mind.

Your small companion needs special training, designed specifically for small dogs!

Many trainers advise holding a treat in your hand near your waist to train your dog how to walk nicely on a leash. Will this method work when training a Chihuahua? Of course not! How about a leash correction (like the trainers on TV)? Leash correcting a small dog could seriously injure them ? their bodies are very fragile.

We recommend using only positive, reward-based methods to train your small dog. Using a 4 or 6' leash and harness (never a collar), we will teach you how to train your little dog using yummy treats as a reward.

Training will start at your home with private, one-on-one training sessions. Your dog will learn basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, come, off). As well, you will have the opportunity to address any behavioral issues your dog might have (ex. house-training or pee-pad training, barking at the door, crate training, etc.)

These private sessions will continue at our safe, small-dog-only training facility to help your dog practice what she's learned outside her home. Socialization sessions with other small dogs will follow and you'll be amazed at the result of just one of our "play-training" sessions!

After learning how to socialize and interact with other small dogs, your dog will be ready for the next big step. In no time at all, your little dog will be ready to join a group dog class, with the big dogs!

The other dog owners will be amazed at how well-behaved your small dog is ? and your small dog will benefit from positive interaction with dogs of all sizes and breeds.
 

Nadia Pike, Toronto's only "Small Dog Specialist"
can help you train your dog to behave well.

Nadia Pike (BA, BEd) is a member of the Canadian Association of Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) and the All-Canadian Pet Services Network (ACPSN). Using skills acquired from her undergraduate Sociology and Education degrees (specializing in Post-Secondary and Adult Education), Nadia will create an individualized learning plan for you and your dog.

Contact Nadia Pike (BA, BEd) RIGHT NOW!

Nadia Pike : Toronto Small Dogs

Email: info@torontosmalldogs.com

Phone: 647-343-5553

 

 

"My dogs Jasper, Milo and I would love to help take care of the "furry" members of your family!"
Nadia