UPCOMING CLASSES
Conformation, San Leandro, Wednesdays, 7/29, 12-12:30
Conformation with Yvonne Chohan, San Leandro, Mondays, 8/3, 7-7:30pm
Conformation, San Leandro, Tuesdays, 8/11, 7-7:30pm
Indoor/Outdoor Advanced Obedience, San Leandro, Thursdays, 8/6, 6-6:50pm
Real World, Tuesdays, 8/25, 11-11:50am
Canine Good Citizen, San Leandro, Thursdays, 9/10, 6-6:50pm
Greetings and Salutations, Pleasanton, Fridays, 9/11, 6-7pm
Beginning Obedience/Manners, San Leandro, Saturdays, 9/12, 9-10am
Puppy Preschool, San Leandro, Saturdays, 9/12, 10-10:50am
Register here
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Aggressive Dogs In Conformation Classes
In the past I have tried to help people work through issues with their dogs in our classes including dogs in conformation class that may have issues with other dogs. I have made the decision that this is not fair to the other dogs and students in the class. Even if no contact is made, a dog can develop issues if he or she has been rushed, lunged at or frightened by another dog in class. For this reason, I will no longer be allowing dogs that I feel make other dogs and people in class feel uncomfortable. Any dogs that makes contact with another dog due to the owner not being able to control the dog or not managing the dog in any way will immediately be removed from the class and not permitted to return. This is regardless of whether the dog is behaving aggressively or the owner feels the dog wants to play, is being friendly or wouldn't hurt another dog. It is everyone's responsibility to have control of their dogs. This would not be appropriate at a dog show and it isn't appropriate in class.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
July Newsletter
I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July holiday! I went down to Ventura for the dog shows and had a nice weekend showing my Opie and my friend's puppy Emeril. The boys traveled and roomed well together. We came home with just a Specialty Reserve, but we proud of how both boys did. I always try to prepare my show dogs for traveling by making sure that they:
- Are comfortable sleeping in a crate
- Are comfortable riding in the car and being crated in the car
- That they are comfortable and know how to go potty on cue and in novel locations
- That they eat meals and can eat in different locations
- And, of course, that they are trained and prepared for the show ring
I made sure to come home on the 4th so that my husband would not have to be alone with my dogs and other animals on the night of the 4th. I am so glad I did that. It started out quiet, eerily quiet actually, but as the night went on the loud bangs and bombs started. Most of my dogs were fine, but Jenny, my fearful Basset Hound mix had a really hard time. She couldn't help panting and pacing. My young wire Dachshund, Betty Spaghetti seemed to be feeding off of Jenny's anxiety and began to pace and worry as well. I have never had them have this bad a reaction and I ended up sleeping on the floor with them in the living room for part of the night to quiet them down. I used a Thundershirt on Betty which seemed to help. I will be talking to my vet about meds (NOT Acepromazine) for Jenny for next year for sure.
DOG OF THE MONTH
This month's Dog of the Month is Harry the bulldog, owned, loved and trained by Jean Marie Hill. Harry has been coming to Braveheart for conformation (show dog) training since he was a little puppy with Jean Marie. All their hard work is paying off since Harry is already major pointed!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Conformation with Yvonne Chohan
San Leandro, Mondays, 12-12:30pm, 4 weeks, $40, starts 7/20/15
Conformation with Vicki Ronchette
San Leandro, Wednesdays, 12-12:30pm, 4 weeks, $40, starts 7/29/15
Indoor/Outdoor Advanced Obedience
San Leandro, Thursdays, 6:00-6:50pm, 4 weeks, $110, starts 8/6/15
Conformation with Vicki Ronchette
San Leandro, Tuesdays, 7-7:30pm, 4 weeks, $40, starts 8/11/15
Friday, June 5, 2015
Reactive Rover Seminar with Kim Moeller on July 19
Do you have a dog that barks, lunges or pulls on the leash around other dogs? Then this seminar is for you. Kim Moeller is an expert on leash reactivity and will help you understand why your dog may be doing this and how to work with it. This seminar will include live demonstrations with hand picked reactive dogs so you can see the process in person. This is a seminar you won't want to miss!
A nationally certified professional dog trainer (CCPDT-KA) and a certified specialist in dog-dog aggression, Kim Moeller's skill in reading dog body language and working with dogs is well known and respected among her peers. Her leadership in the training field is reflected in her committed efforts toward improving the quality of life for dogs and building stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. A longtime trainer at theSan Francisco SPCA and a professional dog walker for the Bay Area, Kim's expertise in successfully working with dogs of all types reflects her love of animals and a passion for what she does. Kim is the author of Reactive Rover - Barking and Lunging on Leash and she is a knowledgeable, passionate and exciting speaker.
Co-hosted by Dodger's Paws and Braveheart Dog Training
Sunday, July 19, 9am-4pm,
Humans Only, no non demo dogs will be allowed
Due to the planning involved in making these seminars available to you, we are sorry, there will be no refunds.
Register here!
A nationally certified professional dog trainer (CCPDT-KA) and a certified specialist in dog-dog aggression, Kim Moeller's skill in reading dog body language and working with dogs is well known and respected among her peers. Her leadership in the training field is reflected in her committed efforts toward improving the quality of life for dogs and building stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. A longtime trainer at theSan Francisco SPCA and a professional dog walker for the Bay Area, Kim's expertise in successfully working with dogs of all types reflects her love of animals and a passion for what she does. Kim is the author of Reactive Rover - Barking and Lunging on Leash and she is a knowledgeable, passionate and exciting speaker.
Co-hosted by Dodger's Paws and Braveheart Dog Training
Sunday, July 19, 9am-4pm,
Humans Only, no non demo dogs will be allowed
Due to the planning involved in making these seminars available to you, we are sorry, there will be no refunds.
Register here!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
June Newsletter
It's already June and Summer is almost here. This is the time of year when I usually start posting information about how to protect your dog in the heat, from hot sidewalks and warn of the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars, but that hardly seems necessary right now. Still, it may warm up and if it does, do be aware of making sure you are thinking about keeping your dog safe in the heat and sun.
I do have some really exciting upcoming classes that I want to share with all of you. I am continually offering my basic puppy and beginning classes, but have been adding a lot of new and exciting other classes. My current All Tricked Out trick class is going great and I will definitely be offering that again, perhaps even a level 2. I really loved my Old Dogs, New Tricks class and will be doing more of that as well! I am also working on a new class that will include tricks, useful stuff and music! Take a look at the schedule below of upcoming classes and be sure to get your dog registered soon!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Strength, Balance and Body Awareness REGISTER
Fridays, Pleasanton, June 12, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100
This class is one of my favorites to teach and I am so bummed that I can't take it myself! In this class we use fitness equipment made just for dogs to help them build balance and core strength as well as to develop body awareness. This is AMAZING for show dogs and a great confidence builder for any dogs that are needing a little something to boost their self confidence.
Real World REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 30, 11:30am, 4 weeks, $110
This class will help your dog practice their already learned skills in a variety of different locations including in and around my training building and then to various parks in the area. Great for people looking for that next step with their dogs.
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 30, 6pm, 5 weeks, $165
This class is very similar to our beginning obedience class but is geared towards small dogs so the curriculum is a bit modified for them. Designed to teach your small (under 25 pound dog) the basics including sit, down, stay, leave it, loose leash walking and more!
Greetings and Salutations
Thursdays, San Leandro, July 9, 6pm, 4 weeks, $110 REGISTER
Does your dog's greetings skills need some polishing? This class is for you! We will work on nothing greetings. Dogs will need to be okay in the car as they will be worked in the class one at a time so that they have many opportunities to greet new people and practice their skills.
Conformation/Handling Class
Mondays, San Leandro, June 22, 12pm, 4 weeks, with Yvonne Chohan REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 23, 7pm, 4 weeks, with Vicki Ronchette REGISTER
Wednesday, San Leandro, June 17, 12pm, 4 weeks, with Vicki Ronchette REGISTER
DOG OF THE MONTH
My dog of the month is Sly Cly. This sweet, intelligent, adorable little guy is owned and loved and will be handled by his owner Jerry. Cly has been in my conformation class but came to stay with me for two weeks to learn how to be a show dog and he is doing great! Can't wait to see what Cly can do in the ring!
I do have some really exciting upcoming classes that I want to share with all of you. I am continually offering my basic puppy and beginning classes, but have been adding a lot of new and exciting other classes. My current All Tricked Out trick class is going great and I will definitely be offering that again, perhaps even a level 2. I really loved my Old Dogs, New Tricks class and will be doing more of that as well! I am also working on a new class that will include tricks, useful stuff and music! Take a look at the schedule below of upcoming classes and be sure to get your dog registered soon!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Strength, Balance and Body Awareness REGISTER
Fridays, Pleasanton, June 12, 6pm, 3 weeks, $100
This class is one of my favorites to teach and I am so bummed that I can't take it myself! In this class we use fitness equipment made just for dogs to help them build balance and core strength as well as to develop body awareness. This is AMAZING for show dogs and a great confidence builder for any dogs that are needing a little something to boost their self confidence.
Real World REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 30, 11:30am, 4 weeks, $110
This class will help your dog practice their already learned skills in a variety of different locations including in and around my training building and then to various parks in the area. Great for people looking for that next step with their dogs.
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 30, 6pm, 5 weeks, $165
This class is very similar to our beginning obedience class but is geared towards small dogs so the curriculum is a bit modified for them. Designed to teach your small (under 25 pound dog) the basics including sit, down, stay, leave it, loose leash walking and more!
Greetings and Salutations
Thursdays, San Leandro, July 9, 6pm, 4 weeks, $110 REGISTER
Does your dog's greetings skills need some polishing? This class is for you! We will work on nothing greetings. Dogs will need to be okay in the car as they will be worked in the class one at a time so that they have many opportunities to greet new people and practice their skills.
Conformation/Handling Class
Mondays, San Leandro, June 22, 12pm, 4 weeks, with Yvonne Chohan REGISTER
Tuesdays, San Leandro, June 23, 7pm, 4 weeks, with Vicki Ronchette REGISTER
Wednesday, San Leandro, June 17, 12pm, 4 weeks, with Vicki Ronchette REGISTER
DOG OF THE MONTH
My dog of the month is Sly Cly. This sweet, intelligent, adorable little guy is owned and loved and will be handled by his owner Jerry. Cly has been in my conformation class but came to stay with me for two weeks to learn how to be a show dog and he is doing great! Can't wait to see what Cly can do in the ring!
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Conformation Class Information
New Conformation Class
I am very excited to announce that Yvonne Chohan will be teaching a Monday, 12-12:30pm four week conformation class to start on June 22! Registration is open for this. We hope to make this a regular, ongoing class.
New Conformation Class Policies
Effective immediately, we are going to ask that people not bring in season bitches to conformation class. The space is simply too small to ask other dogs, young males in particular to deal with such a challenging distraction. While we understand that males may be exposed to in season bitches at dog shows, we don't feel that group classes are someplace where a dog should have to deal with that.
Also, we occasionally have dogs that can overstimulated and reactive during class. We are going to ask that if anyone's dog becomes reactive, which we define as barking or lunging at other dogs, that the owner step out of the room with their dog and walk them around a bit to see if they can relax and settle down. If they can, they are welcome to return to the room. If they can't, or if multiple dogs can't we will have them alternate being inside while the other dog steps out, then do our best to put them in different classes in the future if need be. We are not referring to dogs who may bark once or twice, only if a dog really can't focus and becomes disruptive to the class.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or need any clarification.
I am very excited to announce that Yvonne Chohan will be teaching a Monday, 12-12:30pm four week conformation class to start on June 22! Registration is open for this. We hope to make this a regular, ongoing class.
New Conformation Class Policies
Effective immediately, we are going to ask that people not bring in season bitches to conformation class. The space is simply too small to ask other dogs, young males in particular to deal with such a challenging distraction. While we understand that males may be exposed to in season bitches at dog shows, we don't feel that group classes are someplace where a dog should have to deal with that.
Also, we occasionally have dogs that can overstimulated and reactive during class. We are going to ask that if anyone's dog becomes reactive, which we define as barking or lunging at other dogs, that the owner step out of the room with their dog and walk them around a bit to see if they can relax and settle down. If they can, they are welcome to return to the room. If they can't, or if multiple dogs can't we will have them alternate being inside while the other dog steps out, then do our best to put them in different classes in the future if need be. We are not referring to dogs who may bark once or twice, only if a dog really can't focus and becomes disruptive to the class.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or need any clarification.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
May Newsletter
We are all in this together
A couple of weeks ago I attended a Suzanne Clothier seminar and was lucky enough to have my dog Venom be a demo dog for the seminar. It was incredibly emotional for me as I was desperate to try to keep him comfortable, relaxed and safe, all while trying to capably manage and handle him, while being coached by one of the best dog trainers in the world with more than 80 other people watching me! I was thrilled with our session and am super grateful to Suzanne for the input and advice. I have already started working with Venom and am seeing a lot of progress in a short amount of time. The reason I wanted to share this is to let people know that 1) we are all always learning and if we are good we are always trying to improve our knowledge and skill base, 2) even professional trainers struggle with being able to think, be there for our dogs, not get too emotional and find time to train and work on the "less than fun" stuff and 3) being in a position like that is a great reminder that all of us, our dogs, the handlers or owners, all of us can struggle with decision making, performance and management when feeling highly anxious and so we should be empathetic to our dogs as we work through this stuff. |
| Me watching as Suzanne works with Venom. |
This month's Dog of the Month is Biggie. Biggie is a 2 1/2 pound Chihuahua who I have been working with to develop confidence and help her and her owner rebuild their relationship. When I first worked with Biggie, she charged me barking, by our third session she was playing fetch with me and choosing to sit as close to me as possible chewing on her toy. Proof that ALL dogs, no matter how defensive, reactive, fearful are capable of positive change when they are worked with correctly. Good job Biggie and Tiana!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Puppy Preschool
Thursdays, San Leandro, 5/21, 6-6:50pm, 6 weeks, $165
Strength, Balance and Body Awareness
Fridays, Pleasanton, 6/12, 6-6:50pm, 3 weeks, $100
Small Dog Beginning Obedience/Manners
Tuesdays, San Leandro, 6/30, 6-6:50pm, 5 weeks, $150
NEW CLASS COMING SOON
I am working on a new class that will be offered in July. It is called "Greeting and Salutations" and the whole class will be for working on greetings. Dogs will work one at a time and do dog/human greetings and some dog/dog greetings for appropriate dogs.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Mark your calendars now! My friend Christine Salazar, owner of Dodger's Paws Dog Training in Pleasanton are teaming up to co-host an exciting seminar on September 19! Anna Bettina of Happy, Healthy Pup in Georgia will be presenting on Naturally Complete Canine which will focus on raw feeding, essential oils and herbal use in dogs. We are so looking forward to this seminar!
Also, Christine is hosting Pam Johnson who will be doing a two day workshop on Rattlesnake Avoidance Training without the use of Aversives as well as a one day seminar on Canine Freestyle! I am excited to be attending both of those seminars! More information on these workshops here!
NEW CLASS COMING SOON
I am working on a new class that will be offered in July. It is called "Greeting and Salutations" and the whole class will be for working on greetings. Dogs will work one at a time and do dog/human greetings and some dog/dog greetings for appropriate dogs.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Mark your calendars now! My friend Christine Salazar, owner of Dodger's Paws Dog Training in Pleasanton are teaming up to co-host an exciting seminar on September 19! Anna Bettina of Happy, Healthy Pup in Georgia will be presenting on Naturally Complete Canine which will focus on raw feeding, essential oils and herbal use in dogs. We are so looking forward to this seminar!
Also, Christine is hosting Pam Johnson who will be doing a two day workshop on Rattlesnake Avoidance Training without the use of Aversives as well as a one day seminar on Canine Freestyle! I am excited to be attending both of those seminars! More information on these workshops here!
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