Likes: everyone and especially being the center of attention
Pet-Peeves: dislikes coming when called while playing
Favorite Toy: ball
Favorite Treat:
Favorite Walk: goes lots of places and is going to be a Therapy Dog soon for Children’s Hospital.
Best Trick: I know how to dance, my mom took me to competitions!
Arrival Story: I came to train with Camp Director Michele in private lessons and I’ve taken Canine Good Citizen – I needed polishing up on my obedience so I can go see the kids at the hospital.
Early Start: Picked up Aussie and Rosco for day training – went on a quick walk in their neighborhood. Camp Dogs enjoyed the new scenery.
Wednesday’s are field trip days – today we went to the park and worked on sitting on different surfaces and paying attention with distractions.
Dropped off for the weekend Cashew and Lulu who participate in private lessons. Also being dropped off Will, who is joining us for Camp Works for 3 weeks
Class at 1p with Bliss – this was Bliss’ 3rd class – today he was a bit agitated, he sprayed my leg and shoe, nipped my thigh, and struggled performing…..all because I brought out some training tools (cones)! So I showed his owner how to do some counter conditioning techniques and build Bliss’ confidence up.
Class at 3p – Ellie participates in Intermediate Obedience classes and is doing better on her stays and distractions.
TIP/TRICK: If your dog seems agitated or stressed during training – try to identify the stressor and then use counter conditioning in a positive light to help your dog get over what is agitating him/her.
Likes: being the center of attention, is a lover, loyal but jealous
Pet-Peeves: when other’s get more attention
Favorite Toy: ball or frisbee
Favorite Treat:
Favorite Walk: likes going to the dog park and running around
Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I need to learn better manners, not to pull my owners when we are walking and to come when I’m called.
Arrival Story: I came to Camp because my mom’s thought it was time for me to learn to be obedient, have manners and learn to respect them.
Bio: I’m 1 years old and After I was rescued by my mom’s I was spoiled and allowed to do whatever I wanted. I am at Camp learning manners, basic and advanced obedience, and socialization.
Early start; a brisk morning walk around to the park 3 blocks away – then a training session for 20 minutes each
Monday is massage day; each of the camp dog’s is brushed, cradled, and rubbed down during down stays
Mid-day I meet with a private client; Chilpa a German Shepherd who doesn’t always like other dogs – TODAY Chilpa and Camp Counselor Qyain worked out together at a park close to her house.
Afternoon paces work on introducing new commands for the week and practice the ones we already know
Meet with Service Dog Arthur today at Aurora Town Center to work on Public Access Training
Late evening I meet with a few more private clients; Bumper is on week 4
Scout has his final class this week – then hoping to see him follow up in group classes where he really needs the practice.
TIP/TRICK: Attitude is Everything – The way you feel affects your dog and how he will respond to your training. Keep this in mind when you are frustrated or tired. Always end training on a good note.
Saturdays are jammed packed with lots of visitors, classes, and challenging activities.
We always get an early start on Saturdays
Camp Dogs are taken on a brisk morning walk, sometimes a jog
Classes and visitors begin rolling in around 9am and continue throughout the day until 6pm
Camp Dog participate in group classes as well as individual classes and they are worked by student (adults) volunteers so that they are socialized around others
TIPS/TRICKS: Socializing your puppy/dog should include visiting and being handled by other people as well as going to new environments. Socializing doesn’t just mean playing around with other dogs.
Friday’s are fun days at camp. We try new commands and learn a trick or two.
Met with new clients Oliver and Bella – Bella will be joining Camp Works while Oliver is participating in private lessons
Had a great training session with Diane, Rosco and Aussie’s owner – they’ve been home for one week after Puppy Camp Works 2 – the pups are doing fairly well, and after an hour and a half training session I believe Diane feels much better about the training progress
Evening – I headed to an in home in Golden with a golden retriever named Will
TIPS/TRICKS: Puppies all learn at different rates. The breed really has little to do with it. Each puppy takes to his surroundings and processes what’s being communicated differently. Remember they are young and in order to learn training should be kept short and fun.
Pet-Peeves: being told what to do, new situations, distractions
Favorite Toy:
Favorite Treat: whatever you’ve got!
Favorite Walk: large parks with lots of things to see
Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says that I need to learn my manners and then I’ll be a great dog for my owners
Arrival Story: I’m training in private classes at Denver Dog Works with trainer/director Michele. I have bad habits; jumping, mouthing, agitated, growling, I don’t come when called, I like to chase and lunge at people on bikes and I love getting into the trash and dirty laundry
Bio: I’m 1 year old and I my mom was relinquished to the shelter where I was born into a foster home, then my handlers rescued me. I did some classes at Petsmart but we never practiced so I got away with lots of stuff.
Early start; all dogs out and on a nice walk to two different parks in the neighborhood this morning – all did well, a little pulling when we saw bunnies but otherwise a great walk times 6 doggies!
Mid-morning met a traveler! She has two neat dogs a Brussels Griffon and a Kelpy mix – they might join the Camp Dog family at the end of the month.
Mid-afternoon – worked out with Hudson he’s in my Finishing Class
Camp Dogs played, exercised and trained on sit and down and focus
Late afternoon – class with Cashew and Lulu two Chow-Chow puppies
TIP/TRICK: Expose your dog to different surfaces and environments regularly not just as puppies.
Likes: her sister Savannah, hanging out with her handler, coming to class
Pet-Peeves: rowdy puppies
Favorite Toy:
Favorite Treat: Puperoni
Favorite Walk: all around my neighborhood
Best Trick: Camp Counselor “Qyain” says I’m getting better at listening and learning how to stay while distracted.
Arrival Story: I began training with Camp Director Michele Forto at 16 weeks of age. I have completed puppy obedience and I’m currently enrolled in intermediate obedience
Bio: I’m 11 months old and I love hanging out with my handler and my sister. One of my favorite things is riding shotgun in my mom’s Mercedes!
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