Seminars & Workshops

"What You Need to Know Before You Get Your Puppy"

This 3 hours seminar will give you a firm understanding of the many issues related to raising a happy, healthy, and well-mannered puppy. The seminar is interactive and fun and each participant will receive a booklet outlining the major topics of the seminar for reference.

Seminar delegates will receive 15% off a puppy or level 1 class.

Topics include:

• Before You Get Your Puppy
  • Popular breed history and general characteristics: know what you're getting into with a certain breed
  • Pure Bred or Mutt? Breeder, Humane Society, or Rescue? The pros and cons of each
  • Supplies and Equipment: the tools you will need
  • Choosing a vet
• Puppy Psychology
  • how your puppy thinks and how it affects their behaviour
  • Critical periods of puppy development
• When You Bring Your Puppy Home
  • Picking up your puppy
  • The first night
• Socialization and Training
  • Crate Training
  • House Training
  • Chewing and Biting
  • Introducing you puppy to the world
• Care
  • A word about nutrition
  • Nail clipping and grooming
  • Exercise and play time

"Health and First Aid for Your Dog"

This workshop covers a wealth of health information from what to do in an emergency situation, to common diseases and disorders, to general everyday natural health and wellness.

Topics Include:

• Bandaging
• CPR
• Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
• Tooth brushing, nail clipping, ear cleaning
• What is a healthy weight?
• How to read dog food labels and chose the right food for your dog

"Separation Distress Workshop"

Each year thousands of dogs are surrendered to humane societies and shelters. The two most common reasons for the surrender are house soiling and destructive chewing. These are common symptoms of separation distress (also know as separation anxiety) a highly emotional problem for both dog and owner.

This workshop explores the roots of the disorder, its causes and triggers and its various treatment programs.

The workshop is also a place for distressed owners to share their experiences and get comfort and support from realizing they are not alone.