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The camping season will soon be upon us and now is the time to get your dog ready to participate. This fun and informative class will give you practical skills that will help make camping with Fido a safe and pleasurable experience for both of you. In this 4 week course you and Fido will learn good campsite manners, how to stay safe in the wilderness, how to be comfortable in camp and much more.

This class is taught by 2 Certified Professional Dog Trainers along with an OCC Certified Hiking Leader. We have pet first aid as well as wilderness first aid for humans.

To sign up or get more information contact Joyce at hikerjoyce@shaw.ca Next course March 2012. Cost: $140

Individual Guided Hikes - Never gone hiking with your dog before? Not sure where to take your dog hiking? Want some company and experience when hiking with your dog? Then join us on one of our guided hikes. We keep the group small and hike within everyone’s ability, including the dog’s. Dog’s must get along with other dogs, have proof of up to date vaccinations and have identification.

One on One Coaching - Need a little coaching before hitting the trails? Want to brush up on skills that will be useful for your dog when hiking? Need some help with trail etiquette for your dog? Or perhaps you just need some coaching on basic manners or other training issues. Sign up for our one on one coaching with you and your dog to help make your hiking experience more enjoyable.

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Nose Work for Dogs

Nose work is any activity to locate a target scent or odor. Nose work for dogs is a sport developed for companion dogs as a recreational sport. Any dog can do it regardless of breed, size, and age. Dogs work individually in the sport so a lot of dogs that wouldn't normally be able to participate in a sport or group class if they were reactive or shy can participate in nose work. In this sport you can work with just about any personality because you are working on their strongest ability which is scent. The dogs’ nose is their primary source of information and so every dog can excel in it. The dogs run completely individual, there are no other dogs in the search area or on the sidelines. A bond between handler and dog grows. We see shy dogs become more confident, reactive dogs learn to focus and channel that more nervous energy in a more directive way so they are not barking and reacting, aggressive dogs can often soften a little bit. They have an outlet that seems to calm and focus them.

Dogs know how to use their nose and search to find something. What we have to teach the dogs are to become comfortable exploring. So many of the companion dogs have been told not to use their nose; "stop sniffing on the walk, stop sniffing that other dogs butt, get your nose out of the garbage". Sometimes the better behaved your dog is the more challenging this can be for them; “really you’re going to let me go explore with my nose?” We are not teaching them to search, we are teaching them that it is okay to search and that they are driving. It's all about building confidence and reminding a dog to be a dog. Nose Work Classes:

Classes currently available from Dawg Gone Good and Dog Hiking Canada at Raising Canine Dog Daycare in Calgary:

The Dog Nose - Level 1 - Nose Work Basics

The Dog Nose - Level 2 - Intermediate Nose Work

To register call Shanna at 403-988-6768 or email dawggonegood@shaw.ca

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