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Services
Heidi's Canine Services provides a variety of programs
and services to meet your individual needs.
Please Note: There are no refunds after the initial class or first private session.
Initial Consultation:
Consultations are available to help you understand your canine’s
behavior and start you on a training program to meet your needs.
Common behaviors that require consultations include aggression,
separation anxiety, destructive behaviors, shyness and thunderstorm
phobia. In order to determine your specific needs, we will come
to your home for an in-depth consultation. Prior to our visit,
you will complete a Canine Behavioral History form, which will
provide us with an account of your canine’s behavioral issues.
The consultation will last between 60 and 90 minutes. Following
our visit, you will receive a behavioral assessment,
diagnosis and recommendations of treatment options via email or
fax.
In our following sessions, we will teach you methods
to help you to modify and correct your canine’s identified
issues. Methods that we employ include behavior modification,
operant/classical conditioning, counter conditioning and desensitization.
Furthermore, we may recommend structural changes to your home
environment (milieu) that will be beneficial to creating a more
harmonious environment for you and your canine companion(s). Additionally
we may utilize holistic approaches as an adjunct piece to more
traditional methods. These holistic methods may include, but are
not limited to, canine aromatherapy, herbal therapy, and therapeutic
massage and touch therapy. Ultimately these recommendations will
help to foster a happier and healthier relationship with your
dog(s)!
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Private Lessons:
If you prefer the convenience and privacy of In-Home training,
we can work with you one-on-one. We tailor-make an individualized
6 week program that fits into your busy lifestyle and accommodates
your schedule. Because we know how hectic life can be, we outfit
you with all the necessary gear and supplies you will need in
order to save you time. In-Home sessions are appropriate for all
dogs, regardless of age, skill level or problem behaviors. (Additional
fees apply for households with more than 1 dog)
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Puppy
Kindergarten:
This 6 week class is available for puppies 3 months-6 months of
age. We will teach you and your puppy basic commands including
Sit, Stay, Walk On (heel) and Come. We will also cover housetraining,
basic manners, and socialization skills. The positive habits your
puppy learns at this age will carry them confidently into adulthood.
If you are interested in signing up for a Puppy
Kindergarten class, please email Heidi with your name, phone number
and best time to call to HKWOOF@aol.com.
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Obedience Classes:
These classes are designed for dogs over 6 months
of age that have not attended previous classes. It is our goal
to help you establish positive communication skills with your
dog and also to work on correcting behavior problems. We cover
all the material from Puppy Kindergarten, but the material is
geared for an older dog that may have more firmly established
patterns. If you are interested in signing up for an Obedience
class, please email Heidi with your name, phone number and best
time to call to HKWOOF@aol.com.
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Agility Training (Seasonal):
This class is designed to provide you and your canine exercise,
bonding and new challenges. Agility began in 1994 and is the fastest
growing sport of the AKC. Tunnels, climbing obstacles, weave poles,
jumps and other challenging apparatus will help to develop your
dog’s natural abilities to run, jump and climb. While Agility
classes are open to all breeds, herding breeds and high energy
breeds especially excel at Agility. We welcome everyone to come
and experience the excitement of Agility! If you are interested
in signing up for an Agility training class, please email Heidi
with your name, phone number and best time to call to HKWOOF@aol.com.
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Breed Selection
Consultation:
There are many things to consider before selecting a dog for your
household. We start by administering personality and lifestyle
tests to determine the most compatible breed for you and your
family. We then prepare a list of potential breeders, interview
and assess them for health guarantees, and guide and advise you
in finding your perfect match. In rare cases, we are available
to travel to a breeder for you to select the ideal canine that
suits you and your family’s needs. Where rescue dogs are
an option, consultation includes searching rescue organizations
and shelters for just the right dog for you.
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Holistic Approaches:
Herbal therapy and aromatherapy are natural alternatives
for healing and calming your canine. These alternative treatments
are rapidly growing in popularity because of their safety and
effectiveness. You will find herbal therapy and aromatherapy a
welcomed addition to providing natural health care for your canine(s).
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Group Classes for Children
and Canines:
Children who treat their animals respectfully not only
enjoy rewarding relationships with their dogs, but also learn
a great deal about responsibility, bonding, and nurturing. We
offer both groups geared for children 8 years and up, as well
as private in-home training, where we work individually with your
child/children. We make the sessions fun and teach your child/children
the commands, as well as other educational components of having
a dog.
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Additionally we
are available for:
- Educational Talks/ Lectures
- Animal Assisted Activities (therapy dog training)
- Doggie Demonstrations
- Canine Exercise Coaching (gearing and preparing
you and your dog for the great outdoors)
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