The iSpeakDog! Winter Behavior Clinic Series
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Winter Clinics at Dee Dog Park in Dana Point
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From Breeder to Behaved: Finding the Right Pup & Raising the Perfect Dog
Date: November 2, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- Choosing the right breed: How to find a dog that fits your family and lifestyle.
- Evaluating breeders: Key red flags to watch out for when selecting a breeder.
- Understanding pedigrees: Why lineage matters and how to assess a dog's pedigree.
- Assessing temperament: Techniques and exercises to evaluate a puppy or rescue dog’s temperament.
- The breeder's role: How responsible breeders raise puppies during critical early stages of development.
- Rescue dog evaluations: What to ask rescue organizations and how to assess a rescue dog’s background.
- Setting early boundaries: Learn how to establish house rules and safe spaces for a well-behaved puppy.
This clinic will help owners confidently choose the right dog and set a solid foundation for a well-behaved companion, whether they’re buying from a breeder or adopting from a rescue.
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Handler’s Dream: Mastering the Walk & Perfecting the Pace
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- What the walk really is: Understand the true purpose of the walk—structure and leadership, not just exercise.
- Common walking problems: Why pulling and lunging aren’t the real issue but rather symptoms of a lack of guidance and clarity.
- Choosing the right tools: Selecting the best leash and collar to maintain proper control and communication.
- Leash handling techniques: Learn how to "lead" your dog instead of just managing them on a leash, creating trust and direction.
- The "heel" command: Discover why “heel” is different from simply walking your dog and how it establishes leadership and focus.
- Handling distractions: Identify what causes distractions during walks and how your decision-making as a handler can prevent or manage them.
- Perfecting the pace: How to walk together as a team, maintaining the right pace and ensuring your dog stays engaged.
- Real-world practice: Hands-on exercises to master walking techniques in real-life situations with distractions.
This clinic is designed to help owners understand the structure and purpose behind the walk, addressing common walking issues by building leadership and communication skills.
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The Perfectly Social Pup: Striking the Balance
- Date: November 16, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- The importance of socialization: Why early socialization is key to raising a confident dog.
- Recognizing overstimulation: How to spot signs that your dog is overwhelmed and when to step in.
- Reading body language: Learn to identify cues that show whether your dog is comfortable or stressed in social situations.
- Structured socialization environments: The difference between safe playdates, dog parks, and controlled introductions.
- Building confidence: Techniques to slowly and safely introduce your dog to new environments and other dogs.
- Avoiding over-socialization: Learn how too much socialization can negatively affect your dog’s behavior and well-being.
- Tools and techniques: Practical methods to ensure balanced, positive socialization for your dog.
This clinic is designed to help owners understand how to properly socialize their dogs without overwhelming them, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted and confident companions.
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Fear or Fury - Understanding Aggression
Date: November 30, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- Fear vs. confidence-based aggression: Understand the root causes of aggression and how to approach each one.
- Reading early warning signs: Identify the subtle body language that signals aggression before it escalates.
- Impact of socialization: How poor socialization contributes to aggression and how to correct it.
- Managing aggressive behavior: Techniques to safely intervene and redirect aggression.
- Real-time decision-making: Learn how to stay calm and handle aggression as it happens.
- Hands-on practice: Practical exercises to help you confidently manage and respond to your dog’s aggressive behavior.
This clinic will help you understand the different forms of aggression and give you the tools to manage your dog’s behavior in a safe and effective way.
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Fueling Fido - The Ultimate Nutrition Clinic
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- The link between nutrition and behavior: Discover how your dog’s food choices influence their mood, energy, and behavior.
- Selecting the right diet: Get insights into the benefits and drawbacks of kibble, raw, and homemade diets.
- Breed/Age/Energy-specific dietary needs: Tailor your dog’s nutrition to their specific needs.
- Enhancing your dog’s diet: Understanding the entire canine digestive system.
This clinic will give you the tools to optimize your dog’s diet for better health, behavior, and overall well-being.
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Barking Back - Understanding Your Dog's Communication
- Date: December 14, 2024
- Time: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Dee Dog Park, Dana Point
- Cost: $125
What You’ll Learn:
- Decoding canine communication: Learn how to read your dog’s body language—from tail wags to ear positions—to truly understand what they’re saying.
- The meaning behind barks: Discover the different types of barking and what each one conveys about your dog’s needs, emotions, or concerns.
- Recognizing subtle signals: Spot the small, often overlooked cues that can prevent misunderstandings and help you respond to your dog’s feelings before issues arise.
- Building mutual trust: Strengthen the bond between you and your dog by improving how you both communicate, ensuring your dog feels understood and secure.
- Improving responses: Learn how to respond to your dog’s communication in a way that promotes calm, confidence, and trust.
- Practical exercises: Hands-on activities to practice reading your dog’s signals and responding appropriately in real-time situations.
This clinic will transform the way you communicate with your dog, giving you the skills to understand their behavior, prevent problems, and build a deeper, more trusting relationship.