This message is to officially announce that VDCTraining will not be holding any classes or private lessons until the Social Distancing requirements due to the Covid crisis have been lifted. My deepest apologies to all for this interruption in services.
For the time being I will be offering all lesson printouts used in classes and lessons for free, as well as the always free advice for any issues via messaging. Without hands on assessments I cannot guarantee the success rates as I would like to, but I can always offer advice and tips!
Until this time passes,
Be well and safe everyone!
For the time being I will be offering all lesson printouts used in classes and lessons for free, as well as the always free advice for any issues via messaging. Without hands on assessments I cannot guarantee the success rates as I would like to, but I can always offer advice and tips!
Until this time passes,
Be well and safe everyone!
Welcome!
To where good behaviour is not a set of commands; it's a lifestyle.
Training Methods
Verge of Dawn Canine Training focuses on fostering Communication, Understanding and Respect between the owner and their canine companion with a Balanced training method of praise and correction.
All courses except for Puppy Essentials use training collars (also known as slip or choke collars) with a focus on using physical and verbal praise for the reward, and verbal cues for direction and correction. Other tools may be added in to meet the individual needs of the dog/owner team, such as: treats, balls, noisemakers, ect.
However the most important "tool" in the "toolbox" remains, and must always be, the owner themselves. That is the secret to VDCTraining's methods; the personal tips, tricks and overall education of each owner in order for them to build a trusting relationship with their dog.
All courses except for Puppy Essentials use training collars (also known as slip or choke collars) with a focus on using physical and verbal praise for the reward, and verbal cues for direction and correction. Other tools may be added in to meet the individual needs of the dog/owner team, such as: treats, balls, noisemakers, ect.
However the most important "tool" in the "toolbox" remains, and must always be, the owner themselves. That is the secret to VDCTraining's methods; the personal tips, tricks and overall education of each owner in order for them to build a trusting relationship with their dog.
Honestly? The humans learn more than the dogs do!!
If a dog is unbalanced then a family is unbalanced; this can spread to friends, neighbors, co-workers and thus a whole community can be impacted by the quality of the relationship between a pet and owner. I love watching people grow in confidence as their dog calms down and responds eagerly to commands.
About the Trainer
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HistoryDecember 2011,
I was given an unexpected Christmas present; the beautiful dog you see here. Her name is Sasha and she started it all. |
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The First StepMay 2015,
I enrolled in the Basic Obedience and Master Trainer courses at the Canada West Canine Center in Salmon Arm BC. January 2016, The official launch of Verge of Dawn Canine Training in Clearwater, BC. |
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The Next StepNovember 2016,
I became the first in Canada to be certified as a Bio-Dog Medical Scent Detection Trainer by the In Situ Foundation of Chico, California. |
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