ABC Dog Training Caroline Bird Cpdt - Ka

06/07/2026

Finn is in for training, one of his issues is that he is not comfortable around some children, impulse control training is going to help him but if you listen to the video you will understand how personal space in a dogs world is very important and how humands interacts with them makes a big change to the outcome in every situation, Note the later stage of the video when l put my hand out to give him a treat and he backs away from me.

06/06/2026

NEW PUPPY CLASS
SUNDAY 28TH JUNE 5.30pm
www.abcdogtraining.org

06/02/2026

In between all the learning in the agility classes we like to give the students and their dogs a break so they can just run and have fun on a agility course.
This is video of Harriett (the dog) and wants everyone to see that this is her favorite part of the course work.

If anyone is interested in joining in with our agility classes or agility events then send me a message so that l can add your email to the notification list.

05/30/2026

This is the last call for the new LEVEL 2 BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS starting on Thursday 4th June at 6.30pm
I have had a few that have had to drop out so if these spots are not filled then this class will be moved to start in early September

Class content is for dogs that have already done basic obedience with me or another trainer in typical class setting(only because l need the dogs to be comfortable working in a group class room setting)and are looking to build on their foundation behaviors that they have already learnt.
This is a set of 6 classes, cost is $135.00 plus hst

Class content is focuses on working towards
More focus, engagement on the handler.
Improving the moving position on both sides of the handlers body.
More distance skills.
More distractions, i.e can you dog still stay in the stay position while toys or treats are placed on the ground very near them
More work on using only verbals or only signals
More body awareness for pivoting into position, flip aways on teh inside and outside, arounds, behinds, spins, twirls and so much more

To register for this class go to the website www.abcdogtraining.org
Classes are held at 1250 Latimore lake road. Saint John

A final decision will be made on Tuesday if the class will go ahead or if we wait until September,
If September works better for you then message me and l can put you on the notification list ready for when the new date is confirmed.

05/29/2026

Most people think that agility is a fun way to let their dogs burn on excess energy while having lots of fun doing high jumps and speeding through, over or under other obstacles
While this may be true the reality is that there is so much more that goes into the may layers of agility training.
In the first part of this video Oscar is learning the first stages of how to do the 2on 2 off position. This will be used when he runs the second side of the teether (seesaw) when he gets to the bottom of it he has to stop with two front paws on the ground and his two back paws in the yellow zone.
It looks so easy when the more experienced dog do it but really there is so much learning that needs to be done to accomplish this. It has to be taught in lots of layers with lots of rewards given to reinforce this is the position we need.
The rest of the video is a typical agility class, if you want your dog to safely run a course then this is what is needed. No short cuts, just lots of safe , reward based learning in a safe enviornment.
If anyone is interested in joining any of our agility classes then do message me so that l can put your name on the notification list ready for when we hold any agility events or when we have a new date confirmed for the next new pre-agility class.

If you are looking for other classes we have a new puppy class starting on Sunday 28th June at 5.30pm
or a new
Level 2 obedience class starting on Thursday 4th June at 6.30pm
To register for classes go to the website www.abcdogtraining.org

05/28/2026

Our latest group of the month of May fluffy pups eager to play and learn.😀

Our next new puppy class starts on Sunday 28th June at 5.30pm
Our next new level 2 basic obedience class starts on Thursday 4th June at 6.30pm

To register for any classes go to the website www.abcdogtraining.org

Classes are held at 1250 Latimore lake road. Saint John.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

A update on Duke who is in for board and train. l was really struggling with his engagement with me until today. Then we switched his treat rewards and things have finally changed for the better. If you want to learn about low value and high value rewards when training dogs that watch the video

05/27/2026

next new PUPPY CLASS starts on Sunday 28th June at 5.30pm. A set of 7 classes that include a theory section, puppy social playtime, introduction to basic skills and lots of puppy related games.
Cost is $145.00 plus hst.

NEW LEVEL 2 OBEDIENCE CLASS starts on Thursday 4th June at 6.30pm.
A set of 6 classes that still cover all the learned foundation skills but this time we add a few more learning experiences to build on what the dogs already know, and then add a few more challenges.
Cost is $135.00 plus hst.

To register www.abcdogtraining.org
For the level 2 obedience class register under the heading of OTHER CLASS, then in the comments sections add that it is for level 2 obedience.
All classes are held at the training building at 1250 Latimore lake Road. Saint John.

05/26/2026

For anyone who has been following from the last Brownlow video. Brownlow is the rescue who came to me back in January with the main issue that he could not be adopted because no one as of then was able to get a leash on him to be able to take for a walk.
Fast forward l was able to get past this issue but there was a lot more to work on after that.
One of his issues for me is that despite after all this time he has bonded with me but every time l go into his kennel to put his leash on he runs to the back of the kennel and stays there until leashed up. Never has he come to the front of his kennel to greet me through the wire it has always been that l have to go to him.
HOWEVER we did get a break through this week.
A little minpin dog dog called Oscar came in for a stay , little Oscar is very people friendly. I let the two of them share a kennel together and every time l approached the kennel wire Oscar would run forward excited to see me, Oscar would want to lick my hand and be really happy. After a few days Brownlow started to mirror image this behavior.
It was only a quick touch of my hand, then he would quickly move away. But each the touch got stronger and stronger. Such a minor thing but to me this is huge progress.
Sadly Oscar went home yesterday and Brownlow regressed a little, but as you can see i continue to work on this in the hope that this becomes a new learned good memory that Brownlow will keep stored in his mind for when he can be adopted into a new forever home.
The other good news is that for the first time in his life Brownlow is wearing a neck collar , this was another impossible when he first came in. he did manage to remove it once but it is now a little tighter on his neck and he is not bothered about it being there.

Helping rescue dogs just a LITTLE AT A TIME is the name of the group that brought him to me, if you are looking to adopt a small dog reach out to them they always need foster homes and forever homes for their new arrivals.
Hopefully soon Brownlow will be up for adoption to a experienced dog owner home. Ideally one with another dog as he is very dog friendly.