Pet Guardian Collaborative

01/21/2024

01/15/2024

Let’s see your snow day pictures! ❄️

01/09/2024

Our Tuesday manners class is officially full!
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We still have openings for our Sunday manners that starts on January 14th, so grab your spot today!
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Please message us for more information or to sign up! We’d love to have you.
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01/09/2024

What’s in a professional dog trainer’s toolbox? It’s a lot more than just treats. (Although that’s in there – a lot of smelly, high-value bits of food can go a long way!) The most important things that a trainer carries are often less obvious.

🐾 Rewards: This includes the previously mentioned treats, but rewards can be anything the dog likes! Sometimes specific toys are more exciting for a particular dog, or getting to splash in the water or find an interesting smell.
🐾 Safety tools: This may include leashes, seatbelt attachments for car rides, harnesses, and collars!
🐾 Water, a portable dog bowl, p**p bags and hand sanitizer: Meeting your dog’s physical needs are important, even (maybe especially) in the middle of a training session!
🐾 Knowledge and Empathy: You may not be able to see these, but they are some of the most important tools for professional trainers. Dogs aren’t robots, and neither are you!

It’s also vital even for professionals to know when they can handle something with a dog and when they need to bring in a different perspective. The APDT Trainer search at locateatrainer.org is a great place to find a professional trainer to be part of your training toolbox!

01/08/2024

Last call to sign up for our Tuesday evening manners or puppy group course at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss out! 🐾

Our website is still temporarily down, so please message us for information. We’d be glad to have you!

01/05/2024

Do you have a new puppy? Are you struggling? Or do you just want to make sure you are doing everything you can to raise the best version of your pup?
We have a passion for training puppies that shows in our puppy program. We touch on all the hard stuff and hold your hand through the whole process. We include socialization in every class and talk about all of the real life issues.
If you are looking for the perfect program for you puppy please take the time to check out our program.
You can find more info on our website (temporarily under construction but should be up soon)
www.petguardiancollaborative.com
Or.... don't take our word for it, come check us out in person. We love to have visitors! Come watch a class in session.

Message us directly if you are interested so we can get you signed up.
You an also email us at [email protected]

01/02/2024

It's National Train Your Dog Month, and choosing the right dog trainer is one of the most important things you can do for your four legged family member. Why choose a LIMA trainer? If you Google “dog trainers,” a lot of different “types” will pop up. Force-free. Balanced. Positive Reinforcement. Punishment. Science-based. The list is long, and there’s no common standard. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer in the US, and anyone can define themselves with whatever term they want – regardless of their training methods!

Because of this, organizations like the APDT have set professional standards for membership using LIMA.

LIMA stands for “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive.” It’s a standard for professionals that ensures trainers are always starting with positive reinforcement methods with the lowest chance of negative side effects. A LIMA trainer should be focused on effective training that keeps a close eye on the emotional and physical well-being of the dog.

It’s hard to navigate the flood of information on dog training information on social media, and looking for trainers who practice LIMA methods gives you a focusing point for finding trainers who know how to train your dog effectively without harming them.

Use the APDT trainer search at locateatrainer.org to find LIMA trainers, and find out more about the APDT’s position on LIMA here: https://apdt.com/about/about-lima/

01/02/2024

Did you know that January is Train Your Dog Month? Celebrate with us by joining our Sunday manners class!
Check us out!
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12/31/2023

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Friendly reminder to make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag before the fireworks
start this evening!
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12/30/2023

🐾 Unleash the Joy of Positive Training! 🌟

Join our Force-Free, Fear-Free Group Dog Training Class! 🐶 Embrace the power of positive reinforcement in a fun, interactive setting for both you and your furry friend.

🤝 This is a no judgment zone – we've all faced training challenges!
🚶‍♂️ Participate in group walks and social time to enhance bonding.
🐕 Tackle unruly behavior with expert guidance.

🐾💖 Secure your spot for wagging tails and happy training moments. 📩 🐾

Www.petguardiancollaborative.com

12/29/2023

🐾 Exciting News for All Puppy Parents! 🐾 Join our positive and fun Puppy Classes, where we believe in building strong bonds and trust between you and your furry friend. 🐶✨ Our classes focus on positive reinforcement, socialization, and obedience training in a supportive environment. 🤝 Let’s embark on this pawsome journey together! 🌟 Visit our website now to sign up and unleash the best version of your puppy! 🐕💙

12/21/2023

Check out our January Schedule!
Visit www.petguardiancollaborative.com to sign up!