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dogs are a mix of nature and nurture. The environment you create for
your dog will shape its personality and behaviour. At Hot Diggity
Dogs, we offer private in home training sessions that are specific to you and your dog and we also offer group classes in an environment that brings out the best in your dog.
Training is part of everything that we do. Whether you bring
your dog to us for puppy socialization training classes, or we come to you for behaviour modification, we treat the time your dog spends with us as an opportunity to teach good behaviours and help to correct problems.
Our Approach
The first step in shaping new behaviours is understanding that
acceptable dog behaviour isn’t the same as acceptable human
behaviour. Dogs are pack animals; they understand leadership as well as consistency and boundries.
Being a leader is subtle and doesn’t mean being aggressive, it means taking the time to teach your dog what you want. Consistency and clarity are the key to building trust, once there is trust your dog will look to you for leadership. At Hot Diggity Dogs we help you become the leader your dog needs without using punishment as the first thing to use.
Our training philosophy is based on commitment,
patience, and realistic expectations (CPR).
New classes start all the time, so contact us to find out when
your dog can start training. We also offer personalized sessions in the privacy of your home for obedience training or behaviour modification training.
Basic Training Our basic training
classes run for seven sessions, with a maximum of 8 dogs per session.
The goal of these classes is to teach leadership skills, self-control,
build confidence, and develop the bond between owner and dog. The
course covers specific commands (sit, stay, come, heel, and down)
as well as leash manners. We have one trainer and one assistant
per class. Please contact us as new classes start weekly.
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Why Puppy Class
You can to learn how to teach a puppy very early in their life and we provide an environment so that the puppy can begin to discover how to learn; problem-solving skills, confidence building, bite inhibition, social interactions as well as basics. We also offer a puppy starter package which includes 6 puppy classes and one in home visit that is unique to your dogs and your lifestyle.
Puppy Socialization Training
Our puppy socialization classes run for six sessions and we have
clients coming from all over the lower mainland to join our fun
filled classes! The goal is to prevent unwanted behaviours such
as jumping up, mouthing, digging, barking, biting and chewing. We
also create boundaries for acceptable behaviour by teaching basic
commands like sit and come. You can join the course at any time; class meets on saturdays from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM with the exception of holiday weekends when we are closed. Class runs for one hour with a pee break in between to keep up with your pups housetraining needs.
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Intermediate or Advanced Training
Do you want to strengthen the bond between you and your dog? Our
intermediate or advanced training course will challenge your dog
to master new skills, and turn the two of you into a working team.
Teach your dog to respond to directional commands (left or right),
withstand distractions like food or other dogs, and even do tricks.
By the end of the course you will be confident of your dog's behaviour
both on and off the leash. Please contact us as class times vary.
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