2018 Dog Obedience - Ottawa

 

Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens

Graduating Class - Spring 2017

 

Many dog owners search for dog obedience classes and never find out that the City of Ottawa has several locations that offer it.

Dog obedience continues to be held at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens Community Centre.

We have a large hall that offers a very secured environment.

You can follow this link to find out dates/times, locations and cost for the winter of 2018.

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Could your dog do this?

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Ottawa Area Dog Classes - Lakeside Gardens

Time to think about heading back to school with your fur friend.

Classes @ Lakeside Gardens start back September 17th, and if the weather is kind we will work outside for the advanced students.

You can go here http://join.ottawa.ca/ click on Dog Training and it will take you to the Levels being offered.

 

Hope to see you there!

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CRUFTS 2014 - Various Events Are Now Youtube

Crufts - Youtube - Live

The above link will take you to all kinds of events going on right now at the World's Largest Dog Show.

Get inspired!

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21st Winter Fest @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens

For the past 21 years, the weekend after our Ottawa Winterlude, the Community Centre where I teach dog obedience holds a Winter Fest on the Sunday.  All the classes held there are asked to put on a short demo so the community can see/hear what is happening.  I had 7 dogs that participated in an obedience demo that I was proud of how they all performed.  It also gives a good opportunity for the kids to meet different dogs and learn how to properly approach and pet these dogs.  Kudos to my students for keeping this training in the forefront as they made their way around the building.

 Students waiting to go on stage

 Group photo

l-r - Erin w/Zoe; Karen w/Hudson; Marylou w/Harley, CC and Ruffles; Hal w/Schnapps; Odette w/Sadie; Jeanne w/Java; Al w/Chinook

 

 Zoe - she's come so far in just over a year!

Kudos to Erin for working with her and her consistency in day to day training

 Ruffles & CC (51/2mths) had their faces painted to show the kids they were part of the fun too!

 sleigh rides are always a big hit!  Ottawa river is in the background

once again the maple taffy pull - oh so sweet and sticky!

info table where participants get to meet us and the dogs during the event

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Another Obedience Session Finished

Just finished the fall session of a Level 1 and Level 2/3 at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens, Ottawa.  Great two classes with a good number of students!  Here are a few pics of Graduation night; with a special presentation.

We had a young girl that came with her father who was training their dog, and with a few extra dogs we bring, this young girl wanted to participate and learn in her own way too.  So the experienced Harley was one she would work with.  She did as well as any of the adults in ensuring she did the exercises right, and made sure even the experienced Harley didn't make a mistake.

She also helped to leash/show train an up and coming 6 months old of mine, plus helped leash train a young puppy.

 Here is Pei training CC, with Harley looking on.

 Pei Pilgrim receiving her certificate for the Best Youngest Handler

(Harley approved!)

 Proud Pei and Harley
(above 2 photos thanks to Peter Pilgrim)

One of the Graduation requests I make is that each student teach their dog a 'trick', based on the fundamentals of training I teach.

 

 here's Ozzie doing his 'leave it'

Chico doing his 'dance'

and Ch "Trooper" taking a bow

Thank-you to all my students for doing such a great job with their canine friend, in making them a better family member and neighborhood resident.

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Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN RN

We're pleased to Announce!

Judy Flanigan completed "Journey's" Rally Novice with 2 first places and 1 third at the beginning of October.  He also went from his agility class then into the obedience ring to obtain a qualify score for his first leg on his Pre-Novice.  Judy has only had this boy for 8 months!

Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN, RN

(Am/Cdn Ch Apple Acres Expedition ROM/C x Gralochs Blueberry Tart)

 pictured @ 8 months

here he is as a puppy enjoying spring 2012 @ one of his best bud's place -

photo by/with friend, Mary-lou Davidson

This is how "Journey" loves to express his excitement when he sees you!

Down boy, down!!!!!

Oh, this Man just LOVES LIFE!

Born with springs too!

Congrats Judy - he is SUCH a fun dog!

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City Of Ottawa Fall Dog Obedience Classes

Hello to my fur friends living in and around Ottawa!

Have you thought about heading back to class this fall?  Interested in being a better Canine Neighbour?  Seeing some of your furry friends and having some personal time with just you and your 'mom' or 'dad'?

Well it's time to start staring at that owner of yours and getting them to hop to signing up for dog classes!

 

HELLO???!!!  Are you LISTENING to these brown eyes?

Please, Please, can we go to dog class so I can learn and see my friends?

 

outside @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens Centre, Britannia Beach area by the Ottawa River

(north west Ottawa)

inside @ Glen Cairn Community Centre - Kanata

outside @ Glen Cairn Community Center - Kanata

Where you ask?  When, what time?  Here are a couple of options ....

Lakeside Gardens - Fall is September 23 to December 2nd - Level 1 @ 6:45, Level 2 @ 8pm

Glen Cairn - Fall is September 18th to November 27th - Level 1 @ 6pm, Level 2 @ 7:15 pm

Any dog over 4 months that has had their rabies vaccination can attend a Level 1 course.  Students must have completed a Level 1 course at one of these locations to attend the Level 2. (or speak to the course instructor to qualify)

Where to register ?

The City of Ottawa website - http://ottawa.ca/en/serviceottawa/recreation-and-culture/classes-and-activities-recreation-registration - click on Register, and search for dog obedience for the bar code  you require and then follow the on-line requirements.

Or visit any Recreation Centre or Client Services Centre - link here to find locations.

Hope to see many of you out for some fun learning times, and socialization in a new environment!

YIPPEE SAYS YOUR DOG,

WE'RE OFF TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN!

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Great Spring Advanced Dog Obedience Class

June 12th was the last of a 10 week course for my Advanced Obedience class at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens.  Once we had more day light in the early evening, and better weather we were able to spend more and more time outside, which creates all those unknown distractions!  Just what this class needed.

We had the local buses coming in (air breaks!), squirrels, kids on bikes, beach volley ball going on, Canada Geese we got to 'herd' back into the Ottawa River, children in strollers, others taking their dogs for walks, and the smells of good food that comes from the Baja Burger Shack.

4 corner sit/stay, then .....

their recall with a controlled sit in front

 down stays on the rock wall

 Let me know when we're done this exercise :)!

 Geese be gone!  I'll just sit by mom and watch, to make sure they stay out there!

hummm ... wonder if the City would hire me for a summer job???

I'd keep this park clean as they don't pick up behind themselves.

 I'm just as good as that sheltie!

Love this silhouette shot of "Java" a Standard Schnauzer

 doing a stand stay for his photo, with some 18 courts of volley ball going on behind

The students were a delight to work with.

Hope my fur friends have a PAWsitively great summer!  See ya in the fall.

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Heart Breaking Losses

It is with a heavy heart that I have a few losses to talk about.

Back in early January one of our dedicated Shelamo clients, Judy Flanigan, had to say good bye to their "Truffles" after a year long battle of illness that did not see resolutions as much as was tried.

Then on May 21 their "Amber" at 13+ yrs of age, without much warning, became seriously ill, although treatment was tried, she was fading before them to which another hard decision had to be made.

Judy's dedication to these two girls was more than one could ask.  Her work with "Amber" to obtain obedience and rally titles after we retired her was more than we could have asked.

We send our condolences to the whole Flanigan family.

"Amber" and "Truffles" were 1/2 sisters out of our Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC.

on the left

Ch Shelamo's Sure Fire CD, RN
January 31, 2000 - May 21, 2013

on the right
Shelamo Truffle Delight CD, RN
March 15, 2005 - January 4, 2013

I will treasure this picture of "Amber" and I, taken at our CSSA National 2012 after her participation in the Veteran's Parade
 

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Spring Dog Obedience Classes - City Of Ottawa

Don't forget, dog obedience classes start back in 2 weeks in the City of Ottawa.

Wednesday - Apr 3/13 - Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center - Bayshore/Britannia area

Monday - Apr 8/13 - Glen Cairn Community Center - Kanata

Advance dogs at Lakeside

Happy Easter!

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What's So Good About Teaching A "Long Stand"?

In my dog obedience classes I'm always asking the students to tell me, specifically, 5 reasons for a specific exercise.  I want them to be very specific, to their lifestyle and environment.

One might say ....

I ask my dog to sit when I'm preparing their dinner.
I ask my dog to sit before I put their dinner on the floor.
I ask my dog to sit when my grandmother comes in the door.
I ask my dog to sit before we go out the front door for a walk.
I ask my dog to sit when I put their collar on.
Sit quietly while waiting for my vet appointment.

Sit is an easy one ... but the stand, owners have a hard time with.  So when would you ask your dog to stand?

Wouldn't it be nice if they,

Stood, calmly while your vet listened to their lungs/heart?
Stood while you wiped their back paws before running across your rugs?
Stood calmly in the bathtub for a simple bath?
Stood calmly in the bathtub while the 5+ minute skunk removal application worked?!!!

and then there are reasons we just never consider in life ... like either an injury or a senior dog with mobility problems.

Paw-Pads Self Adhesive Traction Pads

Check out this link and then go to the "Sizing & instructions" page.
It reads ...

"To Activate the Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive:
After applying, have your dog stand with full weight on pads for 60-90 seconds. This will activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive. They should not feel Paw-Pads™ once applied."

Now you might think this silly, but I'm considering it for an aging senior we have at the moment, especially for her rear paws that tend to slip out from under her on our non-carpeted surfaces.

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Spring - City of Ottawa Dog Classes

Spring is just around the corner!!  Is it time to think about some training for you and your puppy, or older dog?  Let's all work at making our fur friends good neighborhood citizens.

 with my best bud "Rocky" 

The City of Ottawa offers several levels of dog obedience.  I've been teaching out of the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center off of Richmond/Carling Ave, since 1994 (Lev 1-3).  Classes are also held in Kanata @ the Glen Cairn Community Centre (Lev 1 & 2), and for Puppy Kindergarten, in Stittsville.  Registrations are now open on-line (search dog obedience) or you can call the City directly @ 311.  Classes start beginning of April.

 

 How's your recall?

 

 practicing long downs with distractions @ Lakeside Gardens

 long sits

graduating class

Finding reasons for what you train for - and putting them into practice!

a group Xmas picture!

Hope to see you there.  Happy Dog Days!

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City of Ottawa - Dog Obedience

Whatcha doing with your puppy/dog this spring?  Have you considered spending just one hour a week in a dog obedience class?  Spending some one-on-one time, and teaching them some of the basics to become good neighbourhood canine citizens?

Or do you just want to hone your skills that you've already taught them? and make sure you're not contributing to unwanted behaviours?

The City of Ottawa offers several locations/nights where you can do just that.

Check it out - ottawa.ca .... follow links for Register or start here ...http://ottawa.ca/en/serviceottawa/recreation-and-culture/classes-and-activities-recreation-registration - and plug in April 1, 2013, and search on dog obedience.

How good is your RECALL?

 

 If weather is good - we train outdoors - dogs doing long sit/downs

 

 Dress up days - you never know when you'll have to put something on your dog!

 ever think your dog would sit still beside another? with practice & distractions they can!

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Ronas Hill Kraker-jak UD

Remembering - if it were not for my best bud, Kraker-jak, I'm not sure where I'd be today.  He taught me so much about the friendship we gain from dogs, and how each one teaches us something new in life.

With the recent passing of Barbara Ann Scott, who started her skating career at the Minto Skating Club, it brought to mind that, that is where I 1st started skating too, and there came a point I had a decision to make - I might have been 12 yrs or so, that either I continue skating or take the next obedience lesson as the class nights conflicted.  Guess what I chose?

One of my fav pics - many Sunday's the family would take a walk around Pink Lake in our Gatineau Hills

 Amazing once taught 'take it, hold it, give it' what we'd ask him to do!

 

 One of his last high jumps for his UD before he became ill

This is the 1st picture taken of the two of us.  Taken in 1967 by Jeanne White of the Ottawa Journal for an article on the Bytown Dog Obedience Club's very 1st Puppy Kindergarten class.

I am proud to say that I was the 1st youngest to ever go from the BDOC Puppy Kindergarten class to obtaining our Utility Degree.

 Am sure he is still by my side, guiding me with every class I teach.

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