Where's Your Sit

Novice & Advanced Rally Obedience classes starting this Tuesday! Spots are open in both.

Novice Rally O - 5pm
Advanced Rally O - 4pm

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Some of the Rally O pups at class yesterday. Such a fun group 🥰

Puppy “Terry” the boxer learning all about dog skills in his lesson. Story, Legend & Bonnie Pockets came along to help!

Pups Out & About class this evening was a lot of fun! Legend, Blue & Skye learned to navigate new challenges.

Too cute! Our tracking students love finding humans too!

Anyone else that can relate?

Due to the heat wave a few classes aren't starting until next week now.

We have room in the Adventure Dog class! 6:15pm on Mondays

Adventure Dog Program Our group classes are family friendly and take place in the real world – we want you and your dog to learn how to handle real life situations. Next Class starts: Mondays at 6:15pm. July 15, 2…

Dog Training for Real Life!

Summer Classes

Pups Out & About starts Monday, July 8 at 5:30pm

Adventure Dog starts Monday, July 8 at 6:15pm

Our Pups Out & About and Adventure Dog programs run once per week for 4 weeks. Our class is held in a new location each week so you and your dog learn to navigate different distractions and polish up obedience skills. Classes are fun, positive reinforcement based and every week is different!

Disc Dog starts Thursday, July 11 at 3pm

Want to learn to play frisbee (disc) with your dog. This class is open to dogs/handlers of all levels. We have 1 spot left in this group.

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Where's Your Sit? Where's Your Sit offers professional, in home pet dog training services for puppies and adult dogs, group dog training classes and behaviour consultations. We serve Nanaimo, British Columbia and surrounding area. All of our training will give you results in real life environments including your home...

DISC DOG CLASSES

Starting July 11 at 3pm

Details here: https://wheresyoursit.com/services/disc-dog/

*Your dog must be off leash reliable for this class

SUMMER CLASSES

Tracking
Advanced - 8am - July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Advanced - 9am - July 8, 15, 22 & 29
$185 for 4 weeks

Please contact to wait list for Introduction to Tracking which will be offered in the Fall. Classes held in rotating locations around Nanaimo.

Rally Obedience (CARO Signs)
Novice - 5pm - July 2, 9, 16 & 23
Advanced - 4pm - July 2, 9, 16 & 23
$175 for 4 weeks
Classes held in the north end of Nanaimo near Uplands

Pet Dog Training
Pups Out & About - 5:30pm - July 8, 15, 22 & 29
Adventure Dog - 6:15pm - July 8, 15, 22 & 29
$175 for 4 weeks
Classes held in rotating locations around Nanaimo.

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Super important tips!

Your dog trainer can also help you find the right puppy. Don’t be too shy to ask!

🥜The peanut butter stuffed Kong continues to be one of the most popular daily dog treats. It can take up a large part of your dog's overall calories without providing the benefits that fresh food contributes.

Peanut butter sticks on your dog's teeth (not great for oral health) and if you leave them in a crate or pen they are probably going to be thirsty and need a lot of water after! Not the best idea if they aren't going to be able to relieve themselves for awhile.

This photo shows actual amounts of fresh food that your dog could have over a week -the same amount of calories as 1 TBS x 7 days. (Keep in mind many people put more than just 1 TBSP in the kong each time)!

This one change in your routine could make such a positive impact on your dog's health!

The foods here are chicken breast, ground beef, eggs, broccoli, blueberries, plain applesauce, plain yogurt.

They'd receive:

🍗🥚high quality protein,
🥦antioxidants for cancer protection,
🍎pre and probiotics for healthy gut function.

If you want to stuff a food puzzle 🧩 why not try swapping PB out with plain yogurt, pumpkin, applesauce or various dog friendly baby food blends - freeze them to last longer. Blend yogurt with some berries or mix yogurt with some plain pumpkin. Many of the fresh foods in the pic can be mixed and put in a puzzle!

*calories are based on 🥜 that is 95 calories per TBSP.

𝗔𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀!

Here are some things to consider as your dog ages:

➡️ There is no need to restrict protein unless there is a medical condition. As your dog ages you may notice a decrease in lean body mass and high quality protein (essential amino acids) is important for tissue repair, immune system support and stress response. Personalized diets help ensure protein/amino acid requirements are met even when calorie requirements may decrease.

➡️ Consider proactive supplements like CoQ10, Vitamin E, B complex and glucosamine/chondroitin products combined with a nutrient dense diet

➡️It’s critical your dog’s diet meets their nutrient requirements, many reserves may be depleted if their diet hasn’t been optimal.

➡️If you find you need to cut their food back quite a bit or they gain weight- remember less food equals less nutrients. Look for a food that has fewer calories, but still has quality protein.

➡️Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbages and berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries contain various phytonutrients to help boost your senior’s diet.

➡️ IF their diet is balanced, AND they're getting fresh foods and supps mentioned above, then look at additions like mushrooms, turmeric paste, decaf green tea, and/or bone broth on a case by case basis. These are extras to help with inflammation and for immune/cancer support, cognitive and joint support.

➡️Increase vet visits (blood work and urinalysis) to semi annually so you can catch any minor problems before they escalate.

➡️Ensure your dog is trim and keep them active. Instead of one long walk per day, consider splitting it up into multiple walks.

🌳Let them sniff!

🧩Change up where you walk, feed some of their meals in puzzles (if they don't get frustrated) teach them a new trick. We can get a bit complacent because they sleep more and seem content - but mental stimulation is so important for their cognitive health!

There's still 1 spot left in Advanced Rally O and 2 spots left in Novice Rally O starting this Tuesday!

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May Classes! It's the best of the time to train!

Pups Out & About - 5:30pm, May 27, June 3, 10 & 17
Adventure Dog - 6:15pm, May 27, June 3, 10 & 17

Advanced Tracking - 6pm, May 9, 16, 23 and 30
Advanced Tracking - 10am, May 13, 27, June 3 and 10. No class on May 20.

Novice Rally O - 5pm, May 21, 28, June 4 & 11
Advanced Rally O - 4pm, May 21, 28, June 4 & 11

Information about each class, cost and registration can be found on our website:

Where's Your Sit? Where's Your Sit offers professional, in home pet dog training services for puppies and adult dogs, group dog training classes and behaviour consultations. We serve Nanaimo, British Columbia and surrounding area. All of our training will give you results in real life environments including your home...

A great treat option!

The humble apple is often overshadowed by berries 🫐 and exotic fruits 🍉🥭 but don’t dismiss this nutritious fruit!

🍎Apples are easy to find and reasonably priced.

🍏Apples are rich in pectin, which is a soluble fiber that offers prebiotic benefits.

🍎These fibers increase butyrate, a short chain fatty acid that helps promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

🍏Apples are high in polyphenols that protect the body from oxidative stress.

🍎 Organic apples have a more diverse microbiota than conventional apples.

🍎🍏Don't think your dog likes apples? There are many varieties of apples and just like us, they may prefer a certain variety- perhaps it was too tart? Try one of the sweeter varieties like honeycrisp, gala or golden delicious.

Remember – because they are fairly high in fiber, start with just a small treat size amount. Remember to remove the core/seeds. 🐾

🍎Is your dog a fan of apples?

There's still a few spots left in Pups Out & About and Adventure Dog both starting next Tuesday!

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Fable’s puppies have arrived! They were born while I was away judging at the Up Dog International Finals so I’ve named them after different Up Dog games.

I’m going to offer Rally O classes again for late Spring and Summer.

Do you prefer afternoons (3pm and 4pm starts) or evenings?

ADOLESCENCE:
As dogs go through adolescence, it’s safe to say things turn a little topsy-turvy! 🙃

If you’re currently at this stage and feeling like you’ve taken one step forward and two steps back, don’t panic! During this stage of life, there’s a lot going on in their busy little brains.

Here are three facts about the adolescent brain 🧠👇

1. The inhibitory neurons of the amygdala that help to dampen down emotional responses don’t fully mature until the END of adolescence.

2. Communication between the frontal cortex and amygdala, which is essential for skills training, decreases during adolescence.

3. Extinction memory is impaired during adolescence, so if your dog has a bad experience it’s much more likely to lead to a ‘hard wired’ fear memory.

Have patience and compassion as you support and guide your dog through this vulnerable period of brain development.

Pet Training Classes Starting Soon!

Ready to teach your best friend some new skills? Our classes are small in size, take place in a variety of outdoor settings and are taught by a certified dog trainer with more than 15 years' experience.

Come have some fun with us! We use positive training methods and teach functional life skills enhancing your relationship with your dog.

Pups Out & About Class 5:30pm beginning April 23

Adventure Dog Class 6:15pm beginning April 23

Find out more here: www.wheresyoursit.com

Happy Easter everyone!

Happy National Puppy Day!!!

Did you know that both environmental and food allergies can contribute to butt scooting and a**l gland issues?

Most people focus solely on fiber when their dog has a**l gland issues - and it's a good place to start. But chronic a**l gland problems can also be secondary to allergies.

If you've recently changed foods or added in new treats around the same time that your dog started scooting, consider testing the new foods as a potential trigger.

Does your dog scoot in spring 🌱and fall 🍂 with no other changes to diet? Wipe down paws, the peria**l and tail area after exposure outside, especially if they've been scooting on grass.

Do you live in an area with fleas? Flea bite allergies can also cause biting at the tail and butt scooting.

If you've tried adjusting fiber with no positive changes don't rule out possible allergens! Often you need to address both fiber and allergens.

AUGUST DOG TRAINING CLASSES

Our fun, real life experiences classes are open for registration.
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Pups Out & About

Wednesdays at 6pm. August 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Do you have a brand new puppy or dog? We have a great beginner class for your dog that includes obedience training, environmental exploration and how to handle distractions. This 4 week program takes you to a new location each week! Each class is 45 minutes long.

Cost: $175.00
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Adventure Dog Program

Wednesdays at 6:45pm. August 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Classes are 45 minutes in length. New location each week!

Our focus is on effective training that will have your dog responding to you in busy and distracting environments. Dogs will learn to recall, walk politely on leash, follow basic cues like sit, down and leave it as well as manners, appropriate greetings and off leash reliability. Beginner to advanced obedience skills are integrated so there’s no limit to what your dog can learn.

Dogs of all ages and training levels are welcome. Please note this class is not suitable for dogs with reactivity or aggression issues. We have other programs available for dogs with those behaviour concerns.

4 Week Program: $175.00
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This is an excellent class friends. Sign up if you want a fun, confidence building activity to do with your pup. Both Story and Frankie Pickles love it!

Beginner Nosework begins Aug 15th at 730pm. Suitable for all ages from puppies to seniors. Reactive friendly!