Georgia K9 Academy's Training Billboard: Much Needed Updates!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Much Needed Updates!

Well.... where do I even start. I've been bad, bad, bad about updating the progress of the pooches. Here goes!

Mo went home last week & FAB-U-LOUS!! He & his momma were headed out to the beach for one week & then Miss Scarlet gets to join her momma & big brother back at home. Scarlet needed a little extra work. Which leads me to Scarlet...

Scarlet is doing 100 times better. She is going everywhere with me off leash & responding extremely well. We're working on her attention to commands..... right now she's not good at holding them, especially around distractions. She is quite the social butterfly & LOVES playtime. She is getting big fast. She is scheduled to go home Monday. I'm sure her momma & Mo will be happy to have her home! I am so happy I had the opportunity to work with not 1 but 2 Spinones!!!! Maybe I'll add the breed to my list of dogs I'd like to own in my lifetime.....
Here are some pictures of Scarlet working on her off leash at the dog park!

Mugsy is practically like one of the family now. He gets along

great with EVERYONE! He is such a lover & so fully of personality. He has such a silly side..... but that's definitely the Boxer in him. He is doing excellent with his Basic Obedience.... no problems what so ever. I definitely hope his forever home decides to continue working with him & even completes the Advanced Obedience! Mugsy would love the added freedom of exploring at the park when we go out or even going to the barn with me & being able to explore off the leash! Keep your fingers crossed for Mugsy that the Rockin P Rescue gets lots of calls of people that would like to adopt him!!

Sasha is doing wonderful! She has about a week or more left on her training & she's coming along just like she should. She love splaying with the gang & is super attentive to her commands. She is super willing to please & such a lover at night when it's time to calm down & just snuggle. She is going to be such a great dog for her family. She's personable & inquisitive. I'll start her off leash work this week & then she'll be good to go!! More pictures of Sasha to come!!

Gracie, Gracie, Gracie......

Where do I begin with her ;o) She is such a sweet girl. Her nickname is Hoover due to the fact that as she walks around with her face to the ground eating anything in her tracks. That's been the biggest obstacle with her..... teaching her to keep her head up when she's not in a command to keep her form eating EVERYTHING!! She's fine if she's in a command & her attention is on the commands or me but give her free rein to do as she pleases & she's looking for things to put in her mouth.... like a teething baby :o) She is doing TONS better with her obedience in general. She is still super exuberant & would prefer to run everywhere we go but she is starting to learn to sloooooow doooowwwn & focus. She will definitely keep her momma on her toes when she gets back home..... which isn't until the end of June.... thank goodness for me!

Kinsley is awesome. We're slowly coming along with the "get the paper" command. He reeeally doesn't like the plastic in his mouth. He's doing it but reluctantly so I think I'm going to encourage his with his favorite reward at the end.... lots of love & a liver treat ;o) That should perk him up a bit! He is still a little nervous when we go to new places but worlds better than he was before. He'll just need the continued exposure to new things & of course his new momma & dad will keep up with his commands & keep him in line :o) He is scheduled to go home the weekend of June 19th & I know his new family (my aunt & uncle) can't wait to have him there FINALLY!!

Parker joined me for about 6 days for me to teach him the Advanced Obedience! He did wonderful & he's going to have so much more fun with his owners now that he can run off leash & they can feel confident he'll come back when they call him, no matter what he sees or would rather play with! I can't wait to hear updates on how well Parker & his family are doing with is off leash skills!!

Jasmine & Kiki have been boarding as well as Miss Ava & two newbies, Phoebe & Tad. It's always great to have the extra playmates & Parker & Ava love each other!! I love being able to keep in touch with my trainees & see them regularly!!

Kiki getting ready for bed

Jasmine (or as we call her Jazz-er-men)

Ava

We have new trainees coming in this week as these guys start to head out! More to come with updates on the new guys starting training!!

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BOARDING

Georgia K9 Academy is located on 4.5 in Loganville, GA. We are not a traditional "kennel" in the sense that your dog comes to stay and is like one of our dogs. Our property is fully fenced, we offer a play yard for playtimes, spacious runs or crate for bed time, comfy cots, lots of love & discipline and of course all the friends a pup could ever need. Boarding is *$25/night/dog. I ask that you please supply your dog's food in a non returnable bag or container. Because we offer comfy beds, bowls, toys & leashes you don't have to worry about sending your own! Contact us by text, email or phone to schedule your dog's stay! - Ashleigh@ga-k9.com or 678-984-5735.

Training Tips

Obedience can be boring & monotonous but it is definitely a necessity to having a happy companion. Mix it up & make it fun for you & your dog. These tips help to keep yours & your dog's skill sharp!

- Change up your location of where you work with your dog. Every new place you go will bode a new challenge for you & your dog. Your dog doesn't know the training rules apply there. The excitement of new distraction, new smells can make for a crazed pup! Take a few minutes & run through your commands, reminding your dog that he/she has to be well behaved at this new fun place as well!

- Sit on the couch or in a chair when you're giving commands. Standing is a very authoritative position & your dog is more inclined to listen when you are standing. Run through all your commands in this new relaxed position. Expect your dog will mess up in the beginning; it's something new. Just be ready to correct the problem & show your dog what you want! He/she should listen just the same.

Making your obedience fun for you & your dog is the key. Get creative & don’t forget, USE IT OR LOSE IT!!

Testimonial

Highly Skilled, Highly Recommended!! Let me start out by saying that this was my first experience with a professional trainer. (Laila)My boxer is the first puppy that I ever owned. I told Ashleigh that I wanted a very well behaved dog due to the fact that I have had problems with other dogs that I have owned in the past. Ashleigh described her training options to me and I decided to go for the full training option which required that Ashleigh take Laila for three weeks to teach her all the basics and off leash commands. I can not say enough how impressed I am with Ashleigh's dedication to her craft. Ashleigh provides follow up visits with me if I feel Laila needs a refresher. Laila with Ashleigh's help has become the ultimate best friend in my opinion. I would recommend Ashleigh's services to anyone looking for the ultimate in obedience training. --John Pitera

Stella - 4mo Boxer

Ashleigh is the best dog trainer I could have ever imagined. She taught my Boxer to do everything I could have ever wanted, and helped her to become confident and controlled. Ashleigh puts so much heart into her work and takes it very seriously. She is never finished--she continues to help us whenever we need her. She is fabulous at what she does and anyone searching for a talented, dedicated trainer would be wise to contact Ashleigh with Georgia K9 Academy. Ashleigh can assist you with any problems you are having with your dog and has given us complete control over our dog both on and off leash. We can't wait to send our newest puppy to her in a couple weeks! --Lauren Bentley

Testimonial

Ashleigh has been such a blessing to my dogs and me. Her patience and hard work with my German Shepherd, Gus, have truly made a difference in his behavior, and her help with my Daschund mix, Jack, have really helped as well. She has much more patience then I could ever have, which is exactly what I needed. She has been great with follow-ups and email/phone replies, and I can definitely tell that she cares about my dogs. She was very honest upfront with her training style and what my dog was going to be experiencing while being at her house. She also has a blog that she updates about her trainees, which is great for owners because they can check in on how their dogs are doing and see pictures and such. My dogs love seeing her, which is such a comfort to me knowing they are in good hands when they are with her. I highly recommend Ashleigh for anyone who loves their dogs and wants to have the best relationship with them that they possibly can. Her training has made all the difference in the world! --Abigail Wintemute