Buena Vista Training Systems

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Our next set of classes start on February 22nd for Beginners and Puppies.  They will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:45 with a 2nd class that will start at 8 PM.  All students will register at  6:45 on the first night.

Our intermediate and advanced levels will get started on the 24th at the same time and proceed with classes on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings at 10 AM.

With many schools to chose from, you may be wondering which one to pick.  Here's a comment from a dog owner that came in for an individual consultation (we do lots of these) to address a behavioral problem. 

Hi Barry,

 

We just got back from visiting with our families at Christmas, and I have to say that the difference was night and day. It was absolutely amazing. In the past she was never able to sit still or nap until she went to bed in the same room as us at night, but over the last 4 days she was able to lay down and actually sleep, despite there being kids running and screaming and people everywhere! It was a little harder at my parents place as she still wants to go after their Pug but she certainly was far better than ever before and she was also able to relax with the Pug around. We are very grateful for your help, it was desperately needed and it made a world of difference and we truly appreciate it! :)

 

Having seen such great results my boyfriend and I would like to put her in your next obedience class.  

Kelly L.

 

Location: 226 Edson St.

226 Edson St. is in the CN Industrial area in the South End of the city. 

Below, the view from Edson St looking south into the parking lot. Go to the door on the left end of the building.

Price: $126 includes tax

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There are 8 classes in a set, each class is about an hour long, and your set will be completed in 4 weeks.  

Information for those coming to their first class:

a. Don't feed your dog on class day until after the class is over.  Puppies can have half their normal morning meal except for Saturday mornings, when they can eat after class.  We will provide motivational treats for the first lesson and you will bring your own treats for subsequent lessons.

b. Bring your dog on a leash (not chain; not extend-a-leash).  The easiest leash type on your hands is leather, but synthetic materials are fine.  The collar can be any material, but don't bring a haltie, gentle leader, or harness.  You can bring the dog on a flat collar, sliding collar or prong collar, as you wish. 

 

 

Barry demonstrating the heeling exercise with a beginner dog.

For more information on classes and their contents, look 5 pictures down after this ...

   Bragging!

We were very proud of our high achieving students as a result of their performance at the recent CKC Obedience Trials in February and again at the May 2 and 3 trial.

Here's Ross and Lynn with their Lab, Misty.  3 High Score in Class  ribbons for Novice Level, and one High Score in Trial.

Jackie (middle) and her Shepherd, Sunshadows X-Files (Sully) take high score in Novice Class in Jackie's first ever appearance in competition.

Louise and her Lab Fen, take top honors in her Open Class

Shelly and her N.S. Duck Toller, Rogan, take high score in her Utility Class.

 

 Here is Ken's black Flatcoated Retriever, Caro, winning high score in his first attempt at Open Class.  

   

Dog Obedience School - General

  The learning approach is fun, using high energy and rewards such as food and play.  We do not use clickers.  We coach each handler on an individual basis to ensure that both you and your dog thoroughly understand each exercise.  We recognize that each dog and handler are unique and we tailor our training to meet those needs.  We offer obedience at all levels, from puppy classes to advanced competition levels.

Our Guarantee:  We will happily refund your tuition if you believe that your dog hasn't made progress or that you have not gained a better understanding of your dog and canine behavior in general. 

Dogs are trained to come quickly and happily when called.

Excellent focus before heeling exercise begins.

Puppy Class Curriculum- The course involves proper socialization, learning to learn, gaining a sense of position in the family pack, introduction to walking at your side, coming when called, and staying in place.  There are many fun filled discussions about everyday puppy behavior problem solving.  We focus on 'learning to learn' and this is an excellent time to set the pup's positive attitude toward obedience work.  There's always lots of laughter coming from this area over the antics of these young dogs as they  increase their skills.

  Beautiful, attentive heeling is taught.

                 Here's a puppy doing a fast  recall.

 Some comments from our May 2009 classes:

   "The course was excellent; we learned alot.  Thank you!"  Barbara King

    "100 % ratings on course objectives and instructor presentation." Barry & Donna Rusnell

    "Charlie has improved his listening skills exponentially, which is so important for such a large dog.  He will definitely be back for Novice class!"  Jenn Cadrain & Steve Peever

    "Great value!  Thanks for the grad party!"
 

Beginner Class Curriculum - The curriculum includes focusing on the master, heeling, coming when called, down and stay, going to the heel position from in front, sit and stay, standing for examination.  Regular discussion periods, opportunities for questions, and play periods for dogs are provided.

Beginner's Class doing the long down and stay, at graduation.

Some of the beginner class working outside.

 In the Beginner level, we deal with aggression problems when/if they are presented, as the dogs have now passed the generally agreeable age of puppy-hood and may be exhibiting inappropriate behavior toward other dogs, or even people in the family - or worse, strangers on the street.  Many Saskatoon dogs' lives have been saved by our humane and effective approach which leads the dog to a very clear understanding of what behaviors are expected when greeting people and other dogs.  Our approach does not involve ignoring bad behavior nor does it involve using distraction to 'take the dog's mind off'' the object of it's aggression.  We deal immediately and clearly with dangerous behaviors, providing feedback that the dog understands.  Each dog is different, and each is treated in a way that leads to a reshaping of behaviors that would have labeled it a 'dangerous dog' or even having to be put down.

Some comments from a beginner class.

    "The course was very informative, straight forward, and we had a lot of fun too.  We especially appreciated the one-on-one time with our trainers."

    "The trainers were excellent in knowledge and ability to convey what was to be done, and how to do it."

    "This was heads and shoulders above the two previous places we'd trained.  We both were completely satisfied with what was taught and what we learned."

Intermediate and Advanced Curriculum - Dogs and handlers are prepared for more advanced work based on their needs, ability levels, and the competition levels they may be planning to enter.  In these classes, dogs are training for CD, CDX and Utility Degrees as well as all the new 'in-between' categories that have just been created by the Canadian Kennel Club.  Many handlers continue on in these classes even if they don't plan to compete, simply because they and their dog are having fun and expanding their training skills.

Ten of the Intermediate/Advanced dogs on their long sit exercise.

To see more dogs at work, go to these websites:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenlong/sets/72057594079887941/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenlong/sets/72057594079631631/

Some More Recent Outstanding Performances

A Big Congratulations to;

1. Shelly and Rogan -  Final leg of their Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) title, and Top Sporting Dog of the Day for his 2 High in Trial scores!

2. Mark and Finn - Achieved 2 legs toward his OTCH.  Seen with his '06 trophy for 5th highest scoring Duck Toller in Canada.

3. Sharon and Lily.  Sharon and her Flat Coated Retreiver, Lily, achieved their Utility Degree at the Saskatoon September long weekend show with a high in class!

4. Ricki and Jasper - a high in class in Utility and the completion of the Utility title.

5. Sharon and Rosa - an Open title and high in class.

6. Keith and Cody for their Oct 21st, '06 attainment of their Utility Degree, successful in 3 of their 4 trials.

Is our training effective?  Judge for yourself  by our student's high levels of achievement in open competition with other trainers.  Not only are the dogs trained to be accurate, they present themselves with enthusiasm and happiness in their work. One of the reasons we are the largest obedience school in the area is that competitors know they will get the kind of coaching that will lead to the results that they want in the ring. This recent e-mail illustrates this.

Some results from the Saskatoon trials on May 6 and 7th, '07.

1. Barry Gay (instructor) with his two dogs (Jag and Maniac) entered for their first attempts at their Novice title, and both dogs qualified in both of the trials they were entered in;  four out of  four.  Maniac took a second highest score, by only a half point, with 195 1/2.  Both dogs now have their CD titles, having entered once only for the one trial each needed for the required 3 'legs' for their titles.  3/3 for both dogs - no wasted time or entry fees!

2. Ann and  Uwynn also got a second highest in class score with a 196 1/2.  She missed high score by a half point too.  

3. Mareta and Baloo got two high scores in class out of 3 trials entered.

4. Dorothy Boran (instructor) and her standard poodle, Jax, got a high in Novice class with a 196.

5. Ricky with Jasper, Sharon with Lilly, and Keith with Cody, all achieved a leg in Utility.

6. Dea got one  Novice leg out of two trials with her young Shepherd, Vegas.

7. Danielle and her Black Lab, Hawk, got their Novice degree, successful in 3 out of 4 trials.

Riki and Jasper's career summary: Entered 4 trials on this date and passed all 4 trials, achieving a new CD title in the first 3 trials. 

She received 3 high scores in class at the September trial in Saskatoon.  At that trial, she attained the top score with a tie for High in Trial as well as another High in Trial.  Jasper has completed his CDX title and his Utility title, with more High in Trial scores.   Congratulations Riki!

She has added another Traverne, Smokey, and he has just completed his CDX, again with several high scores under his belt.  Smokey has made a great start on his Utility training and will be seen in trials this spring and summer.

Ann and Sunshadows Elf - 3 High in Trial Scores,    

 Classes start monthly - call to find out our next starting date or arrange to drop by and observe a class in session.

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