Buena Vista Training Systems

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Our next set of Obedience Classes for all levels, from puppy to advanced competition,  start on
Thursday, August 7th at 6:30 - 6:45 PM for registration.   Classes will take place at Buena Vista Kennels, 1 mile south of the railway overpass on Clarence Avenue past the new WalMart.  Turn left on Hill St, the second left turn after the overpass, watch for the sign on the left side of Clarence Avenue.

  

 

Puppies and Beginners Classes will meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:45 PM. Visitors are welcome to stop by to observe our current classes.

 Have a look down the page to see how well our students performed at the recent trials in Saskatoon and elsewhere!

 

 Information for those coming to their first class

a. Don't feed your dog on class day until later after the class.  Puppies can have half their normal morning meal.  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. 

Costs are $105.00 for the set of 8 classes, $5 GST included.

 The 8th class is a graduation celebration with goodies for handlers, guests and dogs.  Certificates and score sheets are awarded.

Dog Obedience School - General

  The learning approach is fun, using high energy and rewards such as food and play.  We coach each handler on an individual basis to ensure that each team thoroughly understands the 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 dog 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.                                       Puppy doing a fast  recall.

 Some comments from our last puppy class:

   "Very approachable instructors.  Lots of humor and interesting classes."

    "Great having playtime before class."

    "I loved this class and learned alot!"

    "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's 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 our last 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 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 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 Flatcoated 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 their second leg.

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 the high levels of achievement by our students in open competition.  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.

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 in class scores out of 3 trials.

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

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

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

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

Ken, Danielle, and Marguerita all receiving High in Classes, at a past Saskatoon CKC Trial.

Riki and Jasper's career summary: Entered 4 trials in to date, passed all 4 trials, achieving a new CD title in the first 3 trials.  She received 3 high score 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  - September 2004, Saskatoon.  He has since completed his CDX title with more High in Trial scores, and has obtained one of his legs toward his Utility Degree.  Congratulations!

Ann and Sunshadows Elf - 3 High in Trial Scores,         Riki and Jasper - High in Novice Class

 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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