The Howly Hound
Dog Training & Behavior Modification
The Howly Hound
Dog Training & Behavior Modification
- 1-on-1 training
If our classes are not suitable for your dog at the moment, or your schedule doesn't align with our class offerings,
we offer private sessions tailored to meet your specific needs.
Some of the issues we often deal with:
- Recall
- Loose leash walking
- Jumping up
- Focus
- Impulse control
- Potty training
- Fearful dogs
- “Stubborn” dogs
- Separation anxiety
- Reactivity/aggression and an array of many other problem behaviors
- Group classes
We limit our class numbers to provide you the highest quality instruction and attention to every student.
Puppy Class I
For puppies up to 18 weeks of age to learn and socialize in a safe environment.
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: $320 (incl. GST/HST)
The class will teach puppies the following:
- Bite inhibition
- Socialization with other dogs and people
- A bit of leash training (lots of off-leash time)
- Basic manners
- Dog training essentials – the beginnings
- Temperament assessment
- Basic behavior problem counseling
- Build long-term relations
NOTES:
- You must show proof of vaccination. Parvovirus and distemper are a serious concern and it is our responsibility to keep everyonesafe. A reference from your local veterinarian will be necessary.
- If your puppy shows any signs/symptoms of disease, please stay home, contact your veterinarian right away and follow their instructions. Talk to us, you should be able to make up the class at a later date, but safety first.
- First class is a mandatory orientation (no puppies for this session, so you can attend even BEFORE you get your puppy!).
- If we notice your puppy is having a hard time in class (for example if they show signs of extreme fear or aggression), we may ask you to join an extra class or take private lessons to maximize your puppy’s learning experience and get them back on track.
Puppy Class II
For puppies who are anywhere from 18 weeks to 1 year old.
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: $265 (incl. GST/HST)
Puppies will learn an advanced level of:
- Obedience
- Off-leash manners (distance control)
- On-leash manners
- Emergency response (emergency recall, emergency sit, etc)
- Stay
- Heel
- Placement commands
- Increase in 3 Ds (duration, distance, distraction)
- Basic behaviour problem counseling and early resolution
- Build long-term relations
NOTES:
- Perfect for graduates from The Howly Hound Puppy Class I, but also suitable for other pups upon assessment
- This class is NOT suitable for aggressive/reactive dogs.
Adult Class
For quiet, people-friendly and dog-friendly dogs between 8 months and two years of age to learn basic manners. Taught on leash first, with the possibility to be off-leash depending on class development and progress.
Duration: 6 weeks
Price: $280 (incl. GST/HST)
Your dog will learn:
- Control your dog’s energy and enthusiasm
- Capture your dog’s attention
- Teach focus
- Increase reliability (think recall)
- Lose-leash walking, etc
- This class is dynamic and tailored to the group’s needs
NOTES:
- Dogs who bark obsessively need private session(s) to prepare for class.
- Fearful dogs need private session(s) to prepare for class.
- This class is NOT suitable for aggressive/reactive dogs.
Tricks and Treats!
For people-friendly and dog-friendly adult dogs to have fun learning new tricks and games that translate into real-life desired behaviors and/or strengthen the human/dog bond.
Duration: 4 weeks
Price: $180 (incl. GST/HST)
Some activities covered are:
- Games to build impulse control
- Sit pretty
- Fetch
- Jump through hoops
- Jump over obstacles, etc.
- This class is dynamic and tailored to the group’s needs
NOTES:
- This class is NOT suitable for aggressive/reactive dogs.
Scent Games
Did you know your dog’s strongest sense is their sense of smell?
Did you know it is part of their natural and calming behavior to sniff and forage?
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Duration: 4 weeks
Price: $180 (incl. GST/HST)
Join this class to learn how to create and design multiple different activities to enrich your dog’s life through their sense of smell.
Some of the things your dog will learn:
- Search specific scents on command
- Retrieve items with the specific scent taught
- Pick out a specific scent from other “distracting” smells
NOTES:
- This class is NOT suitable for aggressive/reactive dogs, especially those with resource guarding issues.
Husbandry
Every dog should undergo husbandry training either through private sessions or in a class setting.
This class is ideal for people-friendly and dog-friendly adult dogs. Fearful dogs may be able to enroll in this class but require prior assessment. Wiggly dogs and those that struggle during vet visits are encouraged to attend this class.
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Duration: 4 weeks
Price: $180 (incl. GST/HST)
Some of the things covered:
- Nail trims
- Body inspection
- Ear inspection
- Teeth brushing
- Consent
Growl Class
Ideal for dog-dog aggressive/reactive dogs.
Duration: 8 weeks
Price: $375 (incl. GST/HST)
- An assessment prior to enrollment is necessary.
- First class is a mandatory information session and no dogs should be brought in.
- Learn how to manage your dog, why aggression occurs, how to prevent it and how treatment is achieved.
- Build a network of supporting classmates that face the same problems.
- About
Claudia G., BSc., MSc.
My name is Claudia and I started The Howly Hound Dog Training & Behavior Modification to follow my passion: improving the lives of dogs and their owners!
I became passionate about dog training and animal behavior thanks to my rescue dog ❤️ who had all sorts of behavior "problems", and opened up a whole new world of science to me: animal behavior! I hold a BSc. and MSc., which sharpened my trouble shooting skills and persistence immensely (I rarely ever give up).
I'm a very optimistic person, am very compassionate and understanding, love the environment an animals, and when I learned that more animals get surrendered and/or die due to behavioral issues than physical health issues, I knew I had to help.
Furthermore, I'm against force- and fear-based training, including the use of prong/choke/shock collars. I've published a brochure to educate the public about damage that such tools can do here: http://tiny.cc/8eepaz.
Qualifications
- BC SPCA Animal Behaviour Science Symposium (Keynote speaker Chirag Patel among others)
- Canine Body Language, Health and Stress, (Turid Rugaas)
- SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- How to Handle your Reactive Dog Workshop (Dr. Sophia Yin's legacy)
- Treatment and Prevention of Dog Aggression: Biting and Fighting Workshop (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- Tricky K9s Workshop (Sara Carson and The Super Collies)
- Growl Class Workshop (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- Reliability and Games Training Workshop (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare Course (University of Edinburgh)
- Science-Based Dog Training, with feeling (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- Simple Solutions for Common Dog Behaviour and Training Problems (Dr. Ian Dunbar)
- The Truth about Cats and Dogs Course (the University of Edinburgh)
- Dog Emotion and Cognition Course (Duke University)
