Small Dog Play Group begins January 10 at 12:00 PM there is still room for a couple of more small dog friends to enroll. Contact Russ at
Small Dog Play Group, Enroll Now
VOLUNTEER FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED 
The Twins Tiers Chapter of Pets For Vets has begun to interview local veterans that have applied for a companion dog, Appropriate dogs are selected from shelters that match the needs of the veteran. Each dog is then placed with a foster family for approximately six weeks for adjustment from the shelter and training. Foster families have the support of professional trainers.
Please consider giving back to a veteran that has served our country. Volunteer Application Click Here
A whole year has gone by!
The lack of attention and new posts to my blog for over a year is testimony to how busy Russ Hollier Dog Training has been. I am grateful to all my clients and their companions that have made this past year so successful.
A few highlights form the past year include my attendance at two workshops by Suzanne Clothier on the selection, care and training for therapy dogs and also a workshop on working with the adolescent dog.
I am collaborating with Mary Hirshfeld and Stray Haven Animal Society and SPCA in Waverly New York. Stray Haven is now the home of the Twin Tiers Chapter of Pets For Vets .
The Pets for Vets program is dedicated to supporting veterans and providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with America’s veterans who could benefit from a companion animal.
I have added weight pulling for behavior management as a new service for high energy and unfocused dogs. Either with a cart or on snow with a sled weight pulling (noncompetitive) can be a fun activity for you and your high energy dog that may have difficulty focusing.
I am looking forward to posting more often as time allows, thank to all of you who have supported Russ hollier Dog Training.
New Classes Begin September
“Classes are so much fun and wow did we get tired out”
New Classes Begin In September
Foundations Class / Beginner Obedience September 14 1:00 PM
Puppy Class September 14 2:00 PM
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class September 14 3:00 PM
Pack Walk Class September 21 9:00 AM (time may occasionally change)
Contact Russ now at rhollier@twcny.rr.com for details and schedule a free orientation (required if you have not attended a previous class).
Other Services Available
- Confidence Course for anxious dogs
- Intro to Nose Work
- Intro to Agility
- Private In-home training or in the Class Room
- Specialized services for reactive and anxious dogs
Returning In January
- Small Dog Play Group
Fearful and Anxious Dogs
I currently have several clients with dogs with severe cases of fearfulness. The fear is expressed with reactivity to dogs, people and things resulting in withdrawal and or aggression. These are challenging cases and very stressful for the dog’s owner. Progress is often slow and requires behavior modification, alternative interventions as well as pharmacological treatment by a veterinarian. Often the dogs anxiety can be explained by poor socialization, abuse and neglect however fear can manifest itself in dogs without traumatic histories. This article explores maternal transmission of fear in humans that may explain why some puppies inherit anxiety and the behaviors that go with it.
There is space available for one dog to enroll in Foundations Class on Thursday Night
In Foundations Class dogs will focus on giving attention, offering positive behaviors, responding to a cue and building self-control. Behaviors that dogs will learn are settling on a mat, loose lead walking, recall, sit/stay, down/stay while building duration of behaviors and working at a distance from the handler and with moderate distractions.
People will learn leash and clicker mechanics, using reinforcement rather than correction, cues rather than commands, observing your dog, day-to-day applications of basic obedience skills. Small class size maximum of 4.
Contact Russ now at 607-539-6593 or by email rhollier@twcny.rr.com to enroll and schedule a free pre-class orientation.
Oh My! we have to hurry.
September classes are already beginning to fill up. Contact Russ now for Beginner Obedience, Puppy Classes, Canine Good Citizen and Pack Walk Class
Keep watch for our fall activities.
Yes they will soon be here! The fall schedule will include:
- Puppy Class
- Foundations Class
- Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
- Therapy Dog Class and testing for the National Therapy Dog Registry
- Pack Walk Class
Individual Classes at 411 Taughannock Boulevard will include:
- The Confidence Course for fearful, anxious and distracted dogs.
- Introduction to agility
- Introduction to nose work
Individual Training at home for dogs that are not class ready or to meet your individual training and scheduling needs.
Pack Walk Class, There is Room for just one more dog.
Russ Hollier Dog Training
Pack Walk Class
Objectives
- Dogs will learn to give attention to their person while walking with dogs
- Dogs will learn to walk on a loose leash while walking with dogs
- People will learn how to manage on leash reactivity
- People will learn to play the engage / disengage game with their dog
What you will need
- clicker
- 6 foot leash
- Treat pouch
- A generous supply of high value treats Bring more than you think you will need
- Front attach harness or head halter
- Water and water bowel
Dates and Times Class length will be approximately 45 minutes
- July 20 10:00 AM Introduction without Dogs
- July 27 10:00 AM
- August 3 10:00 AM
- August 10 No Class
- August 17 No Class
- August 24 10:00 AM
- August 31 9:00 AM Please note time change
- September 7 10:00 AM
- September 1410:00 AM
Location
- 411 Taughannock Boulevard, we will use the parking lot across the street near the inlet
Class Size Advanced registration required
- Maximum of 6
Cost
$99.00 plus tax, = $106.92
Confirm your registration now
www.russhollierdogtraining.com 607-539-6593
Hey, There is room for one more puppy
Hey, there is room for one more puppy in puppy class! Our focus in puppy class is on socialization with other dogs and people, giving attention, learning to settle on a mat, walking on lead and body handling. Time is also given to Q&A about puppy behaviors and puppy development. Call Russ at 607-539-6593 click on CONTACT US at http://www.russhollierdogtraining.com . No waiting start now.
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