Full Boot Camp - Dog, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Rehabilitation, in Ottawa, Hull

 AVAILABLE FOR ALL DOG BREEDS - including PITBULLS ᵔᴥᵔ 

Training;

Behaviour Modification;

Rehabilitation;

Nutrition;

Health; 

All Breeds - from small to large including Pit Bulls
FOR PEOPLE WITH ONE OR MULTIPLE DOGS/PUPPIES

For dogs of all ages - puppies, teenage, senior dogs... 

Dog and puppy training sessions with the Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer - in your home, your yard, your neighborhood.  

Imparting Skills for a Lifetime
To be a well-adjusted, happy, healthy canine - dogs require life skills. Life skills are best imparted by one who can see and understand how each piece of knowledge dovetails into the next and can then share the knowledge with true understanding – physical and psychological to another. As intelligent, sensitive beings, dogs do not require domination nor treats to learn they simply require what they give to others: compassion, kindness, understanding, patience, will, persistence and awareness backed-up by calm-considered-confident and clear communication provided with consistency (physical communication, i.e. voice, body language must be truly consistent with emotional state).  Dogs rely on instinct and intuition; they actively and consciously use all of their senses. A dog will do exactly what you really ask them to do - my advantage and ability to observe, asses, address, coach and teach effectively relies on my capability to adopt and deploy the methods that are used by canines to teach and communicate with each other. Too many humans rely on man-made tools and conceits rather than leveraging the beauty and clarity of a dog’s way.

 "In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." -- Edward Hoagland

I provide one-on-one training with my clients and their puppies, teenage and adult dogs of all ages…one or multiple dogs. Whether you just want to bring your dog up right from the get go, or you have adopted a rescue dog with a past, or you are experiencing behavioural issues (i.e. anxious, obsessive or aggressive behaviours of all kinds) from low intensity to high intensity (‘over-threshold’, ‘red-zone’).  Perhaps your dog has been placed on doggie Prozac and deemed ‘hyperactive’...I have worked with many dogs labelled and drugged for being hyper – I remove the need for such drugs. Such dogs are hyper-sensitive and require structure, truly good communication and nutrition, not drugs.  Whatever the case I can resolve the behaviour. I have never failed a dog and it’s human. 

Full Boot Camp
I offer an all-encompassing ‘full boot camp’ session (in your home) where I will address everything – from physical to psychological to diet/health. A session is typically 4 hours but may extend up to five hours depending on the issues at hand. If you would like to understand what a full boot camp session at your home includes and my methods just email me (ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com) and I will send you the information. You can also read this for more information about my methods and what I cover in a full boot camp session.This type of session is invaluable as it addresses every aspect of daily life with your dog and ensures that your dog does not develop behavioural issues.

• Anxiety or over-excitement and/or motion sickness in vehicles; 
• Barking; 
• Begging for Food, Food Surfing (tables, counters, from children, etc.) 
• Bolting out your door; 
• Chasing your cats, and other small animals; 
• Chewing/ biting your hands, feet, clothing etc.; 
• Crate Training; 
• Dog-to-Dog Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Dog-to-People Aggressive-reactive Behaviour; 
• Fear of People, Places and Things; 
• Food Aggressive-Reactive Behaviour; 
• Grief; 
• Unwanted Guarding Behaviour of people, places and things; 
• Inability to Settle-down (calm) and Relax…’hyper activity’; 
• Inappropriate Behaviour with Guests; 
• Obsessive Behaviour, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); 
• Marking in the House;
• Poor Leash-walking habits (pulling, weaving, flopping);  
• Separation Anxiety; 
• etc.

Session Cost 
*All-Encompassing Boot-Camp Session (4 to 5 hours) - $400.00
*note additional hours are purchasable at a discounted cost of $40.00/half hour and $80.00 hour while I am on-site at your home.
 
Fees above are as per my standard service area (i.e. Ottawa, Hull, Alymer, Barhaven, Arnprior, Bells Corners, Carp, Fitzroy, Orleans, Kanata, Renfrew, Stittsville, Manotick, Vars, etc.) 

If you reside in a further outlying area, depending on the exact location – I may need to add a km/time surcharge.

If you reside in another province or country I also provide a national and international consulting service via email.

I Offer Three Payment Methods for my Clients’ Convenience

1. Cash,
2. E-mail Money Transfer, and;
3. Credit Card via Paypal.

Session Bookings
Sessions can be booked on weekdays and weekends.

Pre-Assessment
I do not pre-assessments. As I work intuitively and can shift my methods and techniques on the fly to suit the individuals, I have no need to pre-assess. 90% of my clients have been to 2 or more trainers (who subsequently failed the dog and/or made the dogs issues worse). I am often the last resort between euthanasia and life – it is a responsibility that I take with the utmost seriousness and have never let a dog and its people down.  There are very few dogs that cannot be rehabilitated. 

 
My Methods
I do not force/dominance-train, nor do I treat-train as neither methods honor the intelligence or way of a dog.  If you would like to know more about my methods you can read more here. I do not use e-collars, prong/pinch collars, choke chains, haltis, etc. I teach my clients how to work without such devices.

I Teach/Train the human…
- To be aware of how their psychological/emotional state affects their dog;
- To understand how they are mis-communicating to their dog;
- To understand their dog; its body language, its reactions, its needs;
- To learn how to effectively communicate with their dog - including using less voice and instead
   more body language;
- To see when their dog is asking for direction;
- To provide leadership to their dog;
I coach and mentor the dog.

Session Follow-up
Post session I send my clients articles that reinforce what we went through in the session. My clients know that if they have a question that they can call or email me.

Working with dogs and their people is not just my ‘job’ – making sure your dog is healthy and happy is my passion…20 years experience living and working with dogs.

You can contact me at…

The Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer
Karen Rosenfeld
office: 613-622-7958
cell:     613-293-3707
email: ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com
Visit my Website
Follow and Tweet Me
Like my Facebook Page 

I also offer National & International Consulting Services
For those people that do not live in the Ottawa Area, I do offer e-Consulting Services. I provide guidance (Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Nutrition, Health) to people both Nationally and Internationally.

Client Comments/Recommendations...

 

Hi Karen

Thank you once again for the great information and for your help with Floyd. These techniques are much better for us all. The techniques are working and oddly enough Floyd is responding very well with Rachelle. We are going to the cottage this weekend so we will be able to practice these techniques with Stella being around.

Thank you

I'll keep you posted on our development.

Roger

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Hi Karen,

I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed meeting you as well as our very informative day.  I am a visual person, so now when I look at your articles I know exactly what is expected of me and my dogs.  My husband too was very impressed.  Now, if and when I can get my two little darlings out of bed (they are completely exhausted with their first day at school) we will begin to work on all you have taught us.  I actually had to laugh at them earlier this morning.  I was packing to go the cottage and took out their leashes to pack them and usually they get so excited, but this time they only rolled over in their beds as if to say "not right now mommy" as they continued to sleep. 

Last night when we ate our supper, I wanted them to lie down away from the table, well they actually decided to lie just outside the kitchen in my hallway.  Tyke just stayed there but Benny actually did ask for permission to come into the kitchen when supper was over.  He's a pretty smart little guy....stubborn but smart.  He also asked permission to come on the couch later in the evening.  I am so-o-o impressed!!!  Tyke however was quite happy to just snooze in his bed.  He didn't even want to play with his treat ball....he was just pooped.  

Thank you again so much for your patience, time and advice.  We certainly appreciate it.

Sheila

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Good morning Karen,

Toby is a different dog after the session we had with you! Thank you very much for sending this great information after the session....slowly reading through it....you have a good web site!!!

We are having great success with Toby, all thanks to you!!

Manuela

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Hi Karen,

I just wanted to thank you again for everything you've done to help us. You're such a beautiful and dedicated person. I was extremely pleased with the session and although it was a lot of information, I did learn a lot and it certainly built my confidence up. After work this morning, I took Nikita for a walk with the "let's do this" and "not giving a crap about her reaction or the other dog" attitude and it really helped. With my head high and back straight, we marched right by dogs and of course she reacted, but I kept her going and looked far ahead, and didn't let it bother me. It felt great to walk her this way and I look forward to seeing her transition into a more balanced dog. I'll keep you posted on her progress!

Thanks again!

Shawna

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Hi Karen, 

Thank you so much again for the session and for all of the info you sent! I'm starting my 2 weeks of vacation next week and will have more time to do some reading. Jazz is doing great! We ordered pizza Sunday night and when the doorbell rang she just looked at Ben &I, not a peep! We had her in a down stay and both went upstairs and she didn't move!! We are noticing a big difference in her already and are so proud of her. Our session with you was one of the best things we have ever done for her and OURSELVES! You are amazing!  Thanks again and jazz sends a big kiss back :)

Cheers

Jen & Ben

Sent from my iPhone

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My two year old chihuahua Abbey has had severe car anxiety from the day we brought her home at 12 weeks. It was been miserable as we like to travel to see our kids and I also enjoy taking my two chihuahua's where ever I can. I tried everything, the spray, the tape, the jacket, strong tranquilizers and those did not even work! She always wanted to go but once in the car she would cry and whine non stop,,while her sister would just enjoy the ride and love the warm sun. I was miserable, Abbey was miserable and giving her drugs was not my idea of a solution as it is dangerous to give such a small dog these drugs. well I followed Karen's advice, I did everything she said, it did not happen overnight but all of a sudden I realized my car was quiet and I looked back amd she was snuggled up with her sister enjoying her outing. We were at our wits end as this was going on for two years and to pay a sitter to come to the house is 100.00 a day so it made it very expensive when we could of taken her and we all would of been so much happier. I have referred Karen to many of my dog friends and they are all amazed at her gift of understanding the relationship between the owner and the dog. I knew it was something I was doing but just did not know how to fix it. When ever an issue comes up as dogs are like kids always learning or I am still learning this is where I find the answers. thank you Karen from Abbey and Maggie and especially mommy! We think you are the best dog trainer out there :)

Nancy Lucky

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Karen,

I have to thank you so much for you time! You are so great! And so fast! It shows that you are truly dedicated to the betterment of the dog It is such a warm feeling to know that there are people who think as you do in their approach to dog training. I have learned so much from your expertise! It just reiterates what I believe in. Dog training is my heart and soul and it's all about the dog! Please feel free to visit my web site. I would love to stay in contact with you.... maybe you could mentor me! Again thank you so much for you efforts. They are priceless!!!!!

Jeremy Majors

            Majors Academy Dog Training

Puppy Obedience Training, in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the Valley

Puppy Training - Learning to last a Life-Time

Just imagine if you knew how to use those subtle and effective forms of communication that dogs employ with each other – a perfectly attainable goal in an in-your-home session with Ottawa’s Dog Whisperer.  What better way to provide your puppy with the life skills it needs to grow into a healthy, happy dog.

A  puppy needs life skills of which a few simple commands like sit, down, stay are only a small part…do you know that it takes all of a few minutes to teach a puppy to sit when one uses the language of a dog? Why would you take a multi-week course with a trainer who takes a full hour of your valuable time to teach you how to get your dog to sit? And another hour a week later to teach your dog to lie down and yet a third hour - three weeks from your fist session, to teach your dog to stay? 

What if you could learn 100’s of times more in one day, in the space of 4 to 5 hours? 

 What if,  in the space of only one day, you could learn all you need to know...hear it, see it, understand it, and do it - to ensure that your puppy becomes a happy, healthy well adjusted canine.

Imagine never having to worry about your puppy developing behavourial problems in the future....and what if, in addition to all of that you could learn about whole health nutrition for your puppy - good behaviour and good health and wrapped up in one!

Well with me you can achieve all of this in an in-your-home Full Boot Camp Session. 

I believe in providing my clients with a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience… I offer an all-encompassing ‘boot camp’ session (in your home) where I will address everything – from physical to psychological to diet/health.  The following list represents just some of the many things that I will teach you and your puppy during a private in-your-home  four to five hour Full Boot Camp Session with your puppy.

Did you know that dogs are better communicators than most people? – I teach you how to be a better communicator…

• Awareness – yours and your dog’s;
• Facial expression and body language (yours and your dog’s) – identification,  recognition, understanding and effects;
• Learn to direct your dog without speaking (voice is not the best way to direct a dog).
• Understand all of the ways in which humans actually communicate and how it affects your dog;
• Know how to occupy space to communicate effectively;
• Know how your state of mind affects your dog;
• Know when your dog is asking for direction;
• Nail clipping, grooming and chemical-free all-natural alternatives for maintenance of ears, bathing etc.
• Potty Training;
• Socialization as applicable to your situation – i.e.
• Manors with other Puppies/Dogs;
• Manors with other Animals (cats, rabbits, etc);
• Manors around Children;
• Manors around Guests;
• How to get your puppy to stop chewing on your hands, your clothes, shoes, household items, etc. 
• Manors in the house – i.e.: 
• Entering and exiting the house with respect; 
• Respectful use of furniture such as the couch, bed etc.;
• Avoiding the development of counter surfing, food begging, etc.
• Your dog’s food and treats – how to ensure gentle, respectful behaviour;
• Teaching your puppy not to grab food, etc. that falls on the floor;
• How to avoid creating separation and other anxieties in your dog, including aggression;
• The walk;
• Advice on equipment and food for your puppy…
• The pet food and equipment industry is geared for profit first and foremost, and although it would be nice to believe that the manufacturers put your dogs needs and health first – it is important for the health and well being of your puppy to be informed…
• Do you really know what to look for to ensure you are feeding your dog kibble and treats that are free of allergens, toxins and carcinogens?
• Manufacturers’ use  hot words like ‘probiotic’, ‘antioxident’, ‘natural’, ‘omega fatty-acids’ but even the expensive products can be wrought with shortcomings – do you know what you are really paying for?
• There are so many types of collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, chewables – do you know what is best for your dog?
• Whole Health Nutrition (understanding how to select good dog food, making your own dog food, selecting healthy treats, alternate foods, losing and gaining weight, immune system health, fur and skin health, dental health, etc.), cancer and disease prevention. 

Session Cost 

*Full Boot Camp Session (4 to 5 hours)  - $400.00 plus HST
*note additional hours are purchasable at a discounted cost of $40.00/half hour and $80.00 hour while I am on-site at your home.

Fees above are as per my standard service area (i.e. Ottawa, Hull, Alymer, Barhaven, Arnprior, Bells Corners, Carp, Fitzroy, Orleans, Kanata, Renfrew, Stittsville, Manotick, Vars, etc.) 

If you reside in a further outlying area, depending on the exact location – I may need to add a km/time surcharge.

If you reside in another province or country I also provide a national and international consulting service via email.

I Offer Three Payment Methods for my Clients’ Convenience

1. Cash,
2. E-mail Money Transfer, and;
3. Credit Card via Paypal.

Session Bookings
Sessions can be booked on weekdays and weekends.

Pre-Assessment
I do not pre-assessments. As I work intuitively and can shift my methods and techniques on the fly to suit the individuals, I have no need to pre-assess. 90% of my clients have been to 2 or more trainers (who subsequently failed the dog and/or made the dogs issues worse). I am often the last resort between euthanasia and life – it is a responsibility that I take with the utmost seriousness and have never let a dog and its people down.  There are very few dogs that cannot be rehabilitated. 

 
My Methods
I do not force/dominance-train, nor do I treat-train as neither methods honor the intelligence or way of a dog.  If you would like to know more about my methods you can read more here. I do not use e-collars, prong/pinch collars, choke chains, haltis, etc. I teach my clients how to work without such devices.

I Teach/Train the human…
- To be aware of how their psychological/emotional state affects their dog;
- To understand how they are mis-communicating to their dog;
- To understand their dog; its body language, its reactions, its needs;
- To learn how to effectively communicate with their dog - including using less voice and instead
   more body language;
- To see when their dog is asking for direction;
- To provide leadership to their dog;
 
I coach and mentor the dog.

Session Follow-up
Post session I send my clients articles that reinforce what we went through in the session. My clients know that if they have a question that they can call or email me.

Working with dogs and their people is not just my ‘job’ – making sure your dog is healthy and happy is my passion…20 years experience living and working with dogs. 

Client Comments/Recommendations
Just click here

You can contact me at…

The Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer
Karen Rosenfeld
office: 613-622-7958
cell:     613-293-3707
email: ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com
Visit my Website
Follow and Tweet Me
Like my Facebook Page 
Follow me on Pinterest

 
And for those client's who have done a full Boot Camp Session and later find that they would like to address one specific item... 

1 Hour Mini Boot Camp Sessions in your home...

FOR ALL DOG BREEDS - including PIT BULLS ᵔᴥᵔ

1) Obedience Training for Puppies, and;

2) Refresher Session for Adult Dogs...

1) Obedience Training for Puppies
Mini Boot Camp Sessions (in your home) to address specific topics for puppy training…you can select from the following or make a special request to me:

• Learn and Master Sit-Down-Stay in one hour;
• Nail clipping, grooming and chemical-free all-natural alternatives for maintenance of ears, bathing etc.;
• Potty Training;
• Socialization and Manners with other Puppies/Dogs; 
• Socialization and Manners with other Animals (cats, rabbits, etc)
• Socialization and Manners around Children; 
• Socialization and Manners around Guests; 
• The Walk; 
• Whole Health Nutrition  
• understanding how to select good dog food;
• making your own dog food;
• selecting healthy treats;
•  alternate foods;
• losing and gaining weight;
• immune system health, fur and skin health, dental health, etc.;
• Cancer and disease prevention.

2) Refresher Session for Adult Dogs
This session is perfect for people who are introducing a new element into their dog's life, i.e...

• Adoption of a new dog/puppy into a home with existing dog(s);
• You have a new baby and want to make sure dog and baby's relationship is a good one;
• You have a minor issue that you have been unable to resolve (major issues must be addressed with a Full Boot-Camp Session);
• etc.

You have had a Full-Boot Camp Session and have mastered the resolution of all behaviors but would like some reinforcement to finesse/complete your leadership skills.

Session Cost 
*Mini Boot Camp Session (1 hour)  - $175.00 plus HST
*note additional hours are purchasable at a discounted cost of $40.00/half hour and $80.00 hour while I am on-site at your home.
 

I also offer National & International Consulting Services
For those people that do not live in the Ottawa Area, I do offer e-Consulting Services. I provide guidance (Dog Training, Puppy Training, Behaviour Modification, Nutrition, Health) to people both Nationally and Internationally.