Ottawa Puppy Training, In-Home with Ottawa’s Dog Whisperer

Training for all Breeds of Puppies from Tea-Cup Yorkies, to Pitbulls, to Great Danes and every breed and size in-between. For people with one or multiple dogs - no additional fee for households with multiple puppies/dog. 

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 first 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 behavioral  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.  

Too good to be true? Just take a look at some of the client comments provided further below.

We humans have a wonderful opportunity to do things right...

when we have a new puppy enter our lives. Many trainers, behaviourists and dog owners attempt to teach a dog and correct unwanted behaviours by using dominance or treats – neither of these methods are effective. Psychologically well balanced dogs (a dog in its natural state, not having been unduly set off-track by poor human instruction) will rarely if ever resort to forceful physical intervention to teach another dog social skills and life skills. Nor do dogs give each other treats to teach each other life-skills. Instead dogs rely on more subtle and effective forms of communication.

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.;

 Manners 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 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’, ‘antioxidant’, ‘natural’, ‘omega fatty-acids’ but even the expensive products can be wrought with shortcomings – do you know what you are really paying for?
• 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. 

• Advice on Gear/Equipment for your puppy... 
• There are so many types of collars, leashes, harnesses, toys, chewables, crates  – do you know what is best for your dog?

Session Cost
All-Encompassing Puppy Boot-Camp Session - $400.00 (+HST)

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

I Offer Three Payment Methods for Your Convenience

• Cash,
• E-mail Money Transfer, and;
• Credit Card via Paypal.

Session Bookings
Sessions can be booked on weekdays and weekends.

Pre-Assessment
I do not do 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 and/or behaviourists prior to finding me, they come to me because the trainers/behaviourists methods either did not work and/or made the dog’s behaviour worse or because the trainer/behaviourist gave up on the dog.  I work with dogs in extreme states of distress – and have never let a dog and its people down.  

My Methods
I do not force-train, nor do I treat-train – neither methods honour the intelligence or way of a dog.  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 My Client…  

• 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 my Client's dog(s).

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. As my method of training/teaching is very thorough I rarely get after-session questions…but I do get a lot of wonderful after-session progress updates from my clients! 

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 livingand workingwith dogs.  

You can contact me at…
The Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer
Karen Rosenfeld
email:   ottawavalleydogwhisperer@gmail.com

office:   613-622-7958
cell:       613-293-3707

Please note that I check my voice mail and email regularly throughout the day and normally respond to requests within 24 hours or less. If you have emailed me and do not receive a response from me within 24 hours please make sure you check your email in-box as well as your email spam/ (junk) in-box. 

Recommendations / Client Comments

Hi Karen!

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful help and guidance in yesterday's session. It was so informative and really left us with concrete examples and practical ways to work with Rupert on overcoming his issues. We felt so comfortable with you, and really felt as though our time together was valuable. Thank you for sending all of the great articles and literature to keep us on track as well. We'll keep working on the tips you gave us and will send an update in the coming weeks to let you know how Rupert is (and how we are) doing.
Thanks so much once more, and take care!

- Melinda, Andre, Rupert & Fiona

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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 and 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

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