Leader of the Pack Dog Training School

04/22/2024

I have some fantastic news people!

I will be back to teaching classes. It has been a bit rough - ok, more than a bit - but my health is looking up and barring any more surprises ( knocking on wood here) I expect to be teaching classes again in the fall. I may even be able to take on a private job here and there.

Being sick and then starting to recover has really shown me how much I love training dogs. If you have ever worked with me, you know I do it for the dogs. ☺️

Keep an eye on this page and I will post periodic updates.

Thanks to all of you who sent me healing vibes. It seems like it is working. 🥹

02/14/2024

This is not a post that I wanted to make. Ever.

things change and no matter how good - or bad - things may seem at any given time, they WILL change.

All that to say, for the foreseeable future, I will not be teaching any classes nor doing private lessons.

I have struggled with this decision for a while now, but I have to do what I have to do.

I am so glad that I have gotten to work with you and your dogs. Since I started, I have worked with around 2000 dogs - not bad considering I had a full time job too. (Only got bit once! Yay me)

The past few years have been tough on Leader of the Pack. A global pandemic, building closures, so many people sick, losing our location, family deaths, illness….it all added up.

I would like to give a special shout out to the Miramichi Recreation Department for being there with me throughout this crazy journey. Anna Dean, Jason MacDonald and Jason Walsh have been tremendous supporters and I will always be grateful to the City. They are what I call ETDBW. (Google it - it is a thing)

Like I said, things change and I will hopefully be training again, but it is not in the cards right now.

Take care, wash your hands, don’t lick people and always remember, SIT HAPPENS.

Bubbles Up!

Cara aka Doglady

10/26/2023

09/12/2023

TLDR: looking for a venue.

Hello people!

Yes I am alive and yes I hope to have a class very very soon.

It has been a mish mash of ‘stuff’ that has prevented me from getting back to so many of you. Hopefully, things are on the upswing now.

Trying to find a spot is my most challenging issue right now.

As you may know, the Lindon Rec Centre is slated for demolition but the question is when? Please do not get into a debate about what the City should do, I am certain that decisions are
not made all w***y nilly. They have been super to work with this past 20 years. Big shout out to Anna Dean and Jason MacDonald and the rest of the City crew.

That said, I am hoping to get one more class through there before it happens, but if not - we will find a new place.

So stay tuned and thanks for all of your patience.

…sit happens!
The Doglady

05/24/2023

Hello fellow dog lovers!

I have been getting a lot of enquiries lately so that means a post is due!

Next classes will be in September:

- one for puppies under six months of age (or toy/small breeds up to one year).
- one for Basic Obedience.

Sign ups will be open soon. Watch this page.

I am not able to do any private sessions this summer. If that changes, I will post something here.

I no longer work with aggressive dogs, and I am not sure who does.

If you are not sure if your dog is being aggressive or just vocal, record the behaviour and I will look at it for you and may be able to offer a way forward.

I really missed the spring class and I look forward to the fall. But I plan to take in as much summer as possible. It is so short!

St.Patrick VIII and Henry the Seventh just to share their extreme cuteness.

04/13/2023

For the first time in 21 years, I am not able to offer a spring session.

I know many of you have been waiting and hoping that we would start a class soon - myself included. Unfortunately, that is not the way it is working out.

I fully expect to be back at it in the fall, but for now this is the way it is.

Keep on working with your pooches, lots of exercise (a tired dog is a happy dog) and please stay safe and remember - sit happens!

Cara

Picture of my boys and their ‘cousin’ Tizla (Italian Spinoni)

01/24/2023

Remember tonight registration is at 7 PM for both groups at the Linden rec center.

Do not bring your dog tonight .


01/17/2023

CHANGE OF PLANS!!!

Dog training classes slated to start on January 17 will only start on TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 at 7 pm.

Stay tuned for updates.

Cara a.k.a. The Doglady

01/09/2023

Hello 2023! Let’s get ready to train!

We will be starting TWO dog training classes on Tuesday January 17 at 7 pm.

Puppy Preschool
The focus is on proper socialization and safe play with other dogs and other people.

This class is designed for dogs 6 months and younger.

We cover leash walking, sit, down and come.

Four Tuesdays from 7:15 - 8 pm at the Linden Rec Centre. Cost is $150

Basic Training
Teach your dog to FOCUS on you! Sit, down, walk on leash and come when called. We teach all of this with heavy distractions.

Six weeks on Tuesday nights from 6 - 7 pm.
Cost is $200.

Nobody ever regretted training their dog!

Let me know if you want in. Space is limited and you must be preregistered to secure your spot in the class.

…sit happens!
Cara a.k.a. The Doglady

PS - these classes are not designed for agressive or reactive dogs.

10/26/2022

This! 👇🏽