TailWaggers.k9Sport

11/13/2026

Oh my Shirley you really had the happiest classes this week. Look at these guys.

Congratulations on passing your good Canine level 1‼️

Sadie, Kimbo, Maple and Baillie ❤️

11/12/2026

Okay, fresh off the press have you ever seen such a happy bunch of owners and puppies ❤️

This lovely bunch have just graduated from our puppy kindergarten class and we can’t wait to see where they end up
next‼️

Congratulations to Lexi, Ivy, Angus, Meena and Lexi 👏🥳❤️🦴

11/12/2026

🐾 GOOD HABITS START EARLY! WHY WAIT TO START TRAINING YOUR PUPPY? 🐾

Puppies are little learning machines. They're watching, listening, experimenting and figuring out what works every single day.

And here's something worth thinking about…

The longer a puppy practises a behaviour, the more established that behaviour can become.

Jumping up for attention, barking to get what they want, pulling on the lead, stealing things, pestering other dogs or learning that ignoring you is much more rewarding than listening!

These behaviours don't necessarily start out as problems. They're often just puppies being puppies. But without a little guidance, they can quickly become habits that are harder to change as your puppy grows.

❤️ And it's not just people they're learning from!

Do you have an older dog at home? Older dogs can be wonderful role models for puppies, but remember that learning goes both ways!

Puppies can pick up lovely habits from older dogs, but they can also learn the things you'd rather they didn't.

If your older dog barks at every sound, rushes to the door, pulls on walks or gets overly excited when visitors arrive, don't be surprised if your puppy starts joining in!

That's why early puppy training is about more than teaching sit and down. It's about helping your puppy develop the skills, confidence and good habits that will make everyday life easier as they grow.

🐾 Learning to settle.
🐾 Learning to make good choices.
🐾 Learning how to behave around other dogs.
🐾 Learning that not everything needs a reaction.
🐾 Building a positive relationship with their people.

It's much easier to teach the habits you want from the beginning than to spend months trying to undo the ones you don't!

❤️ Ready to get started?

Whether you've just welcomed a new puppy or you're looking to build on the foundations you've already started, we have training opportunities to help you and your dog.

Visit our website or check out our Facebook Events page to see what's coming up and find the right place to start with your pup!

TailWaggersK9Sport – Because good beginnings make a difference! ❤️

11/12/2026

🐾 CONFIDENCE & CALM: Helping Dogs with Big Feelings 💚

Does your dog bark, lunge, vocalise or become overwhelmed around other dogs, people or environmental distractions? Do they struggle to disengage, settle or reconnect with you once their emotions take over?

Our four-week Confidence & Calm course helps dogs develop emotional regulation, coping skills and confidence through positive reinforcement, practical exercises and carefully structured activities.

We'll explore ways to help dogs:
🐾 Manage big emotional responses.
🐾 Disengage from distractions and reconnect with their handler.
🐾 Navigate challenging situations with greater confidence.
🐾 Develop settling skills and recover after exciting experiences.
🐾 Build positive coping strategies rather than feeling the need to react to everything.

💚 Does your dog respond differently? Some dogs become quiet, withdrawn or retreat from situations rather than reacting outwardly. If this sounds like your dog, check out our Quiet Confidence course, designed for dogs who withdraw rather than react. Details are on our website and in the Facebook Events listing!

📅 DATES: November 23 & 30, December 7 & 14 ⏰2:45pm
💲 COST: $199 + HST
🐕 SPACES: 6 working dogs

Suitable for dogs who can safely participate in a managed group environment with appropriate space. Please check with us before booking if your dog has significant fear, aggression or reactivity.

Not sure which course is right for your dog? Check the links in our Facebook Events to find the course that best suits your dog's needs.

Let's help our dogs feel better about navigating the world! 🐾💚

11/11/2026

A little late posting - but Zunia got 2Q's in her CARO VT 👏

(and she knows she can do so much more).....Way to go Team Zunia❤️

11/10/2026

🐾 "MY DOG SHOULD SIT WHEN I TELL HIM TO SIT!"🐾

And normally, we'd agree. If we've taught our dogs a cue, we want them to understand it and respond when we ask.❤🤔

But what if your dog is too worried to sit? 💚

What if they're in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by things that make them uncomfortable, unsure of what's happening around them or simply feeling overwhelmed?🤔

Perhaps they're standing very still, looking away, keeping their distance or watching everything around them.

Is asking for a sit really what they need at that moment?

Sometimes we become so focused on getting the behaviour we asked for that we forget to consider what's happening emotionally for the dog. A dog who doesn't respond to a familiar cue isn't necessarily being stubborn, distracted or disobedient.

They may be struggling to process what's happening around them. 🐾

💚 So perhaps we need to change the question. Instead of asking, "Why won't my dog sit?"

We might ask:
🐾 Is my dog comfortable in this environment?
🐾 Are they feeling safe enough to engage with me?
🐾 Have I asked too much of them in this moment?
🐾 Would giving them more space help?
🐾 Do they need time to observe and settle before they're ready to learn?

This doesn't mean training isn't important. It absolutely has its place.

But there's a difference between teaching a dog to respond to a cue and helping a dog develop the confidence to cope with the world around them.

💚 We shouldn't measure a dog's progress solely by what they can do. We should also consider how they feel while doing it.

At TailWaggersK9Sport, our upcoming Quiet Confidence course is designed to help shy and sensitive dogs develop the emotional skills and confidence they need to navigate everyday situations. Through teaching you how to recognize the body language and develop patterns that the dog can follow and trust.

Because sometimes, the most important lesson isn't learning to sit.
It's learning that the world is a safe enough place to do so. 💚

📅 Starting November 23rd
🐕 Four weeks | Maximum 6 working dogs
💰 $199 + HST
🌐 https://www.tailwaggersk9sport.com/event-details/quiet-confidence-for-dogs-who-withdraw-rather-than-react

11/10/2026

11/09/2026

🐾 YOUR PUPPY IS LEARNING ALL THE TIME. WHAT ARE THEY LEARNING? 🐾

From the moment you bring your puppy home, they're busy figuring out the world around them.

Every new person, sound, surface, experience and interaction is an opportunity to learn. And during those important early months, those experiences can help shape the confident, happy adult dog they'll become.

❤️ That's where puppy socialisation comes in!

But socialisation isn't about letting your puppy meet and play with every dog and person they encounter. It's about helping them learn to see, experience and comfortably cope with the world around them, including learning that they don't have to interact with everything!

We want puppies to grow into dogs who can calmly watch people walk by, see another dog without feeling they need to rush over, and confidently go about their day without needing to greet everyone they meet.

Learning to observe, be comfortable and sometimes simply ignore things is an important social skill too!

Our Puppy Socialisation & Pre-Kindergarten class is designed to give puppies approximately 12–16 weeks old a positive start, with four weeks of age-appropriate learning, exploration and early training foundations.

We'll work on:
🐾 Positive puppy socialisation and appropriate interactions
🐾 Building confidence around people, dogs and new environments
🎓 Positive reinforcement training foundations
❤️ Learning through play and positive experiences
🐶 Developing the skills that help puppies become happy, confident companions.

📅 Starting November 18
🕠 5:30 PM
📆 Four weeks
📍 Lubitz Rd, Pembroke – TailWaggersK9Sport

Our classes are deliberately small, with a maximum of 3 puppies, allowing us to give each puppy and their person individual attention.

🐾 Not quite ready because of vaccinations?

Don't let that stop you from getting in touch! If your puppy isn't quite ready to attend on November 18, contact us. We can discuss your puppy's vaccination schedule and options and ensure everybody is safe while still learning.

Serving Pembroke and the Ottawa Valley.

Spaces are limited to 3 puppies!

👉 Find out more and how to register check out our Events on our page or go to our website - (sorry Facebook has stopped links being included).

TailWaggersK9Sport – Helping puppies learn about the world, one positive experience at a time.

11/07/2026

🐾 TEENAGER CLASS – STARTING TUESDAY!

Is your lovely puppy starting to look a little more like a teenager? 😈

Those once-reliable ears might be switching off, distractions are becoming much more interesting, and your youngster may be starting to test the boundaries!

Our Teenager Class is designed to help you navigate this fun (and sometimes challenging!) stage of development.

We’ll work on building engagement, improving focus, strengthening those all-important life skills and helping your dog make good choices, even when the world gets exciting.

❤️ Because growing up doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!

📅 Starting Tuesday, November 10th
🕒 3:00 pm

Join us at TailWaggersK9Sport!

🌐 https://www.tailwaggersk9sport.com/event-details/help-i-have-a-teenager-how-to-thriving-through-adolescence-starts-nov-10-cost-165

11/07/2026

Look at these two post the snuffle mat workshop