Pawsitive Steps Canine Sports Centre

05/24/2023

For those people with puppies this is a great rule!!! But also for all dogs!

If you can't call your dog back from a distraction then they're not ready to be off lead around that distraction. It's that simple.

It doesn't matter if they are friendly. Or just want to play. It doesn't matter if the other person has food, or a ball. If you can't recall your dog from a distraction then they can't be off lead around it.

That doesn't mean they can't have any freedom. If there are no distractions around go for it and work on your recall when you do. If there are distractions nearby then manage your dog and keep them polite & safe by using a long line and working with them around those distractions.

Having our dogs off lead is a privilege, not a right, and it's a privilege that needs to be earned.

02/11/2023

I think this is something we need to remember when we want to get cranky with a vet….I really don’t know how they do it sometimes.

The story of Lacey, and why I had to kill her.

12/08/2022

We are not currently taking new students in our classes. If you are interested in online training please email [email protected]

08/30/2022

As important as understanding how to train a young dog to realize his full potential, equally necessary is having the wisdom to accept less, when it’s the right thing to do for the dog—

‘Perfect is the enemy of good’
It doesn't allow room for dogs to make mistakes and work things out on their own.
Pursuing perfection sets an impossibly high standard.

Dogs, and trainers alike, learn from being allowed to make mistakes, and, in turn, learning from those mistakes will pave the way for excellence.
We can reach for excellence with effort, practice, hard work, consistency and taking the time that it takes…
Patience is the cornerstone of teaching, and one of the best gifts you can give to your young dog.

08/17/2022

All absolutely correct!

06/23/2022

Another great podcast from Susan!

I have owned nine puppies and had many rescue dogs new to my home, and all have become amazing adult dogs. It might seem I was lucky, but the truth is that I...

06/02/2022

So important to crate train and USE your crate!!!

06/02/2022

This is a great read. And with the massive vet shortage, and increasing number of pets people picked up during COVID and now not sure they want to keep them, it’s more important than ever to really take in all the factors of pet ownership.

Sharing your life with a pet can provide you with immeasurable companionship and love, but it's important to choose an animal that fits with your lifestyle.

05/04/2022

Most dogs do NOT get enough mental or physical exercise...

Professional analysis of your dog's problems with easy and fun solutions