New View Dog Training

Home
Canada
Victoria, BC
New View Dog Training

Exploring balance and connection through the human-canine relationship 🌊

⇢ Balanced and Relati

02/25/2023

Latest email with a new blog post (with games and videos!) And info on the next Hang and Train in Victoria has been sent! Check your promo folder if you didn't get it!

02/21/2023

What is structure?

Too often we're told to "add more structure" as if that will solve all of our dog's behavioural problems. But what does that mean?

Structure is much more than a laundry list of things to check off:
- sitting before walking out the door,
- making eye contact before eating a meal,
- walking your dog daily)
In fact, structure is better described as a WAY OF LIFE with our dogs.

I describe structure in the following way:

1. Knowing what's expected of your dog.

This can often be the hardest piece! I encourage my students to ask themselves what they would like their dog to be doing at any given moment: when you're cooking or eating food, when you're relaxing or working from home, or when you're out and about in the world.

2. Communicating what's expected to your dog.

In this communication comes training, repetition and lots and lots of reinforcement.

and, 3. Following through on what you've asked.

And this, my friends, is where structure becomes a way of life.

While this may seem like a lot TO DO, sometimes structure is more about creating environments where you don't actually have to do much at all.

What does structure mean to you?

02/14/2023

Do you celebrate your dog on Valentine's day - your loyal shadow through life's ups and downs?

How do you celebrate your dog on Valentine's day? A cake? Cookie? Juicy bone?

Instead of thinking of what you can get your dog, why don't we think about what we could do with our dogs to celebrate our bond and relationship.

A trip to the beach, a long walk along the gorge, a hike up mount work, a training session in a field, am intense play session, being present with your dog.

Spending dedicated time with your 4-legged life partner is just the Valentine's day love that I'll be giving.

01/13/2023

It's one thing to train a dog for perfection. It's another thing to nurture a personality, enrich a life, encourage positive choices and strengthen a connection.

01/03/2023

Here's to the end of 2022 and the start of 2023.
To speak to the year past:
This past year was like riding the wave after the storm. I've gone through a lot of healing, a lot of reflection, and a lot of prioritizing my mind and body.
This new years eve marked the fourth anniversary of my mother's passing. Every year has been challenging, but this year in particular. Victoria was where she was born and raised, and I feel her spirit here. I miss her.
To speak to the new year:
While I've newly discovered that I'm somewhat triggered by new years resolutions, I do have a personal resolution that I'd like to share.
I want to make decisions that prioritize my mental and physical health and happiness in life and business.
And with all that, I am excited for the year to come, and excited to share some new content and events with everyone.
To a new view in a new year,
Holly

12/02/2022

Engaged, Obedient, Calm and Confidence: 4 words that I use to describe a "good dog"
I came up with my 4 pillars of dog training many years ago. Over the years, I've played with this concept - everything from the words, the meaning and how to apply it.
I'm a little amazed at how easily this concept can be applied to a multitude of different things. And more than that, it's been an amazing tool for my students to understand what we're aiming for.
Would you be interested in learning more? If so, let me know!
Help me shape what content to put out into the world!

11/22/2022

Perfection isn't the point.
Understanding, connecting, playing, growing, feeling and experiencing each moment.
That should be the point.

10/22/2022

This photo was taken 7 years ago and marks the beginning of my deep dive into the training world. Duke had been with me for a couple of years by this point, and we had been to a basic training program. I had already had my feet into the pet industry, but on the nutrition side of the world. This was the beginning of my obsession with dog behaviour.

10/18/2022

I am actively enrolling new students into my private training programs - and I still have room for a few more!
I've talked to a lot of people in Victoria about their previous dog training experiences. Some of the common things I hear are:
- I did not get enough help in my group training class.
- I took a group class, but we only learned basic obedience, it didn't help my dog's behaviour
- After a one-on-one session, I wasn't able to book another session for 3 or more weeks.
- My dog training experience was too disjointed with little follow-up or support - even within the same company.
With this feedback in mind, I've created my own Private Training Program. It includes:
- Up to 3 hours of in-person private training split between 2 sessions per month
- Videos and PDFs of concepts and exercises delivered during private training time
- Check-ins in between sessions in the form of chat, phone calls or zoom sessions.
- Extra dog training information and knowledge to further your knowledge and understanding
- Group walks will be a new addition to the program starting in 2023!
My goal for each of my students is to make them feel like they have a dog trainer in their back pocket - because they kind of do!
I'm here whenever there is a challenge or a question, I'm also here when there's a brilliant idea or a win.
But most importantly, I'm here to help you build a better life with your dog. I'm here to address you and your dog in the moment. I'm here to creatively problem solve with you at your level.
I'm here for you.
Plus you get all that 'new view' kinda love - come join me!

10/11/2022

What motivates your dog?
Understanding this is an invaluable tool in training. What will your dog do anything for? Is it food? attention? play? or is it running? chasing? digging? sniffing?
As your dog's trainer, your job is to learn how to creatively use these motivators in your training with your dog. However, there is one extra piece to this puzzle.
You must figure out how to use these motivators in such a way that you are the gateway to them. How can you show your dog that the fastest way to these amazing things and activities is to work with you, listen to you, respond to you, and be your inseparable partner in crime.
Because ultimately, WE want to be the thing that motivates our dogs the most.
I like to say, dog training is one part knowledge, one part skill, and one BIG part creatively working with the dog in front of you.
So.... what motivates YOUR dog?

09/06/2022

Fall is here. The changing seasons brings a feeling of energetically contracting into my core. I can feel an almost motherly warmth ready to help my percolating ideas take form, and ultimately, take flight.
Fall is the season to give breath to new beginnings - gotta love that feminine energy.

09/01/2022

People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered - love them anyway
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives - do good anyway
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies - succeed anyway
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow - do good anyway
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable - be honest and frank anyway
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight - build anyway
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them - help people anyway
Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth - give the world the best you have anyway
The Paradoxical Commandments by Dr. Kent M. Keith

Address

Victoria, BC

Website

http://www.newviewdogtraining.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when New View Dog Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service in Victoria?