Canine Team Training Instructor- Carol Ely

06/02/2026

Classes starting – Home Obedience, Beginner Scent Work and Agility.
Home Obedience and Beg. Scent Work Location – John A Logan college, Mees Building (Historical Building area)
Positive Dog Training & Home Obedience 06/09/2026 - 07/14/2026 PS 400
Description: :
Join our engaging dog training class for dogs 4 months and older! We'll teach basic commands and home obedience using positive methods. Enjoy interactive handouts and demos but note that dogs showing aggression or excessive barking will be asked to leave. Handlers can still attend without their dogs. Every dog must have a registered handler. Bring proof of vaccinations on the first night, when we'll also complete behavioral paperwork. No dogs for the first session!

Scent Work for Beginners: Unlock Your Dog's Nose Power 06/09/2026 - 07/14/2026 PS 893
Description: :
Discover the exciting world of Nose/Scent Work with your dog in this fun-filled class! Your dog will learn to sniff out the essential oil odor of Birch and be rewarded for using their nose-a skill that helps to prepare you to compete in trials where you can earn titles and ribbons. Even if your dog can't attend every session, you can still apply the training techniques at home. Aggressive dogs won't be permitted to continue in class for safety reasons. Requirements: Proof of vaccination and a $10.00 COM fee for a starter kit at the first class. Training is primarily done at home. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and should attend the first class.

The above classes are through John A Logan College. To register go to my website for link to registration.
www.canineteamtraining.com or directly to JALC, Community Education.
Agility Classes located in DeSoto, IL
Next 2026 Session Beginner Agility Classes - 2 sessions available
Sunday - Weekend Evening Class
Starts June 7 (8 sessions) 4:30 pm - 5:30pm
Weather permitting last class on August 2nd
No classes – July 19th

Tuesday - Daytime Class
June 9 (8 sessions) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Weather permitting last class on July 28th

New Beginner classes increased to 8 weeks, Fee $145 for 8 sessions

Next 2026 Session Level 2/3 Classes Sunday - Weekend Evening Class
June 7 (6 sessions) 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
Weather permitting last class on August 2nd
No classes – July 19th
Fee $130, 6 sessions

2026 Advanced Agility- Starts Monday June 1st, 7:00 pm

Weather permitting last class July 20th
No class on the 2nd Monday of each month,
due to Crab Orchard Kennel Club Meeting night.
Fee $130, 6 sessions
Approved Drop In’s $25 per class
Location: 204 Candlewood Dr., De Soto, IL -
Outside on grass, 100' x120' fenced in area.

All Schedules are Weather Permitting
This class is not offered through the college.

To register and save a training spot-for Agility or private training, send me an email [email protected] that includes your full name, Dogs name, breed and your phone number and which class you want to attend.
If you have questions, please contact Instructor: Carol Ely
email – [email protected]

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06/01/2026

This is training I am sharing from a advanced agility class last Thursday. The video is from today, after a 4 hour drive home from a scent work trial in Kentucky. So if I look tired, I am. I also had knee replacement surgery only 3 months ago. So just fast walking/jog for now.
The red and white dog in the beginning is only in Novice. Video shows how to train using the chaining method (you keep adding steps until you have the complete sequence). At the end I show another faster way to do this, with a masters level dog.
www.canineteamtraining.com
https://youtu.be/g5bnzRKEr_8?feature=shared

05/03/2026

Summer Agility 2026 Class Information, cut paste from Website- www.canineteamtraining.com
Next 2026 Session Beginner Agility Classes -
2 sessions available
Sunday - Weekend Evening Class
June 7 (8 sessions) 4:30 pm - 5:30pm
Weather permitting last class on August 2nd
No classes – July 19th
Tuesday - Daytime Class
June 9 (8 sessions) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Weather permitting last class on July 28th
No classes –
New Summer Beginner classes
increased to 8 weeks
Fee $145, 8 sessions
Next 2026 Session Level 2/3 Classes
Sunday - Weekend Evening Class
June 7 (6 sessions) 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
Weather permitting last class on August 2nd
No classes – July 19th
Fee $130, 6 sessions
2026 Advanced Agility-
Starts Monday June 1st, 5:30 pm
Weather permitting last class July 20th
No class on the 2nd Monday of each month,
due to Crab Orchard Kennel Club Meeting night.
Fee $130, 6 sessions
Do realize that I do a lot of work before each class every week. Example- I usually spent about 2 hours every week to prepare, test and tweak a course for class. That doesn't count moving equipment twice to mow and other maintenance. So fees have gone up a little, yet still less than others.
To register and save a training spot- send me an email [email protected] that includes your full name, Dogs name, breed and your phone number and which class you want to attend.
If you have questions, please contact Instructor: Carol Ely
email – [email protected]

04/10/2026

I wanted to show the importance of using the guide wires. This is FinTan. He is a rescue that was dumped in St. Louis. I got him from a rescue person as a 2 yr old last year. He has only started Novice.
Several big things going on in this video. One I am not baby sitting the weaves. I have asked him to enter from a distance of approx. 20 feet away (so he must learn to collect to get the entry). He is also entering from a jump on the left side of the weaves and finding the entrance on the right, without my help. Another important thing is, this is the set of weaves my Advanced class had to do Monday night and some dogs had trouble. The dogs are weaving towards the fence with no idea where they will be going when done. This is done in trials where they have the weaves facing a wall. Lots of dogs will leave the weaves before or at the 10th pole with this setup. By using the Guide wires, it helps them to understand entries from all angles. Going towards a wall or fence and no concern where the handler is.
In the beginning I would use Guide wires on every pole. He is now able to weave without guide wires. This was a special training session for class about staying in at the end with a fence (or wall) in front of them. Note: you do hear me giving verbal encouragement. I will gradually stop that so it will not be needed.
Hope this helps others.

04/08/2026

Elevated liver enzymes? Or just more chemical exposure this time of year?

The liver is doing a lot of heavy lifting right now.

The active compound in the herb milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been shown to support liver function in both healthy dogs and those with liver challenges. Studies show improvements in key liver enzymes like ALT, AST, and GGT, along with reduced inflammatory burden.

What’s especially exciting is how well it works with the body’s own detox systems—supporting glutathione pathways and pairing synergistically with nutrients like NAC to help the liver do what it was designed to do.

: Strategic nutraceutical support helps buffer oxidative damage, replenish glutathione, and support phase I and phase II detoxification—giving the liver what it needs to keep doing its job efficiently. Here’s what I’m giving to my pets: www.liverliftdetox.com

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Scientists have uncovered a potential explanation for why some dogs experience seizures and other neurological issues after taking common flea and tick medications like Bravecto, NexGard, Credelio, Simparica, and Revolution. Real-world reports show that certain dogs, especially puppies, older dogs, or those with genetic vulnerabilities, can develop tremors, seizures, or other nervous system problems. The study suggests that these drugs may reach the brain through a “back door” pathway called centripetal (retrograde) axonal transport, bypassing the usual protective blood brain barrier. Additionally, certain chemical additives in the medications, such as PFAS compounds, may increase this risk by helping the drugs enter nerve cells or acting as neurotoxic agents themselves. Overall, this research highlights a previously underappreciated nerve pathway that could explain why some dogs are more susceptible to neurological side effects from flea and tick treatments.

03/12/2026

The Agility Classes have been delayed a week due to weather.
Beginners start March 22nd and Advanced March 23. See website for detals.
If interested in joining a class send an email to [email protected] including your full name, phone #, Dogs name and breed.

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03/08/2026

I have updated the website with information on classes. Spring semester is not offering as many classes due to recent knee replacement surgery I just had 2.5 weeks ago.
The college is currently looking for another location for our Scent Work Classes (the Fire Dept took over the Training Center) and the Home Obedience classes I have posted a referral to another positive method trainer.
Agility classes will still be on our property and will start with Beginners March 15th and Advanced March 16th.

If interested you can email be for more information. Please go to the website first for details. www.canineteamtraining.com

02/28/2026

The spay/neuter timing debate just got settled.

UC Davis completed a 10-year study across 35 breeds. For Dobermans, the results were shocking:

Males neutered before 24 months: 24% joint disorder rate
Males kept intact: 4% joint disorder rate

That's 6X higher risk of hip dysplasia, cruciate tears, and early arthritis.

The science is clear: s*x hormones tell bones when to stop growing. Remove them early, and bones grow 15-20% longer than they should. Wrong joint angles. Permanent damage.
Arthritis by age 3.

Updated recommendations:
Large breed males: 18-24 months
Large breed females: 12-18 months
Small breeds: 6 months is fine
Size matters. Science proves it.

SAVE this for informed decisions