Tails Humane Society: Dog Training Program

11/05/2025

Everyone's having a blast in our Brain Games for K9s Class! We've learned to Read, nose & paw Target, Get it & Give, & how to Copy Me. Next session starts soon... register online at tailshumanesociety.org/dog-training

09/22/2025

Ever wondered how many words your dog can learn, or if your dog could learn to read? How clever is your dog? Join our fun Brain Games class to find out. Registration is now open at www.tailshumanesociety.org/dog-training
Class size is limited so sign up soon!

Tails Humane Society provides a safe haven for local dogs, cats, and critters who are in need of care and adoption.

09/21/2025

For those interested in Nosework, Alexandra Butler expressed all the wonders of Nosework in this post...

It’s easy to watch a dog in scent detection and wait for the moment they indicate on the odour. But the real learning comes from watching them the whole way through, the way they move, pause, or adjust their body. Every tiny movement is a clue, showing you how they’re reading the scent and the environment long before the final find.

Pay attention to those micro-movements, and you start to see the story your dog is telling. They’re reading the air, the surfaces, the smallest details, and every reaction gives you a hint about what they’ve noticed. It’s like having a conversation without words, you just need to learn their language.

Watching this closely changes the way you train and work with them. You become more patient, more observant, and more in tune. Scent detection isn’t just about finding the odour, it’s about learning to see the world through their senses and understanding the subtle signals they give along the way.

Tails' Nosework Class will resume in the Fall. Watch our Website or this Fb page for dates!

07/26/2025

Congrats Brew & all of our class grads! Brew loves his Puppy class & arrived at Graduation in style! He's already registered for another round, especially since he's becoming an adolescent and Mom & Dad know how valuable Puppy/Adolescent Class is for young developing dogs. They love the Socialization and Obedience provided in our classes. (Printed with permission from his parents.)

07/16/2025

Our Nosework Class had a great time doing outdoor searches around the exterior of the Training Center & an external search of the trainer's car tonight. So proud of this class. They all did great!

07/03/2025

How to help make this a Happy & Safe holiday for your dog....
1. Do Not take your dog to the fireworks. Remember their hearing is much more sensitive than yours & these unexpected sounds can be scary & uncomfortable for them.
2. Always carry really yummy treats so you're prepared to treat any time your dog hears a boom. "BOOM means I get a treat." = Booms aren't so bad because they make good things happen.
3. Do not let your dog outside unattended. A terrified dog can do amazing things to flee when they feel their life is in danger & may escape that fenced in yard. Go out with your dog & have treats on hand to give if they hear a boom. Make sure to take them out before dusk so there's less chance of fireworks happening while they're trying to relieve themselves.
4. In the house, have TV or music, fans, etc to provide some noise to help minimize the booms.
5. Manage your emotions. Why? Because your dog is reading you. If you are stressed/worried about your dog it can make your dog anxious even before the first Boom. Try to make this a happy, fun time with your dog. Play with your dog, toss toys, play tug (yes, gentle game of tug gives dogs an opportunity to release some of their anxiety through chomping & pulling on tug toy), laugh & be happy. If you're having fun, your dog has to reaccess their emotions when booms start.
6. This is a great time to gift your dog with a new toy or chew bone. New items tend to be more interesting. Chewing or licking are behaviors that are calming to dogs so giving them something appropriate to chew can be helpful.
7. Some dogs have already learned very strong negative associations with fireworks & the Boom = treat won't work when they're over threshold & in fear of their own safety. If this is your dog & you live near a fireworks dislay then I suggest maybe go for a drive with dog, treats, a bone and find a nice country road away from town where there's distance between you & the extremely loud Booms. Usually you can see the fireworks without all the noise. At this point your dog should be under threshold & able to take treats every time you hear a boom in the distance.

Reach out to our trainer at [email protected] for more help on this & other behavior issues or check out our classes at www.tailshumanesociety.org/dog-training

Tails Humane Society provides a safe haven for local dogs, cats, and critters who are in need of care and adoption.

07/03/2025

Just a reminder... NO classes Thursday & Saturday, July 3rd & 5th, due to the holiday. Have a Happy & Safe celebration!

05/12/2025

Looking for something to do with your dog?...Check out our selection of classes from Puppy to Seniors we have something for you. Www.tailshumanesociety.org/dog-training

04/28/2025

Does your dog pay attention to everything else but you when you go outside? Our FOCUS Class is a great place to start. Meets Thursdays 6:15pm for 6 weeks. Register for this and other classes online at www.tailshumanesociety.org/dog-training . Let's Get Training!

03/02/2025

Congrats to our Saturday Intermediate Class! Continuing to teach social skills, manners, and new Obedience cues while building stronger bonds & communication with our dogs. Register online to join us!

12/29/2024

12/29/2024

Our Intermediate Obedience Class working on some of their skills...