Limerick Hill Canines

06/19/2025

Holly and I got in a bit of playtime with a local photographer.
Thanks to Timeless Treasures Photography for taking the time to capture some memories ❤️

06/17/2025

If you want to build a relationship with your dog, strengthening your bond while you learn to work through difficult situations together and produce better results that last a lifetime, look no further than Limerick Hill Canines.
Training takes time and it can be important to enlist the support and guidance from a trained professional. It’s also imperative that you and your dog learn to listen to each other and live together.
Limerick Hill Canines is here to help you find that balance.

06/13/2025

Our next Puppy Play and Learn at Barnes Lake Veterinary Center will be held on June 25th at 6pm. Puppies must be between 8-17 weeks old.
Don’t miss this ADORABLE socialization opportunity with your new puppy!
Register on our website - LimerickHillCanines.com/puppies

06/12/2025

Science.
“E-collar training did not result in a substantially superior response to training in comparison to similarly experienced trainers who do not use e-collars to improve recall and control chasing behaviour. Accordingly, it seems that the routine use of e-collars even in accordance with best practice (as suggested by collar manufacturers) presents a risk to the well-being of pet dogs. The scale of this risk would be expected to be increased when practice falls outside of this ideal.”
Electronic Training Collars in Comparison to Reward Based Training - PMC

This study investigated the welfare consequences of training dogs in the field with manually operated electronic devices (e-collars). Following a preliminary study on 9 dogs, 63 pet dogs referred for recall related problems were assigned to one of ...

06/11/2025

Watching shy, nervous dogs gain confidence each week they walk into class is a big job perk 🥰
If you have a dog who’s uncertain about new places, people, and situations regular, structured training can help.
Check out LimerickHillCanines.com for the latest training offerings!

06/04/2025

It’s a real privilege to get to see our tiny puppy clients grow both physically and mentally through their continued training. Let’s recognize the hard work these humans are putting in to help make these dogs the best they can be each day!

Check out our website for upcoming Puppy Socials, Manners Classes, and other services - LimerickHillCanines.com

06/01/2025

Graduation week coincided with good weather for this Courteous Canine group class which meant we got to work outside in our fenced-in training yard!
Congratulations to Mia, Markie, Lydia, Laken, Clover, and their humans 🎓

05/28/2025

Personal Training Tails:
Some of you have met or heard me talk about resident dog, Holly. She’s a 3 year old sled dog, with a high prey drive, and a big personality. Impulse control practice has been a constant through-line of our training together since I brought her home at 8 weeks of age and we’ve had our ups and downs in this area. So I have to express how proud I am of my girl after our recent trail walk.

We encountered multiple deer, including several runners as well as a mom and baby laying under a tree, and Holly was able to gather all her self-control and recall all the hours of training we’ve done together over the last few years. She checked in with me, remained at my side, and moved along the trail quietly - no lunging, chasing, barking, or whining - and I beamed with pride!

I also reminded myself that just because she was able to do this today, doesn’t mean she’ll be successful at it tomorrow. But it does mean we are continuing to move forward.

Training takes time. It’s not linear. And sometimes it can feel like you’re banging your head against a brick wall. But then there are the moments when you breakthrough and see the light.

Keep-up the hard work and keep finding ways to have fun with your dog through the frustration. It’s worth it!

05/22/2025

Steel City Nosework needs volunteers for their upcoming Summit Trial! If you're already a competitor, you know how important volunteers are at these events. If you're interested in the sport or thinking about competing, volunteering is an excellent learning opportunity. The event is May 31-June 1st and you can join for 1 or both days.
Follow the link below, click "volunteer"!

05/20/2025

K9 Nose Work Folks - Registration is open for June Drop-in Continuing K9NW classes. Signup through the website - LimerickHillCanines.com

Interested in starting this sport with your dog? Email [email protected] and ask for details!

Photo credit: Nose2Tail Photography

05/15/2025

Why is Smokey looking so pleased with himself? Because this guy, along with his handler, just rocked his private training consult!
We met at a local park to help prep for his upcoming NW2 trial with the National Association of Canine Scent Work, and while we were there we not only worked on nose work skills, but Smokey also got to practice working through his on-leash reactivity with other dogs with wonderful results.
Team Smokey was successful on all fronts making Smokey, his human, and his trainer all very happy!
Smokey and his human have come so far together and I’m incredibly proud to be part of their journey!

05/09/2025

This week’s Perfect Puppy Prize goes to Markie 😍
They just don’t come any sweeter than this little girl!