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Heeling Arts Academy Whether it’s behaving on walks or calmly allowing visitors in your home, all dogs need a purpose.

We are happy to help your dog find its place within your family.

07/25/2023

Class will be canceled tonight due to heavy rain and lightning. Will let everyone know a make up day soon! Stay safe!

Classes start July 18. Still have a few spots available.Message us to reserve your spot. See you all soon!
07/12/2023

Classes start July 18. Still have a few spots available.

Message us to reserve your spot. See you all soon!

It's that time of year again!We will be holding a basic obedience class from July 18-August 22 on Tuesdays at 5:30-6:15p...
04/28/2023

It's that time of year again!

We will be holding a basic obedience class from July 18-August 22 on Tuesdays at 5:30-6:15p.

Email or message Heeling Arts Academy to reserve your spot! Limit of 8 dogs and must have proof of current vaccinations.

We look forward to working with you and your pups!

Fourth of July is a time for loud and family filled celebration but we can't deny that some dogs would prefer we just di...
06/27/2022

Fourth of July is a time for loud and family filled celebration but we can't deny that some dogs would prefer we just didn't.

If your pup is one of those dogs, see below for some tips to help prepare yourself and your pooch for the firework season.

1. Take an updated picture.
--Take a face on and a side view photo of your dog so you have one handy if they get loose.
2. Make sure fences, doors and windows are locked up tight.
--Dogs running on fear can get very creative to get out of a situation.
3. Make sure their tags are updated with the proper info and keep a collar on at all times.
4. Go outside with your dog when you let them out.
--Most people don't think their dogs can escape their fenced in yard but it's really nothing for a motivated dog to jump/climb/dig their way out of even six foot fences.
5. Create a nice den area in the quietest area of your house.
--Putting down a nest for your pup in the quietest area and playing some music can help drown out the sounds of the fireworks.

Be safe and have a happy 4th!

05/12/2022

Class will be canceled tonight due to the sudden on and off rain. I apologize for the extremely short notice.

See you all next week!

04/09/2022

This week Prophet worked on ‘spot’.

I personally feel like this tool is one of the most versatile in the home. It allows you to put your dog in a safe area for a short amount of time so you can greet guests, cook dinner, watch a movie, etc. You can name this command anything you wish, ‘spot’ just tends to be the most common.

Now, this command doesn’t need a bed specifically. I like to teach this command on a raised platform as it clearly shows the dog what is ‘on’ and ‘off’. Once they understand the criteria, you can change the platform to anything. I’ve used towels, pillows, the couch and a rug.

I like to view this command as an ‘open kennel’ type. The dog is allowed to do whatever they so wish, but they cannot leave that area. If you plan on having them stay for a bit, give them a toy or a bone to chew that can keep them occupied just like you would a kennel, if you so choose.

We will be teaching this handy skill in our summer classes! We will also be available for private one-on-one sessions, contact us to set up your free consultation.

It's time for another round of our group classes! We will be holding two classes this summer.Tuesdays will be for our wi...
04/01/2022

It's time for another round of our group classes! We will be holding two classes this summer.

Tuesdays will be for our wiggly puppies ages 8 weeks-6 months. We will be covering the beginning introduction for obedience and working on some socialization skills.

Thursdays class for our regal adults aged 6 months and up. We will be working on basic obedience and leash manners.

Confirmation of current age appropriate dog vax will be required upon first class.

Message us directly or email us at [email protected]

03/31/2022

It was finally nice enough to work outside this last week without being completely covered in mud! (Well before a certain white precipitation came back for a brief visit.) Prophet got an introduction to ‘stay’ this last week. He was a very good boi and got the hang of it fairly quickly. When working with ‘stay’ you want to make sure that you start off slow and build up at a consistent rate. If you notice your dog popping up it’s easy enough to go back a step or two and cement the process.

If you notice your dog correcting themselves, give them a huge jackpot reward. This was a conscious effort on their part to listen to the command.

Stay tuned for more of Prophet next week!

03/23/2022

The first thing Prophet has worked on this week is name recognition and loading the clicker.

Clicker training works best when you ‘load’ the clicker. This means that you set a standard of when the clicker sound is made, a treat is coming. You know you have properly loaded the clicker when the dog's head immediately turns to find the treat once the sound is heard.

This week we have welcomed a temporary guest, Prophet!This cute little guy will be boarding with us for the next couple ...
03/19/2022

This week we have welcomed a temporary guest, Prophet!

This cute little guy will be boarding with us for the next couple months. Check in periodically as he shows off all the skills he learns. We’ll be focusing on kennel training, basic obedience, and simple handling (similar to a basic vet appointments).

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