With far more and more Torontonians welcoming puppies into their households, the city’s courageous battalions of trainers are below to support maintain these furry pals pleased and nicely-behaved.
Impressed by the trials and tribulations of teaching his to start with rescue beagle, Duke, Andre Yeu has assisted lead the charge for pup training more than the past dozen several years, opening 5 training centres identified as When Hounds Fly, where by he and his workforce of 20 have aided much more than 12,000 pet dogs turn into greater canine citizens.
“The ecosystem that Toronto puppies stay in will make education a necessity,” he claims. “City pet dogs need to navigate crowded streets, choose the TTC and get along with other puppies in off-leash dog parks and trails.”
Yeu is without end expanding his choices. This 12 months, he’s launching reactive-dog and agility courses as well as mentoring aspiring trainers, which consists of a scholarship for BIPOC candidates to assist convey much more range to the occupation.
“My marriage with Duke was constructed from the training do the job we did jointly, and it delights me when I see our clients having the very same practical experience,” Yeu states. “I sense sorry for puppies and persons whose partnership is a lot more akin to using care of a houseplant. Schooling jointly, with beneficial reinforcement, is what I imagine really deepens bonds and comprehension.”
To mark Pet dog Coaching Education and learning Month, Yeu shares his favorite GTA-designed finds for Fido.
Collars by Boardwalk Collective
“These fantastically manufactured, h2o- and odour-proof collars and leashes are in fact made by an alumnus of When Hounds Fly, proper in the Seashore. They glimpse sharp and truly feel great to hold.”
Mini Trainers by Crumps’ Naturals
“They’re a nearby results story and their treats can be discovered in important shops and area boutique outlets. We like their Mini Trainers collection, because it allows us get a lot of schooling in without dropping time acquiring to slice treats ourselves.”
Fingers-Absolutely free Leads by Smoochy Poochy
“These leashes are fantastic training aids. By attaching the leash to your waist, both palms are now totally free for coaching, these kinds of as managing a clicker and feeding treats. Arms-free of charge leashes are also a have to-have if you want to jog with your pet.”
“A effectively-prepared pet trainer has a range of treats prepared for distinctive jobs. Sometimes, even though, it’s time for non-contingent reinforcement – a.k.a. no cost cookies for the reason that you’re cute! I appreciate these Asian-motivated treats produced in compact batches in Scarborough.”
“A educated pet with a potent romance with its owner receives to delight in off-leash freedom, but that also implies coming home muddy and smelly. Following a big off-leash education session, I like utilizing the non-toxic, handcrafted, pH-well balanced soaps, which are packaged plastic-free of charge.”
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