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Welcome to From the Heart Animal Behavior and Training
 Training is essential for your dog's mental development. It can be done formally or informally, and unless you live in a vacuum, behavior will develop. Through training we can mold your dog's behavior into a desirable asset.
 Behavioral problems are the primary reasons pets are turned into shelters, according to the latest statistics. Statistics also reveal using aggressive training methods increases the potential for development of aggressive behavior. Trust is the key word in the methods used at FROM THE HEART, however, trust must be earned by and from your dog. During class you will work hard, play games, laugh, and learn. But most importantly, you will form a bond with your pet.
Located in Salinas, CA, From the Heart provides obedience training for puppies and adult dogs as well as daycare.
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| Upcoming Events |
Sunday May 4th - Cinco de Fido
Saturday, May 10th - Dog Days at Fort Ord
Saturday, July 5 - CGC Workshop and Test
Sunday, July 6 - Pet 1st Aid Class
Aug. 2 and 3 - Butch Cappel
See the events page for details.
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Casey and I took a quick run up to Portland, OR a couple of weekends ago to go see, Butch Cappel, a speaker I had not seen before. His seminar was on basic bite work, since this is a field where egos can run amuck, I didn’t take a dog. Boy, do I wish I had; what a great trainer! Many a dog has been ruined by a trainer’s ego, and the protection field seems to excel at this. Butch worked dogs at their levels, understood when the work was too much for the dog and respected them. I was so impressed that we have invited Butch to come a do a two day seminar in August. See more in the events section.
I have recently been asked to aid with some children what have some physical problems or limitations. Most are in wheelchairs and they’ve come in to watch the dogs play at day care, some are thinking about getting service dogs and need to know what services a dog can provide. Cane picked up a tin of candy about 10 times to aid a young girl when she dropped the tin. I think it was fun for both of them. If you have a dog that would be good with young people who may be erratic with their movements or lack language skills and would like to visit their classrooms, please let me know, their teachers would love to have some visit. We all know how much our dogs mean to us, now think how much joy they might provide for someone limited in their exposure to dogs or the outside world.
Have you missed a class or just didn’t seem to “get it”? There’s help on its way….coming soon our “a la carte” classes. You will be able to attend a one time class where a certain behavior (each week will have a topic) will be taught. The emphasis will be on “cleaning up” or teaching that behavior and that alone. The cost will be $20.00 per class and all fees will be put into our medical/spay/neuter fund. I’m still working on the schedule and other details, but will probably have a “buy 4, get a 5th free” sort of thing. Keep looking at the training section for more information soon. |
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