Meet Dorothy & Raven

Dorothy called Beyond The Leash last month because she was having a little trouble with Raven. Raven is a wonderful one hundred and fifty pound, two year old Newfoundland that still acts like a six month old puppy.

Dorothy needed a trainer to come to her home for training sessions. Raven is a very strong and enthusiastic dog that had already knocked Dorothy down with her jumping and playfulness. Keep in mind that although these two are a bit of a mismatch, this is Dorothy's fourth Newfoundland. This is her favorite breed and I fully understand a person's devotion to one breed or another. The problem was that if Raven decided to run down the street or even pull on the leash for that matter, Dorothy does not have the physical strength to hold her back. Raven had been through puppy classes and actually was involved in a board & train program at one time, so most of the basics were in place. We just needed more reliability and less reactivity to the environment. I knew I could get Raven to that point and then Dorothy could safely manage her dog. After that, the two of them could really start enjoying life more by getting out into the world together.

We started off with just creating a simple routine of putting a leash on Raven and making her sit at the door before going out and sitting outside the door after passing through. This level of control was needed to keep Raven focused on Dorothy and to break the old habit of just charging out into the yard and going into crazy play mode (I did the same stuff with my young dog Cane). Next we worked on heeling around the backyard. From there we worked on sitting at the gate that goes to the street and sitting outside the gate. At this point after about four weeks of training Dorothy is able to put the leash on Raven and take her out for a walk in the neighborhood. Our next hurdle is teaching Raven to control herself before getting in the car. She LOVES going in the car for a ride through Peabody, MA so this is very stimulating for her. We are making progress in leaps and bounds. Every time I arrive for a training session I see Dorothy's confidence and competence getting better.

It really makes me feel good to help someone like Dorothy. She had already spent considerable time and money with other trainers in the area. It was simply a case of finding the right training approach for this team. Dorothy's strong commitment to seeing this training through has made working with her a real pleasure. I look forward to video taping the two of them in the future and posting that video to this blog.

Stay Tuned and Enjoy Happy & Safe Training!

Scott Williams

Beyond The Leash

K9 Nosework Classes in Boxford Massachusetts are big success!

We had twelve new handlers start K9 Nosework Classes with their dogs this session. We are approaching week four and have seen huge progress in a very short time. We will be starting new Intro to nosework classes at a new location in South Hamilton Massachusetts as well as at our existing location in Boxford, Massachusetts. The South Hamilton classes will be held at "The Community House" on Monday nights starting Oct.19th at 7pm. The next session of classes in Boxford will start Sunday Oct.18th at 1pm. Boxford classes will be held at "Lincoln Hall" in Boxford, Massachusetts. For more info on this exciting and addictive new dog sport, please visit: http//www.K9-Nosework.com

Happy & Safe Training!

Scott Williams CNWI

http://www.BeyondTheLeash.net

This was my first dog. I was at my parents recently and went through some old albums. Her name was Snowball. She was a Samoyed. She liked to kill Skunks, chase cars, guard her food bowl and roam the neighborhood. She was a pretty typical dog. Although more independent than many dogs I've had since, she preferred to sleep in the snow rather than by the fire. Great dog though. We all loved her.

Fun Nose Work Trial

As many of you already know, Beyond The Leash Dog Training hosted a fun nose work trial at our Southern California dog training location. We had thirty competitors and many spectators at this event. It took place on June 7th at 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada California 91011. This event is a result of many dog owners getting involved in fun nose work classes teaching their dogs to hunt for specific recreational odors. The trial was to further enjoy the training and really see how far the dogs have come in a relatively short time.
The Fun Nose Work classes will be starting in Boxford Massachusetts in July of 2009. For more information about this exciting activity to enjoy with your dog AND see some trial pics, please click on the link below:
http://www.ncswa.net/trialgallery/june72009.html

North Shore of Massachusetts dog training

Dog training on the North shore of Massachusetts will begin in July of 2009. We will be holding group dog training classes, private dog training classes and Doggy Boot Camp in Boxford Massachusetts. We will also be offering Fun Nose Work classes! These classes help your dog rediscover their natural ability to hunt and find great rewards! This class helps shy dogs become more confidant and helps high energy dogs calm down (at least a little).
Dogs from surrounding communities are all welcome! We are just 30 minutes from Boston, Cape Ann and New Hampshire. Check back for updates and class start dates.

Boxford Massachusetts dog training

I am very excited to start training dogs in Boxford Massachusetts! It is a wonderful location and we will begin dog training at a great time of year. For me there is no better place than New England in the summer. For more information please visit
Http://www.BoxfordDogTraining.com we can also be found at
Http://www.BeyondTheLeash.net
I will be driving across the country with four dogs, two boys and a turtle. I'll post updates a while I'm making my trek across the Nation.
Thanks!
Scott
Beyond The Leash
866-957-3647

New Training Location

Beyond The Leash Dog Training will be opening a second location in Boxford Massachusetts. We will offer dog training in Boxford Massachusetts starting July 2009. We look forward to this exciting new venture! For more info call 866-957-3647