Once you have built your foundation training, you are ready to challenge your dog by adding natural distractions. The outdoors is full of great smells, sights and wonderful distractions that will test your level of response between you and your dog. 

     I am an advocate of exercising your companion daily.  One of the greatest pleasures for your canine friend is to "seek".  It is a natural instinct that is very satisfying and stimulating for animals.  Training in the outdoors is a rewarding process for both of you.

     Due to the high level of distraction, I ask that clients have a few private sessions before we take it outdoors in the Hike and Train sessions.  On the trails, we will work on your basic training and add some safety tools such as BACK, LET’S GO, DOG PILE and WAIT.  

     As an outdoor enthusiast and trainer, I am especially concerned about safety for your dog, but also for others.  Not everyone is comfortable with a dog running up to them to say hello.  Let me show you how to respect fellow hikers and to identify possible risks in allowing the leisurely “hello” with other dogs.  Have you thought about the potential risk of your dog going up to an aggressive dog to say “hello”? 

As dog owners, it is our responsibility to maintain control in all recreational environments.  This is the real test of allowing your dog to have freedom, while being able to maintain basic training.  Also, I encourage safety measures in the prevention of wild animal interactions.  Kamloops has a growing population of coyotes and it is important for your dog’s safety to have a good recall.

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