... And Then There Were 6! Meet Grey: The Newest Member of the MCR Pack!

​If you haven’t already heard, three weeks ago, I welcomed my latest puppy—Grey, a bi-blue Sheltie from Cassbar Kennels in Winnipeg! These past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind, but I couldn't be more thrilled to share this journey with you. 🥰

Grey is an absolute bundle of joy. This little guy exudes confidence and has a happy-go-lucky personality with zero fear of the world. I have to give a huge shoutout to my breeder for raising such a level-headed pup!

Life with Grey has been busy, but what's not to love about an active, spirited puppy? Grey is my fourth puppy in five years. While some might think that's a bit crazy (and I won't deny it), each dog has come into my life for a reason. "Life is short—get the puppy!" 🤭
 
When it comes to training, my goal is always to create a balanced pup. I strive for a dog with the drive and willingness to work, paired with the impulse control to think and learn. It's a careful balancing act of weekly training to ensure all the marks are met. As many of you know, my heart belongs to the sport of agility. Interestingly, none of my six dogs were purchased specifically for agility. Most of them came from conformation kennels rather than performance-based kennels. You might wonder why.
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Think of it like buying a house: you can renovate the interior, but you can't change the lot. With dogs, you can build drive and motivation, but you can't alter their inherent structure. The physical structure of my dogs is crucial for their ability to withstand the demands of agility. 🧱A well-structured pup is the first step towards injury prevention.

For the first year of training, I focus heavily on foundation behaviours for life, in the canine gym, and sport. Regardless of what Grey ends up doing (though I suspect he’ll love agility), I want my dogs to be well-rounded and capable of handling whatever life throws at them.
 
One key aspect of training I start right away is in the canine gym. This isn't about circuit training or inducing fatigue; it's about:
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✅Teaching Grey how to use his body,
✅Building our relationship,
✅Having focused one-on-one time (essential in a multi-dog household),
✅Growing his confidence,
✅Teaching him how to earn reinforcement,
✅And most importantly, having a ton of fun!

​I've received many inquiries over the past few years about my puppy training methods. That's why I'm excited to announce a BRAND-NEW FOUNDATION TRAINING MEMBERSHIP, K9 GROUNDWORK which is coming soon!

​ You’ll learn all about the essential foundation fitness exercises and see how I train a young puppy through various milestones in their first year. 

K9 GROUNDWORK is NOT just for puppies though. It is also ideal for dogs new to the canine gym, no matter their age, or those needing a refresher on their fitness foundations.

This membership will have it all!!

Some of the modules will inclue key foundation exercises in the canine gym, health and wellness education, general foundation exercises, AAAND.... for the first time EVER I will be releasing my training videos of Grey through various key milestones and stages of his life. You'll be able to go through a puppy's first year of foundation training alongside me. Let's do this together! 🤜🤛

The best part is that the K9 Groundwork database WILL KEEP GROWING! You'll have access to even more material as we continue to add content to the membership site without increasing your membership price!

​Stay tuned for more details! If you're interested, add your name to our VIP list so you are THE FIRST to get the details when it opens for enrollment on Monday, August 19th - so, mark your calendars! 🗓️ Hint: there will be savings of up to 30% off as soon as we open enrollment! Get on our VIP list so you hear about it first! ⬇️

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Are you ready to take the guesswork out of foundation exercises and start making the most of your training sessions? I can't wait to share more! 😁