Introduction to Northwoods Canine Connection
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Schedule & Services

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
How do I get started?
Registration for Meet Ups, Coaching, Workshops, Etc.
What services do you offer?
Description of Services
Introduction To Services I Offer
What Is A Meet Up?
What Is A Recall & Relevance Meet Up?
What Is A Life Skills Meet Up?
What is the difference between a Life Skills 1, Life Skills 2 and just a Life Skills Meet Up?
What Is A Games Meet Up?
Getting Started With Meet Ups
Free Group Introductory Sessions

Free Group Introductory Session Outline.pdf
What is an Introductory Session?
I don't see any Free Group Introductory Sessions Scheduled Right Now....
Coaching Program

What is your coaching program?
Who is this program for?
Don't you need to meet my dog first?
How does this program work? How is it structured?
I'm hesitant about doing a virtual program with my dog.....
Pros and Cons of the Program
How It Is Formatted
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?
I just want to pick your brain about my dog's behavior and get some help.
Don't you have to meet my dog to get started/before starting?
Why do you like to get started with an Introductory Session?
How do I set up a private session with you? What is your best availability?
How do I register for a Meet Up?
What vaccines does my dog/puppy need to come to your facility?
What if my puppy does not have their vaccines yet?
Where do you meet for training?
Where are you located?
What is your travel fee?
What is an Introductory Session?
How does virtual dog training work?
I have a puppy; where do I get started?
What type of videos would I send for virtual training support?
Do you offer obedience classes?
If your classes aren't focused on obedience, what are you working on?
What is a Meet Up?
What are the advantages to Meet Up style sessions versus consecutive classes?
I am looking for a foundation, in person, group session.
How do I know if I am ready for a Games Meet Up?
Are you a service dog trainer?
Are you a therapy dog trainer?
Do you take on behavioral cases? (Anxiety, Aggression, Reactivity, etc.)
My dog can be reactive when they see other people/animals. What would you recommend?
I want to get my dog comfortable in a group environment but am worried about having control over my dog/their behavior.
Introduction to Approach

Not an Obedience Oriented Trainer
Intro to My Approach: Relationship
Intro to My Approach: Resources
Intro to My Approach: Interactions
Intro to My Approach: State of Mind & Emotional Regulation
Intro to My Approach: Fetch & Tug Games
Intro to My Approach: Fulfilment
Introduction to Socialization Sessions

Structure for Social Sessions.pdf
SOCIAL GROUP RULES.pdf
Liability Waiver and Release.pdf
Medium/Large Dog Socialization, Feb. 2017
(Group) Training Orientation Information

Getting Started With Meet Ups
Molding: What It Is & Why We Do It
Getting Started With Molding (Can Be Tough)
Marker Training
Yes & Good Markers: Terminal & Continuation Markers
Teaching The Yes Marker
Teaching Markers (Good, Ah-Ah, No)
Implied Stay & Release Word
Not Teaching Implied Stay
Implementing Implied Stay When Haven't Used In The Past
What Wait Means To My Dogs
"Don't name it until you love it."
How I Teach Sit: Putting It all Together
When To Name It/Add Verbal Cues
"If you ask your dog to do something, you should be prepared to do something."
3Ds: Duration, Distance, Distraction
Building on 3Ds
Practice, Practice, Practice
Creating A List Of Ways To Practice
"Just because your dog can do it at home, doesn't mean they can do it everywhere else."
"Practice doesn't make perfect, practice makes permanent."
Balancing Building On A Skills & Setting Up For Success
Contact Information

Contact Information
Podia Page (Online Learning and Platform)
Website
Online Lifestyle Membership (2 Week Free Trial Period)

I am looking for a foundation, in person, group session.

Great! That would be our Life Skills Meet Up!

Doing an Introductory Session first is required, but after that for in person group sessions that are geared towards foundation work and beginners, that would be our Life Skills Meet Ups.

To register online for a Meet Up, go to this link:
https://northwoodscanineconnection.podia.com/