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GUIDES CANINS’s training activities are organized and structured based on the groups attending and the target audience. The content and duration are adapted to the host organization’s specifications. They are designed for people of all ages who want to discover or learn more about their best friends!

These workshops are held several times a year. Check the registration forms for dates and prices and to reserve your spot.

Grooming

What should you do between visits to the groomer? Grooming plays an important role in your best friend’s wellbeing. Our grooming workshops are designed to teach you about the techniques, tools and products you should use to achieve the best results. So bring your dog and your grooming equipment and we’ll show you techniques customized to your furry friend.

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First Aid

When an emergency situation (one that endangers the dog’s life) arises, the dog’s owner becomes the first responder—the person who provides immediate assistance. The owner’s response plays a determining role in the success of the situation and in the dog’s chances of survival before veterinary assistance can be obtained. So you need to be prepared! We’ll discuss how to recognize the signs of pain and discomfort, how to identify problems and emergencies and how to prepare a first-aid kit.

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Kids and K9s

Did you know that:

• Each year there are 460,000 dog bite victims in Canada
• In the majority of cases, the dog is known to the victim
• Generally, the victims are kids
• 1 child in 2 is bitten before the age of 12
• The face is the most affected body part

Consequently, this workshop is very important for future parents or families with children and dogs. Learn how to prevent problems by gaining an understanding of the dog and by supervising interactions between your kids and your four-legged family members.

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Understanding the canine language

• The dog's capacity to learn
• How to approach a dog
• How to read a dog and recognize fearful or aggressive behaviours vs. a dog at ease
• Bite prevention

Information on choosing a puppy

• Choosing the right dog: A puppy or an adult? Purebred or mix?
• Recognizing a good breeder
• Selecting a puppy or adult dog based on your needs

Preventing and modifying behaviour problems

• These days our dogs are unemployed-give them a job to do!
• The problem with dogs: humans! Understanding normal behaviours
• Problem management = working on leadership
• Using the available tools to manage problems (crate, halter, educational toys)
• Prognosis

Using the Gentle Leader Headcollar

• Canine principles
• Philosophy and use of the Gentle Leader
• Fitting, adjustment and use
• Maintenance and weaning

Canine behaviour and pet therapy

• One or several themes listed above adapted within a context of pet therapy
• The risks of zoonoses (diseases that can be transmitted from animal to human)

Presence of animals in schools and pre-schools (daycares, nursery schools, etc.)

• Evaluating and understanding the behaviour of different species in the presence of children
• Basic care depending on the species (veterinary care and maintenance) The risks of zoonoses (diseases that can be transmitted from animal to human)
  

Demonstrations

CHIENS SHOW is GUIDES CANINS 's demonstration team. We're active in a number of environments where dogs are considered important. Our goal is to share the joy of training and to demonstrate the importance of basic training in ensuring a harmonious dog/owner relationship in the hope that our motivation and desire to spend time with our dogs will be contagious! We are very flexible in terms of the organization, structure and presentation of our demonstrations, which are geared to the target audience, the environment and surface provided as well as the type of event. We are available for occasional or regular demonstrations of specific canine sports or friendly competitions.

Our availability and presentation costs are subject to negotiation. Production fees are determined based on vehicle and equipment rental, organization time, number of participants, etc. Contact us!

We are currently preparing a training course for those wishing to become canine educators/caregivers. The course will last several hours and will cover various topics: canine health, canine behaviour, training, breeding, grooming, class management and organization, and canine sports. There will be lots of practical workshops and opportunities to get your paws dirty! Check back here for the dates the first classes will be held!