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ClubsDog training is about communication, not domination. - Diane Garrod C.A.F.F.E. (Canines and Fun, Facts, Education)On Whidbey Island there are few places to just hang out with other people and their dogs that don’t involve the chaos of dog parks or fundraising sponsorship events. Where can you go with your dog that exercises them mentally, physically and socially with other dogs without overstimulation? The idea of Club C.A.F.F.E. is simple, engage your dog in an activity with other dogs and their owners while still on leash and under control. Combine canines with fun, facts and education. This stable environment encourages mental exercise leading to better manners for your pooch. You’ll get to explore different activities, venues and sights with your dogs. When dogs are loose in the dog park, there is constant chaos, from one dog picking fights, to owners content to talk to others while their dog runs wild, maniacally knocking others dogs down. A famous dog behavioralist once said, "You don’t teach your child table manners at Chuck E Cheese’s". This is true for dogs as well. Most owners don’t have an ideal place with other calm dogs to practice what they learn in obedience class. Obedience classes aren’t the "end of training" your dog, it is an ongoing commitment. Club C.A.F.F.E provides a wonderful and safe dog experience, while continuing your dog’s knowledge, socialization and familiarization. We keep it positive, we exercise voice control and we welcome dog and human friendly canines. Join us, you just might like it! This club will be a learning experience, as well as a social outlet for owners and their dogs. It will combine fun with facts and education and show owners all that is available in enjoying their canine friends. There will be product demos and showcases, speakers, field trips and much, much more. A social hour, trail walking trips, and other outings will provide a well-rounded understanding of all things dog. This group will develop doggie friends and probably form strong bonds with new people, new dogs and who share a common tie - our dogs. Anyone interested in joining this group should email Diane. Peaceful FriendsA club has formed for those who have reactive dogs called Peaceful Friends. There are pre-requisites for becoming a member, so if you are interested in this please contact Diane. | Diane is extraordinarily skilled at working with dogs and their people. Thanks to Diane, Lucca is a much happier dog and we are a much happier family. - R.W.
Christopher His owners adopted Christopher at 3 years of age. He was turned into a shelter because the previous family couldn’t afford to feed him and he wouldn’t stop chasing farm animals. Families In Training Series Dog training and behavior modification often is not just about the dog. It is about the family. |
