UPK9 Halifax

Dog training should be fun!

July 24, 2011 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

I love it when clients take training to the next level. The more inventive you can be with simple commands such as sit, place and down, the more fun dog training becomes. This will also make for a better home as a tired dog is a happy dog. Share some pics on our Facebook page!!!

“Place” command for weighting a rapidly growing puppy.

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Lab training Nova Scotia.

May 4, 2011 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Jen and Derrick recently sent Coco, a lab, to be trained with Unleashed Potential in Halifax. This is the e-mail that followed after Coco returned home.

After training with Unleashed Potential, the difference in our dog is amazing. We don’t use the leash to take her out to use the bathroom and she doesn’t bolt and take off like she used to. She was out to play with her doggie friends today and everyone was taken back to see her not on a leash. When I called her and she came to me, and their jaws just dropped (because they would help me chase her for 45min to an hour), lol! She didn’t jumped on anyone, not even my Dad, and she would go crazy with excitement over him. No one can believe it is Coco. We can actually call her Coco now and not CooCoo, LOL! To say we are happy about the training you did with her would be an understatement. You saved her life (by her not getting hit by cars when she would run away) and our sanity. We can enjoy her now; we look forward to taking her to play fetch instead of getting prepared for an hour long chase.

Thanks again!

Janice, Derrick Schultz.

Dartmouth NS Canada.

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Chocolate Lab UNLEASHED

February 14, 2011 By Duke Ferguson 4 Comments

Rolo is 5 years old and all things chocolate labs are supposed to be; hyper, fun, goofy, lovable, etc. But, he was also stubborn and unruly. We had tried puppy obedience classes when he was small, he pulled so badly we couldn’t get him into the classroom and inside, he was too distracted to learn anything. The classes didn’t seem to help at all and to be honest, I’m not sure we “passed” them. We had a private trainer in two different times over the years, we learned basic obedience, but Rolo was dominant and stubborn, it took him weeks to give in to the down command. I tried books, videos and searched the internet for help. We had different collars, leashes, halties and harnesses. Over the years, we’ve adapted our lives around Rolo’s issues. Moving across the street away from other people and dogs while walking, not taking him to places like the lake or the park, keeping him fenced in the yard because he’d run as soon as he’d realize he wasn’t leashed, and putting him outside or in another room when company came because he’d jump all over them. It was embarrassing to have people in, it was embarrassing to take him out. The last straw came when we had to take him to the vet and his behavior landed us in a private room away from everyone else. I was feeling desperate to have some control over my life and this dog, and found Unleashed Potential during one of my internet searches. The upk9 trainer came to the house and gave a demonstration, explained his methods and left all the information I needed. At first, I was very skeptical, I had tried a lot of things so far and wasn’t convinced this was going to work.

But, I decided to go ahead, and the results have been amazing.

Rolo now plays in the front yard while I shovel snow without a fence! He’s been skating with us for the first time and never once wandered off, not even when two large dogs showed up. He has been learning to greet people without scaring them, and has advanced enough to take him off leash in Point Pleasant Park. We still have a lot to learn, but I’m confident we can master it. We even made it to the vet without being removed from the waiting room!!

I am impressed on how quickly the results were seen with proper direction and support. I’m really looking forward to summer, cottages, lakes and beaches, Rolo is loving his new freedom!!

Holly Flemming
Halifax, NS

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Snow is fun!

January 13, 2011 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Yesterday (Jan 12 2011) we had a snow storm in Halifax N.S.

Snow storms only mean one thing for us dog folk in Halifax, get out and have fun with the dogs…. and so we did!

This is My dog “BB”, performing a Spred’em on a snowy day.

And again BB with his new toy he just adores.

I encourage all dog owners to get out and enjoy your dogs in the snow.

If you see us stop and say Hi! Let me know you read this blog post and I will give you a FREE tip on having fun in winter with your dog.

Ted Efthymiadis, Unleashed Potential Dog training Halifax

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Play Safe!

Obedience training in Halifax N.S. Canada.

November 24, 2010 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

We adopted our adorable border collie Strider at 8 weeks old. We came home proud and excited with the belief that we would be able to train this dog as we had our last dog. However something went terribly wrong, and instead of having a dog who brought happiness and comfort to our family, we were stressed out and began to hate this adorable puppy. It became almost impossible to leave the house because Strider would get into the garbage, eat the carpet, eat the walls, eat beds, eat rocking chairs, etc. Talking him outside was even worse, to the point that upon seeing other people we would run in the opposite direction, sometimes into peoples yards. We got to the point that we thought we had tried everything; puppy obedience school; training books; training videos; various collars; private trainers, and we were considering putting Strider up for adoption. And then we found Ted. Within an hour of Ted being in our home working with Strider we saw a huge change. Now, several months later I can walk around my neighboured without a leash and without fear. We can go to the park, be relaxed and have other dog owners remark on how ‘perfect’ Strider is. Strider still has potential to learn more, and now that we are more confident in our methods, we can teach him more. Without Ted and his training I would still be lost. To anyone considering this method of training my family, Strider and I recommend it 100%.

Emmaline Boutilier, Halifax N.S.

Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member CLICK HERE or on the photo of Duke and his dogs.

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UPK9 Halifax

I love it when clients take training to the next level. The more inventive you can be with simple commands such as sit, place and down, the more fun dog training becomes. This will also make for a better home as a tired dog is a happy dog. Share some pics on our Facebook page!!!

“Place” command for weighting a rapidly growing puppy.

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