Train Your Dog for the Real World Our dog training programs at Unleashed Potential K9 are geared to help you overcome behaviour issues or raise a well balanced puppy. We have programs to fit most budgets and they are all structured to see you through to the end. As long as you stay committed to bettering your dog so will we. Our programs do not have set timelines or a set number of sessions. They are accessible to you for as long as you own your dog so that you may reach your goals and … [Read more...] about How UPK9 Can Help You!
Obedience Training
Adventures in Reactive Dog Encounters Part 1
Introduction: The purpose of this blog series is not to judge, but to educate! I learned long ago that most reactive dog owners do not always appreciate a stranger in passing giving them reactive dog advice about their loved ones. More often than not, people tend to take it personally when you point out their dog's flaws, rather than as a gesture of good will. These days, I wait for people to come to me before I offer my thoughts and advice, but with the wonderful world of the anonymous web, … [Read more...] about Adventures in Reactive Dog Encounters Part 1
Do Dogs Forget Obedience They Have Learned?
Once in a while I hear people say, " I did obedience with my dog but he forgets it all now". This is a statement that makes me shake my head. I don't believe this to be true. I believe if you train your dog to fully understand a name to a behaviour then they don't completely forget it. Over time, like us, if you don't use it you loose it. They will get sloppy and they will refuse BUT They don't completely forget it. Watch the video of Duke Ferguson working with his dog Nitro after a … [Read more...] about Do Dogs Forget Obedience They Have Learned?
Mastering the Art of Attention
No matter what age or breed of dog we can help you too MASTER the art of attention with your dog! Below is a video shot with a young pup just 17wks of age. In one week we mastered attention! So that being said.... I HAVE TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU: Have you been told you can't train a dog until 6 months of age? Do you have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you? If you answer YES, then watch this video. You will get to know the truth and see a mini dog training session and learn some … [Read more...] about Mastering the Art of Attention
Great Dane OFF LEASH: Training a Shy Timid Dog, Testimonial Unleashed Potential, PEI
Hamlet, Great Dane OFF LEASH and going everywhere with Unleashed Potential Ultimate Obedience!! It’s hard to find the words to describe what Unleashed Potential K9 in PEI has done for me and my Great Dane. Hamlet is a timid and shy dog, and I went to Unleashed Potential looking for help, hoping to build his confidence and mine. The first session we had opened my eyes to the possibilities of what Hamlet and I could accomplish together. Since then,we have been educated, challenged and … [Read more...] about Great Dane OFF LEASH: Training a Shy Timid Dog, Testimonial Unleashed Potential, PEI