Dog Training Sessions Coming to St. Pierre-Jolys

By Angelique Forest

For the first time, dog training sessions are coming to St. PierreJolys through a 5 week program this summer. The program is hosted by Rat River Recreation and the Wellness Center, Training Loyal Companions.

Training classes are open to any dogs who are over the age of 12 weeks with two DAPP vaccines administered at 8 and 12 weeks of age. Dogs can attend as long as they are friendly with other dogs and people, and respond well to food or reward-based training.

So far, there are 7 dogs registered, with lots of room for many more! Classes are 8 dogs per session. With more demand, they could start another class at 7:30 pm as needed.

“Group dog training classes are an excellent resource for connect based training and building selfconfidence with our canine com - panions,” said Christie Golebiowski, the owner of Training Loyal Companions. Golebiowski has been a Certified Dog Trainer for over 18 years.

The training class they are offering is life skills training. It will offer the basic command responses such as sit, down, stand, stay, impulse control, self control exercises, recall or come when called.

With these training classes they will also offer emailed canine education support with jumping behaviours, chewing, biting and mouthing, and barking information. Additional their email communication education with include canine communication and understanding what your dog is communicating to you.

Final a graduation class is offered that includes nose work training and friendly doggie competitions.