- LOVABLE, BUT: Fearful dogs, Nipping Dogs, Pulls-like-a-freighttrain-Dogs, Mouthing Dogs, Chasing Dogs, Attacks Bikes Dogs, Demanding Dogs, Dislikes Kids Dogs, Neurotic Dogs, Barking Dogs, Hyper Dogs, Aggressive Dogs, Runaway Dogs, Difficult Dogs, Clingy Dogs, Afraid of everything Dogs, Scared of New People Dogs, Problem Dogs, Obsessive-Compulsive Dogs Possessive Dogs, Guardy Dogs, Needy Dogs, Old Dogs, Young Dogs, Easily Bored Dogs, Insecure Dogs, Pugnacious Dogs, Inattentive Dogs, Destructive Dogs, Obnoxious dogs, Lassie-NOT Dogs, Jekyll&Hyde Dogs, In One Ear Out the Other Dogs, Nervous Dogs, Rambunctious Dogs, Destructive Dogs, Defensive Dogs, PLAY WITH ME NOW Dogs, Sit!Who Me? Dogs, Hates to be Alone Dogs, Busy Dogs, Frenetic Dogs, Doesn't Listen Dogs, Are YOU Talking to ME? Dogs, Ballaholic Dogs, UNcooperative Dogs, Charges the Frontdoor Dogs, Grabs My Hand Dogs, Bites the Leash Dogs, Big Dogs, Small Dogs,......
PACKWORKS APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY employs the inherent canine drives (desires/wills) which are the source of all canine motivation. Understanding these intrinsic drives and resulting motivation is THE KEY to modifying unwanted behaviour. Our program of motivational drive-based behaviour modification results in a cooperative, satisfying and mutually beneficial relationship for BOTH you and your dog. In our private training sessions, Packworks offers many fun and interesting challenges on the road to solving behavioural issues and to achieving a mutually satisfying coexistence between person and dog. We employ agility equipment (tunnels, jumps, a chite, teeter-totter, A-frame, etc.) as an enjoyable way to build a dog's confidence and regard (and ultimately TRUE obedience!) for his or her handler/owner. We have resident distraction chickens who just LOVE to help us, help dogs understand that when their owners ask them to sit, they mean sit in the face of any distraction--even a trash-talking Polish Frizzle Rooster. We have a trail scenario that replicates the impediments to compliance (like horseback riders, other dogs, cats, etc.) into which persons might run while walking their dog along the Centenial Trail in Snohomish, or GreenLake in Seattle, or Twin Lakes in Smokey Point, or along the sidewalk in front of their own home! We even have a rumbly, growly diesel tractor and truck we use as part of a protocol to help dogs get over their adversarial relationship with vehicles with the same sound (UPS, Rubbish collector, etc.) IN A NUTSHELL: we teach you and your dog to solve the problem with mutually beneficial alternatives, to the inappropriate or undesirable behaviour, in a CONTROLLED, distraction-free environment and then we prove the pudding by asking for the alternative, appropriate behaviour in the face of compelling, interesting, dang near irresistable stimuli/distractions. We bring the REAL WORLD to you and your dog so you can practice your new skills and techniques while we are there to guide you and while the situation is managed to the extent possible to prevent mishap. We make the UNexpected, EXpected so that when it happens, YOU ARE IN CONTROL and ready for it, and can, therefore, react calmly and confidently to defuse/manage the situation. PACKWORKS by Schumacher & Schmidt Gretchen Schumacher & Michael Schmidt 425. 870.7533
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SCHEDULE A PRIVATE SESSION: We offer private sessions, both weekday and weekend, at the Packworks indoor/outdoor training centre. We can also by arrangement, have sessions at your home or other locations (Additional fee applies). The fee for Pirvate training/ behaviour modification is 90$ per hour to work one dog; 110$ per hour to work two or three dogs. Minimum session is two hours for one or two dogs; three hours if you wish to work three or four of your OWN dogs.
TO BOOK A PRIVATE SESSION: Please email cooperate@packworks.org with your top three or four preferred dates/days and times, and a (brief) description of your dog's issues. As well, KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE for updates and additional course offerings ================ LINKS BELOW: What Happens in a Private Session PACKWORKS SUMMER 2007 BEGLEITHUND COURSETHREE SECTIONS CURRENTLY IN SESSION! PACKWORKS SPRING-SUMMER 2008 BEGLEITHUND COURSES NOW ENROLLING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PACKWORKS BEGLEITHUND COURSES PACKWORKS Schumacher & Schmidt |
