It’s simple…We believe our dogs are much smarter than we give them credit for! We focus on the concept of “play-training” – short training sessions that make learning a game for the dog. Coupling this with lots of positive reinforcement in the form of high-value food treats, an upbeat happy attitude, patting, praise and clear directions, dogs learn quickly and happily. We let dogs “figure things out for themselves”, knowing their discovery of a desired behavior will be more readily learned than one forced upon them. Utilizing a “marker word” to help a dog identify a desired behavior, training progress tends to be consistent. All of this is then individually crafted to meet the specific needs of each dog and owner.
We are comfortable working with fearful/fear aggressive and reactive dogs as well as handling the most common canine issues such as housebreaking, jumping, pulling when walking, inappropriate greeting behavior with people and other dogs and excessive barking and/or chewing.
As you’ve seen on my TV series, THE MIGHTY UNDERDOGS, we offer Junior Showmanship handling classes for young people ages 7 – 18. Even if you are a complete dog show newbie, we can help you and your dog get competition ready! If a youngster doesn’t own an appropriate show dog, one can be provided. We currently have 25+ Junior Handlers and PeeWees in the program here in AZ. However, we also work remotely with a number of Junior Handlers all over the country. We’re always happy to welcome new juniors and their dogs into the group.
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It’s never too late to enjoy the sport of Dog Showing! If you’d like to give it a try or just begin to understand how the whole thing works, my weekly classes are a great place to start. We don’t just work with junior handlers! Adults of any age who want to learn how to show their dogs in Conformation and/or folks wanting to socialize their new show puppy will find our handling classes just the ticket. We even offer an “ADULT ONLY” handling class with complimentary “adult beverages” on offer!
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If a busy work or family schedule keeps you from providing the consistent daily sessions needed to lay in the foundation of solid training, we can arrange a “Board/Train” program at our facility. During the program – offered in 3 or 6 week blocks – the dog lives with us where they’ll learn and become solid in all the basic commands. Space is limited and fills up fast, so let us know as early as possible if you want to board or board/train your dog!
Under the kennel name of “Sasquatch, we have owned, bred and shown Clumber Spaniels since 1975. With more than 40 champions and title holders, we are proud to have produced dogs who have excelled not only in the conformation ring but in obedience, tracking and the hunting field as well.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone at (312) 933-5285 or use the contact form below. We will reply within 24 hours!
Located in Cave Creek, AZ and serving Cave Creek, Carefree, Scottsdale, Anthem, Deer Valley, Paradise Valley and the Greater Phoenix Area. All rights reserved © PHD Obedience LLC | [DS]
