Training

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=140 style=" border-bottom: 10px solid #333333;" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="3520e8c0egerdp.jpg"> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=203 style="border-right: 7px solid #333333;" BGCOLOR="#555555" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Whats New?"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>What's New?</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>About Us</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="dogs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Dogs"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Our Dogs</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="puppies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppies"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Puppies</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="training.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Training"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Training</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Contact Us</B></FONT></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Favorite Links"><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Links</B></FONT></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=340 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Whats New?">What's New?</A>   |   <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us">About Us</A>   |   <A HREF="dogs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Dogs">Our Dogs</A>   |   <A HREF="puppies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppies">Puppies</A>   |   <B>Training</B>   |   <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Favorite Links">Favorite Links</A></div> <bR> <div> Training</div> <div> <I>This page last updated February 6, 2010.</I></div> <bR> <div> At Bluedream, we believe training should be a rewarding experience for you and your dog!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="11b449a0.jpg" border=0 width="580" height="410" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Above: Joyce and Prunelle winning the 2001 AAC National Agility Championship in Calgary, AB.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Agility classes</B> from beginner to competition as well as <B>Obedience classes</B> designed for the family pet are offered seasonally at Bluedream. I adapt instruction to the needs for each student. With this in mind, private lessons are our choice as they are best for catering to the specific needs and motivations of each student and dog team.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Training Method: </B> At Bluedream we use "positive reinforcement" training methods using food and / or toy rewards in combination with a clicker or other "marker" (voice praise).  This method is gentle and effective but non-permissive...You decide on the rules, we can help you reinforce them!</div> <bR> <div> Please, <U>no choke chains or pinch collars</U> are permitted.  Also, we regret that we cannot accept aggressive dogs for group classes, although these dogs are welcome to participate in private lessons.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Our training field is unfenced</B>, so dogs without a solid recall are required to remain on leash at all times.  </div> <bR> <div> Please note we are <B>unable to accept dogs with behavior problems</B> but will be happy to suggest a skilled canine behaviorist in your area.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>For instructor bio, please go to the </B></I><A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><I><B>About Us</B></I></A><I><B> page, as well as </B></I><A HREF="prunelle.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Prunelle"><I><B>Prunelle</B></I></A><I><B>, </B></I><A HREF="pablo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pablo"><I><B>Pablo</B></I></A><I><B> and </B></I><A HREF="pichenotte.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pichenotte"><I><B>Pichenotte</B></I></A><I><B>'s page for accomplishments in agility and obedience.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><B>Location</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net"><B>Contact Us</B></A><B>!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home"><IMG SRC="2ff4f4e0.png" border=0 width="79" height="78" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Whats New?">What's New?</A>   |   <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us">About Us</A>   |   <A HREF="dogs.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Dogs">Our Dogs</A>   |   <A HREF="puppies.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppies">Puppies</A>   |   <B>Training</B>   |   <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Favorite Links">Favorite Links</A></div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#333333" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net"><IMG SRC="06b3c280.gif" border=0 width="60" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net">Cont</A><A HREF="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:joyce.blackburn@sogetel.net">act us</A></div> <bR> <div> Copyright © 2011 Bluedream Shetland</div> <bR> <div> Site created and maintained by SevenBCs Design</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:fiona_qc@yahoo.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:fiona_qc@yahoo.ca">Email webmaster</A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>