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Mission Our mission at All About Dogs is to provide the education and support dog owners need from the time they adopt a puppy or shelter dog to enable dog owners to deepen their understanding, respect and delight in their canine companions as well as create dogs who are welcome members of our community. Let us help you bring out the best in your dog!
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Philosophy and Training Methods At All About Dogs, we believe positive reinforcement training is the best way to create a happy and confident dog who understands what is expected of him. We teach owners how to establish boundaries at home and employ problem behaviour prevention strategies from early puppyhood onwards. Training and behaviour problems are resolved without the punishment- based techniques that commonly result in fear, aggression, or deterioration of the bond between dog and owner. Instead we utilize positive methods based on well-established learning theories and behavioural science tht are humane, practical and effective. We teach marker-based training, either with a clicker or word, combined with rewards of all kinds (e.g., food, toys, play, and praise). All our training programs reflect a comprehensive understanding of the dog's natural behaviour, and take in respect learning abilities as well as the dog's mental and physical developmental stages. In our classes we strive to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning experience as we believe that the human part of the equation needs as much support and understanding as the canine component. Most
people learn more quickly when not subjected to criticisms and negative feedback, and therefore, a
positive approach to the training of the people is an integral part of all our programs. We promote fun activities between dogs and owners that lead to successful relationships based on mutual respect. The All About Dogs team makes every effort to build a creative and supportive network of positive trainers, who act as heralds of positive reinforcement-based training in our community. Our centre will be the platform for creating a stronger presence and voice for positive and successful training techniques and to give people a viable and accessible alternative to many of the harsh, outdated methods currently being show cased and popularized by the media. History All About Dogs was established by Renee deVilliers in the summer of 1996 with the desire to educate owners in all manners of "dog." Over the years, Renee attended many seminars, lectures and conferences on animal behaviour, training, aggression, health, genetics and agility, by both Canadian and international presenters. From this base of knowledge, she developed a highly successful system of raising and training dogs through positive reward training, based on an in depth knowledge of canine behaviour, genetics and physical development. Over the past 15 years All About Dogs has been providing group and private training as well as consultations for aggression and other behaviour problems. In January 2010, All About Dogs finally found a facility large enough to encompass all our programs and services in one centre that is now: "all about dogs" all the time!
About Renee
My inspiration was my first dog Shadow, who although brilliantly intelligent and sensitive, developed just about every behavioural problem you can imagine, including people and dog aggression. At that time the only resources available were aversive methods using choke or shock collars. I was certain these methods would have led to Shadow's destruction and was determined to seek out remedies of my own. Through the techniques that I developed, I was able to assist many other people and dogs over the years. My personal experience with a difficult dog, taught me that the human part of the equation needs as much support and understanding as the canine component does. A positive approach to the training of the handler is a firm tenet of my belief system. Other facts and details about Renee deVilliers: In the spring of 1998, Renee became the first certified Pet First Aid instructor in Ontario, and is the longest standing instructor in all of Canada. She has been training and competing in the sport of agility for more than 10 years and has competed at the regional and national levels with four of her dogs. In 2005, Renee was invited by the Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada to revamp the teaching of the traditional water dog retrieval training to an entirely positive basis. Renee holds numerous certificates from the Guelph University's Continuing Education Programs. Renee is a long standing member of: •The Canadian Association of Pet Dog Trainers•The Canadian Kennel Club •The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (USA) •The Agility Association of Canada •Association of Pet Dog Training •Canadian Association of Rally Obedience •Responsible Dog Owners of Canada Over the years Renee has had many featured appearances on TV shows, such as: •Canadian Living•Free for the Asking with Dr. Gary Landsberg •Pet Project •Milk Bones Dogs We Love •Outdoor Living Network •City TV Breakfast Television |
I started my company back in 1996, offering small group classes and behaviour modification
consultations.