Leader Of The Pack Touch-Free Dog training is not offering group classes at this time only private manners or behaviour modification in home visits..

IPDTA 2010 BEHAVIOUR THERAPY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER

IPDTA 2010 HUMANE DOG TRAINING AWARD WINNER

For nearly 11 years, Jennifer has been teaching classes, volunteering and offering behavioural consultation services to her community since becoming a certified Trainer/Behaviour Therapist.

Jennifer uses her motivating, positive and knowledgeable teaching style to help owners get a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with their dog.

Jennifer is a current and active member of the International Positive Dog Training Association. Former Volunteer Dog Training Program facilitator at the Guelph Humane Society as well as Junior Humane Educator and Editorial advisor for the Dogs In Canada Magazine.

We've taught over 600 SESSIONS! Seen HUNDREDS of private clients! Our experience sets us apart from the rest! Experience, real life solutions for your family

Jennifer is continually attending relevant seminars, conferences, symposiums and courses to stay current in the field of dog training and behaviour therapy.

We do use the 'clicker' as a temporary tool for training. We use our voice (I don't mean yelling), our brain and a treat (a temporary tool) to lure our dogs into the desired position. Click tells the dog 'whoo hoo, yes I like THAT behaviour'...now collect your reward.

During our training we will stimulate your dog to problem solve and think for itself. This will create a dog of higher intelligence while at the same time maintaining a solid and friendly temperament because we will not be pushing and pulling, creating fear and distrust.

We use motivational methods to train so our dog will respond without having to use fear as a training technique.

For training we use a verbal reward marker (YES) and (sometimes) use a clicker, a small plastic device that you use your thumb to press in the centre and it makes a 'click' sound. The purpose of the clicker is that it creates an association with the treat and the behaviour. The dog learns that if it hears the 'click' --they got it right, and now can collect it's reward. Clicker training speeds the learning process for the dog so behaviours are learned quicker and easier.

Don't worry if the clicker isn't for you..not every technique OR training tool is for everyone. We will figure out what works best for you and develop a teaching plan that works BEST for YOU!

Featured in the Friday August 23 2002 AND July 6th 2004 edition of the Guelph TRIBUNE

Featured on the May 20-23 Roger's Cable First Local Program about the Guelph Humane Society

Former Guelph Humane Society Shelter Dog Obedience Program Facilitator and Co-ordinator

As part of the Volunteer Program at the shelter, on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30, we have 4 dedicated volunteers who work along with dog trainer and volunteer Jennifer Reed (Leader of the Pack Touch Free Dog Training). These 5 diligently work on obedience training 4 shelter dogs. This greatly helps the dog's adoptability and provides concentrated one on one time between volunteers and shelter dogs. Many thanks to our patient trainer Jennifer Reed, and our wonderful volunteers Janet, Carla, and the two Caitlins.

Dr. Norah Menzies Volunteer Coordinator Guelph Humane Society