Two of our Original Girls! Randi & Tori

 

Owners
David & Maxine Watson
#3404 Embro Rd.
RR# 2 Stratford,On
N5A 6S3
519-271-8950
Toll Free 1-888-292-8950
info@damaxkennels.com

Our ultimate goal is a lifetime of learning!
Members of the Canadian Kennel Club and The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Training

Companion Dog Training

Our rule about training equipment.
  
No matter what piece of training equipment you use, if you don't have to use it, it's the correct one. 
 
If you keep having to use it you should be trying something else!
            

  Training is communication between the dog and the handler, not what piece of training equipment the dog is wearing or what type of treats we have in our pockets!  

Each dog and handler team we see is worked on an individual basis.  As the handler, you have to decide for yourself what method is best for you and your dog.  You have to set your own limits on the way you deliver your praise or discipline, and find your own key as to how much is enough for your own pet dog.  Both praise and discipline delivered in a fair, balanced way will help you build a respectful relationship with your dog.  We aren't naive enough to believe that every dog is "good" all of the time, just like every dog isn't "bad" all of the time, so it is important for you to sort out the acceptable behaviours from the unacceptable behaviours and clearly communicate your limits to your pet.

DaMax Kennels offers different courses designed for all types of dogs of any age.  All courses have a Training  manual available for purchase that includes canine communication and behavioural development charts, information on equipment, training tips, recognizing behaviour problems, behaviour modifications, vaccinations, parasites, house-training, and the Canine Good Neighbour Test.  The Introductory class is a two hour Power Point presentation, with course explanations and  a demonstration.  The group lessons are one hour, once per week.  Graduation classes are on the last week of each course. 

 

REGULAR GROUP OBEDIENCE CLASSES ARE  SCHEDULED TO START FOR THIS YEAR THE WEEK OF APRIL 12TH. THROUGH 17TH. PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION THE CLOSER WE GET TO THOSE DATES. HEAD START CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE NOW, CALL FOR MORE INFO . IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP  IN A GROUP SETTING WE WILL BE GLAD TO DIRECT YOU TO ANOTHER TRAINER THAT CAN MEET YOUR NEEDS YEAR ROUND.

   A HEAD START CLASS WILL HELP ANYONE WITH SPECIFIC QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS  WHETHER YOU HAVE RECENTLY ACQUIRED A PUP OR ADULT DOG, THIS CLASS IS WELL WORTH YOUR TIME. WE ARE AVAILABLE WEEKDAY MORNINGS FROM 10 TO NOON. FOR ANY OTHER TIME PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THANKS

 

Our Facility

Visit our newly renovated training area, with more room, bigger mats, two entrances with doors for privacy and a brand new  easy access staircase!  Our reception area includes pictures of all of the different breeds we have seen through our doors since opening  in the spring of 2000.  Each class is outlined, training flyers and business cards give all of the information you may need to let your friends know all about us.  We welcome anyone, with or without your dog, to come and visit us anytime.  Sit in on any class by giving us a call so we can greet you at the door.  We want everyone to know how much fun we have when we are training!  For the best references, ask our students and watch their progress along the way.

Our Matted training area is over 2000' sq. that includes a classroom for video presentations, magazine and book library, and information booklets and sheets that are available to all of our students.  We have a wide variety of training equipment that is available to use and purchase by each student.  You have the choice to decide what works best for you and your dog! 

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ADJUSTING OUR PRICES FOR THE FALL. IN THIS ECONOMY WE REALIZE THAT EVERY PENNY SAVED IS CRUCIAL HOWEVER OUR CLASSES ARE STILL WELL BELOW THE GOING RATE AT OTHER TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS. OUR CLASSES ARE $20. PER SESSION AND WE STILL HAVE THE PAY AS YOU GO OPTION!  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL AND DROP OUT ANYTIME TO VIEW OUR FACILITY AND TALK TO US AND SEE WHAT DAMAX HAS TO OFFER YOU AND YOUR PET!

 

Our Training Classes

Head Start  CGN Preparation Class Basic Class
Back to Basics Class  Intermediate/Rally-O Intro Class   Advanced 

 

Head Start Obedience - This class is designed for pups that are over 8 weeks old and under 3 months, or if a new dog has recently become a part of your family.  It's also intended for people who have never owned a dog before, or if it has been a long time since a dog as been part of their family.  It's a private class with you and your pet one on one.  It covers a wide range of canine behaviours, manners and general information necessary to help your family  understand it's newest member.  My students best describe this class as       "How not to wreck your dog!"

The hour & a half course is $75. 00  + GST at our facility. The hour and a half course in your own home is $100.00 + GST

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CGN Preparation Class - Maxine has been a Certified CGN evaluator since 2003.  Any breed or mixed breed of dog over 6 months old may participate.  Basic manners are emphasized.  Come, Sit, Down, Stay, and walking on a leash are some of the skills that your dog will use during this course. This class is recognized by the CKC and  all passing dogs will receive a certificate issued by the CKC and registered dogs will receive the designated letters behind their names of "CGN" as it is a recognized obedience title.

  2 week course (one hour per week) $40.00 + GST  with CGN testing included on week 2 

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Basic  & Beginners'Class - Beginners' class is designed for puppies that are over 3 months old. Basic class is designed for dogs over 6 months old.   Basic Manners are emphasized.  Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Off, Quiet, Lets Go, Wait, Heel and O.K. are some of the new Vocabulary words that your dog will learn.  How to achieve the Proper Discipline level for your dog and Learning Canine Body Language in order to be clear about  what you want are also the two main goals for this class.   Everyone learns how to praise the good dog, whether you wish to use treats, toys or pats.  We work intensively on coming when called, distractions, heeling and the automatic sit.  There is a test day, with graduation certificates awarded to all participants.   Taking the time to train your pet shows us that you care enough to have your pet be the best friend and neighbour he can be.  Nutrition, grooming and first aid information are included in this class, with plenty of hands-on work. HOME WORK SHEETS ARE INCLUDED EACH WEEK.

6 week course (one hour per week  $120.00  +GST  MANUAL $10. EXTRA

Back To Basics Class   Refresher Class -This class is design for those dogs and handlers that have completed a basic course here at DaMax and are interested in practicing and refining the skills they have already accomplished without adding the difficulty level of the Intermediate course.  In this class we would  start directly into our heeling skills with emphasis on recalls and stays. Then we will go outside for the distance recalls and some play skills if the group permits.  ATTENTION  training is the key to this class. This class will also be expected to participate in the Canine Good Neighbour program and test for the certificate.

6 week course (one hour per week NO MANUAL)  $120. + GST 

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Intermediate / Rally-Obedience Class - This class is designed for the graduates of the basic class.  Known as the tune-up class, it includes everything that you learned in basic class, fine tuning what you already know, plus a few new things.  Achieving a quicker, cleaner response time with fewer cues and less work on your part is one of the goals of this class.  We are also going to concentrate on how not to use training equipment, but how to gain the undivided attention of your dog.  A favorite training rule of ours is, if you have the dog's eyes, you have the dogs brain!  Use it!   Drop on command, recalls to heel, swing finish, quarter turns, figure 8's and in motion stands, sits and downs are some of the new moves we will be learning.  You will earn your certificate by demonstrating your skills of communication on leash, hands-free and off-leash.  Rally-Obedience exercises are mixed in at each class so we can achieve an entire routine in the last two weeks of the course.                                                
 We learn lots of new words and actions that will improve your outside control where there are distractions too numerous to mention. Two of the most needed, but seldom achieved commands we see as trainers, heel and come are emphasized as well as all of the moves we learn during the Intermediate class.  Walking on the leash and public manners are also stressed here.  

6 week course Cost - $120.00 +GST  (one hour per week )   MANUAL FREE!

Advanced Class - Learning new behaviours that build a stronger bond between the handler and their dog is emphasized in this class.  We learn lots of new words and actions that will impress you and your friends!   The finished product of your efforts will be a dog that can  respond to voice and hand cues that are primarily done off-leash.  Free heeling, finishes, drop on command, recalls, in-motion stands, sits and downs, long sit-stays, and long down-stays are all achieved in this class.    

6 week course (one hour per week )$120.00+GST MANUAL FREE!

                                                                            
If you are interested in one of these classes and would like to sign up, please contact us using our e-mail damax@cyg.net

 

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