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Certified Canine Behaviourist & Certified Professional Dog Training Instructor with over 30 Years experience. Offering Group & Private Obedience Classes; Intro to Rally-O; FUNgility; Scenting; Behavioural Modification Services; Service/Assistance Dog Assessment & Training. •The International Positive Dog Trainers Association •Animal Behavior College Inc.(Authorised Mentor Trainer) •The Canadian Kennel Club (Certified C.G.C. Evaluator) •Therapeutic Paws of Canada (Director of Evaluators) Marcia is also on the panel of experts for 3 web based groups: •Happy Dog Connections •Nu BowWow •All Experts Marcia is also a consultant on Canine Behaviour for the Town of Innisfil’s Off-Leash Dog Park project and an Expert Speaker at the 2012 Ontario Dog Expo. Group Classes Group classes are held at Dogs Scouts Day Camp, 3074, 7th Line, Innisfil. Weather dependant classes will be either in the 2 acre fenced area or the in-door area, which is Heated and Air Conditioned. Proof of vaccinations are required to take part in group classes Puppy – 10 weeks to 5 months Potty Training, Nipping & Chewing, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Drop It, Leave It, Stay, Wait, Greetings (Yourself, Visitors, Strangers), Barking. Understanding how dogs communicate. Beginner – 6 months and up (ideal for rescues or those that missed Puppy Training) Nipping & Chewing, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Drop It, Leave It, Stay, Wait & Stay with Distance, Greetings (Yourself, Visitors, Strangers), Barking. Understanding how dogs communicate. Intermediate – 6 months and up (Puppy or Beginner skills required) Working with Distractions, Heel Walk, Distance Down, Wait, Stays -(Increased Time, Distance & Distraction), Distractions to Come, Around, Stand/Stack for examination. Advanced – 8 months plus (Intermediate skills required) Working with increased distractions on all basic commands. Stays to 20 feet with distractions, Turns at Heel, Stand Stay, Off Leash Heeling, Return To Heel, Emergency Down. Cottage Dog Boot Camp – 8 months plus (Outdoor – Spring to Fall) (Intermediate skills required) This 4 week course is designed to get those commands most used at/in a Cottage environment down to perfection. Come, Leave It, Wait and Loose Leash Walking. Long Line (leashes) required. The aim is to have dogs listening when off Leash in an Open Field and/or Forested Area. Dog Scouts’ 50 Acre property provides the ideal situational training. CD / CGC / CGN / Therapy The CD & CGC/CGN & Therapy Dogs Testing, require dogs to perform some or all of the following:- 20 foot one minute Sit Stay, Come when called, Heel on loose leash, negotiate turns at Heel, reaction to startle, reaction to other dogs, reactions to Cane/Walker/Wheelchair/Crutches and person with Altzhimers, Wait at entrance/door, Stand for exam, sit patiently for petting, Leave it, Down at a distance of 10 feet, response to hand signals. Private Classes Marcia will come to your home when working with you privately. She will work with you & your dog(s), to modify those behaviours/training issues that concern you. For those students that need assistance with issues outside of the home, Marcia will arrange to work with you in those areas. Marcia’s goal is to have you and your dog(s) working in harmoney as a team. With her numerous years of training at all levels of Obedience combined with her Canine Behaviour knowledge, Marcia is able to assist you whereever it is needed.
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Barks N’ Bubbles Barks N’ Bubbles is a full service salon. Specializing in Smaller Breeds.Gentle, Soothing ‘One on One’ Professional Pet Care. We also grooms cats! I have been grooming for years and just recently relocated from B.C. where I had a grooming shop and doggie daycare. I look forward to meeting you and your fur kids. Area Served: Serving the Barrie and Innisfil areasServices Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Hand Stripping Services » Cat Grooming Services » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Exotic Animal Grooming Services » Vet Referred » Show Grooming Services Business Established: 2009
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Pet Pro Dog Grooming I am an Ontario Certified Groomer who provides all grooming services for all breeds. My salon is a very relaxed atmosphere for your pet. Special care is provided for senior pets. Area Served: We serve the Angus, Borden, Alliston and surrounding areaServices Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Vet Referred » Show Grooming Services Business Established: 2010
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Paws to Claws A full-service grooming salon offering the same special care given to my dog walking and pet sitting clients. Whether it’s a brush-out and refreshing bath, or a de-matting, de-skunking, or de-fleaing, your best fur-friend will go home feeling like he/she spent the day at a spa! Located in the beautiful countryside, on the out-skirts of Bradford West Gwillimbury, less then 10 minutes from center of town. It’s worth the drive to Paws to Claws! Area Served: Located on the 12th Line, west of Yonge St. and east of the 10th ConcessionServices Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Pet Sitting Services » Pet Daycare Services Business Established: 2009
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Pawsitive Foundations offers dog training classes and private sessions in Barrie and the surrounding area. Their training is built on the foundations of a trust-based relationship between you and your dog. While working through basic obedience training, their ultimate goal with is to teach you how to teach your dog the skills to be off leash. All dogs are welcome, from puppies to adults and even the barkers, they do not discriminate! There is no breed profiling to be found as Emily welcomes all breeds to her training classes.
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Scrubadub Doggies Scrubadub Doggies, located at 25 Paris Street, Alliston, Ontario We’ve been grooming for 30 years but recently have come out of retirement after 9 years. I love what I do! I like to do only a few dogs a day so that its a less stressful environment, for both of us! I am a graduate of Humber Colleges ‘Purebred Dogs – a hobby or profession’ Area Served: serving South SimcoeServices Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Pet Pickup and Delivery » Vet Referred Business Established: 1982
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I provide Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, and a Shed Control Service for clients from Barrie’s north end to Hillsdale, Ontario. Insured & bonded. Background in veterinary care. Competitive rates. Extensive experience with high energy dogs. Graduate of Hill’s Veterinary Nutritional Advocate Program. Experience with cats, birds, rabbits, and rodents. Customizable visits. All dog breeds welcome. FREE consultation. FREE extras.
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