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.