Serving the St Croix Valley of WI & MN

Our Training Programs are Uniquely Focused on You & Your Canine Friend. Our FORCE FREE training is a line of communication to help your dog learn what you what him to do, not forcing him to do it. No pinch collars, no choke collars...we don't use them because pain is never used with our training methods.

Classes and Seminars are held at K9 Playtime in Hudson. Click on Group Training tab for schedules.

You need to email or fax K9 Playtime proof of vaccinations (bill or certificate from vet clinic) at least 2 business days prior to the start of classes. All dogs are REQUIRED to have Distemper/Parvo, Rabies (except puppies under the age of 16 weeks), and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines prior to coming. NO EXCEPTIONS.

10% off one class when you present your dog's Adoption Contract from any organization. (Does not include Community Ed classes.)

Training Attitude

There is nothing more critical to the success of my training than my human, Shar.  Her mindset and attitude is more important than the equipment she purchases (although I cannot have too many tug toys), the training method used (woof, woof, I love that clicking sound), or breed I am (terrier mutt). Nothing can destroy the likelihood of effective training more quickly than Shar having the wrong outlook on the training process.

I and all my K9 friends…well, we naturally crave and enjoy human companionship. When I am approached the right way, I am particularly receptive to learning and developing a strong desire to act in the manner that will please Shar. That is why a proper attitude is exceedingly important with respect to my training. When Shar is pleasant, I will be pleasant. When she is excited about teaching, I will be excited about learning. I often reflect her attitude and disposition. I am sure you can relate to that!

The proper outlook on my training will make my experience infinitely more enjoyable. A pleasant training experience will naturally produce better instruction on Shar’s part. Again, proper attitude will pay training dividends.

So what is the right attitude Shar needs to bring to my training sessions? She needs to strive to maintain a proper perspective at all time and strive for a mood that makes the process fun for both of us.
 (Warning - failure to approach training with such an attitude does risk disaster.)

Shar has to be positive. A positive perspective works in conjunction with whatever behavior she wants me to learn. Effective training requires positive reinforcement and that kind of reward is best administered when she presents a positive attitude.

Most importantly, Shar must always remember that my training is supposed to be fun. It should be fun for her and just as fun for me. (I am a terrier so fun is my middle name!) The idea is to make the training process exciting and enjoyable for me as much as possible. Am I asking too much? No way...By making the process fun and rewarding, I am definitely motivated to listen and perform!

You know what? I AM training Shar right!

written by Hana Banana