Here is the website that mentions our classes:
My partner is Linda Scroggins CPDT-KA. She & I are offering the classes at K9 Kabana - we contracted with Helping Hounds Training to offer these classes. Erin Wigginton is the owner of HHT. She already had a relationship with K9 Kabana, but was not offering classes for dogs who are fearful. Linda and I had a lot of experience with these type of classes, so we approached her & she was all for it. So -- they are our classes, but we teach them under the Helping Hounds business. We offer 2 classes - Cautious Canine Level 1 & Level 2. Both Linda and I have a special interest in and a lot of experience with shy dogs. We both have our own businesses and work privately with clients, but we formed these group classes to help these special dogs overcome their fears. Both classes are described in more detail below. We are taking registration now for our June classes.
Erin Wigginton (Helping Hounds Training) also offers some really good classes, including classes for dogs who are "spring-loaded" and have difficulty in a regular type of class. She has a lot of experience with Pit Bulls and is the trainer who works with the Mutts N Stuff dogs. She trained the Pit Bull who came to St. Louis from California after having his tongue cut out. His name was Ricoh at the time, but he has been adopted & his new parents changed his name. She, like Linda & myself, uses a clicker and positive reinforcement for training.
My personal business is KD Canine Training, 618-789-4739, kd4critters@yahoo.com. Linda's is All Dogs! Dog Training, 314-716-3659, alldogstraining@gmail.com. Linda is also very good at working with dogs who have separation issues. We both service the St. Louis city, St. Louis County & St. Charles city areas.
Cautious Canine Level 1 – Orientation + 7 weeks of class
This class is specifically designed for the dog that is too shy or fearful to do well in a traditional group class. If your dog startles easily, has trouble meeting new people (or dogs) at or away from home, avoids strangers or has difficulty concentrating on you when in a new environment then this class may be for you.
The Cautious Canine Class has a small student-to-trainer ratio (no more than 3 dogs per trainer) to assure individualized attention. Class will focus on teaching techniques to identify what triggers your dog’s fear and how to develop a plan to reduce your dog’s stress and bolster her confidence. This class will not be able to accommodate dogs with a history of biting or trying to bite people who stay at a reasonable distance. Dogs must be at least 4 months old to participate.
Cautious Canine Level 2 - Orientation + 6 weeks of class
We are very excited to introduce our new Cautious Canine Class LEVEL 2! This class is specifically designed for the dog that would be more successful in a small, carefully controlled class due to fear or shyness but has passed all of the required skills in the Cautious Canine Level 1 class (or a comparable class elsewhere). Cautious Canine LEVEL 2 (CC2) will introduce more basic obedience and some dog sports such as agility and nose work, which promises to be fun for both the dogs and their people. The trainers will continue to assist you in helping your dog feel more comfortable in new situations and around new people and dogs. The CC2 dog should be able to pay attention to and take treats from their owner with other dogs and people at a comfortable distance. Admission to CC2 is by trainer approval.
Please contact Kate Dolnick or Linda Scroggins at cautiouscanine@helpinghoundstraining.com if you are not sure if Cautious Canine is right for you and your dog or if you have additional questions concerning the class.
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