THE TRAINING SCHOOL
The Gold Lead School for Dogs is located on twenty spacious, treed acres 15 minutes northeast of Winnipeg in Cooks Creek, Manitoba. The top 3 acres around the house and training hall are fenced in, allowing for a balanced approach to training as many of the classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Sharon trains all the dogs herself and has a wide variety of experience with many different breeds and temperaments of dogs. She gained national recognition with Kayla, who was the top flat- coated retriever in Canada for three years and twice achieved "Top Obedience Dog in Canada" with Tess, her tricolor Border Collie.
The Gold Lead School for Dogs is located on twenty spacious, treed acres 15 minutes northeast of Winnipeg in Cooks Creek, Manitoba. The top 3 acres around the house and training hall are fenced in, allowing for a balanced approach to training as many of the classes may be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Sharon trains all the dogs herself and has a wide variety of experience with many different breeds and temperaments of dogs. She gained national recognition with Kayla, who was the top flat- coated retriever in Canada for three years and twice achieved "Top Obedience Dog in Canada" with Tess, her tricolor Border Collie.
A trainer since 1984, Sharon has an uncanny knack for understanding and relating to dogs.
She has also been responsible for successfully helping many people with their canine behavioural concerns.
CLASSES OFFERED
Primary emphasis is on private classes with attention to puppy training, basic adult information & behavioral problems. Classes are geared to the individual of participant and dog.
For further information on problem solving or positive method of training contact Sharon at 204-444-3919.
Primary emphasis is on private classes with attention to puppy training, basic adult information & behavioral problems. Classes are geared to the individual of participant and dog.
For further information on problem solving or positive method of training contact Sharon at 204-444-3919.
YOUR NEW PUPPY
When you get your new puppy call us. Two privates will ease the adjustment to your new pet, help prevent potential problems and lay a foundation for future obedience training.
When you get your new puppy call us. Two privates will ease the adjustment to your new pet, help prevent potential problems and lay a foundation for future obedience training.
PUPPIES 3-6 MONTHS OF AGE
Here emphasis will be placed on how to properly socialize your puppy to different environments.
Also, you would learn a positive practical approach to teaching your puppy in a motivational manner. Finally, individual behavior problems such as biting, barking, digging may be addressed
Here emphasis will be placed on how to properly socialize your puppy to different environments.
Also, you would learn a positive practical approach to teaching your puppy in a motivational manner. Finally, individual behavior problems such as biting, barking, digging may be addressed
DOGS 5-6 MONTHS
OF AGE
Basic beginner obedience such as sit, down, come, stay, heal and much more would be addressed.
COMPETTIVE OBEDIENCE
Individual sessions offered are for the more serious trainer.
OF AGE
Basic beginner obedience such as sit, down, come, stay, heal and much more would be addressed.
COMPETTIVE OBEDIENCE
Individual sessions offered are for the more serious trainer.
CANINE GOOD CITIZENTeach your dog to behave not only at home, but also to behave reliably in distracted public areas. Here a group of friends have gotten together to work their dogs.
RALLY-O
Provides for an enthusiastic fun-filled experience for both dogs and handlers. An advanced level for dogs who have basic (Adult) household obedience.
Consists of over 40 obedience moves. Signs followed logically provide a sequence for the course. Requires a brisk pace and a positive attitude. A challenge that improves heeling and teamwork.
Provides for an enthusiastic fun-filled experience for both dogs and handlers. An advanced level for dogs who have basic (Adult) household obedience.
Consists of over 40 obedience moves. Signs followed logically provide a sequence for the course. Requires a brisk pace and a positive attitude. A challenge that improves heeling and teamwork.
TRICKS
Every training session, both for young and old
will include fun games: going through a tunnel,
going over low jumps over a ladder.
Keep easy to learn tricks text (Easy to learn tricks
include weaving, turns, go outs, walking backwards,
targeting, touch and tap, waving, as well as, hold
and carry and many other interesting moves.)
THE CATS
Meet "Silly Tilly" and "Bilo", the training hall cats- who are occasionally seconded, under protest of course, to teach recalcitrant rovers the finer aspects of FELINE etiquette.
Meet "Silly Tilly" and "Bilo", the training hall cats- who are occasionally seconded, under protest of course, to teach recalcitrant rovers the finer aspects of FELINE etiquette.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Private lessons address issues with specific behavior problems.
These lessons are generally held during the day as time permits. Contact The Gold Lead directly to setup a private lesson.
Private lessons address issues with specific behavior problems.
These lessons are generally held during the day as time permits. Contact The Gold Lead directly to setup a private lesson.
Some years ago, the training school was aptly named "The Witz End" by one of Sharon's students, who playfully noted that people frequently sought her advice when they were at their wits end!