IRONSIDE KENNELS
Jennifer Pope
Behavioral Canine Trainer
Jennifer, raised training horses and working dogs, is now a behavioral dog trainer. Jennifer adds the finishing touch to our canines before they go to their new home.
Mason Soberg
Puppy Delevopement Trainer
Mason, a professional dog breeder, starts our puppies off right with proper environmental socialization, raising and handling.
Wesley Graham
General Canine Trainer
Wesley, raised in a breeding and training program, has a passion for our dogs. Wesley trains the dogs to be sound minded so they are ready for your home.
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Trained puppies/dogs come with the following;​
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AKC and/or ASCA limited registration.
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Genetic testing thru parentage with PawPrints/Canine Genetics that puppy/dog is not affected by any Australian Shepherd disease traits.
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Parvo/Distemper vaccinations (Rabies added if over 6 months of age).
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Vet health check Certification.
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Parasite maintenance and prevention.
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Microchiped.
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Adult dogs come with GPS smartphone operated dog ID tag.
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Lifetime access to training assistance thru our program.
Training explained;
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House Breaking - Puppy is taught that jumping on furniture is not acceptable. Puppy is taught a general respect when in the home.
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Potty training - Puppy is taught to not go potty in the home. Puppy is taught to go to the door when needing to go potty.
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Crate Training - Puppy will be comfortable in a closed crate for 1 hour periods of time. Puppy will sleep at night quietly in the crate. Puppy will go in the crate when requested by a cue.
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Basic commands - Sit, to sit on his bottom when cued. Off, to get down from you, or objects when cued. Down, to lay flat on belly on the ground when cued. Back, to back away from you, or an object when cued. Come, to come to you when cued. Place, to go to a spot requested when cued.
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Socialization - Puppy will be exposed properly to the outdoors, noises, people and dogs. The puppy will be comfortable with these things.
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Confident and well mannered in public - Puppy will be exposed to town, stores, people, other dogs and learn to not be bothered by these things.
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Ignore other dogs and people in public - Puppy will learn to not concern themselves with and to ignore with these things.
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Loose leash heal - Puppy will learn to follow along with you on a loose leash.
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Confident recall - Puppy will come reliably with distractions when cued.
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Confident stay - Puppy will stay reliably with distractions when cued.
Training response disclaimer;
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BASIC TRAINING;
We train the puppy/adult dog to the specifications provided, or requested. We teach you how to work with your trained dog. Yet, the way you communicate with your puppy/dog can vary which can vary the outcome of how the puppy/dog reacts to you. An Australian Shepherd is also a very bonding dog. We will teach you how to create this bond. Yet, the bond you offer will vary the way your puppy/dog responds to your commands.
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POTTY TRAINING;
We train the puppy/dog to not potty in the home, or facility. The puppy/dog is trained to potty outside only. Yet, when your puppy/dog is taken home by you, you must offer options to the outside. Puppies under six months of age must have the potty training process continued when introduced to a new environment. The puppy under six months of age will still need to be taken outside periodically throughout the day to go potty as their bladders are small and they are not familiar with the layout of their new home.
TRAINING UNDERSTOOD;
We as trainers do our best to give the puppy/dog the best understanding of what we ask of them. We as the breeder and trainer work with the puppy/dog to help them feel confident and comfortable in all training and situations.
Yet, when you take your puppy/dog home, they still need you to offer that understanding, comfort and confidence.
They need to be introduced to new people, animals, noises and other things at their pace. You cannot over stimulate, or over socialize them when they go to their new environment. Over socializing your new puppy/dog can cause them to be reactive/nervous.
Puppies/dogs who have been fully trained and desensitized can still become untrained, or sensitized to situations or things thru the new owner.
Example: Puppies/dogs hear and feel your emotions and react to them. If a puppy/dog thinks that you are upset about a situation, they will think that situation is something to be concerned about.
For instance, you are walking your new puppy/dog along the sidewalk. Another dog comes walking by you and lunges at your puppy/dog. You tighten up your leash, jump to the side and pull your puppy/dog with you to keep them from getting bit. You have now just taught your puppy/dog to be reactive to other dogs. Now, this is a typical human response, as your first reaction is to get your dog away from the other dog. Yet, you have to understand that your dogs thought process goes like this.. " The dog that just passed me just tried to bite at me. My owner got nervous and jumped away. So, that must mean that other dogs are something to be concerned about. Next time I see another dog I'm going to growl at it to keep it away." You have now created a reactive, nervous dog.
This is just one example out of many. This is an example to help you understand that although the puppy, while in our care, has been offered the best training, socialization and desensitization we can offer, it is still up to you to follow thru with proper care and cues for the best outcome for you and your puppy/dog.
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Mon - Fri
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
