For the Love of Dog

On Saturday, May 11, as part of the Pointe-Claire Citizens’ Association’s (PCCA) Speaker Series, 12 neighbours and their dogs met with Melodie Singer, a certified dog trainer, to learn more about the different aspects of dog training.

Singer, of Jazz Paws, spoke for about 40 minutes about her preferred method of training -- positive reinforcement -- how a dog learns and retains new skills and how to address training challenges.

Taking place in the backyard of a Valois resident, Singer went on to demonstrate some commands and how she teaches them by breaking them down into small, easy-to-understand tasks. Some of the dogs did not understand the assignment; they just played or sniffed each other. Others were good students. The humans were all very well-behaved, and a good time was had by all on this sunny Saturday afternoon.

On behalf of the PCCA and all those who attended, a big thank you to Melodie Singer and to Yazoo Pet Supplies for helping with our best friends.

By Caroline Speirs, Communications, Pointe-Claire Citizens’ Association