Training Your Dog For Food Refusal

There are lot of ways which one can train their  dog for food refusal. One of the many training methods for food refusal that we use at CCk9 is, first to make sure that every time you feed your dog whether it’s dog food, or a bone, it is always presented in a bowl. Second, always make sure that your scent is the only scent that is on the bowl and food. It is important that you

always clean your hands with hot water and soap before massaging the food. To prove the food refusal we also use a special substance that we pour on the food. This helps as a deterrent for our protection dogs to not take the food. All of our dogs are all trained for food refusal.

When using these methods to train for food refusal it is a lot easier to start when still a puppy. With that in mind, if we have a litter of German Shepherd puppies, Belgian Malinois puppies, we know that one or two out of a litter have the genetics to be trained up to a top level, we will start them early. This makes it 100% Guarantee for food refusal.

The method that we use is very effective unlike what you will see in the sporting world where the dog is in a down stay on a groomed field and the decoy presents the food. This may look impressive, but this is not real food refusal. To train your protection dog for food refusal is not easy, it requires communication, patience, consistency, discipline. 

If you would like to learn more on how to get your dog trained for food refusal, check out our website, www.cck9.ca

Working With Great People

I have been working here at CCK9 for quite some time now and honestly I could not be happier. There are so many aspects about this job that are incredibly rewarding, and I find myself discovering a new one each day. Moving from Florida, I left my family and friends, an entire life that I was comfortable with. Much to my surprise though, a change is just what I needed. Working with this company has given me a new environment, new people, and new experiences that have taught so much about myself. All of us are working towards a common goal here at CCK9, to provide other with trained protection  dogs that will not only give them piece of mind but also a friend.

Earlier this week I experienced one of my first goodbyes that actually took a toll on me. After being here for a few months now, I have become incredibly close with a lot of the dogs. Spending every day in the kennels, caring for all of them, it’s hard not to build a bond. Sadie, one of the most amazing animals I have ever met has gone off to her new family. She was one of the first of the Dog that I started to interact with when I first started working here. Before CCK9 I had never worked directly with protection dogs, so I was unsure of what to expect from them. However, Sadie quickly calmed all of my nerves and her sweet, loving temperament made me realize right away that I had nothing to worry about. After just a few hours of spending time with her, I quickly realized how special she is.

Saying goodbye to her at the kennels earlier this week was a little hard for all of us. I hope more than anything that Sadie’s new family realizes how lucky they are to have one of then best protection dogs in this world. Not only is she a beautiful German Shepherd from a strong bloodline, but she has unbelievable protective instincts. During socializing sessions, I instantly saw the bond she forms with children, it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Sadie always lights up whenever children are around, so I am confident that the children in her new family are about to gain an irreplaceable best friend. Knowing that CCK9 can help to bring the very best out in these animals and train exceptional Dog makes every moment of my job worthwhile. To see more visit www.cck9.ca