Rob Hyttenrauch
Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviour Specialist
Serving Orleans and Ottawa East
Free Training Evaluation
613-869-BARK (2275)
As a young boy Rob thought he knew a lot about dogs. He would spend all day with them eating together and playing together just as if he was one of them. He soon realized that he didn't know everything about dogs when he tried to ride his dog like a horse and got bit in the face. After a scary visit to the hospital and a very big tetanus shot he had to rethink his concepts of what he knew about dogs. After owning and caring and working with many dogs, 10 years in the high tech field designing and rigging communication towers and 5 years as a volunteer firefighter, Rob realized that it was time to keep his feet planted on the ground and do something he has had a passion for all his life. So he joined the Canadian Canine Training Academy as a professional dog trainer.
After an intense training course with the guidance of Randy Chartrand, and Rob's own life experiences, he now has a greater understanding of the animals he has loved all these years and now shares this knowledge with other pet owners to improve their understanding of their dogs and improve their daily life with them as a result.
If you would like to better understand your dog’s behaviour and get it under control.....
Call Rob Now! For a Free Training Evaluation
613-869-BARK (2275)
The purpose of the evaluation is for us to determine what the cause of your dog's behaviour is, so we can make recommendations on what needs to be done to help you meet your training goals. Because all dogs are not the same, their problems and causes for problems will vary, and so will the treatment, depending on the nature of the dog's behaviour. All dogs are evaluated prior to training to ensure you get the best results possible. This process is quite simple. First click on the Free Training Evaluation and submit the information required. The trainer will review the information to get a good idea of your case. The trainer will then contact you to make an appointment to meet with you and your dog. When the trainer has evaluated your dog's temperament, you will be provided with a signed copy of your evaluation, complete with comments and recommendations for training.
What Our Clients Are Saying:
Hi Rob!
I wanted to drop a line and let you know how Harley is doing. It amazes me just how far we've both come since you first met us! We are now both living downtown and loving it. I saw an almost instant improvement in Harley once we settled in.
We started going to the dog park for at least an hour every day and I noticed that his dominance was still an issue since he was starting fights with other dogs quite often and even had some toy possessive behavior. I was very happy to be able to use the tools you taught me in this new situation. 2 months later people compliment me on how well behaved he is and tolerant of other dogs behavior! Just yesterday he had a puppy crawling all over him and mouthing his toy and Harley was content as could be. Puppies actually tend to really like Harley and he is great at playing gently with them. As far as the fighting goes he's come leaps and bounds! A couple weeks ago there was a Bouvier with major socialization issues (he was muzzled and his owner wasn't correcting any of his unacceptable behavior...poor dog!) and a boxer puppy came in with his owners. They were playing with the puppy when the Bouvier charged over and started head ramming the puppy into the ground while growling and just over all being very aggressive, the owner did nothing. Harley was lying down under the bench I was sitting at (his favorite place between ball throws), he got up and ran over to the dogs. He body checked the Bouvier out of the way, smelled the puppy and once he looked over and saw the Bouvier walking away he trotted back over to lie back under the table. I was so proud! 2 months ago he would have started a fight with the Bouvier but instead calmly broke it up. He's becoming a real peacekeeper in the park!
Lately I've started biking with him as well and he loves it! I never would have been brave enough to attempt that before doing his obedience training! I find with him the key is draining his energy...because he has sooo much!
As far as his prey drive goes there has been major improvement in that area too. Pigeons and squirrels barely even phase him anymore. He looks at them with interest (not the intensity he used to) and then looks away. He still gets worked up when he sees a cat in a window or something but we work on that whenever I get the chance.
I was at the vet due to an ear infection recently and the vet complimented how well behaved Harley is and how great of shape he is in. She said it was obvious I do a lot of work with him (that is thanks to you) :-)
Over all I just really want to thank you for helping me understand what Harley needs better. He still has some puppy in him and we're always working at being better but over all I am very proud how far we've both come. I honestly can't imagine not having him in my life! Hope everything is going good for you and your family.
Take care,
Lisa and Harley :-)
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