Dog Training School
Group and individual training sessions on a fully equipped venue, along with supervised puppy socialization by a professional dog trainer.
Private Consultations
Behavioral problem-solving (aggression, fears, excessive barking, separation anxiety) with in-home visits or online sessions. Supervision services for professionals.
Online Courses
Video lectures and step-by-step guides on essential topics: preparing for a new puppy, house training, first aid for dogs, and more.
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About Our Dog Training School
Our dog training school was founded to foster mutual understanding between humans and dogs. We help students learn to understand their dogs' needs, signals, and body language. Our training focuses on teaching how to communicate effectively with dogs, how to prevent or correct unwanted behaviors by addressing their root causes. While we do train all basic commands and tricks, our ultimate goal is to use these as tools for building stronger, clearer communication with your dog.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Our dog training school was founded to foster mutual understanding between humans and dogs. We help students learn to understand their dogs' needs, signals, and body language. Our training focuses on teaching how to communicate effectively with dogs, how to prevent or correct unwanted behaviors by addressing their root causes. While we do train all basic commands and tricks, our ultimate goal is to use these as tools for building stronger, clearer communication with your dog.
We use only modern, no-fear, no-pain methods of dog training. Students are not allowed to use any traumatizing equipment (no prong-collars, no choke-chains, no electric-collars). We reeeeeeally love dogs and we base our training on behavioral science, so no one is allowed to scare dogs, beat them or yell at them. You can attend trainings with your whole family, everyone is welcome.
Our school welcomes any dogs - big, small, very small, very big. We have puppy classes and classes for experienced dogs. Dogs with dog-to-dog aggression are not allowed to enter the group immediately, but individual trainings for those dogs will be very helpful.
SUMMER SEMESTER
of the "Puppy Academy" course
Training and socialisation course
for puppies aged 3 to 7 months!
Next course start date:
for puppies aged 3 to 7 months!
Next course start date:
- 26 JulyZasulauks · training ground
Sundays at 11:15
WHY CURIOUS MOOSE
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SCIENCE-BASED TRAININGThe no-fear and no-pain methods used at our school are based on modern animal behavior science. We do not use physical force or traumatic equipment, respecting the needs of each animal. -
DOG FRIENDLY VENUEGroup trainings take place at a specially equipped and fenced dog training venue where dogs can learn and play in a safe and friendly environment. -
QUALIFIED SPECIALISTSOur trainers are highly qualified and continually enhance their skills by attending seminars and conferences, exchanging experiences with colleagues around the world. -
INDIVIDUAL APPROACHThere are no bad dogs. Every animal has its own needs and requires an individual approach. There are no problems to be ashamed of. In every case, there is a chance to help and improve the quality of life. -
SUPPORT & MAINTENANCEWe do not leave you alone after the consultation and provide at least two weeks of support in a "question-answer" format on WhatsApp to ensure progress. -
RESPECT FOR HUMANSWe respect the needs and capabilities of not only dogs but also their owners. We don’t give unrealistic recommendations or difficult exercises. Dog owner is not a pro dog trainer and has the right to seek help.
TRAININGS & CONSULTATIONS
Depending on your needs, we choose the format of a consultation or a training session. Most behavioral problems (such as aggression, fears, excessive barking, and anxiety) require individual consultations (either online or via home visit). After that, you can continue working in a group setting. If you are an experienced dog owner looking for a suitable place to train your dog in the presence of other dogs and people, you can sign up for group classes right away.
- Getting ready for a puppy, behavior problems, basic obedience, communication between dogs, cats, children
- Socialization with other dogs and people, basic obedience, trick training, balance and coordination development, brain games
- Toilet-training, aggression, fears, damaging furniture, stealing, communication with dogs, children, other cats
CONSULTATIONS FOR DOG OWNERS
Getting ready for a puppy:
- Choosing a breed, a breeder, a puppy
- Preparing the apartment, the house, the backyard
- How to introduce a child, a cat, an elder dog
- Puppy's first weeks at home
- Getting ready for a dog from a shelter
Basic obedience:
- Ground rules for a puppy
- Walking on a leash
- Basic commands ("Sit", "Lie down", "Heel", "Go to your place", etc.)
- Training recall ("Come!")
- Restricting commands
- Communication with other animals
- Trick training
Behavior problems:
- Fears (of street, people, other animals, cars, etc.)
- Aggression (to animals, to people)
- Toilet-training (for puppies and adults)
- Separation anxiety (barking, howling, destructive behavior when alone)
- Travelling by car
- Fear of thunder and fireworks
Communication between children and dogs:
- proper communication between a child and a dog
- meeting and communication with a dog on a street
- safe games
- simple training
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CONSULTATIONS FOR CAT OWNERS
Behavioral problems:
- Toilet training
- Biting and scratching
- Fear of strangers, dogs, children
- Night activity
- Excessive vocalization
- Destructive activity
- Stealing
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GROUP TRAINING FOR DOGS
Available after private consultation
Socialization
Basic obedience
- Communication with other dogs
- Communication with strangers
- Prevention of fear and aggression
Basic obedience
- Developing contact with the owner
- Walking on a leash
- Basic commands, recall, restricting commands
- Brain games, tricks
- Development of balance and coordination
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Group trainings are available after private consulation
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PRICES
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION
- Home visit or online
- Personalised correction plan
- Video analysis; videos of exercises
- Two-week Q&A support in WhatsApp/ Telegram
€65
60-90 min
1-on-1 TRAINING
- Minimum 4 trainings
- Obedience (basic/advanced), trick training
€45
1 training (min - 4 trainings)
GROUP TRAINING
- Once a week training at school training venue in Riga (Zasulauks)
- Socialization with other dogs and people
- Basic obedience and trick training
€60
1 month
OUR STUDENTS
OUR TEAM
Head of the school, canine behaviorist, specialist in aggression and anxiety issues in dogs, basic obedience and trick trainer.
Сanine behaviorist, specialist in fear & phobia issues, rehabilitation of shelter and stray dogs, basic obedience and trick trainer
Veterinarian, specialist in behavioral medicine, and consultant on cat and dog behavior issues.
Organizer of dog hiking events (Peace Dogs project) and nosework trainer.
INA GRIGORIEVA
Dog trainer certified by LKF, water rescue trainer, BH-VT obedience and temperament test trainer.
POLINA RADUGINA
Nosework trainer
NATASHA BYSTROVA
Head trainer, owner of the school
- Associate Member of PDTE (Pet Dog Trainers of Europe)
- Karen Pryor Academy graduate (Dog Trainer course)
- School of Applied Ethology graduate (Dog Behavior Modification course)
- Duke University graduate (Dog Emotion and Cognition course)
- Regular attendant and lecturer at animal behavior conferences and seminars
Назад
ANASTASIIA KURMATOVA
Specialist in dog behavior modification and training, canine behaviorist.
- Graduate of the School of Applied Ethology (Israel)
- Specialist in working with fears and phobias in dogs
- Regular participant in conferences and seminars on animal behavior (see "Certificates" section)
- Volunteer at the municipal shelter "Nekrasovka" (Moscow) since 2018, providing consultations for owners on dog adaptation in a new home
- Over 5 years of experience in pet fostering
Назад
EUGENIA OSTROGA
Dogs and cats behavior specialist
- Certified veterinarian (Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technology), specialist in behavioral medicine
- Lecturer at the Latvian Police College, Dog Training Department
- School of Applied Ethology graduate (Dog Behavior Modification course)
- Internship at the Department of Animal Behavior of the University of South Carolina (USA)
- Internship at the Dogs Trust Animal Shelter (UK)
- Veterinary assistant at the animal shelter Dzivkieku Draugs (Latvia) in 2004-2013
- Veterinarian at Dzīvnieku veselības centrs, PetCity 2013-2021
- International congresses on veterinary medicine and animal welfare, lecturer and participant
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YULIA DOROGOVICH
Dog trainer and behaviourist
- Dog trainer course graduate at "Latvijas kinoloģiskā federācija" (LKF)
- School of Applied Ethology graduate (Dog Behavior Modification course)
- Water Rescue Service sport participant
- Retriever hunting sport participant and prize-winner in the "Beginner" class
- Successfully passed the BH-VT test (companion dog behavior testing)
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CONTACT US
Home visits are available in:
Riga and Riga's region, Jurmala, Tukums, Jelgava, Saulkrasti, Sigulda
Venues for group trainings in Riga:
- Riga, Fr. Candera, 4 (Zasulauks)
- Riga, Ulbrokas, 44a (Mežciems)
- Riga, Lidoņu, 22a (Ilģuciems)
Contacts:
WhatsApp: +371 24911645