Virtual/In-Person Classes

Red Shadow Seminars

We are a strong believer in “Educate, not Dictate”, we use this standard when it comes to what we teach, how we teach & the emphasis on peer reviewed studies we rely on. We focus on the science, history & medical facts to teach our audience, rather than based in opinion. We hope to share our expertise in Veterinary Medicine, The breed, its history, the advances in medicine we use & so much more.

We offer a number of classes to our Puppy owners & to the general public (upon request). Below are a number of the topics we cover, that are either specific to the Toller breed or for all breeds.

Puppy Owners (In-Person) Classes: Our approved puppy families are invited to attend 4 of our main seminars as part of their puppy approval process. We provide our families with a total of 1.5 days of classes divided over the time we have our pups & the date to puppy pick up. Class Costs are ALWAYS included in the purchase price of our puppies.

      • Full Class Day: Our families are invited to our home for a full class day, lunch, snack & puppy visits on the main full day of the classes, in which we cover: “Canine Nutrition”, “Limited Vaccine protocols/ Auto Immune Diseases”, “Sterilization Options/ Benefits”.
      • Puppy Pick Up/ half class Day: We cover our “Toller Grooming” Class, Puppy Package, Paperwork, family photo shoot & more!

Public Classes (Virtual or In-Person): We do offer custom classes to the general public upon request. These maybe based on demand, what a family is looking to learn about or what topics we are covering. Virtual/ in-person will be based on how many people, distance, topics/ exercises & much more. Class costs are based on the factors covered above.

If your interested in one of our classes, please email us: info@redshadowkennels.com so we can figure out what method of learning is best & what classes you might be interested in.

Canine Nutrition

Have you ever questioned what goes into processed dog food? Is it all the same? Are the ingredients human grade? Why considering a alternative diet can have major health benefits for your dog?

Our Canine Nutrition class covers:

  • The History of the current day “Domesticated Dog” (60,000 years of domesticated evolution)
  • Carnivore vs Carnivora.
  • How did the Pet food industry start?
  • What is actually in Processed Pet food? (Meat vs Meat = Human Grade vs not fit for human consumption)
  • Is commercial pet food regulated? Is it all safe & the same?
  • The influence the Veterinary Community & Pet food industry has on what we feed our dogs
  • The different models of a Biologically Appropriate Diet (Raw Food Diet)
  • The Benefits of a Raw food diet
    • Quantifying the risks people talk about with alternative diets
  • Cutting out the carbs – does your dog need Carbohydrates/ Vegetable matter?
    • Health risks when it comes to processed food
  • Dental Health (Safe chews and Snacks)
  • The different types of Veterinarians – which one maybe best for you & your dog?
  • How to calculate the amount of food needed each day.
  • Sources for food (Where to find food in your area)
    • Making Raw food affordable
  • & MUCH MORE!!

  • Exercises:
    • Body Conditioning: Guests will get to do a body condition exercise on our own dogs to compare their body scores, learn how to feel fitness, the health risks of additional weight gain & how we use conditioning to prevent illnesses.
    • Pet Food Labels:  Guests will be given a number of Pet food bags in order to learn their brands, prices, differences, ingredients, marketing tricks & if they have any type of certification governing their quality.

Full Class Length: 4-5 hours

Puppy Immunity, Vaccinations and Auto-Immune Disorders

Canine Vaccinations are important. but when are they too much? What vaccines are required & which may not be recommended? Knowing the difference between “Over-vaccinations”, “Limited-Vaccinations” & “Anti-Vax” Protocols

While what we cover is very important for our breed, this same protocol, the risks of over-vaccination we cover, the different diseases & the science behind immunity in dogs applies to ALL Breeds.  

Our Immunology Class covers:

  • Toller History & why a Limited Vaccine Approach is so important for their health
  • The Risks of Auto Immune Disease when it comes to vaccines
    • How to ensure your dog is immune to important diseases but is not being over-vaccinated
    • What are the different types of diseases & how do we Identify them
  • The benefits of a Titer Test instead of re-vaccinating
  • What are the timelines for a Limited Vaccine Protocol
  • When not to vaccinate
    • Growth Periods
    • Separating vaccines
    • Puppies Vs Senior years vs Immune compromised pets
    • Previous heath issues
  • Comparing costs of Vaccines vs Titer tests vs Treatment of Auto immune Diseases
  • Knowing Maternal Immunity and Interference
  • Vaccine Reactions
  • How to safely Socialize your puppy in the first 20 weeks
  • Precaution when going to the Vet, pet store or outside the home before immunity is reached
  • How to advocate from your dog’s health
  • Exercise: Q&A exercise at the end at will have families work through scenarios they may encounter. Ex. during Vet visits, During socialization before puppy is immune etc….
  • & MUCH MORE!!

Full Class Length: 2 hours

Sterilization – The Benefits of a Ovarian Sparing Spay (OSS) or a Vasectomy

Did you know Traditional Spay/ Neuter is NOT the only option for Sterilization? Do you know why your dogs hormones are one of the top factors needed in their growth & to prevent common illnesses. This class focuses on understanding your options & the global health concerns seen with Traditional Hormone Removing surgeries (Especially when done young).

This class covers:

    • Alternative Surgery Options – The goal of Preventing unwanted puppies & health risks of intact dogs while trying to prevent the removal of the dogs hormones.
    • The Health Benefits & research behind them
    • Why Sterilizing your dog is so important & they should never be left intact long term.
    • The Stages of Growth, Maturity, Bone development & how Hormones are crucial for these changes.
    • The Age limits when it comes to the Surgeries: Preventing early Sterilization, & the health risks that come with it. Understanding the timeline for Males Vs Females based on the Surgery being done.
    • How to prepare your dog before, during and after surgery to give them the best outcome
    • The physical, Chemical & metabolic changes the dog experiences depending on the Surgery done
    • How Traditional Spay/ Neuter is linked with Hip/ Elbow Dysplasia, Cancers, Auto immune Diseases, behavioral concerns & much more.
    • Peer Reviewed Study Sources
    • & MUCH MORE!!

Full Class Length: 45 min

How to Groom Your Toller

This may sound easy but many Toller families don’t know their options when it comes to grooming. Its important to make sure Grooming is a lifelong commitment to your Toller but is being done right. Whether you decide to find a local groomer, Groom your Toller yourself or work with your breeder, knowing what should or should NOT be trimmed is very important.

Our grooming course will cover everything from Nose to Tail when it comes to your pets hygiene/ maintenance:

  • What are your grooming options?
    • Groom yourself vs find a groomer vs have your breeder groom
  • What Grooming should or Should NOT be done on your toller
    • Groomers are important, however to many times we see Tollers being groomed incorrectly when owners don’t educate their groomers on what they want. This can lead to long term or permanent coat damage & other health concerns.
  • Grooming Tools, What to buy & what not to buy
    • Shampoos/ Conditioners
    • Scissors/ Clippers
  • How often to groom:
    • Trimming/ Full Grooms – Approx every 6-8 weeks
    • Nail Trims – Every Week!
  • Coat Cycles
    • Based on Breeding lines, Male Vs Female, If the dog has its hormones or not, Medical Interference
  • The anatomy of the Toller’s coat & how we maintain it
  • How to trim nails – The most important part of Grooming care
  • Ear Cleaning
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Anal gland Expression
  • Exercise: One on one Grooming exercise on one of our tollers, showing the before and afters of Trimming Feet/ Ears, Teeth & Ear Cleaning, Nail Trims, Coat maintence & hands on with all the Tools needed.
  • & MUCH MORE!!

Full Class Length: 45 min

Additional Classes

Below is a list of additional topics we cover with our families in detail through out process. But would be open to offering to the public should anyone be interested in learning more.

  • The Complete Guide to Crate Training
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    • From puppy to adult – For Life!
    • Why it saves lives
    • How food is the key to its success!
    • The Do’s & Dont’s
    • Types of crates, location, size.
    • Car crate 101 – as important as a child booster seat!
      • What crates to buy!
  • The Cost of Dog Ownership
    • How to Be prepare for the Financial Day to day, the long term costs & the large Emergency fees that can arrive
    • Taking Pet Insurance seriously (Why Trupanion Insurance is the Gold Standard of Veterinary Care)
    • How to save money through the right diet, Holistic Parasite prevention & alternative care for your dog.
  • Doing more with your dog!: How to get your dog involved in fun classes, competitions & events!
    • Learning how to earn titles in different Sports
    • Where to start!