Dog Boarding Orlando

The Canine Center, Inc.
(407)-461-6245

Established in Central Florida Since 1989

• Pet Boarding – “Country Vacation” (See Below)

• Large Grassy Play Areas

• Agility Classes

• Obedience Training

• Private Lessons

• Group Classes

• Grooming

Operator is and has been a full time trainer, behaviorist, kennel owner and professional handler for over 29 years.

Fully fenced and lighted area for night classes.

Very Important Pet “Country Vacations”

Doesn’t your pet deserve a vacation too? No more kennels or waiting for pet sitters. Pet vacations can include: swimming, agility, play sessions and lots of personal attention. We selectively choose “play buddies” with like personalities for your pet to socialize and play with. While you are away we can guarantee that your pet is having just as much fun as you are! Our play yards are grassy and very BIG! NO extra charge for walks or extra time to play. All of our guests are spoiled equally.

For more detailed information please call (407)-461-6245 or visit our website at http://www.thecaninecenter.com

Thanks for considering The Canine Center, Inc. for all of your Dog Boarding and Training needs in the Orlando area.

Take a deep breath and step back and take a look at the house as a whole. Do you live alone? That makes it easier to “own” your actions with your dog, but can cause a lack of social interaction for your pet. That means you have to get the “kid” out and about. There are several doggie day cares and parks where pets are now accepted. You still need to interview the people and other pets that your “baby” will be exposed to. We will talk more about that later. If you have a house full of people and other pets the factors are now getting messy. I can’t tell you the number of times I have sat down with a family concerning the ill mannered ten month old Labrador only to find out that the Mom and Dad can’t stand each other, so they sabotage every possible portion of happiness any household member possesses or the human kids are so unbelievably out of control friends and family would rather gouge out their eyes than have your family visit their house. Of course these situations are extreme, but even the smallest tension and confusion can make your training process more difficult. Be truthful, even if it really hurts. Get help for you and your family members at the same time that you are working with Fido. If your situation is really bad, then placing Fido in a secure, happy home maybe the best thing for him. Too many times dogs play the part of a security blanket. Life is kinda bad; hot tea, a blanket and Fido make every thing better. You hug him and cry. This may seem OK, but what about Fido. Is he unable to escape the tension? Keeping your dog through tuff  times is certainly fine, but make sure you try  to stay mentally fit. Take your friend to the park, toss the ball, go for walks, swims etc. Make sure you are providing a good environment most of the time and when you do need a good cry, it won’t effect him too much. There is a new mental health TV commercial that asks the question, “who does depression hurt?” There are several scenes that show unhappy dogs. WOW is that  so true! I mentioned before that your pet is a perpetual toddler. Children are greatly affected by their surroundings, imagine what your dog is going through with his amazing senses. Your dog should not have to live in a house hold were there is constant screaming, swearing, feuding and in general, emotional upheaval. I have counseled many people who have misused their pet because it is the only thing in their life that they can control. They are in an unhappy relationship so they insist that the dog be perfect or overindulge their pets and their children because they are so desperately trying to be like and loved. Be careful and if you are not willing to get help for yourself, be kind and don’t drag your “baby” through the emotional mud.

One other area is an overwhelming number of people who live in a fog. They notice nothing around them. They like it and don’t care if the dog does. They do what they want and how they want it even if the dog is extremely miserable. One of the worst situations I have experienced was attending a Toy Dog Show. One of the venders was selling doggie clothing, complete with little lace up doggie shoes. These poor over loved, over indulged “babies” were forced to wear these ridiculous shoes. All I could see was foot bound oriental women who’s feet were made to look like lotus flowers, no longer able to walk at all! Those poor little dogs were frozen in place wishing they were any place but there. Their faces and body posture were so pitiful how could anyone not notice, but one after another their co-dependant “fruit loop parents” paid three hundred and up for the doggie duds! While on this particular soapbox I should mention how grabby, touchy, kissy and primatish we humans are. We think because we like it, every other species should too. Dogs like dog things and as a “parent” we need to genuinely notice what our “kids” like and find rewarding. How true with our human kids as well. I see many parents force their likes and personal goals on their kids, only to end up with teenagers who mentally and physically run away from all those dance lessons, piano lessons, goals for good grades and college etc. etc. etc.! Finding out what motivates your kids (human and canine) is the most important task that you have to complete. When you find an appropriate motivator, you are making a deposit into your piggy bank. You can’t take out what you don’t deposit. It ’s hard to take a way a privilege that means nothing to your kid! It is also impossible to reward him for a great job if he could careless about the reward you have chosen. What you end up with is nothing to take away and nothing to give and a kid that could care less about life in general. In the case of your dog or your human kid , they will simply ignore you and do want pleases them best. You bank account is empty and maybe overdrawn with service fees!

Remember enjoy your pups/dogs antics, laugh at the simple way they enjoy life and try to do the same.

Give the Canine Center a call for all your Dog Training and Dog Boarding needs.

Best Norma

Dog Boarding Orlando – The Canine Center, Inc. 407-461-6245
or class recorded message 407-892-1419

Directions to the Center

The Center is located at 5701 Leon Tyson
Rd. St Cloud, Florida. We are one mile from
the intersection of Boggy Creek Rd and
Narcoossee Rd. The Center is very close
to 417, 528 and 408, just South of the
Airport and only five miles from Lake Nona.
Please see link below for specific
directions.

CLASS NEWS CALL 407-892-1419 for a recorded message.
This message indicates what the weather is like in Saint Cloud
and if class has been canceled.
Call one hour before you are planning to attend class.

Click on the following links for additional information on the Dog Boarding Orlando Blog and The Canine Center formal website.

Norma Jean Najorka is the owner and founder of The Canine Center, Inc. ( Dog Boarding Orlando , Blog) Norma has been training, breeding and showing dogs for thirty four years. As a professional handler she has shown dogs in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Europe. She has accumulated over two hundred seventeen titles in Conformation (Breed), Obedience, Agility, Herding and Tracking. Ms. Najorka has also participated in Schutzhund, Dog Sledding, Weight Pulling, Carting and Search and Rescue. She has owned and bred multiple breed Champions of Record and multiple Dual Champions (breed and performance) To date, Norma Jean has produced 14 “home bred” Champions. She has shown dogs of all breeds although she has personally owned Shetland Sheepdogs, Rottweilers, Akitas, Belgian Tervuran, Australian Cattle Dogs and Border Collies. Ms. Najorka established her training center near downtown Orlando in 1991 where she conduced multiple classes and seminars encompassing dog training, breeding, grooming and dog behavior. She has taught courses at local zoos, science centers, schools and universities. She has established educational programs for the 4-H, both local and national, and has helped to develop Handicap Service Dog Training Programs. Her interest is in the behavioral sciences and has a formal education in Psychology. Norma’s passion is to always create a better world for our canine companion, through understanding and education. She currently lives with her husband in South Orlando where the Canine Center now offers dog boarding, training, private lessons, seminars, agility events, day care and herding. Ms. Najorka is available for seminars and educational events. She is a member of the American Pet Dog Trainers Association.