Best Buddy Canine Training

08/14/2024

I will begin to post helpful hints, answer questions and post some healthy recipe's for our Best Buddies beginning in September. I have been busy visiting my grandson, working on some minor health issues and catching up on everything on my homestead. I hope you all are having a wonderful summer and I look forward to being back soon! If you need to get in touch with me, I have taken my website down so you can now reach me at [email protected]. I am happy to help with any struggles or questions you may have. If you are looking for a trainer, you can contact Bethany with No Bad K9 Training at [email protected].

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05/20/2024

I hope you all will stay on this page...I will be posting training tips and helpful hints in the weeks to come. Thank you!

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05/20/2024

The time has finally come. I will complete my training schedule but I am no longer taking on new clients. Thank you to everyone that have supported me and my business through the years, I am truly grateful for each and every client. Every dog was a learning experience and I am humbled and honored for each dog and client I worked with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

02/08/2024

Does this guy look familiar, he's missing his family and currently at Didge County Humane Society.

FOUND DOG

Neutered male found on Center Street near Mackie Street in Beaver Dam. Had a collar and leash attached. Phone number on tag is disconnected. No microchip.

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02/05/2024

Training Tip: Don't nag your best buddy, chances are they have heard you and are working through the behavior you just asked of them. Give them time to think through the request and then when they respond reward with a treat, praise or something they find valuable. For instance, they want to go outside, but you just asked them to sit, when they have responded to that request you can then reward with "good job", "good boy/girl" or a simple "yes" and then open the door to let them out. That open door is really their reward for responding to your request. The more you rehearse this simple rule, the better and faster they will become at responding to you. No need to yell, no need to nag, they have heard you and they will respond, just give them time to work it through.

12/25/2023

The last day of Christmas. Today is all about calmness and relationship building. Get a book, and cuddle up on the sofa and read a story to your Best Buddy. They love to hear our voices and reading is such a fun activity for both canine and human. I hope you have enjoyed the 12 days of Christmas and take these ideas into the new year and continue building the relationship, stimulating their brain with learning new things and spending time with your Best Buddy. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

12/23/2023

As you wrap up (see what I did there) your last minute Holiday checklist, prepare a Christmas Kong this morning and then freeze it, that way when the day starts to get hectic and your Best Buddy is becoming excitable you have a calming activity that will help create a calm environment for the whole family. I have added a list of ideas you can stuff a Kong with in the comments. Be creative and enjoy!

12/22/2023

12/22/2023

Today is new trick day. This trick is not only easy to teach but it is also great for fitness and stretching. I taught my dog to Bow in just a couple of short training sessions so it is achievable to have this down by Christmas to show off to your friends and family! On a side note, I do not use the cue word Bow and it sounds a lot like down, I use Bravo, but you use whatever cue word you are comfortable with. I would love to see some Bowing Best Buddies on here! Have fun building the relationship as you teach your dog a new skill!

12/21/2023

This is a fun holiday spin on the game 2 Paws On. This is a great game to build up confidence, optimism and mental flexibility. It is also great for picture taking when you are looking for a unique shot. I hope you enjoy and have fun training this game.

12/20/2023

This is a fun adventure, but if you're not up for going out in the cold, you can make this right at home! Enjoy!

12/19/2023

If you are following the 12 days of Christmas, please share pictures of your adventures, games and tricks if you have them. Let me know in the comments if you are enjoying these daily posts and if you have any questions. I hope you are enjoying your Christmas/Hanukkah holiday season.

12/19/2023

There are 6 days until Christmas, you still have time to develope calmness into your Best Buddy's routine. Follow the game directions and you will have a calmer dog in no time. Remember to have fun and enjoy!

12/18/2023

If you have a dog that is good in public, a great way to socialize is to take your Best Buddy for a shopping adventure, let them sniff and explore. Let this be an adventure just for them, stores can be scary too, so if your Best Buddy seems anxious don't stay too long, just long enough for them to pick out a new toy and treat. Have fun!

12/17/2023

Here is a fun game that will help desensitize your dog from noises as well as people. If you have a dog that likes to bark at everything and nothing, this game is a good one to try! Have fun and get crazy!!!

12/16/2023

Today is advententure day!

12/15/2023

How much fun is it to teach your Best Buddy a new trick, so much fun! This trick has a perk, it will help you keep your floors clean. If you are consistent and just have fun, you will have your pup wiping their feet on cue in no time, how great is that!!!

12/14/2023

Today is game day! Here is an old game with a Christmas spin. This super fun game builds the trust bond, confidence and most of all optimism. Take some time out of your busy schedule today and play a relationship building game, I guarantee you will have fun and so will your Best Buddy!

12/13/2023

As you are busy baking for your friends and family, why not throw in a healthy and yummy "cookie" for your Best Buddy! I have posted the recipe in the comments section. Let's see some homemade cookies!

12/13/2023

Welcome to the 12 days of Christmas! I would like this to be an interactive activity. Please post pictures or video's of you working on the fun activities each day...don't worry if you are too busy to keep up, you can do each one as you have time. I want this to be fun and enhance enjoyment to your holidays.

12/09/2023

This is Riley, he just finished my Puppy Basics private 3 lesson in home training program. He is very smart and has learned quickly. It was so much fun training with him. Best of luck Riley, I hope to see you again!

12/09/2023

This is Gunner, he recently finished his Puppy Basics course and did outstanding! Great job to his owner Jenna, keep up the great work.

12/09/2023

Let's have some fun with our Best Buddies this holiday season!

12/06/2023

These are just some of the puppers I had the pleasure to help train the last few months. They are all lovely dogs and I wish them the best life with their families. 💗

06/20/2023

If you are looking for a trainer there are several in the Beaver Dam area. I am completely booked through the end of July and scheduling now into August. Thank you for your interest and patience with Best Buddy Canine Training, I am working hard to get through my training requests in the order they are received.