The Dog House

10/06/2023

Group Classes at The Dog House 🐕🐾🐕

Limited to 4 dogs per class

We believe that training should be a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog. Our group classes will help you with the skills you need to build that lasting relationship, create confidence in you and your dog, and give training that you can take into everyday life.

Group class for our dayschool participants:
Wednesday, October 25th
6:30-7:30
$25
(More classes will be added, if the first one fills up)
During this group class, we will go over everything your dogs have been learning in our dayschool obedience class. As well as a specific behavior you would like to cover (you will be asked about this when you sign up, so that we can make a plan ahead of time).

6 Week Basic Obedience Class:
Every Monday, October 30th-December 4th
6:30-7:30
$165/6weeks
During this class we will be going over all of the basic obedience you need to build that lasting foundation with your dog.
We will cover:
Leash Walking
Sit
Down
Stay
Place
Recall
Impulse control
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What to bring with you to class:
Lots of tasty treats
(Try not to feed dinner first, so that your dog is more motivated to learn!)
Whichever collar or harness you like to walk your dog on
(we may recommend different options, depending on the dog)
A 5-6ft leash
A positive attitude and willingness to learn!

Message or email us to get in the schedule for group class! Payment will be required at time of sign up 🐕🐕

10/03/2023

Some clips from day one of day school 🐕🐾🐕
Everyone’s ready and excited for day two!

Find out more about our program here https://thedoghouse406.com

10/02/2023

Day one of our new doggy day school! 🐕🐾🐕

Check out the details of our new program here https://thedoghouse406.com

09/28/2023

What to expect from your day at doggy dayschool 🐕🐾🐕

Drop off/Pickup times between 7-8:30, 11:30-1, and 4:30-6.
This will allow us to focus on training without the interruptions, keep the dogs more engaged and relaxed, and insure they're getting the most out of our program.

Our morning classes will be Fitness (treadmill, flirt pole, obstacle course, etc. to get out that morning energy!), then Obedience class (we will be making sure everyone has a solid foundation of the basic commands, and then bringing in more advance obedience as they progress), and then play time with other dogs.
Afternoon classes will be Obedience and a specialty class.
Specialty Classes:
Monday/Thursday-Trick training
Tuesday/Friday-Agility training
Wednesday-Scent games
All of these classes will be tailored to fit each dog's level and be challenging enough for them to be continually progressing.
In between their training sessions they will get some down time (in our 5x5 kennels, with a cot, water, frozen kong treat, and enrichment toys) to prevent them from constantly being in an overstimulated mindset.

What to bring with your dog:
🐾If you’re coming in the morning, we recommend either skipping breakfast or bringing it with them. We use lots of treats in our training and we don’t want your dog all filled up when they get here!
🐾 Whichever collar or harness you use to walk your dog. (We may recommend different options, depending on the dog and the level they’re at).

At The Dog House we believe that training should be a fun experience for everyone involved. Our training sessions will be set up in a way that brings out the best in your dogs, meets them at the level they’re on, makes learning exciting, and gives them skills to take into everyday life 🐕🐾🐕

https://thedoghouse406.com

09/26/2023

Grooming appointments available next week! Email or message us here to get your dogs on the schedule! 🐕🐾🐕

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09/24/2023

This week will be the last chance to buy packages at our current prices! These packages can be used for the day school until the end of the year. This will give you a chance to see how the new program will work, before committing to the new prices 🐕🐾🐕

Check out the details of our new program here https://thedoghouse406.com

09/20/2023

Our daycare will be closed next Friday, the 29th, for remodeling and cleaning, before we open for day school!
This will not effect any existing boarding appointments. I apologize for any inconveniences this causes, however, it’ll be well worth it 🐕🐾🐕

Check out some of the details of our new program here
https://thedoghouse406.com

09/16/2023

Sara Nagel Photography is offering pet sessions 🐕🐾🐕
Her work is amazing, she is great with the dogs, and I would highly recommend her sessions 💕

09/03/2023

We’re making some BIG changes at The Dog House. To better serve our clients, our community, and make a bigger impact on your dogs lives 🐕🐾🐕
My goal has always been to provide an enriching place for dogs that don’t necessarily thrive in a typical daycare setting. To teach them new skills, build their confidence, and help them grow into the best version of themselves.
I have had the opportunity to help so many dogs since opening and I am beyond appreciative of all the support in helping my small business grow.

I believe with these changes, we will be able to make an even greater difference.
Come closer to my goal of helping all the misfit, misunderstood, challenging, reactive, quirky, high drive, and any other word that’s been used to describe all the amazing dogs I’ve had the privilege of meeting and will get to meet in the future.

Now to the offer 🐕🐕
Starting October 1st..
🐾Day School for Dogs🐾
What the day will look like:
Drop off/pick up times between 7-8:30, 11:30-1, and 4:30-6. This will allow us to focus on training without the interruptions, keep the dogs more engaged and relaxed, and insure they’re getting the most out of our program.

After check-in, we will have different classes (schedule coming soon!) including Obedience, Fitness, Social Time, Agility, Scent Games, Confidence Building, and Trick Training. All of these tailored to fit each dogs level and be challenging enough for them to be continually progressing. In between their training sessions they will get some down time with a stuffed kong or enrichment toy. Downtime is so important to prevent them from constantly being in that overstimulated mindset!

We will also be offering group classes throughout the month. So you’re able to learn everything along with your dogs 🐕🐕

Our goal is that by having more structure, real life training, confidence building, and getting you, the owner, more involved, you will see lasting results in your dog’s behavior and well-being!

~Membership Prices~
4 Half-days- $128 ($32/day)
6 Half-days- $192 ($32/day) + 50% off group class

4 Full-days- $188 ($47/day)
6 Full-days - $282 ($47/day) + 1 free group class
Must be used within the month


Members will get first option on signing up for group classes before we open it to our other clients (limited to 4 dogs per class).

If you don’t want to commit to being a member you are welcome to pay per day!
Half days $40
Full days $55

Any packages bought before October 1st at our current price can be used for the day-school. Must be used before the end of the year. So take advantage of that in the coming weeks!

I look forward to this next phase in my business and cannot wait to share it with all of you! 🐕🐾🐕

09/02/2023

September skill of the month, “chin rest” 🐕🐾🐕

08/14/2023

Bathing and deshedding appointments available this week at The Dog House! 🐕🛁🐕🛁

Message us today to schedule your appointment!

07/27/2023

Such a great under utilized service! We’re all about sharing all things dock diving and rescue 🥰🐶🐳🐾💦

07/20/2023

We are still in need of volunteers for the Spay and Neuter Clinic in Crow Agency this weekend! We're searching for people to help out in dog/cat recovery and vet techs to assist with surgeries. No experience needed! Volunteer for one or both days! We will be setting up Friday at 3 at the Multi in Crow- volunteers welcome to help with set up as well!

If you're interested in helping, please text Rebecca at 406-679-3715!

07/12/2023

07/04/2023

July skill of the month, “back feet” 🐕🐾🐕

07/03/2023

June skill of the month complete!
This was a great one, that will lay the foundation for the next few months 🐕🐾🐕

06/03/2023

June skill of the month, front feet on an elevated surface 🐕🐾🐕

05/08/2023

Thank you to everyone who has donated and those who came out today to support Keeva! We raised $282 just today, bringing the total to just short of $2000 donated! 🥳🥳
Shout out to all the local businesses that donated to the raffle- Dee O Gees, Lovable Pets, Doggie Style Gourmet Treats, American Classic Pizzeria Co.
I love seeing the community come together to support a great cause 🙌

05/07/2023

Come down to The Dog House today! We will be trimming nails from 2:30-5:30 🐕🐾🐕

05/04/2023

Just a quick FYI.

You can socialize your dog in all the right ways; with all the correct tools and training and timing, and your dog may still grow up and not be the social butterfly you wanted.

You can have them meet and play with every dog and have positive experiences, you can have them meet hundreds of people and enjoy every interaction, and they can still say “no thank you” when they grow up.

Genetics, individual personality and maturity can all play a role here and it’s not your fault or your dogs fault but it is a reality, so we need to stop pushing the idea that lack of sociability is due to lack of socialization, or some kind of failure on the dog or human part. It’s not. It’s a part of life with dogs.

Socialization is not about creating a dog you can take EVERYWHERE all the time…. And it’s not for YOU, so we need to stop looking at it like that. It’s about helping THEM be prepared and ready for the world they live in and not feeling worried or stressed about new or novel things, people, or dogs. It doesn’t guarantee anything, but it can help prepare for lots of things.

Helen St. Pierre

05/03/2023

April skill of the month completed, “Around Me” 🐕🐾😊 I love to see all the enthusiasm in everyone 🥳🥳

04/30/2023

🐶 ONE WEEK 🐶 Come down to The Dog House and support Keeva! We will be doing nail trims from 2:30-5:30 and all proceeds will go towards her surgery.
A HUGE thank you to all the local businesses that have donated for the gift baskets! We will be doing a total of 5 drawings 🥳🥳

Keeva is only a year old and needs a $7000 hip replacement surgery. She is owned by one of our workers at The Dog House. She comes from a great family, who is doing everything in their power to save up the money for this surgery. Every little bit helps and is very much appreciated 🙌🙌

04/08/2023

Come on down to The Dog House on Sunday, May 7th! We’ll be trimming nails from 2:30-5:30 and all proceeds will go toward Keevas surgery!
We’ll have a gift basket set up at The Dog House as well. Add your name to the drawing with every donation! Limit to one entry per day. 🐕🐾🐕

03/29/2023

It’s that time of year again, the days get warmer and your house, clothes, car, and everything else is full of hair 🐶🐶
Let us help you out by getting rid of all that undercoat and dead hair! Your pets, and carpet, will thank you! 🐕🐾🐕

Message us today to get on the schedule!

03/23/2023

Apparently it’s national puppy day??
To celebrate, let’s see some of your favorite puppy pictures (all ages included!) 🐶🐶🐶