The Dog House Billings

01/25/2024

Group classes scheduled the 29th and 30th, from 6:30-7:30. Can be found under the “workshops” tab at the link below.

These classes are free for anyone who has purchased a membership (good for 1 class per month) or $25 without a membership!

The Dog House Billings - Animal Care/Grooming in Billings, MT. Schedule your appointment with The Dog House Billings through Schedulicity today.

01/13/2024

We have a couple spots left in our group classes next week! The 15th and 17th, 6:30-7:30.
Remember, if you have a membership with us, these classes are free for you. Take advantage of that and come learn all the fun things! 🐕🐾🐕

You can sign up here, they will be found under the “workshops” tab.
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TDHEKF6

More classes will be added for the end of the month. So keep checking back!

12/19/2023

Stop by The Dog House to get your Rez Dog Rescue calendar! Just in time for Christmas presents ❄️❄️

Custom Photo Calendars for Sale 2024 Calendar

12/12/2023

I have a few sessions available for private and semi-private lessons!
We can cover any specific issues/goals you have with your dog (you’ll be asked about this ahead of time, so that we’re able to make a plan for class).

Members that weren’t able to make it to the group class are able to use their $25 credit towards one of these!

You can schedule those here under the “workshops” tab
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TDHEKF6

Message us for other options on dates/times.

12/07/2023

Stop by The Dog House on Sunday, the 10th! We will be doing another meet and greet with some of the adoptable adult dogs from Rez Dog Rescue of Montana 🐕🐕

12/06/2023

Our monthly group classes have been added to the schedule!
December 13th and 18th, 6:30-7:30.
This will be a great chance to go over some of the things that we’ve been learning in dayschool and get more involved with your dogs training🐕🐾🐕
Limited to 4 dogs per class.
You can sign up for that here, under the “workshops” tab.
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TDHEKF6

11/28/2023

It's time for Howliday Giving Trees - where YOU can be Santa Paws for a shelter animal this season!

Our animals worked hard to create their wish lists and have their ornaments ready for picking. The back of each ornament has a wish list item that will help make this holiday season cheerier for the animals while they wait for their forever homes. Trees can be found at the following locations:

🎁 YVAS, 1735 Monad Rd
🎅 Shipton's Big R (Heights), 1908 Main St
❄️Big Sky Coffee Roasters, 1939 Grand Ave
🐕Fuel Billings - 4110 Montana Sapphire Dr
⛄️Beyond the Box, Inc. - 724 1st Ave N
🐈Skyline Espresso - 901 Broadwater Ave
🎄Dee-O-Gee BLGS - 27 Shiloh Rd Ste #1

Gifts can be dropped off under the same tree that you pulled the ornament from, or brought directly to Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, now through December 31st.

Thank you, and Happy Howlidays!

11/25/2023

Leash walking seems to be one of the most common problems for dog owners.
When our dogs are constantly pulling, it tends to keep them in a heightened state of arousal. Not to mention, it just makes walks unenjoyable.

There are lots of ways to teach a loose leash walk. Here's just a couple simple tips to get you started and make it easier for you and your dog 🐕🐕

1. First of all, just like all dog training, it takes consistency and can't be expected to happen overnight.
It might seem crazy to us, but it actually goes against a dog's natural instinct to give into leash pressure. So, it's our job to teach the dog what leash pressure means and how to turn it off.
To do this, you'll want to start out in a low distraction environment.
Apply light pressure on the leash for just a brief second, then release all pressure and reward. The purpose of this, is to get your dog used to the feeling of leash pressure and build a positive association.
Next, you'll teach your dog to shut off the pressure by moving in the direction it's coming from.
Apply a slight pressure on the leash (not tugging or dragging, just hold a steady, light pressure) and as soon as your dog moves towards you, release and reward.
Repeat as many times as you need, until your dog is figuring out that every time the leash tightens, they have to come back to you to release the tension. 🐕

2. Now that your dog understands leash pressure and how to turn it off, we can start working on a better heel position. 🐾🐾
Start with your dog in the desired position, next to your side with a little bit of slack in your leash. You want enough slack so that there's not a constant pressure and you're comfortable, but not so much that you're going to get tangled up or your dog's able to go every which way that they want.
Before taking your first steps, you want your dog calm in the heel position. If they start out in a crazy state of mind, I can guarantee that that's where they'll stay for the entire walk. So don't rush 😉
Once you’re ready to start walking, every time they get far enough ahead that there's pressure on the leash, you'll stop and guide them back to the correct position.
Which they should understand, since you've already worked on step 1 and taught them how to turn off the leash pressure 😎
When first starting out you'll want to give lots of rewards for being in the correct position, so they begin to realize that that's where you want them.

The first few sessions can seem tedious and you might only get a couple steps at a time, but if you stay consistent your dogs will pick it up quicker than you'd think!

I recommend shorter sessions, more often. As opposed to one long session.
Remember dog training should be fun, for you and your dog. Use lots of treats, praise, and keep things positive. If you're getting frustrated, just put your dog away and try again later. 🐕🐕

For continued, and more in depth training. Check out our dayschool program!

At The Dog House, we strive to provide an enriching environment 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. 

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Dog House! 🍂🍂🍂

11/22/2023

We are now set up for online scheduling!
If you haven't already, I would encourage you to sign up on there. It will show you all the available slots for dayschool (under the "classes" tab), as well as group training (under the "workshops" tab).
It's a quick and easy way to sign up, cancel when needed, and get reminders! 🐕🐕

https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TDHEKF6

11/21/2023

Reminder that our dayschool will be closed this Thursday for Thanksgiving.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃

11/14/2023

Stop by The Dog House on Sunday, the 19th to meet some of these well deserving, long term fosters 💕💕

11/11/2023

🐾 ADOPTION EVENT 🐾 Black Dog Coffee House has graciously offered to host us after they saw our recent post about Black Dog Syndrome. We will have all 5 of Victoria's pups there. Mannix, Daisy, Gemma, Charlee, and Minnie will all be there looking for forever families. This will be their FOURTH adoption event and they desperately need homes. We now have over 70 pups in our care and have had to turn down EIGHT requests for help this week, most of those requests being for large litters of puppies. We simply do not have room for everything that needs help. YOU can make a difference by choosing to ! Stop by tomorrow- Nov 11th at Black Dog Coffee House located in Roots Garden Center!

11/07/2023

Well our old page was stolen last month and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’ll be able to regain access 😑
So this is the new, real, business page for The Dog House.
Please help us build back up our following by liking and sharing this page 🐕🐾🐕
If you still follow the old one, unfollow and report it!

At The Dog House, we strive to provide an enriching environment 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.