Roc Solid Obedience

12/28/2025

It's not what you are willing to do with your dog in the presence's of the trainer. It's what you are willing to do in the absence of the trainers that will determine your relationship and results of your "training"

12/28/2025

Training/raising a dog goes farther than teaching a few obedience commands. Owners need to understand their dogs at a deeper level for better communication. But it can't stop at understanding but you have to be committed and consistent in doing the work at each interaction.

So much more than learning how to “Sit!” Training gives you and your dog a way to communicate and bond. Think of it as both of you learning a new language that you can both understand and speak! Training also provides clear boundaries and expectations that dogs can rely on. That brings clarity and peace, especially for a lot of dogs that are reactive. No matter the dog, the size, the breed, the age, training will make their and your lives better ❤️

12/27/2025

Trying to skip steps never works. Ultimately skipping steps will lead to failure and frustration in the dog and owner. The internet is full of quick fix "trainers", tool, and methods. But we see how that is working in real life. We have more "trainers" than ever before but we have more dogs in shelters, rescues and dogs in homes untrained dealing with major issues that to many want to ignore and put Band-Aids on the situations.

12/26/2025

I personally think most dog owners should only have one dog at a time but If you are going to have multiple dogs please space them out and train your first dog.
NO a breeder shouldn't let you take two puppies/dogs at the same time. NO a rescue shouldn't allow you to take two dogs at the same time.

12/26/2025

Sadly, this is the truth for many dogs today.

12/24/2025

The holidays can be stressful, and it is also the number one time of the year that dogs bite people. It is just fine for dogs to hang out in their crates while you have guests in your home.

12/23/2025

As the Holidays season is here, I will be turning off my e-mail/ phone for the next few weeks.
Those that have dogs staying with me boarding and lessons over the holidays text will be the best way to get a hold of me if you need to.
With the new year just around the corner a little update on my availability for programs.

New set of group class will be starting for the winter session on January 21st (Novice 5 weeks) February 25rd (Novice 5weeks) and February 26th (intermediate 5 weeks)

Private lessons- Next openings I have for new clients would be the week of February 1st

Boarding and training- Next opening that I have be the week of February 16th. Next opening after that date will be April 12th.

Boarding- Very minimal opening for January and February. Spring break is full and waitlist is full as well. (March 27th-April 6th)
Summer dates for boarding are already starting to book up and space is always limited. If you have dates, please send them over sooner than later.

Thank you everyone for your love and support over this past year and can’t wait to see what 2026 has to offer.
Have a great holiday season with family and friends

12/22/2025

"As fast as you can but as slow as you need" is one of the simplest but powerful quotes I heard at a seminar with Robin MacFarlane some where around 15 years ago
What most do is as fast as they can while looking for quick fixes, skipping steps, and then wonder why your communication (training) falls apart in the sight of any competing distractions.
The day in day out grid of life is where your most meaning teaching, proofing and maintaining your dogs training and behavior really is. Stay committed great things will happen I promise you.