Rogue Valley Dog Training

10/30/2021

It's our Birthday! Rogue Valley Dog training has officially been in business for one year. We have accomplished quite a bit this year and hope to do even more in the next. We could not have survived without the support and recommendation from our amazing clients. Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members!

07/22/2021

As the Rogue Valley Continues to experience high temperatures, please remember the following:

☀️ HEATWAVE ☀️

With hot weather on the way this weekend we just wanted to remind everyone some facts to remember.

☀️ Stay cool.
☀️ Drink water.
☀️ Don’t walk your dog during the middle of the day. ☀️ Definitely don’t leave them in cars

07/06/2021

STARTING TOMORROW: We have 3 openings left in our Adult Beginner Class starting tomorrow at Twin Creeks Park! Classes cost $180 for 6 weeks.

Adult Beginner class is for dogs 6 months of age and older. We will focus on Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Loose-leash walking, appropriate greetings, and Settling.
All dogs must have current and complete vaccinations in order to participate in our classes.
We have several other classes now open for registration.
Check out our class openings at RogueValleyDogs.com/Group-classes.

Group Classes

06/24/2021

With the hot weather expected throughout the state of Oregon this weekend, Rogue Valley Dog Training would like to remind you to be very cautious of your dog's safety. Remember that asphalt can get very hot very quickly and can burn your dog's feet in a matter of seconds. You can check the temperature of the asphalt by placing the back of your hand on the ground and holding it there for 5 seconds. If the ground is too hot for you, it is too hot for your dog. Be sure your dog has constant access to shade and cool spaces and fresh, clean drinking water.

Stay safe and keep cool!

06/24/2021

Adult Beginner class is for dogs 6 months of age and older. We will focus on Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Loose-leash walking, appropriate greetings, and Settling.

All dogs must have current and complete vaccinations in order to participate in our classes.
We have several other classes now open for registration.
Check out our class openings at RogueValleyDogs.com/Group-classes.

06/02/2021

Please join us in congratulating Zen, today he graduated from Adult Beginner Class and passed his Novice Trick Dog checklist. This smart Sheltie showed off 10 tricks including: Shake, Spin, Down on a hand signal, jumping over a bar, and sitting on a box. If you would like more information about AKC testing available at Rogue Valley Dog Training please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 541-630-4726.

05/21/2021

We have 2 opening left in our Adult Beginner class scheduled to start this week. Sign up at RogueValleyDogs.com/Group-classes

This class will meet on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 pm at Twin Creeks Park in Central Point. The class is six weeks long and will cover sit, down, come, stay, loose-leash walking, leave-it, Look-at-that, and proper socialization. Come join us!

This class is $180. Dogs are required to be current on their vaccinations to participate.

Group Classes

05/17/2021

Please join us in congratulating our newest Puppy Advanced Class graduates!

Puppy Advanced Class is offered to those who have completed a Puppy Introduction or Puppy Intermediate Class previously and are ready to advance their dog's socialization. This class is six weeks long and every other week we meet in a new park and practice working through new experiences. We work to expose the dogs to new sights and sounds including: skateboarders, bicyclists, dogs playing in a distance, children, and many more. In this class we work to build the confidence of the pet parents to take their dogs out into new situations and know how to make the dogs feel safe while experiencing new things in a positive way.

If you are interested in Puppy Advanced Class, please contact us at [email protected] or call 541-630-4726. For other class offerings, please visit our website: roguevalleydogs.com/classes

05/12/2021

Classes are filling up! Visit Roguevalleydogs.com/Group-classes to claim your spot.

04/29/2021

We have more Group Classes now open for registration. All classes will be held at Twin Creeks Park in Central Point. Visit RogueValleyDogs.com/group-classes to sign up!

Please note, all dogs must have current and complete vaccinations in order to participate (puppies under 6 months are not required to have their rabies shot.)

04/27/2021

SPOTLIGHT: Enrichment Toy: Petstages Peanut Stuffer Toy

What is it? The Peanut Stuffer Toy is a hollow toy made of hard nylon (similar to a Nylabone) and peanut flavored.

Why I love it: With its peanut flavor and wide opening, this toy is the perfect stuffer toy for dogs who chew through Kongs. This toy can be chewed on as-is, stuffed and even frozen with good stuff inside. My favorite way to make this toy more enriching is by sticking a jerky stick in the smaller hole and letting the dog figure out how to get the stick out.

This toy is available on Chewy.com.

For more enrichment toy spotlights, follow our page or visit our blog: https://roguevalleydogs.com/enrichment-toy-spotlight

As with every form of enrichment, dogs should be monitored at all times while using this toy.

03/29/2021

RAFFLE: This week, sign up for an in-person training class (individual or group lessons) and you will be entered to win this basket of dog-related items. This basket includes: A Kong Bear toy, two rolls of dog waste bags, a Whimzee Dental Chew, and a handful of Old Mother Hubbard Dog biscuits. You can find our upcoming classes here: roguevalleydogs.com/group-classes -classes

Raffle closes at 4:30pm on Monday 4/5/21, we will draw names at that time. Raffle basket will be given to winner at their first training session following the drawing.

03/14/2021

Remember to spring forward tomorrow morning, and don't forget to have a chat with your pup tonight about not waking you up too early for breakfast! 😁

03/05/2021

We have added some new puppy classes to the schedule!
Starting this weekend, we are offering a new type of puppy class--Puppy Beginner!
Puppy Beginner is not hosted at a park, allowing us to safely welcome younger puppies who still need more rounds of shots.
Dogs must have received their first round of shots and must be current on their shots to participate in class.

Visit Roguevalleydogs.com/classes to register now!

02/15/2021

If you can't hide a crime scene, just pretend you are a victim 😃

Anyone else having a Monday like this?

(Credit to the Do No Harm Dog Training page for this image and caption.)

02/06/2021

Are you looking for ways to socialize your puppy? Do you need to learn how to encourage appropriate play between dogs? Stay tuned for news about our Puppy Social Hour--coming soon!

Follow our page to hear the announcement first!

02/05/2021

Our group dog-training classes are filling up quickly! Grab your pup one of our limited spots to work on obedience, confidence and socialization.

Visit our website: RogueValleyDogs.com/Group-Classes to sign up before the classes are full.

02/05/2021

We have a new look, now we need to name that dog!

Thanks to the hard work of Matheson Design, Rogue Valley Dog Training now has it's own official Logo. Moving forward, this logo will appear on all of our advertising and gear.

Because it will be front and center, we need to come up with a name for the dog in our logo. Drop your favorite name suggestions in the comments!

01/28/2021

We have some big news! Due to recent changes in Jackson County COVID Restrictions, we are now able to offer our Group Classes again. We are starting small (maximum of 3 dogs per class) and Outdoors at Twin Creeks Park in Central Point.

We will begin with two class offerings:
-Puppy Introduction Class; for Puppies under 6 months who have had all puppy vaccinations. This class will focus on obedience basics and socialization.
-Adult Beginner Class; for dogs 6 months and older who need to learn the basics of obedience and how to focus around other dogs. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations in order to participate.

Both classes will meet on Thursday afternoons for six-weeks.

More classes and time slots are likely to be added in the coming weeks, keep an eye on our website: Roguevalleydogs.com for more information.

01/24/2021

Here's some Sunday fun for you. It's amazing how all sorts of animals respond to positive reinforcement training!

01/21/2021

Join us in congratulating our very first puppy class graduate--P**a!

P**a is a 4 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback, and she has learned sit, down, stay, come and the begining of loose-leash walking over her 6 classes. We look forward to helping P**a and her family continue working towards thier training goals in her next class.

Photo Credit: P**a's mom, Nita.

01/16/2021

SPOTLIGHT: Enrichment Toy of the Week: The Lick Mat

What is it? The Lickmat is a silicone mat with grooves and ridges intended to hold food/treats for a dog to lick up.

Why I love it: The Lick Mat encourages a dog's natural instinct to lick. Licking is a calming mechanism for dogs and can help nervous dogs feel more confident. It also requires them to use their brain to figure out how to get all of the food out of the mat, engaging the part of their brain that they don't use with exercise. The lickmat can also be frozen with food on it once your dog has become familiar with it. This can keep your dog busy for a good amount of time.

Bonus: The Lick Mat is great for dogs with flatter faces who may have a harder time using enrichment toys such as the Kong.

Lick Mats are available in many different shapes, textures, and brands. They can be found on Amazon and Chewy.com.

(Lickmat pictured is KILIN Dog Lick Mat)

01/06/2021

SPOTLIGHT: Enrichment toy of the week; Kong Wobbler

What is it? The Kong Wobbler is a treat/food dispensing toy made of hard plastic.

Why I love it: Due to the toy's size you can easily fit most-- if not all of, your dog's meal in the toy. The heavy-duty plastic makes this toy nearly-indestructible for the dogs who like to throw their toys around or chew a little. The toy screws apart into two halves making it easy to fill and clean. This will keep your pup busy and thinking for a good chunk of time.

The Kong Wobbler is available at most Pet stores, on Amazon and Chewy.com.

01/02/2021

Does your pup have some behaviors to work on in the New Year? Rogue Valley Dog Training is here to help! We offer in-person Individual Lessons throughout the Rogue Valley, and Virtual Classes for the those in the Rogue Valley and beyond.

Check out our website Roguevalleydogs.com to find out more about our classes and to book your first session.

12/26/2020

Merry Christmas, from Rogue Valley Dog Training! May your holiday be filled with cheer, no matter what it looks like this year.

12/24/2020

Is your dog getting into trouble while you're trying to prep for Christmas? Now is the perfect time to break out some enrichment to keep your dog busy.

Check out this post from one of our favorite blogs: Bindi's Bucket List, to learn more about enrichment and how to take the first steps.

Happy Holidays from Rogue Valley Dog Training!

Dog owners everywhere are looking to create tailored treats and enrichment options for their furry friends, but starting out can feel overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips to take the guess work out of stuffing your dog's enrichment toys. Step 1: Don't Rush it! A common mistake people make when g...

12/21/2020

Are you still in need of a stocking stuffer? It's not too late to purchase a gift card to Rogue Valley Dog Training for the dog-owner in your life. All gift cards are digital and can be sent via email-- in case you aren't able to see your friends or family face-to-face.

Gift cards can be purchased for any value of your choice and are redeemable for virtual or in-person classes.

Cards can be purchased at this link: https://squareup.com/gift/MLN79K8A21EY1/order

12/20/2020

SPOTLIGHT: Enrichment Toy of the week; Busy Buddy Squirrel Dude Treat Dispenser.

What is it? A durable hollow rubber toy that has rubber prongs on the bottom that hold in treats.

Why I love it: The Squirrel Dude is similar to the Kong in both durability and shape, but the opening is partially blocked with rubber. This allows you to fill the inside with dry kibble and treats of various sizes and your dog will have to work to get them out.

12/19/2020

Our #1 most frequently asked question: "What's In your treat pouch?".
Check out our newest blog post (Link in Bio) to find out exactly what treats I keep with me!

Learn the secrets to stocking your own training pouch, and how to know what to look for when choosing some new goodies for your pup.

In the comments, tell us about your dog's favorite treats and why you like them. There is no such thing as too many treats, at least not in their eyes!

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12/14/2020

SPOTLIGHT: Enrichment Toy of the Week; Outward Hound Hide-a-squirrel.

What is it? The soft hollow log toy holds multiple small squirrel toys inside which are only accessible through the holes in the log. Each little squirrel contains a squeaker guaranteed to hold your dog's attention.

Why I love it: This enrichment toy doesn't require food to keep your dog engaged. While there is nothing wrong with using food for enrichment, some dogs are more motivated by play than food.

Does your dog enjoy de-stuffing every plush toy it gets? This toy can give your dog that sensation of pulling the squeaker out of a toy without actually destroying it. It is easy to stuff the squirrels back into the log after your dog has removed them, making the toy reusable.

Where can I get it? Most major pet retailers carry Outward Hound Toys, You can also find it online at Chewy.com and on Amazon.

For more information on enrichment, check out our Rogue Valley Dog Training Blog at https://roguevalleydogs.com/blog .



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