Dog Gone Good Dog Training

Dog Gone Good Dog Training We offer a variety of classes and private instruction. Please visit our website for detailed inform Sometimes a combination of both is helpful.
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Would you like a well-mannered dog, but just need some guidance? Let us help you learn how to build a relationship with your dog through positive based obedience training, leadership, and verbal and non-verbal communication. We cover all basic commands, manners, and everyday life situations, such as greeting people and leash walking. We also offer tricks, shy and confidence building, scent, puppy,

therapy dog and Canine Good Citizen training and certifications. Our services are very personalized, whether you are in a class situation, or private lessons. Each dog/human relationship is unique and requires an individualized approach. There is no end to the enjoyment and satisfaction you can have in return from a pet that is properly trained! It is up to you, the owner, to make that happen! We can help you reach your goals!

Stop in at Bark Ave Pet Supplies and get your dog a new coat or fleece!!!
12/31/2024

Stop in at Bark Ave Pet Supplies and get your dog a new coat or fleece!!!

12/27/2024

When you say your dog’s name, it doesn’t mean that you want your dog to come to you, it means that you are asking for their attention and more information is going to follow.

Tiptoes found her forever home and she is doing great! Perfect match! Thank you for your support and help!
12/23/2024

Tiptoes found her forever home and she is doing great! Perfect match! Thank you for your support and help!

12/20/2024
12/18/2024
This is Tucker on his way to our studio for playtime. What a great action shot of him playing!
12/18/2024

This is Tucker on his way to our studio for playtime. What a great action shot of him playing!

12/17/2024

SANTA!!! This is Remy one of my client’s dogs. Too cute!

Congratulations to Melody and Tia on becoming Bright and Beautiful's newest Therapy Dogs!
12/16/2024

Congratulations to Melody and Tia on becoming Bright and Beautiful's newest Therapy Dogs!

Congratulations to Oakley and Beef on earning their AKC Canine Good Citizen titles!
12/16/2024

Congratulations to Oakley and Beef on earning their AKC Canine Good Citizen titles!

Gordon learned not to bolt out the door in class last week!
12/12/2024

Gordon learned not to bolt out the door in class last week!

12/12/2024
12/12/2024

DON’T GET A DOG…UNLESS YOU CAN MAKE A COMMITMENT

In an ideal world dogs would be included as a family member and we would commit to sharing our time and life with them in the relatively short time they have on earth.

In an ideal world, we would take the time to learn about how dogs communicate through their body language, their emotions, their needs and keep learning about updated, modern, force free / pain free methods to understand or modify behaviour.

In reality, dogs are so often seen as an item of property, an object, a commodity to be bred and make money from, a cheap, replaceable security system, a garden decoration, a toy to play with when the kids are bored or an accessory that looks good while out walking, running or taking selfies.

Dogs are not objects, just like us they are sentient beings with the capacity to feel a range of emotions.

Dogs are naturally social beings and need to spend time with their human family.

A life spent confined to a backyard or fenced in with little or no human companionship is not a life.

They need love and attention, exercise and mental stimulation. They need routine, consistency and predictable patterns to feel safe and secure in our world.

Having a dog requires commitment, understanding, patience and dedication.

It’s hard work, it’s sometimes messy, dirty and stinky, it costs money and requires changes to our lifestyle.

It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly or without making a long term commitment, but the rewards of forming a secure bond with another sentient being can bring so much joy and enrichment to both our lives and theirs.

Please help me find a good home for our foster Tiptoes through Dog Town Rescue! She is listed as Butter. What a wonderf...
12/12/2024

Please help me find a good home for our foster Tiptoes through Dog Town Rescue! She is listed as Butter. What a wonderful dog!

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SANTA!!! This is Remy one of my client’s dogs. Too cute!

Stay
Stay

Scent work
Scent work

My private lesson today teaching scent games! The benefits of scent games are team work, confidence building, mental stimulation, and tiring out the dog!

Long leash walking
Long leash walking

Beginning send outs
Beginning send outs

Sandboxes are a great option for dogs who like to dig!

TIPsy Tuesday (a little early) Environmental Challenges – Better Safe than Sorry! I came across bleachers in the shade and thought this would be a fun confidence-building opportunity for little Dave since he had never done anything like this. I had an idea of what I wanted him to do, but I didn’t start there. It was a big ask and bleachers are scary. They make noise, the metal feels different, they are off the ground, there are many planks close at different heights and they can be slippery. Here is what I did to ensure Dave was mentally and physically safe. I am always going to test and phase in. It eliminates a chance of scaring to the point that they put the breaks on for challenges in the future. If they don’t need a phase in approach, no big deal. Better safe than sorry!

Shy Dog Spotlight - Harper. Harper is part of our Shy Dog Class. She came to class darting to escape, unable to make eye contact, panting, shaking, would bark if we came close or looked at her, and she unable to check in with her mom. They have been practicing attention games like the up/down game and today was a breakthrough. Harper was able to offer attention to her dog mom. Then everything started blooming. She even did a couple of tricks. Here you can see she is still very nervous but remarkably she is working the up/down game with me at a distance. After this, Harper did not try to escape or run away when I was near moving my arms and talking to the class, she didn’t bark at me and we were able to actually go on a walk with me walking towards her which is one of her main triggers. This was a HUGE step for Harper. Round of applause for Harper and her kind, dedicated and patient human.

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I have been assisting people with their dog training needs since 1999. Would you like a well-mannered dog, but just need some guidance? Let me help you learn how to build a relationship with your dog through positive based obedience training, leadership, and verbal and non-verbal communication. I cover all basic commands and everyday life situations, such as greeting people, going for a walk, and coming in from the yard. My services are very personalized, whether you are in a class situation, or if I visit you at home. Sometimes a combination of both is helpful. Each dog/human relationship is unique and requires an individualized approach. There is no end to the enjoyment and satisfaction you can have in return from a pet that is properly trained! It is up to you, the owner, to make that happen! I can help you!