Ann Gafke's Dogschooling

06/09/2024

Do you need help training a deaf or hearing impaired dog https://trainmydeafpuppy.com/ (or any other dog for that matter)? We have opened a new website with video tips and techniques to help:

Welcome Deaf Puppy Home Create consistent, positive environment -Get ID chip & tag – Collar bells – Avoid startles More Select or Adapt Signs Sources of signs – ASL, other dog training signals, gestures one uses at home More Teach Sign Meanings Teach your dog the response you want before... Co...

02/29/2024

What can dogs hear? See this article from the American Kennel Club. It says dogs have really good hearing for some sounds. We, humans, better then with other sounds.

How well can dogs hear? You might've read that dogs have far better hearing than humans, but it’s not quite that simple.

02/18/2024

We plan to conduct the full set of classes on Presidents Day (19th). Make up the class(es) later in the week if you are occupied Monday.

01/22/2024

Because of today's (22nd) ice, we have cancelled in-person classes. We offer online sessions as an option for those enrolled. Contact Us for help. We expect to resume our in-person class schedule Tuesday (23rd).

01/11/2024

We will not hold classes this evening(Jan 11); more threatening weather.

01/09/2024

We will not hold classes this evening(Jan 9);because of the continuing snow and wind forecast.

01/08/2024

New weather decision - With the heavy snow arriving sooner than expected and reports of poor driving conditions already, it is no night to be out traveling. We will cancel our Monday night classes and plan to begin next week; however, those registered are welcome to come to the Saturday sections of Puppy Kindergarten or Level 1.

01/08/2024

We do plan to hold class this evening (Jan 8); however, with the deteriorating weather, many of you may choose not to come. I welcome you to attend instead the Saturday (9am Puppy Kindergarten or Level 1 10 am or 3 pm) sections.

12/02/2023

Family and Friends enjoy our weekend holiday program at Ann Gafke's Dogschooling. We welcome newcomers to join Membership in our school in the new year.

10/01/2023

Here is a case for the roles of Therapy Dog Teams on college campuses:

On-campus therapy dog stress-reduction programs help connect students.

09/29/2023

Get your dog training started immediately
Register for our Jumpstart service-
with one-on-one coaching (in-person or online), tutorials, and video critiques of your dog's work. https://dogschooling.com/training-jumpstart/

09/27/2023

If you wanted an emotional support dog or service dog, what breeds might you consider. The Scottish news website lists 10 it says are the best candidates. It lists Labs in first place. How does their list compare with your experience?

If you are looking for a puppy that will benefit your mental health, these are the dog breeds that make the best emotional support animals.

08/12/2023

Register for our Fall Classes -https://dogschooling.com/register-online/ Session begins week of September 11. Classes also include one-on-one coaching sessions, online tutorials, in-person and online class meetings.

Sign Up for Fall Classes Registration is open for our September-October Class Session that begins the week of September 11. The schedule includes both

08/09/2023

Here is an important article about how dogs may feel at the dog park.

It’s not an oasis. It’s a thunderdome for pooches.

07/02/2023

No Classes Tuesday (July 4). Leave dogs at home, shelter from fireworks explosions as much as possible.
Register for our Summer Classes that begin July 17 and get started now with private lessons and homework. https://dogschooling.com/

06/02/2023

See this article from the American Kennel Club about preparation steps to take if you plan to have your dog travel with you this summer:

Traveling with your dog is a great way to spend a vacation, but it's important to make sure your canine is ready to behave like a good citizen on the road.

04/04/2023

Given the tornado watch and the alert from weather folks that storms can develop rapidly in our area, it is best to cancel our classes for this evening (4th).

03/26/2023

Ask us about our Brain Games for Dogs class. Put your dog's nose to work. It's great fun for you and your dog. https://dogschooling.com/

03/10/2023

This Wisconsin Public Radio story describes a new role for police department K-9s - therapy dog. At least six departments in the state have therapy dog teams. Let us help you prepare your dog for therapy service. https://dogschooling.com/training/dog-therapy-activities/

Officials hope police therapy dogs can help comfort people in crisis and create positive connections between law enforcement and the community.

03/09/2023

One's backyard can be a dog's playground, but this article in the St Joe News-Press lists some steps to take to ensure it is a safe place to play.

Dogs, particularly puppies, can be full of boundless energy. Channeling that energy into exercise with long walks or play sessions can help stem dogs' propensity to get into trouble around

02/27/2023

Here is an impressive story from the UK about dogs finding lost or stolen dogs - dog detectives.

Jennie Alton, 42, from Wigan, trained the fearless duo by getting her young kids to hide in fields and asking the dogs to follow their individual scents.

02/26/2023

See this account of therapy dog, Parker, at work with children in Ukraine to cope with the children's stress brought on by the war.

Ukrainian girls left traumatised by Russia’s invasion of their country are receiving help from a therapy dog named Parker, who is trained to help identify and deal with stress.

02/23/2023

We believe that all dogs benefit from having a crate they can go to for rest and safety - Make it their den. This article outlines some steps one can take to help the dog see their crate as their personal space and value going and being there. Contact us if we can help you. https://dogschooling.com/

Want to learn how to crate train a dog? We asked a vet — this is what they had to say

02/12/2023

A remarkable Washington Post story from El Paso of a dog escaping from it owner and traveling 10 miles over 36 hours to return in the middle of the night to the animal shelter where it had lived for a year before being adopted.

Bailey ran away from her new owner and found her way to the shelter where she lived for over a year.

01/25/2023

Have some fun with this link from the American Kennel Club - what are the most popular dog names for 2022? https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-dog-names/ Whatever your dog's name, we would like to help with the dog's schooling: https://dogschooling.com/

AKC counts down the most popular dog names of 2022 based on purebred registration and mixed-breed enrollment statistics. Is your dog's name on the list?

01/24/2023

Help your friends understand and appreciate the differences among service, therapy and emotional support dogs. Here is a good presentation of those differences in this article from Psychology Today. We can help families train their dog(s) for this important roles: https://dogschooling.com/training/dog-therapy-activities/

Different dogs provide different services and have distinct accommodations.

01/11/2023

See how a chicken might help you train your dog in this Australian Broadcast story. We would also like to help you with training. Here's the link to our site: https://dogschooling.com/

A group of dog trainers in Central Victoria is getting some help from chickens to learn the skills to teach training dogs to become therapy and assistance animals. Sarah Lawrence reports.

01/02/2023

This fact-filled article from the Washington Post has interesting data on who among us has pets and how much time and money we spend on them. If you have a dog, we would like to help with the dog's training and fun making with you. https://dogschooling.com/

Which Americans spend the most on their pets? The data reveal a massive racial gap and a mysterious development among married millennials.

12/31/2022

Join our Puppy Kindergarten. We help you introduce your puppy to the world. https://dogschooling.com/puppy-kindergarten/

The American Kennel Club describes the importance of socializing one's puppy, citing one study suggesting the puppy meet at least 100 people in the first months of life. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-training-classes/

Here's why puppy training classes are essential to ensuring that your dog is properly socialized at a young age.

12/22/2022

How do dogs tell time? - Apparently they really can. See/hear this morning's story about that on NPR's Morning Edition: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/12/22/1139781319/can-dogs-smell-time-just-ask-donut-the-dog We have several classes that put a dog's nose to work. We'd welcome you and your dog.

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive every day. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.