Stars Of Draco Dog Training

Stars Of Draco Dog Training Compassion over compliance.
⭐ Let your dog shine! ⭐ I, Ashley, started Stars of Draco Dog Training in 2013 after graduating from Karen Pryor Academy.

I was the first KPA graduate in Iowa and have been training dogs of all kinds since 2007. I have raised and trained numerous service dogs and have competed in AKC and UKC obedience, rally-o, and nosework trials with my hounds and now black Labrador, Cascade. I offer in-home training sessions, dog/house sitting, and even traveling nail trims. I train with positive, reward based techniques and rely heavily on helping you build a relationship with your dog through kindness, communication and trust.

What does your nail trim routine look like?Is it spa day or spaz day? 👀Help your dog find nail trims relaxing by teachin...
03/10/2025

What does your nail trim routine look like?

Is it spa day or spaz day? 👀

Help your dog find nail trims relaxing by teaching a play dead behavior. Not only is it a fun trick, it can be incorporated into regular grooming and vet care.

Teach the trick ✔️
Add duration ⌚
Practice with distractions 🤪
Take it on the road 🚗

🦴 Oh, and don't forget to pay well! 🍪

Sophie is staying with us for a few days and Freya is ecstatic to have another Jack Russell mix in the house! Freya may ...
02/28/2025

Sophie is staying with us for a few days and Freya is ecstatic to have another Jack Russell mix in the house! Freya may be 8.5 years old but nothing surpasses the energy of Jack! She keeps up Sophie's teenage antics with ease. 😆


Tongue out Thursday!Pippa joined me for an adventure yesterday! 🐾 We walked 2 miles, wore out her sniffer and burned som...
02/27/2025

Tongue out Thursday!

Pippa joined me for an adventure yesterday! 🐾 We walked 2 miles, wore out her sniffer and burned some calories as we investigated the Saylorville Lake area.


I've been keeping a little secret but Cascade would like to finally share... I have a "title" too! 😆We've been so busy w...
02/26/2025

I've been keeping a little secret but Cascade would like to finally share... I have a "title" too! 😆

We've been so busy working as a team to get titles her, that I guess it was time for me to renew my title as a Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

So, without further ado, I'm officially offering AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Video Home Manners and Trick Dog tests! Message me for more info!


02/04/2025
The same applies to dog training! 🐾 A strong foundation builds stronger behaviors, a very important reward history and a...
02/03/2025

The same applies to dog training! 🐾

A strong foundation builds stronger behaviors, a very important reward history and a better relationship!

Is your dog joyful when working? Comment a photo below of your joyful pup doing what they love! Whether it's heeling, tr...
01/26/2025

Is your dog joyful when working? Comment a photo below of your joyful pup doing what they love! Whether it's heeling, tricks or sniffing on a walk, let's see them!


"But my dog loves his shock collar!"Does he? Or is it associated with getting out of the house, going on an adventure an...
01/22/2025

"But my dog loves his shock collar!"
Does he? Or is it associated with getting out of the house, going on an adventure and spending time with YOU? What a fascinating question... Will your dog choose pain to simply spend time with YOU? 🤔

Check out A Very Gem K9’s video.

Mental exercise tires a dog quicker than physical exercise. - Dr. Ian DunbarDon't let yourself or your dog fall into the...
01/10/2025

Mental exercise tires a dog quicker than physical exercise. - Dr. Ian Dunbar

Don't let yourself or your dog fall into the trap of the winter blues. Check out this FREE 11 day Dog Enrichment Summit! A fellow training friend and Labrador extraordinaire happens to be one of the guest speakers. Sign up and tune in to learn creative ways to enrich you and your dog's life.

Anyone else do a group photo for the new year?! 🥳These guys rang in the 1st by partying as if an unlimited amount of squ...
01/02/2025

Anyone else do a group photo for the new year?! 🥳

These guys rang in the 1st by partying as if an unlimited amount of squirrels were running rampant through the house 🐿️🤣😁

🐾 From left to right: Oliver, Freya, Indie Mae, Grit and Cascade

Looking for a dogsitter?! 👀

I'M YOUR GAL!!
Stay at home mom with a HUGE fenced in backyard, separate dog bedroom, sunporch/playporch, doggy friends to play with and of course lots of love (and cookies 😉). If your dog isn't down to play, my house is set up in a way that your pup has their very own private vacation room. With me, your pup(s) will be cared for as if they are my own. 💜


Give your dogs a choice 💚
11/11/2024

Give your dogs a choice 💚

Rainy days are for playing indoors with friends! 🌧️
10/30/2024

Rainy days are for playing indoors with friends! 🌧️

"Did you say puppy play days?!" - MollyYes we did! Don't let the soon-to-be winter blues bring you down ❄️ Reach out tod...
10/29/2024

"Did you say puppy play days?!" - Molly

Yes we did! Don't let the soon-to-be winter blues bring you down ❄️ Reach out today to learn more.

We're enjoying the weather while we can, are you?! Here's what we've been doing...🎃 Late night walks through our neighbo...
10/23/2024

We're enjoying the weather while we can, are you?! Here's what we've been doing...

🎃 Late night walks through our neighborhood. This has been a great way to enjoy our neighbors' Halloween decor and work through new, novel distractions while building confidence in my dog... And myself! 👻

🍂 Playing scent work games outdoors. The pumpkins we carved, wind and leaves add a whole new challenge to finding the scent.

🎖️Mastering new tricks while the human-baby naps. Cascade and I hope to earn our next Trick Dog title before the end of the year!

Comment below with something you've been working on! 👇🏼

(See that motto on Cascade's harness? Draco's memory lives on!)

It's a beautiful day to dabble in scent work! 🍂

Ivy came by for her monthly trim but she had to show off her Halloween costume first. Ain't she the cutest, rootin' toot...
10/20/2024

Ivy came by for her monthly trim but she had to show off her Halloween costume first. Ain't she the cutest, rootin' tootin' cowgirl corgi you've ever seen? 🤠 13 years young and rockin' it!

Does your dog need their nails trimmed? Message me today to set up a time!

Are you your dog's advocate?
10/15/2024

Are you your dog's advocate?

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