Laurie Tuttle Dog Training - Alabama

11/04/2025

November classes!
Open to dogs ages 10 weeks old and over.
Sign up to secure your spot!

NOVEMBER CLASSES

New PupBeginner Class Starts:
November 15, 2025 Saturday’s at 1pm
Location - EASTGATE PARK, Dothan, AL
- By pickle ball court under the pines
7 weeks for $175
-4 spots available

New PupBeginner class starts:
November 25, 2025 Tuesday’s at 8 pm
Location- James Oats Park, Dothan, AL
- under pavilion ( we have lights!)
7 weeks for $175
-4 spots open

For returning students we have:
- we have an Intermediate and Advanced classes pending for November!

Visit our site for more information and sign ups!
These classes fill up fast, so reserve your spot today!

-Class not the right fit?
-Does your dog need training?
-Are they already trained but still have some problem areas?
-Is your displaying any type of fear and/or aggression issues?
-Want to learn how to make your vet/groomer visits less stressful for you and your pup?
-Want a trainer who doesn’t use force or fear?
I offer private one on one training in your home to work through basic and/or behavior problems. I travel to you!
I also offer classes for puppies and dogs who need basic manners training or to sharpen their skills
-Not sure which is the right fit?
-Call and we can discuss your needs and what options are available to you.
-Located in Dothan - I cover a range of 19 miles of Dothan for the same price.
-Enterprise and Daleville I also travel to you for an additional charge on Mondays!
https://www.laurietuttledogtraining.com
Call ☎️ 219-776-7312

11/04/2025

Don’t punish their natural behaviors! Learn to work with them!!

10/31/2025

I say this all the time to start fading treats out but many don’t listen or struggle. Here is a great step by step to do it! There are more than one way to do this as well!

"My dog won't do what I ask unless I have a treat!" 😧
"I don't want to be bribing my dog with food!" 😠

Have you heard or said either of these things before? We have heard them a lot, and there is something that can be done about it - you just need to make sure you 'fade out the lure'!

To fade out a lure all you need to do is:
🔹 Lure the behaviour with food or another lure, until they have successfully done it 3-5 times in a row.
🔹 Lure the behaviour with an 'invisible treat'. This means you have no treat/lure in your hand but your dog may think you do.
🔹 When they have done the correct behaviour, then show your dog there was no treat/lure in your hand BUT still, reward from the other hand you did not use for the lure.
🔹You can then make the lure behaviour itself smaller and smaller until it becomes a subtle hand signal, or add in a verbal cue.
🔹Once the dog can do the correct behaviour, you can gradually reward them less frequently.

This teaches the dog that even if they do not see a treat on you at the moment you ask for a particular correct behaviour, it does not mean one isn't coming, (getting rid of the need to 'bribe' the dog in order for them to do the behaviour).

This doesn't mean we stop rewarding our dog, to maintain a behaviour; rewards still need to occur, albeit less frequently, however, a reward is not a bribe as the dog doesn't know when it will be coming. These rewards do not always need to be food, but they do need to be rewarding to the dog, otherwise, they are not rewards!

It is also important to note that, as with any training, we shouldn't be forcing our dogs into any situations they are uncomfortable with using the luring technique. If you are ever unsure if your dog is comfortable, contact a professional for help. 💕

10/29/2025

Brain games help keep dogs out of trouble!!

10/28/2025

October classes are full!
November classes are up!!
Open to dogs ages 10 weeks old and over.
Sign up to secure your spot!

NOVEMBER CLASSES

New PupBeginner Class Starts:
November 15, 2025 Saturday’s at 1pm
Location - EASTGATE PARK, Dothan, AL
- By pickle ball court under the pines
7 weeks for $175
-4 spots available

New PupBeginner class starts:
November 25, 2025 Tuesday’s at 8 pm
Location- James Oats Park, Dothan, AL
- under pavilion ( we have lights!)
7 weeks for $175
-4 spots open

For returning students we have:
- we have an Intermediate and Advanced classes pending for November!

Visit our site for more information and sign ups!
These classes fill up fast, so reserve your spot today!

-Class not the right fit?
-Does your dog need training?
-Are they already trained but still have some problem areas?
-Is your displaying any type of fear and/or aggression issues?
-Want to learn how to make your vet/groomer visits less stressful for you and your pup?
-Want a trainer who doesn’t use force or fear?
I offer private one on one training in your home to work through basic and/or behavior problems. I travel to you!
I also offer classes for puppies and dogs who need basic manners training or to sharpen their skills
-Not sure which is the right fit?
-Call and we can discuss your needs and what options are available to you.
-Located in Dothan - I cover a range of 19 miles of Dothan for the same price.
-Enterprise and Daleville I also travel to you for an additional charge on Mondays!
https://www.laurietuttledogtraining.com
Call ☎️ 219-776-7 eeg

10/25/2025

For our fearful pups this Halloween 🎃

If your dog is upset by strangers, unusual looking costumes, noises or people ringing the doorbell, Halloween might be a bad day for your pup. Consider making a sign to hang on your door, and help keep your pup feeling safe.

Maybe leave a bowl of candy out for visitors or just keep your lights off.

Small steps like this can help keep your dog feeling safe. Download link below.

10/20/2025

Pup update:
Now named Tulip, she goes to a foster home on Wednesday.

Today tho, I got her this close!
Today she took treats 2 minutes in!
She was an inch from my hand and Iess than 2 ft away from me!

Only second day working with her!

Shes not ready yet to take treats from my hand, but thats ok, she can take all the time she wants! We ended on a good note and will try again tomorrow befoe she leaves on Wednesday.

She is going to do awesome with her new foster! So excited for her new life!!

I want to thank the staff at Wiregrass Pets Rescue and Adoption for following the strict guidelines I left for them. Because they did such a great job, she is progressing quickly!

You guys rock!!

10/19/2025

Autumn enrichment 🍁

10/17/2025

📖 Behavior Term Tuesday ➡ ➡ Counter-conditioning

Counter-conditioning is used for behavior modification, where a stimulus that normally creates a negative emotional response is paired with something the learner enjoys, like food or play, to create a new positive emotional response.

Counter-conditioning is often paired with desensitization.

10/17/2025

Working with this young fearful pup today at Wiregrass Pets Rescue and Adoption center.
Patience pays off! She started taking treats after an hour of sitting with her. She doesn’t know I’m watching her as I record. But she starts eating treats. There is hope here!!
Stay tuned for updates.

10/14/2025

October classes are filling up fast!
Open to dogs ages 10 weeks old and over.
Sign up to secure your spot!

OCTOBER CLASSES
10/18/25 PupBeginner is FULL.

New PupBeginner Class Starts:
October 28, 2025 Tuesday's at 7pm
Location - JAMES OATS PARK, Dothan, AL
- Under the pavilion(lighted/fans)
7 weeks for $175
-3 spots available

For returning students we have:
-An Intermediate class that starts tonight at 7pm, James Oats Park, with one spot open!
-An Advanced class that starts 10/18/25 Sat 12 pm Eastgate Park, 2 spots open.

Visit our site for more information and sign ups!
These classes fill up fast, so reserve your spot today!

-Class not the right fit?
-Does your dog need training?
-Are they already trained but still have some problem areas?
-Is your displaying any type of fear and/or aggression issues?
-Want to learn how to make your vet/groomer visits less stressful for you and your pup?
-Want a trainer who doesn’t use force or fear?
I offer private one on one training in your home to work through basic and/or behavior problems. I travel to you!
I also offer classes for puppies and dogs who need basic manners training or to sharpen their skills
-Not sure which is the right fit?
-Call and we can discuss your needs and what options are available to you.
-Located in Dothan - I cover a range of 19 miles of Dothan for the same price.
-Enterprise and Daleville I also travel to you for an additional charge on Mondays!
https://www.laurietuttledogtraining.com
Call ☎️ 219-776-7