Fuzzy Logic Dog Training, LLC

08/26/2024

Today is National Dog Day. Though Sushi and Lark are confused about how that makes today different from every other day!

08/22/2024

When the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile comes to town, you definitely go visit!!!

07/19/2024

Adam is a very good friend of mine and a brilliant trainer.

07/19/2024

06/26/2024

If you haven’t registered yet, you should do it soon! There are plenty of virtual spots still available and there is a wait list for in-person spots (in Massachusetts! Where it is not QUITE as brutally hot!). So many great speakers—you will learn a lot!

06/10/2024

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05/22/2024

This is a great conference and a wonderful opportunity to learn from some great trainers!

What do you get when you cross Control Unleashed with the Resilience Rainbow? You get the most epic, rainbow-filled collaborative conference ever—17 Instructors, 27 Sessions, and 3+ Days! Whether you're a behavior geek who loves pattern games and neuroscience, a trainer or instructor looking for i...

05/17/2024

Quick lazy training hack: when cooking, I place a mat in the kitchen. Periodically I walk over and make a big show of reinforcing the mat for staying there. I tell it what a good mat it is, and give it hot dogs or dog safe scraps of whatever I’m cooking. Oddly enough, the dogs start to hang out on the mat. I mean, it’s not like the mat is going to eat those snackos, so they might as well help out. I did this tonight with my two guest dogs (Rolli and River). They figured it out very quickly. ❤️

05/01/2024

🎉 We're just 1 month away from Pups & Pride! 🌈🐾 Spots are filling up fast with only 45 runs left. Make sure to secure your spot! https://quicksilvercanine.com/pups-n-pride-2024/

📣 Sign-up is still open for Quicksilvers UpDog Event on Sunday, June 2nd. Don’t miss out on the fun! https://quicksilvercanine.com/updog-challenge-at-quicksilver-canine-june-2-2024/

👕 Reminder: Apparel invoices have been sent out. You have 2 weeks left to place your orders for our exclusive gear. https://forms.gle/S8WeBZuvj38Lymao6

🎟️ We are still accepting donations for our raffle. Every contribution supports our event and makes a big impact!

🎤 Join us for Karaoke on Saturday night at our post-event party. Let's light up the night with music and laughter!

Let’s make this a fantastic event for our community and our dogs!

05/01/2024

Thank you to Karen Pryor Academy for choosing me to be CTP (Certified Training Partner) of the Month for May! I am honored, and am so proud to be a part of the KPA family. 💜

In the world of dog training, Merissa Kreidler, KPA CTP, is a beacon of knowledge, always willing to share her passion for animals and training. Hailing from Farmville, VA, Merissa is the proud owner of Fuzzy Logic Dog Training, LLC; her mission is to foster strong bonds between people and their fou...

04/20/2024

We stopped by The Cumberland Coffee Co. for the first time on our way to our Barn Hunt lesson. Great coffee in a beautiful little building! AND they gave Sushi a pup cup! We’ll be back!

04/08/2024

It’s Eclipse Day! Don’t let your human stare at the sun without eye protection. (I have no idea why humans want to stare at the sun anyways, but they do. And it’s up to us to keep them safe. ) —Sushi

03/31/2024

Happy Easter!

03/29/2024

Group Classes are back!

Starting in April, we will be offering Puppy classes at 6:30pm on Mondays, and Adolescent classes at 8pm on Mondays. We are using rolling admission, which allows you to start any time after you have completed the 30 minute introduction zoom session.

03/23/2024

Today is National Puppy Day! Let’s see those puppies!

This is Sushi as a babydog a couple years ago.

03/17/2024

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

02/29/2024

Happy leap day!

02/14/2024

A suggestion for today (and every day):

For the one who is always there for you, what little extra can you do for them?

02/14/2024

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

02/02/2024

Sushi was going to give you a post about hunting groundhogs this morning (which, full disclosure, is not really her specialty. She’s not a terrier, ya know), but Punxsutawney Phil made good choices this morning and declared that we will have an early spring (which means more time outside for disc and agility and all the other sports she loves). So instead, she’s choosing to share with you, her favorite breakfast— peanut butter in a toy.

01/10/2024

Hi folks! After yesterday's rain, it seems the Appomattox River has flooded, and River Road is flooded in several locations. My training building has also taken on some water and will need to be dried out. Therefore, I am rescheduling all client visits for today, January 10, 2024. I apologize for the inconvenience. I will also be calling everyone individually. Stay safe and dry!

01/06/2024

Sushi at the recent UpDog Trial at Quicksilver (taken by Dahlie Dog Studios)

01/04/2024

Sushi—I know we will be gone for 4 days, but you can’t take this many toys with you. There won’t be enough room in the camper for us to sleep!!! (heading to Quicksilver Canine for an agility trial! ❤️)

01/01/2024

Celebrating the new year by doing scent work at Lowe’s. ❤️

12/31/2023

Happy New Year!!!

04/13/2023

This. I love all my my clients and I will remember your dogs years and years later. But following these steps will help you get the most out of…well..me! Help me help you help your dogs. ❤️

How to Get the Most Out of Your Dog Trainer

1. Use the method of contact they recommend, and then, wait for your trainer's response. Sending an email, a Facebook Message, and leaving multiple voicemails or texts after business hours will not result in a faster response. Ever.
2. If scheduling an appointment directly through them rather than through a scheduling app, respond to suggested times/dates promptly.
3. Avoid asking for availability outside your trainer's business hours. Your trainer has business hours for a reason. Even though your situation is dire and you need immediate help, please understand that so does everyone else who scheduled their lessons before you.
4. Make every effort to attend the appointment you've made. Don't cancel it for non-urgent/non-critical reasons, especially with little notice. Show your trainer that training is a priority for you, and respect your trainer's time. They don't get paid for talking to you, doing admin setup for you, having you schedule a block of their time, and then NOT giving you a lesson.
5. Do your homework. Seriously. We know when you don't. It's a waste of your money when we have to give you the same lesson each week, and you will make very slow progress.
6. If you have problems with the homework, reach out to your trainer. We LOVE to help you succeed! Similarly, if your trainer gives you the option of submitting videos of training sessions for midweek feedback, please take full advantage of this amazing opportunity to get free lessons!!!
7. When you do ask midweek questions that your trainer takes unpaid time to answer and/or when your trainer sends you a thorough written review of your lesson plan, acknowledge receipt with a thank you. You need not take a lot of time or show your appreciation extravagantly, but a simple acknowledgement of your trainer's personalized efforts will help them love helping you.

A good trainer will always do their best to help you succeed, no matter how much or little you work, no matter whether or not you appreciate them. However, you and your dog will benefit tremendously by following the training plan you are paying for, and you can help your trainer love their work by being responsive, trainable, and appreciative. Trust me, we are suckers for the hard working, dedicated owner who wants to learn, and we just can't help ourselves from giving those folks extra time and effort off the clock.

01/28/2023

For my clients and friends that live up around Lake Anna, Lake Anna Vet is now Fear Free Certified! ❤️❤️❤️

Join us in congratulating these new and newly recertified Fear Free Certified Practices! 🎉🎊😻🐶🎈🍾

Newly Certified

Holmes Family Veterinary Clinic
Walpole, MA
https://holmesfamilyvet.com/

Kiln Creek Animal Care
Newport News, VA
https://kilncreekanimalcare.com/

Banfield - Weatherford Tx, Banfield #1279
Weatherford, TX
https://www.banfield.com/locations/veterinarians/tx/weatherford/wea/

Point Grey Veterinary Hospital
Vancouver, BC
https://pointgreyvet.com/

The Reactive Referral Center
Grand Rapids, MI
https://www.reactivereferralcenter.com/

All Pets Animal Hospital and 24 Hour Emergency Care
Katy, TX
https://apah24.com/

Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital
Mineral, VA
https://www.lakeannaveterinaryhospital.com/

Recertifications

Island Hammock Pet Hospital
Key Largo, FL
http://ihph.net/

Coastal Rivers Pet Hospital
Abbotsford, BC
https://www.coastalriverspet.com/

Fairway Animal Hospital
Fairway, KS
https://vcahospitals.com/fairway/hospital

Cane Bay Veterinary Clinic
Summerville, SC
https://canebayvetclinic.com/

Fur & Feather Veterinary Hospital
Houston, TX
https://www.furandfeathervet.com/

Mountain View Animal Hospital
Redmond, OR
https://www.mvanimalhospital.com/

Back Bay Veterinary Clinic
Boston, MA
https://backbayvet.com/

01/11/2023

Anyone that has trained with me has probably heard me talk about this skill and learned to teach it to their own dog. It is a part of Dr Karen Overall’s Biofeedback Protocol. Taking an intentional breath helps the dog learn to relax. My cue for Sushi is to touch my index finger to my own nose. She responds by taking an intention deep breath, which you can see by the flaring of her nostrils. I respond with my marker ( in this case, the word “yes!” and deliver the reinforcer.