Dog Training with Michaila

01/08/2024

Another awesome flash sale! Stop by today to sign up and get your dog started on their training journey 💪

12/30/2023

11/04/2023

HUGE SALE ALERT 🐾

We are holding a pawesome flash sale off our Puppy and Beginner Classes!

To help get your dog ready for the holidays, Puppy and Beginner Classes are only $99--that's $50 off the original price!

This sale only runs from November 6th through November 12th, though, so sign up soon! You can enroll online, in store, or by messaging me on this page!

Happy Training! 🐾

11/04/2023

Puppy siblings!

Both Athena and Dash did great in their Puppy class! Although I was out ill for their graduation (my amazing second trainer Dog Training with Kattina stepped in for me), they still did great!

Congratulations to both for overcoming some obstacles and graduating Puppy Class 🐾🎉

P.S. This was also the first class Loch sat in, and he can be a major distraction!

11/04/2023

Congratulations to Oakley for graduating her private lessons!

Oakley was such an amazing and smart dog to work with. Even though she would tire out a little early sometimes, she never failed to shine out when she was working!

10/11/2023

Feebee looks so adorable in her graduation picture for Beginner class!

This sweet girl killed it with everything she learned; I can't wait to keep teaching her and her Pet Parent in future classes to come!

Congratulations 👏 🎉

10/11/2023

Congratulations to Jack for graduating Brain Games!

He was so personable and fun to teach, and not to mention how cute he looks when he does the "backup" command! 🤩

Did you know I only feature Brain Games a couple times a year? Keep an eye out for my next Brain Games class so you can learn how to teach your dog to read, tell colors apart, and more!

09/30/2023

Some classes just make your day better! I can certainly day that about this amazing Intermediate class 🤩

I was impressed by their skills each week they came in! Congratulations to Kona and Lincoln for their hard work! 👏 🥳

09/26/2023

I would like to introduce my newest addition, Loch!

You might see him hanging around the store with me for a while in his stroller. We are working on socialization and getting used to the store.

I only ask that my students don't pet Loch or allow their dogs to greet him. We want to make all these new situations as fun as possible! 🐾

09/25/2023

This little fella is Felix, and he's just recently graduated Beginner class!

He came in as a energetic little ball of fur, and now he's wowing us with his progress! 🤩

Congratulations, Felix, for graduating Beginner class! 🥳🐾

09/25/2023

What's there to say about Murphy except that he's super handsome and a quick learner!

Despite being in the same room as some BIG personalities (looking at the two Goldens here: Odis and Yadi), Murphy still established his place with his talent!

Congratulations, Murphy, for everything you've accomplished and more! 🥳🐾

09/25/2023

Odis has such a sweet, loveable face. Who can deny it?

Odis made the energy in the room come to life. He was certainly 100% golden retriever through and through! 🐾

Although he did something take the training at his own pace, he still had skill that could wow anyone standing by and watching! 🤩

Congratulations to Odis and his Pet Parent for their incredible work! 👏 🎓

09/25/2023

That face says it all!

Yadi is full of love and energy no matter where he is. Years ago, when I first started training, Yadi enrolled in puppy class and graduated, but soon had to drop before completing Intermediate because of illness.

You can imagine my excitement when I saw Yadi was coming back strong to finish his classes!

Congratulations to Yadi for coming back and really showing us what he could do! 🥳👏

09/25/2023

Cooper started out in privates, but his skill quickly took him to more classes! Not only is he a Brain Games graduate, but now he can mark Advanced class off the list 📝

Cooper has so much personality and a handsome smile. I was happy each time he enrolled in a class with me--this Advanced class just wouldn't be the same without him!

Congratulations to Cooper for his multi-talented abilities both inside and outside the training classroom! 👏 🎓

09/25/2023

Some of you might recognize Bella around the store with our second trainer, Kattina!

Bella recently graduated Advanced class with flying colors. She is one of the sweetest dogs I have met, and she sure does love to beg for attention! She made me get out of my "trainer" zone and pet her when she was begging because she was just so cute!

Congratulations to Bella for all of her hard work in class and as Katrina's demo-dog! 🐾🎉

09/25/2023

Some more Advanced class graduates! 🎓

Congratulations to Cooper, Yadi, Murphy, Bella, and Odis! 👏

More to come about each dog here soon 🤩

09/17/2023

What else can I say about Sage except that she's 100% a teenager?

Sage was truly a joy to have in class, and although she liked to goof around and wait for better treats, she knew her stuff! 🎓

Her Pet Parents definitely worked hard to help Sage along this journey, and I'm glad to have been able to help!

Congratulations, Sage! 🥳🎉

09/17/2023

Congratulations to this handsome fella, Loki!

Loki graduated his Advanced class with such skill and seriousness--he would do anything for his mom!

There's a running joke with Loki and me: he hates me! Not literally, but he doesn't like me to pet him, but he will gladly let everyone else pet him.

I'm glad to have shared this training journey with him--even if he didn't want me in it 😉🐾

Congratulations, Loki! 👏 🎓

09/09/2023

Congratulations to Flynn for recently graduating Advanced class, and for his enrollment into Therapy Class! 🎓👏

Flynn is a handsome and confident Aussiedoodle who could really show off his skills. I loved watching him and his Pet Parent work as a team to make the most out of training

They were both a pleasure to work with and I can't wait to see how far they will go! Congratulations to Flynn and Pet Parent for their dedication and work 👏 🐾🥳

09/08/2023

No classes today, Sept. 8th.
I am just not feeling well. All classes should receive a call today from the store.

09/01/2023

Reminder:
NO classes Sept. 1st - Sept. 4th.
Happy Labor Day weekend!

08/28/2023

Decatur Illinois Pride is hosting a Pet Pride Costume Contest!

The pet with the best Pride gear will win 🏳️‍🌈

What you need to know 👇
• Date: September 9th
•Location: Fairview Park Pavilion

• Sign up is at 11:30am
• Judging starts at 11:45am

Original flyer is in the comments.

08/26/2023

Congratulations to this absolutely wonderful Advanced class.

So much personality, so much talent, and so much fun! Each dog was such a pleasure to work with 😊

Definitely one of my favorite Advanced Classes so far! Congratulations to Flynn, Loki, and Sage 🥳🎓👏

Graduate portraits and senior quote photos to follow!

08/15/2023

Amazing work done by Nora, Heaven, Rex, and Lucy! 👏

Each one did amazing tonight at graduation, and they all showed us how much they've improved over the 6 weeks 😄 I'm happy to have spent some time with each of them.

Congratulations to all of these graduates! 🎉🥳

08/15/2023

Congratulations to these wonderful Intermediate graduates 🐾🎉

I love classes like these where we all get to have fun and laugh a lot! Training isn't all work and no play; there's plenty of fun moments! 🤩

Congratulations to Whiskey, Griffey, Nala, Bertha, and Bear 🥳

08/14/2023

These two are like polar opposites, but they both excelled in training!

It's so amazing to see how each dog has their own way of learning and blossoming during class 🐾

Congratulations to Bandet and Kona for their amazing work in Beginner class! 🥳🎉

08/14/2023

A big shout-out to Samson for graduating his Beginner class! 👏

He went right into Intermediate class the next day, and I'm super excited to see how well he does! 🥳 Congratulations, Samson 🎉

08/02/2023

The Forsyth Petsmart is holding a donation drive for Ruby's Rescue & Retreat, NFP., McLean IL!

When you check-out at the register, you can choose to donate an item to Ruby's from our donation bin. They are asking for little tubs of wet food, soft chews / treats, Kong squeeze fill, and toys!

Thank you to anyone who stops in and donates!

07/31/2023

Forsyth is getting a second dog trainer!

I will still be training Thursday - Monday, but this means we will have training EVERY DAY of the week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You can follow her at Dog Training with Kattina to see more of what she can offer!

07/31/2023

Congratulations to Kaiser who graduated from his Intermediate class today! I'm not kidding when I say he was "picture perfect" today during his final assessment 📷

He's also enrolling in Advanced class starting this Saturday! 👏