Goodbarks Training

07/02/2024

Let’s support your local pet store AND a local charity all in one go this week!

05/28/2024

I’m so proud to announce that Goodbarks Training LLC. Is now a member of the New Hampshire Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs

05/25/2024

We finally got our Jiminy’s treats in! I’ve been so excited about finally getting these back for my clients.
Pros to these treats:
- they’re sustainable treats
-they’re fairly low in calories and are easily breakable
-they’re packed with protein content than most treats you’ll see out there
-they’re great for dogs with food sensitivities
-The company is women owned
- Dogs LOVE them. Of all the treats I use, these seem to be the most widely accepted.

Be on the lookout for these in your next walks, training sessions, pet sitting, and adventures, and feel free to voice questions, concerns, or opt out of the treats.

05/24/2024

As the warm weather sets in, don’t let your best friend miss out while you work!

I offer walks in various increments, Hour long Adventures (customization available), and daily drop-ins at affordable rates so your pooch can enjoy the weather.

Need more incentive? Every walk or adventure scheduled with us earns $ donated to charity. Plus we match every $ donated to our “Good-Paws for a Good Cause” walking program.

If any time you see us sharing a Good-Paws for a Good Cause it means someone signed their dog up for a participating activity. It’s your chance to add to the good they’re doing by donating to their walk. And remember we are matching $ for $.

05/24/2024

I had the pleasure of welcoming Elwood to the Goodbarks Family yesterday. We had a very enjoyable walk, and said hello to the mailman and told him what a tragedy it was that he was out of treats. 🤣 Then we got to visit with another neighborhood dog that came over to say hello as we were walking home.

05/19/2024

From a professional dog trainer’s standpoint, I agreed with all of this until the last few sentences. The herding instinct and nipping isn’t necessarily easily changed. With enough time and effort it can redirected, but it never goes away, and there will still always be a chance of “intrusive thoughts”, for lack of a better explanation, winning out when a child or other pet runs by the dog. In addition most herding dogs think independently of their handlers, which is a necessary herding skill. This means that they may hear your command and decide that isn’t the best way to handle a situation. This also take a large amount of time and effort. They have high energy, need lots of exercise and space to run, and a job, or you will end up hating this breed. Same thing with Australian Cattle Dogs (heelers) which have become more and more popular, especially since the introduction of the cartoon, Bluey.

Bottom line: if you can’t provide ample exercise, a job, or have small children, pets etc. that you don’t want nipped and herded on occasion… DO NOT get a herding dog. Do your research BEFORE getting a dog.

See this picture? It's an Australian Shepherd HERDING the sheep. See the nip? The push with her teeth/muzzle? She's HERDING, not biting! Some Aussies, especially young ones, may do this to their human - and be tossed out of the house for "biting my kid". The Aussie was herding your kid, slowing the kid down from running thru the house, turning the kid toward a different direction, etc...
So many Aussie end up in shelters because humans misunderstood the breed and, instead of teaching the dog appropriate herding behavior, their natural instinct, they toss the dog out of the house.
Make sure you understand what a bite is and isn't. 9 out of 10 times it was inappropriate herding and easily changed.

05/18/2024

Please consider supporting this amazing rescue!

05/13/2024

This old war dog has achieved his own entry in the Goodblog. Check it out now!

05/09/2024

A little reminder that it’s the little victories that make the big ones possible. One of my new clients did an intake call with me two days ago, and I offered some starting suggestions to try before our first session. This dog mom has been working for YEARS to try to help her dog through his separation anxiety with the help of other trainers, and hasn’t yet found success. This is the message I got from here today.

05/07/2024

This past week has been all about the cats! All of these cats in one week. Be sure to check out the story behind all these cats in the GoodBlog Entry- Feline Frenzy!

05/01/2024

The Goodblog (what we call our client journal) on our website has a new update entitled The Calm before The Storm. Check it out here. https://www.good-barks.com/goodbarks-blog Also check out our gallery for adorable and goofy pictures of some of our clients.

04/13/2024

What are your plans for the weekend? We have a fully booked schedule for pet sitting, including three delightful cats, Sadie, Abby, and Lucy, and two charming little dogs, George and Sadie.

04/12/2024

Check out or first official Graduate!!!!

04/01/2024

Hanging out with these six beauties made for an awesome Easter Weekend. A better job could never be had. ❤️❤️❤️

03/26/2024

I have made changes to the website. I have achievements posted for students, and I've made my first Experience Entry about this silly girl, Mia, in the Goodbarks Blog.

03/08/2024

This is where that saying about Good intentions comes in…. They mean well, but have no idea what they’re talking about. You don’t cancel something so important because of how a few participants treat their dogs… you bar said participants and enforce better standards and ethical practices. 🤦‍♀️ This is why, thankfully, fewer and fewer take this group seriously anymore!

03/04/2024

Summer is rapidly booking up! Secure your pet sitting and dog walking spots today. Nail trims, training & snacks available all summer.

02/27/2024

PSA: Your ESA, therapy dog, pet, etc. does not belong in a non pet friendly environment and you are putting other people at risk for no other reason than you decided you are more important than those around you. Don’t be that person. Also, in trying to pass off your pet/ESA even with papers, a vest, etc., you are breaking the law. In SC, it’s a misdemeanor accompanied by a $350+ fine (max $5k) and possibly community service depending on what offense it is for you. In NH the misdemeanor can have up to $1200 fine. You are also liable to be sued for vet bills plus the costs of the dog and/or replacement of their dog ($25k AVERAGE) if your dog causes any kind of harm to someone’s service dog in a public setting.

02/25/2024

02/15/2024

Our organic Cheese Pizza Heart dog biscuits are back in stock. Get them before they’re gone! Don’t forget they’re on sale until the end of the month.

02/02/2024

Support this amazing rescue this Valentine’s Day!

Our Valentine’s Day fundraiser is LIVE! 💕

Help us raise some HuskyBucks by sending the dogs a virtual hug or kiss.

Want to tell your ex to p**s off but they got you blocked? The dogs have got you covered! We’ll write your ex’s name in the snow and the dogs will send their best wishes. No really- it’s their favorite thing. 😂

https://www.overthehillsanctuary.org/product/hugs-kisses-p**ses-fundraiser/85?cs=true&cst=custom

01/05/2024

I got asked: Do I have to pay for something to get your advice on what I feed my dog?

Answer: No. General questions, I’m happy to just answer. My priority is helping you have the happiest healthiest dog.

12/21/2023

Just a reminder: If it’s a doodle…. It’s still a mutt. Will always be a mutt. It is not a purebred. It’s not a breed. Breeding these together is unethical and a problem because then you quickly get in**ed mutts which have a huge increase in poor health and personality traits which Vets and trainers are already seeing across the board in doodles.

09/13/2023

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with WoofTrax and Charity Miles! This means that every dog walk you purchase from us also allows us to donate to local charities and rescues.

09/12/2023

My favorite picture of the week. What a wonderful dog to spend time with.

09/08/2023

We will currently be offering a six week AKC STAR puppy class on Tuesdays at 6:30pm stating 9/19 in Colebrook. We have 8 spaces available. Classes are $150 per dog. Open to all dogs between the ages of 8 weeks and 6 months who have had at least their second round of vaccinations. All participants will be given the option to register for their certificate upon completion of the class.

09/07/2023

Busy week. Dog sitting all the way out in Bryant Pond, ME and cat sitting and dog walking!

09/05/2023

Loved walking Miss Penny around today. She’s such a sweetheart.