Nerdy Dog Training

11/25/2025

This is your reminder that the adorable you see for sale on facebook and want to bring home for Christmas will be a no good, very bad, big, smelly, stinky, infuriating teenager in about 6-8mo from now.

It doesn’t matter how much work you put into them as a puppy teenagers suck, sometime only a little and sometimes a whole lot. If you aren’t willing to work through and keep that adorable puppy when they are a giant teenager making you question your every life decision, then don’t get the puppy.

And definitely don’t be surprised when the puppy you brought home and did zero training with doesn’t grow out of the terror stage when they become a full adult. Dogs don’t grow out of bad behaviors, they are trained.

From a current owner of a teenager and shelter volunteer to a potential future owner of a teenager, think very hard before you make your decision and do not take it lightly.

And if you want to learn how to not completely loose your mind when brining a dog home, keep your eye out for our January session of “Bringing Home a New Dog” which sets owners up for success before and after they bring their new dog home!

11/20/2025

Ellie showing off some trick training! As the weather gets colder I love training tricks to keep my training fun and my dogs’ minds busy since we can’t always get outside as much.

11/18/2025

When your dog is so strong it takes two to hold the leash 🤪

If your dog is a nightmare on leash and you dream of being to enjoy a walk where your arms don’t hurt at the end of it, we can help!
Shoot us a message and let’s make your dreams a reality!

11/13/2025

Did you bring a puppy home recently and have you had the thought “what have I done?!?”

Don’t worry, you aren’t alone! Bringing home a new dog is HARD work and sometimes feels like a never ending journey of trying to keep this creature alive and yourself sane.

Our new class Bringing Home a New Dog class is exactly what you need. A group of owners who are going through the same struggles or who will stepping into them soon when they get their dog. And as both a trainer and foster I have tons of experience bringing new dogs into my home of all ages and backgrounds. Fun fact my home hasnt been puppy free in over a year and ive had a total of 9 come into my home, only one of which is mine. 🤣

Whether you just got a puppy, an older dog, or are still deciding if pet ownership is for you this class will help everyone start their journey with confidence.

The best part? It’s FREE!
You’ll pay $25–$50 to sign up, and get it all back as a coupon for your next class or service.

📍Quincy Town Center
📅 Tuesdays 7–8PM | Nov 18–Jan 13
(No class Nov 25, Dec 23, or Dec 30)
🐾 For dogs 8 weeks and older, with no reactivity or aggression.

👉 Register for an Audit Spot (without dog): https://nerdydogtraining.as.me/schedule/9201fea2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=85549298

👉 Register for a Working Spot (with dog): https://nerdydogtraining.as.me/schedule/9201fea2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=85549708

11/12/2025

Why do our dogs always know when the camera is on??? 🤦🏼🤣

I was out of town this weekend and didn’t take Monday with me, this means he hasn’t been worked since I left Friday night. When I took him out to work for the first time yesterday you can see he was QUITE worked up and excited. This isn’t how he normally works, but it ABSOLUTELY makes sense considering he is 10mo old and hadn’t worked in 3 days.

The good news his training is solid enough he wasn’t an absolute menace for my parents who watches him for me and while this session was sloppy sessions we had later in the day were much better and more thoughtful.

So when you are working with your dog and they seem to be struggling, just remember dogs can have off days too. Try and assess what’s been going on and see if you need to adjust something in your training plan or if it’s just a temporary set back.

I hope you get as much of a laugh from this video as I did 😆

11/12/2025

Bringing a new pup home for the holidays or already brought one home? 🎁

Our Bringing Home a New Dog class will help you (and your future best friend!) start off on the right paw! Covering everything from preparing your home and supplies to crate training, bonding, and smooth transitions.

The best part? It’s FREE!
You’ll pay just $25–$50 to sign up, and get it all back as a coupon for your next class or service.

📍Quincy Town Center
📅 Tuesdays 7–8PM | Nov 18–Jan 13
(No class Nov 25, Dec 23, or Dec 30)
🐾 For dogs 8 weeks and older, with no reactivity or aggression.

Whether your new dog is already home or you’re getting ready to adopt, this class helps you feel confident and prepared from day one. ❤️

👉 Register for an Audit Spot (without dog): https://nerdydogtraining.as.me/schedule/9201fea2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=85549298

👉 Register for a Working Spot (with dog): https://nerdydogtraining.as.me/schedule/9201fea2/?appointmentTypeIds[]=85549708

11/11/2025

✨ New FREE* class alert! ✨

Bringing home a new dog is one of the most exciting things and with the holidays just around the corner there will be lots of new furry friends coming home!

What if you could bring them home already prepared and ready to start them off on the right foot? No wait for things to go south or fumbling around trying to figure out how to train the new creature in your home.

With our new class “Bringing home a new dog” we will be setting you up for success right from the start. Whether your dog isn’t here yet, you are just starting to decide if you are ready to add a dog to the household, you just brought home your first dog ever, or you just added a new dog to the pack this class has something for everyone!

There are two ways to enjoy this class option 1) is to audit the class without a dog, you can watch the demonstration, take notes, ask questions and soak all the information up without a dog to worry about, option 2) is a working spot where you bring your dog and practice the skills demonstrated in class. Audit spots are unlimited, but there are only 5 working spots available.

Sign up here!
https://www.nerdydogtrainer.com/group-classes

*At Nerdy Dog Training, we believe learning with your dog should be a lifelong adventure! That’s why this class is set up as a rebate, you’ll pay a small fee to register, and receive it back as a coupon to use toward your next class or service.

Pictured below are photos from each of my dogs’ gotcha days. Waffles was a little less thrilled than everyone else about making it official, I swear you can never please a beagle 🤣🤣

11/08/2025

Help us make Christmas special for the animals in the shelter!

A Message from Louie the Australian Cattle Dog: Be a Christmas Elf for Homeward Bound Waggin’! Hi, friends! It’s me, Louie—the Australian Cattle Dog—and I’m dreaming of a very special holiday this year, thanks to each of you! This Christmas, I’m hoping you’ll help my fellow adoptable f...

11/04/2025

FREE settling class tonight at 6:00!

Sign up here!
https://www.nerdydogtrainer.com/group-classes

11/03/2025

We are opening a very limited number of private lesson slots starting this week!

If you are interested please fill out our New Client form below and feel free to message us with any questions you may have.

https://www.nerdydogtrainer.com/newclient