Compatible Companions Dog Services

Compatible Companions Dog Services Dog Training Private Lessons (all breeds and ages)
Doggy Daycare and Boarding (under 15 lb. only) This is before I had internet. It was like flipping a switch!
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My Dog Training Story

Way back in the early 90’s I got a German Shepherd. So I called all the dog trainers in town and found an all-German Shepherd trainer. Little did I know then that the recommended choke collars and prong collars they had us use would be so ineffectual. When I finally had a computer and internet, I researched dog training methods. I went to dog workshops hosted by reputable po

sitive reinforcement trainers. I read everything I could on the internet. I was inundated with emails from all the dog training email lists I was subscribed to. I then started over with my now 2-year-old GSD. The change in my dogs’ attitude and willingness to engage was amazing. While the rest of the dog training community thought Clicker training was a fad, I embraced it and developed a wonderful working dog. (I was a closet clicker trainer for a few years until they saw with their own eyes what my dog could do.) I then spread my knowledge by taking on other dogs and their people. I joined The Apple Valley Dog Training Club and was elected the secretary. That’s when Compatible Companions started. My business was primarily private lessons at people’s houses, with some classes in parks or rented buildings. I finally got a license through the state of WA in 1996 for my business when I worked as a contractor for another dog training business. I was approached by PetSmart to set up their dog training in the new building. (I have some of the old polaroids on my FB page, at least the ones when the camera had film, wasn’t broken, wasn’t in use somewhere else and nobody stole the picture.) When my mom got sick with cancer, I moved to Salem Oregon. There I did a lot of private lessons but also worked 40hrs a week at a surgeon’s office. We later moved near Portland, OR in Hillsboro. I worked at Petco as the Sr. Dog Trainer Mentor for 5+ years. That was fun, I had a great time there with the employees and my clients. But alas, my husband and I decided to move to a warmer climate, hence the move to Texas. So now I start my business all over again. I love working with people and training their dogs!

Kuka the Alexandrine and Rosie the Ecletus are frequent boarders. So pretty and fun!
10/26/2023

Kuka the Alexandrine and Rosie the Ecletus are frequent boarders. So pretty and fun!

I'm shocked that at this day and age, our leading chocolate makers are still poisonings. I LOVE milk chocolate! It's Hal...
10/25/2023

I'm shocked that at this day and age, our leading chocolate makers are still poisonings. I LOVE milk chocolate! It's Halloween time, lots of chocolate out now. Be aware of what you and your kids are eating.

Find out which chocolate products have less lead and cadmium, based on Consumer Reports' tests of heavy metals in chocolate.

Meet Darcy D. First time boarding here. She's a good girl and having a blast with all the other dogs.
10/08/2023

Meet Darcy D. First time boarding here. She's a good girl and having a blast with all the other dogs.

Congratulation to Ranger and his people!🥳🥳
10/04/2023

Congratulation to Ranger and his people!🥳🥳

Rawhide chews are not the best things to give your dog. Here is an article from Dog Food Advisors. They also have sugges...
09/23/2023

Rawhide chews are not the best things to give your dog. Here is an article from Dog Food Advisors. They also have suggestions for more appropriate chews.

Rawhide dog chews are very popular but are they dangerous for your dog? By the Dog Food Advisor

09/22/2023

2 Boarding dogs (Baylee and Bailey) plus our Winston, night time play!

08/15/2023

These two have never met before. Murphy B is the Lab an Rose E is the Standard Poodle. They are about the same age. Rose was worried but interested, not fearful at first. Now she can toss that Lab down. LOL So fun watching them.🥰

08/14/2023

They wait until they go back in the house to romp an frolick! LOL
Baylee H and River R have met before, their parents are friends. But this is the first time they have boarded here at the same time. And Gracie W is with us too!

Chedda, nearly 4 months old in puppy training.😘
08/14/2023

Chedda, nearly 4 months old in puppy training.😘

Ranger J. Nearly 4 months old in training.😍
08/14/2023

Ranger J. Nearly 4 months old in training.😍

Gracie W. and Winston stay close to me all the time.
08/14/2023

Gracie W. and Winston stay close to me all the time.

08/13/2023

Baylee H., Winston and Casper come in from lounging around outside so they can run wild in the house. 🤣

Rose is a Standard Poodle who just graduated Puppy school. 🥳
08/13/2023

Rose is a Standard Poodle who just graduated Puppy school. 🥳

Bailey H. waiting for her parents to pick her up.
08/13/2023

Bailey H. waiting for her parents to pick her up.

Mini C. Leaves her pretty pink bed here and she loves it! Umm....... So do all the dogs. I think they are finally learni...
08/13/2023

Mini C. Leaves her pretty pink bed here and she loves it! Umm....... So do all the dogs. I think they are finally learning that this is for Mini only. Of course, I have 4 other beds in my office and a bunch of others in other rooms.

08/13/2023

Just came inside from potty break before bed. No running around outside, only running on my bed. 🤣

Mini C. just got here, and she raced out to give Mike tons of kisses, braving the edge of the pool.
08/13/2023

Mini C. just got here, and she raced out to give Mike tons of kisses, braving the edge of the pool.

Bailey R. trying out the big doggie couch, Winston joins her.
08/13/2023

Bailey R. trying out the big doggie couch, Winston joins her.

08/13/2023

I'm sleepy but they are not! LOL

06/11/2023

Poor Mike, such a hard job he has trying to hold onto this little guy. LOL

I had to sneak around the corner to grab this shot, otherwise as soon as they see me they run wild! LOL
06/11/2023

I had to sneak around the corner to grab this shot, otherwise as soon as they see me they run wild! LOL

06/11/2023

Mike needs more hands! Casper impatient for his petting!

Dogs and Fireworks!Those scary noises can be catastrophic to your dog. How can you help them?1) Don't cuddle them and co...
06/10/2023

Dogs and Fireworks!
Those scary noises can be catastrophic to your dog. How can you help them?
1) Don't cuddle them and comfort them with a soothing voice like you would for a child. Because what that tells your dog is that you are afraid also. Your heart rate, breathing and voice all change because you are worried about your baby.
2) If your dog knows any obedience cues, work with your dog in a happy but normal manner.
3) If you have a retrieving fiend, then play toys with your dog. This will wear you both out, but it gives the dog something meaningful to do. If your dog stops playing when the noises happen, then you continue as if nothing is wrong. I've been known to roll on the grass, leap and frolic while my pup was frozen. Because each firework can sound differently to our dogs, they will continue to freeze or show fear many times. But after they watch you having all this fun, they tend to join in. Trixie was 4 months old and this was our story. She has no fear of noises now, and she is 10 years old.
4) Turn the TV or radio on loud, have a party with your family and pets, lots of toys and treats.
Please don’t just leave your dog outside. The noise is so horrifying to the dogs that they will escape your yard and start running away from the noise. They can be seriously hurt and lost forever. Make sure your dog has current ID on the collar and/or an updated microchip.
If those don't help you, then send me a message.

06/09/2023

These two are very polite and will lay quietly next to Mike. Unlike OUR dogs who think he is a jungle gym. LOL As long as he can still see the TV he is fine with all this chaos.

06/09/2023

Young puppy wants to play and run with the older dogs. Winston is very willing to run!

Duncan, Delilah and WinstonNot sure why Duncan is sleeping half off the bed. Goofy dogs!
06/09/2023

Duncan, Delilah and Winston
Not sure why Duncan is sleeping half off the bed. Goofy dogs!

Heavenly is the sister of Josiah (who swims)
06/08/2023

Heavenly is the sister of Josiah (who swims)

Coconut is just adorable!Boarding
06/08/2023

Coconut is just adorable!
Boarding

Jaxx S. He's a very happy and smart pup! In training now.
06/08/2023

Jaxx S. He's a very happy and smart pup! In training now.

Belle P. graduated Adult level 1 🥳
06/08/2023

Belle P. graduated Adult level 1 🥳

Belle P. Relaxing after loose leash training.
06/08/2023

Belle P. Relaxing after loose leash training.

Winston, Bailey and BitzieThere is a fee for walking behind the couch, we must pet everyone on it. LOL
06/08/2023

Winston, Bailey and Bitzie

There is a fee for walking behind the couch, we must pet everyone on it. LOL

06/07/2023

To slow down his food intake, I put it in this toy. He loved it!

06/07/2023

He discovered I had moved and tried to get to me in the shortest possible route. 🤣

Bailey R and Winston
06/07/2023

Bailey R and Winston

Bailey R. He's a sweet cutiepie!
06/07/2023

Bailey R. He's a sweet cutiepie!

Kai and Duncan
06/07/2023

Kai and Duncan

Kai loves to cuddle! He's so tiny and adorable!
06/07/2023

Kai loves to cuddle! He's so tiny and adorable!

Sweet Delilah! She and her brother Duncan have the softest fur EVER! We love snuggling and petting them.
06/07/2023

Sweet Delilah! She and her brother Duncan have the softest fur EVER! We love snuggling and petting them.

Address

2021 Kangaroo Trl
Harker Heights, TX
76548

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(254) 394-6968

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