Dunes Dog Training Club

11/28/2023

"What's your vision for a better world?"

At Pets N Vets, our vision for a better world is empowering Veterans with PTSD/TBI to gain back their independence through the help of a companion or service dog. We're here to help them train their 4-legged best friend and battle buddy!

11/28/2023

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we wanted to thank all our Pets N Vets supporters for all the help you have given us throughout this year and also, the past 11 years that we have been helping Veterans with PTSD/TBI obedience train their own dogs at "no cost" to them!

Due to some changes on FB, we were unable to set up an online fundraiser in time for our However, we wanted to mention that Pets N Vets is always accepting mailed-in donations to help our cause: P.O. Box 380, Hebron, IN 46341.

This is super important now, more than ever, as we don't have a permanent place to call our "home" since we lost our lease in Hebron last Spring. Luckily, the Lamberts have been our life-savers, and they are currently allowing us training space on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at The East Point Venue, 1430 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN, when we resume our training dates in January, 2024.

A huge "Thank you" once again, everyone in ! You are all a big reason for our success!

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to Lakeshore Public Media and "Thank You" for allowing our Pets N Vets program to be one of the features in your "Friend & Neighbors" segments! You are truly appreciated!

Lakeshore’s local series, Friends & Neighbors, celebrates the idea that behind all of the many good things in the Region is a diverse group of good people making it happen. As your neighborhood broadcaster, we strive to shine a light on the people, places, and things that make up our little corner of Indiana. During the half-hour program, Friends & Neighbors encapsulates the spirit within our neighborhoods, amplified by the friends and missions driving it all.

We want to extend our gratitude for the generosity, curiosity, and graciousness that this community has embedded within it.

Whether you missed an episode, want to watch one again, or you want more information about the subject, don’t fret! We got you covered. We launched a digitally interactive “Friends and Neighbors” (FAN for short) map. With each pin, users can access the location-specific “Friends and Neighbors” video segment, the subject’s website, and directions to the address.

Note: not all of the segments from Friends and Neighbors were able to be tagged on the map. Do you think we missed your segment?! Let us know by sending us a message!

lakeshorepublicmedia.org/fan-map

Shadyhill Speedway | Duneland Rebuild Together.| La Porte County Historical Society Museum | Play for Jake Foundation | Hamstra Gardens | King Hobbies and Raceway - A Hobby Shop In Valparaiso | Schiralli Art | Pets N Vets | Leon's Heroes | The Chesterton Brewery | Transitions Equestrian Center | Shirley Heinze Land Trust | Valpo Soup Company | MAAC Foundation | Morton Arboretum | Red ROC Disc Golf Club of NW Indiana | Lakeshore PAWS | Torres Martial Arts Academy - Miguel Angel Torres | Fuzzyline Brewing Co. | Fairway Indoor Golf | Old Joliet Prison | Maria Reiner Senior Center | Tri-Town Safety Village | Reins of Life | Driftwood Collective | Share Foundation | The Rolling Stonebaker | Northwoods Falls | Patchables Toys | Camp Sharing Meadows | Manic Meadery | Harvest Tyme |

11/22/2023

RIP Retired K9 Rocky 🐾 🌈

Today the Lake County K9 unit laid to rest our retired K9 Rocky. Our unit escorted K9 Rocky and his family from his home to the Crossroads Veterinary in Schererville where K9 Rocky was met with officers and K9 units from around the area who came to pay their final respects. We ask that you keep K9 Rocky and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

We would also like to thank Crossroads Veterinary doctors and staff along with every officer and K9 units that came out.

11/19/2023

Be aware! Indiana is now on the list.

Cases have been reported in Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, California, the Northeast and more.

11/17/2023

Dunes Dog Training Club 's Pets N Vets Program recently received a check from Crown Point Community Foundation, granting us funds, 'To support U.S. Military Veterans with PTSD and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries in training their dogs for better companions, emotional support, therapy dogs, and/or service dogs with “no cost” training.'

Thank you Crown Point Community Foundation for continuing to support our Pets N Vets Program for Veterans! We truly appreciate it!

11/17/2023

We are excited to announce that Pets N Vets will be receiving a grant from Legacy Foundation! Thank you, Legacy, for your continued support of Dunes Dog Training Club 's Pets N Vets Program for Veterans! We truly appreciate it!

11/16/2023

Don't forget to consider your favorite cause on "Giving Tuesday!" It will be November 28th this year!

11/16/2023

Many people question what the differences are between therapy dogs and service dogs. This chart may help explain!

Dunes Dog Training Club believes that all dogs need to learn the basics in dog obedience, and we have new class sessions beginning on Wed. Jan. 3rd. Visit our website for more info about our classes: www.dunesdogtrainingclub.com , email us: [email protected] or call 219-690-3258 and leave a message. We'll get back to you as soon as we can! :-)

11/13/2023

Thank you, ABF!

11/13/2023

Time to start planning the menu for Thanksgiving! Here’s that yearly reminder of what works for your pup!

11/11/2023

Pets N Vets is a program of the Dunes Dog Training Club created to give back to our Military Veterans with PTSD or TBI. On this Veterans Day & always, we thank all our Military Veterans for your service to our country.

11/10/2023

UPDATE: OUR THERAPY DOG CLASS SESSION HAS BEEN FILLED!

We highly suggest you keep up on your obedience skills and attend advanced classes, and then, we hope to plan another therapy dog class in 2024 for those who might be interested!

Thank you to everyone who will be attending next week's therapy dog classes (Nov. 15, 22 & 29)! We'll see you then!

11/09/2023

Not to be forgotten… The Advanced Dog Obedience Class had a number of dogs earn their CGC - Canine Good Citizen title. We’re missing some pups in this pic, but here’s many of the new CGC’ers. Congrats!!

11/09/2023

Congrats to our Basic Obedience Graduates! You are all AWESOME!

11/09/2023

Woohoo! It’s Puppy Graduation Night! Congratulations to all our awesome puppies!!

(New classes begin January 3, 2024…sign up now & your pic can be here next time!)

11/05/2023

Just saying, here… 😉

11/02/2023

We ❤️ our costumed pups as they celebrated Halloween & wore their costumes to class, also!

11/01/2023

It’s approximately 2:30 but sooooo worth watching till the end. Here’s a trust-building exercise where the dogs go through a tunnel. There are 4 dogs and a couple of turns through the tunnel. The handlers should be with their dogs the entire time.

10/30/2023

We're taking applications NOW for the 3 week therapy dog course! Pre-registration deadline is Wed. Nov. 8th. See below for more info!

Dunes Dog Training Club - Therapy Dog Classes:
Wed., Nov. 15, 22, & 29, 2023 @ 6:15 to 7:15 pm

This is a 3-week course which is being held to help handlers & their dogs learn how to prepare for Therapy Dogs International Evaluations. We can also help you with info on how to locate a TDI Evaluator/Test.

Class location: The East Point Venue, 1430 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN.

Prerequisite: Minimum of Basic Obedience Class Course; However, we prefer you have completed an Advanced Obedience Class Course, too. (The Instructors may evaluate you and your dog, if necessary.)

Cost: $50 for the 3-week course.

Sign up deadline: Please fill out our Dunes DTC contract form & submit your payment in person at our class location OR send by mail: Dunes DTC, P.O. Box 380, Hebron, IN 46341, TO BE RECEIVED BY: WED. NOV. 8, 2023.

Here's a link to forms on our website: https://dunesdogtrainingclub.com/forms/

More Info: Call: 219-690-3258 OR Email: [email protected]

10/29/2023

Well, thanks Pixar Animation Studios. Now, we’re all crying.

Kitbull reveals an unlikely connection that sparks between a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.

10/17/2023

Dunes Dog Training Club - Therapy Dog Classes:
Wed., Nov. 15, 22, & 29, 2023 @ 6:15 to 7:15 pm

This is a 3-week course which is being held to help handlers & their dogs learn how to prepare for Therapy Dogs International Evaluations. We can also help you with info on how to locate a TDI Evaluator/Test.

Class location: The East Point Venue, 1430 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN.

Prerequisite: Minimum of Basic Obedience Class Course; However, we prefer you have completed an Advanced Obedience Class Course, too. (The Instructors may evaluate you and your dog, if necessary.)

Cost: $50 for the 3-week course.

Sign up deadline: Please fill out our Dunes DTC contract form & submit your payment in person at our class location OR send by mail: Dunes DTC, P.O. Box 380, Hebron, IN 46341, TO BE RECEIVED BY: WED. NOV. 8, 2023.

Here's a link to forms on our website: https://dunesdogtrainingclub.com/forms/

More Info: Call: 219-690-3258 OR Email: [email protected]

10/09/2023

Thank you, VFW Post 7760!

"Thank you" to VFW Post 7760, Portage, IN, for your generous donation to our Pets N Vets program! We truly appreciate your support!

10/02/2023

Thank you, everyone!

Thank you to all our online auction winners and bidders! Also, "Thank you" to all those who donated items to enable us to have this auction!

We had a great response and were able to raise $712 for our cause!

Thank you, everyone, who helped us accomplish this:

Thank you to those who donated items: Home Depot, Woof Life, Albanese, Chick-fil-A, Wendy Vandenburg of McColly Realty, Old National Bank, Auto Zone, Velvet Bow Dog Grooming, Target, Van Buskirk & Krischke, Up Country and many individuals who donated items.

Thank you to those who won items: Milissa K., Paula H., Dorothy E., Paulette B., Doug G., Candace B., Christina W., Jan K., Manuel K., Kathy D., and Debbie R.

Also, all the many bidders and those who shared our event to get the word out! We appreciate everyone who helped to make this auction a success! THANK YOU!

09/29/2023

Check out these items being auctioned off in a silent online auction for our Pets N Vets Program!

09/26/2023

Thank you to Crown Point Community Foundation for recently awarding a grant to us for our Pets N Vets Program! We truly appreciate your continued support of our Veterans Program so that we can continue to serve Veterans in our area! Many thanks!

09/23/2023

Go check out the silent auction! https://facebook.com/events/s/pets-n-vets-online-silent-auct/281811744619622/

09/20/2023

And CHEERS to all of our Basic Obedience graduates!! You are ALL awesome!!

09/20/2023

Congratulations to our class of AKC Puppy STAR graduates! You are ALL awesome!

09/19/2023

LAST CALL FOR SIGN UPS: Puppy, Basic & Advanced dog obedience classes!

Our deadline is tomorrow, Wed. 9/20 for the 9/27 class session. You may stop by our training center at The East Point Venue tomorrow, 9/20/23, between 5pm and 7:30pm to sign up! Call 219-690-3258 for more info or email [email protected]

Here's the link for forms and for more info on our classes: www.dunesdogtrainingclub.com/forms/ Thank you for considering Dunes Dog Training Club for your dog training needs!

09/09/2023

Take a look at some awesome donated items which Pets N Vets will be auctioning off for their fundraiser! Stay tuned to our pages for more details soon!