Dog Training with Alyx

02/14/2024

Spots are almost full for puppy class!! Message me or call Ayers Animal Hospital and ask for Alyx for more information! Get your new puppy started off on the right track!! ❤️

PUPPY CLASS!
It is time to start back up some puppy learning for 2024!
I am going to be starting puppy class again around Feb. 24th, Saturdays at Ayers Animal Hospital!

$150 for 6 weeks

We go over all sorts of basic life skills including:
• Basic tricks (sit, down, etc.)
• Recall
• Potty training
• Body language reading for us people
• Socialization
• Impulse control
• Problem solving and prevention
• Loose leash walking
• and more!!

Start your life with your new family member off on the right track! I’m here to help you through it!

Puppy class benefits every puppy with fun interactions at the vet and playtime with puppies of similar ages!

I am hoping to do 2 groups- one for older puppies around 5 months and a puppy kindergarten for pups around 3 months.

All age appropriate vaccines are required!

Send me a message or call Ayers Animal Hospital today to get signed up!!

02/02/2024

PUPPY CLASS!
It is time to start back up some puppy learning for 2024!
I am going to be starting puppy class again around Feb. 24th, Saturdays at Ayers Animal Hospital!

$150 for 6 weeks

We go over all sorts of basic life skills including:
• Basic tricks (sit, down, etc.)
• Recall
• Potty training
• Body language reading for us people
• Socialization
• Impulse control
• Problem solving and prevention
• Loose leash walking
• and more!!

Start your life with your new family member off on the right track! I’m here to help you through it!

Puppy class benefits every puppy with fun interactions at the vet and playtime with puppies of similar ages!

I am hoping to do 2 groups- one for older puppies around 5 months and a puppy kindergarten for pups around 3 months.

All age appropriate vaccines are required!

Send me a message or call Ayers Animal Hospital today to get signed up!!

08/14/2023

Get ready!!!
Next puppy class starting this weekend Saturday August 19th!!
$150 for 6 classes, Saturdays at the Ayers Animal Hospital at 12:00pm!
Only a couple spots left!!
Message me on FB, email me at [email protected], or call Ayers Animal Hospital for more info!!
We will learn training basics, foundational skills, socialization, neutrality, recall, leash-walking, and more!!
Perfect for puppies under 6 months that have had all appropriate vaccines.

08/08/2023

It’s time! 🐾
New Puppy Kindergarten Class starts on Aug. 19th! 🐶
Ayers Animal Hospital lobby at 12:00 pm on Saturdays. $150 for 6 classes 😁
Come learn how to teach your new baby life skills that will set them up to succeed for the rest of their lives!
We discuss Foundational skills such as impulse control, problem solving, neutrality, socialization, and more! 🐕
Message me, email me at [email protected], or call Ayers Animal Hospital 304-529-6049 to get on the roster!!

07/05/2023

Puppy Class starting July 8th!!
If you or a friend has a puppy under 6 months old now is the time to get them started on the right track with puppy class!
I am finalizing my roster now!
Classes are at Ayers Animal Hospital in the lobby at 12:00 on Saturdays.
Please message me on here or send me an email at [email protected] for more info! 🐾

06/28/2023

Puppy Classes starting soon!
A group class for your new puppy is so important! They learn so many good foundational skills that can’t be achieved in private sessions.
Things such as: How to play with puppies of different sizes and personalities, How to ignore dogs and puppies as to not get over-excited about them, How to settle in a distracting environment, and Building a positive association with being in the vet hospital and waiting room when you do the classes at Ayers Animal Hospital!
We learn problem solving and how to prevent problems as well as basic tricks and skills!
Class for your new little one is a great way to learn how to bond with your puppy and start them off on the right track!

If you have a puppy under 6 months old give me a call or send me a message today! A new group is starting on July 8th! Classes are at 12:00 at the Ayers Animal Hospital lobby Saturdays for 6 weeks! $150 for the whole class- age appropriate vaccines required!
Message me today to set your puppy up for success!

06/03/2023

Congrats to my Puppy Level 1 graduates!! 🎓❤️

04/10/2023

Puppy Class Starting this weekend April 15th!!
Saturdays at 12:00 at the Ayers Animal Hospital Lobby for 6 weeks!
Call me at Ayers Animal Hospital 304-529-6049, email me at [email protected] or send me a message on here for more info!

We learn:
•Canine body language
•Basic life skills and tricks
•Problem prevention and solving
•Socialization
•and much more!!

Perfect for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months
Proof of vaccine required!

04/03/2023

Spring Puppy Classes starting up!!
I took a little winter break from puppy class but the weather is good and I am more than ready to teach some pups and their parents!
Sign up by emailing me at [email protected], message me here or give me a call at Ayers Animal Hospital at 304-529-6049!

Classes are at 12:00 pm on Saturdays at the Ayers Animal Hospital Lobby.
6 sessions, 1 hour each. $150

We learn socialization, basic commands, problem solving and prevention, leash walking and more!
Perfect for puppies under 5 months of age of all breeds and types!

Please contact me if you have any questions! 🥰

11/08/2022

Building a bond with your dog is so important!

Sometimes, it’s the little day-to-day things that can really help further enhance the relationship with your dog. 💜

What is a special way you bond with your dog?

11/07/2022

I am now starting a new group of Puppy Level 1 classes THIS Saturday, Nov. 12!
Located at Ayers Animal Hospital at 12:00pm.
Any puppies under 5 months old welcome- proof of all appropriate vaccines required.
Puppy Class is more than just ”sit”!
We learn about:
•Socialization
•Preventing Common Problems
•Reading Puppy Body Language
•Reliable Recall
•Loose-leash Walking
•Importance of Enrichment
And more!!

Please e-mail me at [email protected] or call Ayers Animal Hospital for more info!!

11/02/2022

I have 1 more spot for Puppy Level 1 coming up soon!!
Any dogs under 5 months old with appropriate vaccine proof are welcome!
12:00pm at Ayers Animal Hospital lobby
Please e-mail me at [email protected] if interested 🐾

We discuss not only basic commands but also socialization, problem solving, preventing common behavioral issues, and cooperative care!
All fear-free based!

09/23/2022

09/02/2022

Hey guys! I have a Puppy Level 1 class starting next Saturday Sept. 10th at 12:00pm!
Please email me at [email protected] if you’re interested!! 😁

08/17/2022

THE GIFT OF THE GROWL
Why growling should never be punished and also never be ignored
Not all growls are negative. Some growls are play growls, attention seeking growls, pleasure seeking growls or frustration growls. They may all sound a little different and may be unique to the particular dog. This post is not about different types of growls, but about warning or aggressive growls.
When a dog growls, maybe even at us, the natural human response is to feel offended and maybe even angry. Surely dogs need to learn not to growl, growling is bad, growling is unacceptable, growling is a problem and needs to be punished so a dog learns it’s wrong, disrespectful and not to do it again, right?
NO, this couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with a very valuable communication signal. In their way, they have just communicated to us how they feel without resorting to a bite. Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily have not even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.
Growling is a dog's way of saying "please stop," "stay away from me," "go away," “I’m not comfortable with this and I’m feeling threatened”. A dog that growls is trying hard to communicate and punishment suppresses this ability to communicate. Punishment doesn’t change the level of the dog's discomfort; it creates more stress and the dog will feel more threatened.
Growling is not the problem. Growling is the result of and the symptom of a problem. A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.
Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Recognize and take note of what makes your dog feel threatened and create distance between your dog and whatever is triggering them.
Be grateful for the gift of a growl - it provides us with an opportunity to address the cause & prevent the bite.

07/27/2022

The amount of times I get asked:
So when do I get to stop treating my dog?

My answer will always be:Never.

You don't need to lure your dog forever, you don't need to always have treats in your hands for them to listen to you. You don't have to treat them every single time they sit.

But! You do have to reward them for being a dog adapting to a human world.

07/08/2022

I have an opening for my puppy class starting tomorrow at 12:00 pm!! Message me for info!

05/24/2022

A very common problem for a lot of dog guardians is jumping up!
Here are some tips to solve it, remember though, be consistent!