An in home, private or group class that teaches using positive reinforcement/ classical conditioning
12/19/2024
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the newest graduating puppy/ beginner class! Everyone worked so hard and did so well!!! I look forward to working with everyone more in the future! Great job guys!
The next puppy/ beginner class is now enrolling starting January 8th, 6:30! Message me for details!!
11/13/2024
🎉Congratulations 🎉
Here are the most recent puppy class & intermediate class graduates!!
11/03/2024
GREAT NEWS!!!!
Out of an abundance of interest in the beginner/ puppy class... There will be O.N.E. final 2024 pup/beg class offered on Wednesday evenings starting 11/13!!
This class WILL fill up! Message me today on how to reserve your spot!!
10/05/2024
We will be resuming (week 1 puppy/! intermediate classes) TOMORROW! (Sat 10/5)
09/28/2024
Due to the catastrophic weather event, ALL classes will be postponed till next week.
09/07/2024
What a GREAT CLASS!! (Missing a few that will graduate Wednesday)
Congratulations to the pups and pet parents!!! I can't wait to work with y'all in the intermediate class!
** I have BOTH Saturday morning and Wednesday evening puppy classes available! Message me for details!!!
08/30/2024
The LONG AWAITED fall class schedule!!! These are the L.A.S.T. THREE CLASSES of 2024!
Message me for details and how you can save your spot in the class ASAP!
08/25/2024
What a great season!
08/10/2024
ATTENTION Saturday INTERMEDIATE CLASS ONLY....
Saturday intermediate class will start next Saturday 8/17/24 at 10:30. A.m.
I do apologize for any confusion or inconvenience!
08/01/2024
The Saturday Puppy/beginner class starting 8/10 is now **FULL**
There are still a few available spots in the Wednesday night class starting 8/7 !
Message me for details!
07/31/2024
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! Thank you for the reviews!
**ATTENTION FORMER STUDENTS/ CLIENTS**
I have a potential future client that has requested some references.... Would any of you guys have a quick moment to leave one in the comments? That would be GREATLY helpful! Thanks you!!!
07/29/2024
Oh goodness.
07/26/2024
Ellie is telling everyone that there are *ONLY* 2 SPOTS LEFT for the Saturday morning puppy/beginner class starting Aug 10!!!!
If you have not reserved your spot ... Do so ASAP!
There are still openings for the Wednesday night puppy/ beginner class!
All intermediate classes are still available as well!
07/17/2024
Hey BRiGHTDOG World!!!! Just a quick update on the upcoming class availability:
The puppy/ beginner class starting Saturday Aug 10 is 1/2 full!
If you are interested in a spot for this class, message me asap!!!
06/26/2024
Hey guys!! Below is a schedule of my upcoming classes!!
**Yay Saturday classes**
Message me for more details and info on how to reserve your spot!
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Ellie is telling everyone that there are *ONLY* 2 SPOTS LEFT for the Saturday morning puppy/beginner class starting Aug 10!!!!
If you have not reserved your spot ... Do so ASAP!
There are still openings for the Wednesday night puppy/ beginner class!
All intermediate classes are still available as well!
Look at Ellie demonstrating the intermediate command "park it"!!!! She is doing such a great job!
My name is Melissa and I have been in the dog training world for over 10 years. My dog training passion started in college when I volunteered at an organization that helped “un-train” service dogs and police dogs to fit into a family setting. From there I studied different dog training techniques from a variety of sources and mentors. I formulated all of the knowledge together to form “Bright Dog”.
At Bright Dog, we are an in home, private or group class that teaches and trains with the Positive Reinforcement training method known as “click and treat”. You would be surprised at what you can get your dog to do for a treat! Classes can be individual or groups (I always suggest the groups unless your pup has a hard time making friends) and they meet once a week for 4-5 weeks (depending on the number of dogs and the training barriers we may run into). Below is a breakdown of the specific classes we offer:
Puppy/ Beginner Class: sit, stay, down, leave it, drop it, a come when call, and an emergency call and leash walking. We also work on the behavioral problems that are more common in puppies such as; chewing, biting, barking, dominance and the roll you play in it, jumping, and just about anything else under the sun.
Intermediate Class: front, front with distractions, heel, stay with distractions, “park it”, wait, accepting a friendly stranger and walking in public. If we have time we will also learn….spin, roll over and play dead, all in multiple training environments. (yay field trips!!)
Advanced Class: This class is all about preparing your dog to take the Canine Good Citizen Test (the first step to qualify your pup to be a therapy dog or a hospital therapy dog) Those particular training items are: Accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, allowing basic grooming procedures, walking on a loose lead, walking through a crowd, sitting/ laying down on command and staying in place, coming when called, reacting appropriately to another dog, reacting appropriately to distractions and calmly enduring supervised separation from the owner.
I also assess and provide solutions to behavioral issues that some dogs experience in the home such as: jumping, separation anxiety, mouthing/ nipping and biting, mounting/ ma********on, potty training, food guarding, begging, rough play, digging, destructive chewing, aggression, introduction into a new home, introduction of a new pet or family member… an anything else you can throw at me.
Remember- most dogs are very quick to learn because all most dogs want is to make you happy. All it takes is a few treats, a little time and effort and sooner than you’ll realize, you and your pup will be communicating effectively!