On Command Dog Training

02/11/2025

Took River to Lowe’s to do some public obedience and her butt wanna play hide and seek. Lemme know if y’all can spot her 👀 in this picture. 🤣🐶🐾 🫣

02/07/2025

Piper graduated our Two-Week Program a couple of weeks ago. She just came back in for her follow up yesterday. Mom initially contacted us because Piper was constantly escaping the yard at her previous owner’s house. Piper also was reportedly other-dog-selective. During training, we confirmed that to be the case but was able to socialize her with more than 10 different dogs (initially, one at a time but eventually simultaneously). In just two short weeks we were able to overcome those concerns and provided mom with weekly videos of training as well as email updates so she’s able to use the newfound tools Piper has. During our follow up session, we worked on “Free”. Piper loved place so much that she wouldn’t release when freed. Not a bad problem to have. Anywho, let’s congratulate Piper and her mom Tara on completing our basic obedience course. 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 🐶 🎓 🐾

02/06/2025

Fun with River, performing Spin and Turn.

02/01/2025

Business: Customer Service, how can I help you?

Me: I’d like to request a refund.

Business: Is there something wrong with the product.

Me: Why yes. Yes there is. 🤣

02/01/2025

I mean, you not gone just yell in my face, Cooper. 🗣️ 🐶 🤣🤣🤣

01/31/2025

SIT!

A basic command that many dogs learn before learning anything else. It’s also probably the most used and least reenforced command by dog owners. How many times have you told your dog to sit and they don’t sit? What do you do? Tell them 50/11 more times. Or, they sit and you tell them good boy or good girl, give them a head pat or a treat and then they’re right back up. When you tell them to sit, how long are they to hold it? How do they know when to sit the 1st time you tell them versus the 9th? This is where training comes in. This is when we establish consistency in messaging to the dog. Once we establish that “this word means this thing”, we begin reenforcing it. We then teach them, not only do you have to sit. I want you to sit for a period of time until you’re released. That’s duration. We follow that with teaching them to hold their sit even as we move/walk away. That’s distance. Finally, we add distractions and teach them to sit, even though food or toys are present; even though your friends are here; even if someone/something is more interesting. We teach them to ignore their impulses and rely on obedience. These are known as the “3-D’s”. If you want to learn more about the 3-D’s, or TMC (Timing, Consistency & Motivation), contact your friendly, neighborhood dog trainer and see if we can help. 254-265-7400

01/28/2025

It takes time, patience, consistency and determination to get to this point. What most see is the final destination and not the journey. Come take a trip with us at On Command Dog Training. Call us at 254-265-7400 to book your free consultation and let’s see which road we need to take to get you to your destination.

01/23/2025

Been a while since we’ve posted. We’re still doing what we do. Currently working on group place with Cannoli, Coco and Sulley. We did another session with Scout, Bella and Cooper.
Training doesn’t have to be stressful, though it can be. It can also be relaxing for both you and your dog(s). Schedule your relaxation appointment with us so we can get you and your pups a peace of mind. 254-265-7400.

12/03/2024

Graduates from our final training class of 2024. Let’s hear it for River (Adopted from Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center), Adonis, Kip (Adopted from Gatesville Animal Shelter), Monroe & Bella. Check out River’s cap-n-gown. We’re almost completely booked for our class that starts in January. Contact us for your free consultation at 254-265-7400 and become a part of the OCDT family.

11/21/2024

As many of you know, On Command Dog Training has partnered with the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center in assisting the dogs there to get adopted. Most recently, we took in 6 rescues that came from the same litter. They’re German Shepherd/Pit Bull mixes and are about 6-7 months old. They’ll be ready for adoption soon. While they aren’t receiving formal obedience training, they are being socialized with people and dogs. If you’re interested please reach out to us at 254-265-7400 or the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center at 254-953-5472.

11/21/2024

Aw 🥰 Byrdie 🐦 has waited her whole life to give Adonis 👑 a huge hug. 🐕 🤗 🐕
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11/12/2024

I can’t believe that Kip has been with the shelter as long as he has and hasn’t had much interest. Kip is listed as a Carolina Dog Mix and is approximately 1 1/2 years old. What we’ve learned about him:

🐕 He’s sweet and makes those groaning sounds like “omg” 🤤 when you rub his ears.

🐕 He loves people and dogs. He’s been off leash and playing with multiple dogs at a time, some puppies and even adult dogs. In the picture with him play bowing, he’s with a dog who was previously considered “other dog aggressive”. He’s been enjoying meeting new friends here at OCDT.

🐕 He loves to train, work and play.

🐕 He’s motivated by food and pet and praise. He will play ball but prefers affection over toys.

🐕 He’s learned the Place series, Sit series, and Leash Manners. He’s working on dog socialization (which he’s doing great). Crate/kennel manners are great. He’ll learn a lot more in his final two weeks with us.

🐕 Potty trained.

🐕 Come meet Kip at On Command Dog Training and let’s see if he’d be a good fit for you and your family. He’ll come with 4 weeks of in kennel training, a video catalogue showing all that he’s learned and how to get him to perform, as well as follow up/private lessons.

If Kip isn’t adopted by/before 23 November, he’ll unfortunately have to return back to the shelter. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity on a great family dog that comes with training. Call us at 254-265-7400 if you’re interested in meeting Kip.

11/10/2024

A couple of the cutest graduates this weekend, Coco and Ellie. Congratulations to them and their families on a successful two-week in kennel training program. From the consultation about a month ago until graduation on 9 November, these dogs and their parents learned a whole lot. During our consultation we discussed and gave tips on some how to’s:
🐶 Potty Training
🐶 Feeding Amounts/Schedule
🐶 Crate Training
🐶 Jumping
🐶 Mouthing/Biting
And more
During training, the dogs learned
🐶 Dog Socialization
🐶 People Socialization
🐶 Crate Manners
🐶 Feeding Schedules
🐶 Potty Routines
🐶 Place
🐶 Sit
🐶 Loose Leash Walking
🐶 Not to Jump on People
🐶 Not to bark obnoxiously without reason
And more.
While these dogs learned these things it doesn’t mean that training is complete. It takes 6-9 months of you creating a routine for that routine and your expectations to become the dogs’ routine behavior. The in kennel training program is designed to help build a foundation rooted in obedience and the owners are shown through email updates, videos, go-home lessons, cheat sheets with notes we provide, and follow up lessons how to maintain these behaviors. Our board and train programs also come with most of the equipment we use, setting the parents up for success upon graduation. If you want to learn how to communicate more effectively with your dog, we’d love to hear from you. 254-265-7400.

11/04/2024

Y’all know we had to jump on that suspect challenge. 🤣🤣
It was a real workout too. 😩🐕 🏃👮‍♀️

11/02/2024

Kip, from the Gatesville Animal Shelter and River, from the Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center are training with us for 4 weeks and will graduate on 23 November. They’re ready for adoption and will come with 4 weeks worth of training as well us follow up lessons. If you’re interested in meeting either or both of them, please contact their respective shelters or send us a message and come meet these two sweet pups.

10/28/2024

Found Sunday evening at 8pm on Chapparral and Slauson. Took her to the Bell County Animal Shelter. She did look to have some injuries and open wounds.

10/23/2024

A free lance reporter did an article on us. If you’d like to read a part our origin story, here it is.

HARKER HEIGHTS – Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tremayne Wright wanted to study to become an attorney when he finished high school, but there was one aspect of the law