ABC Certified Dog Training

ABC Certified Dog Training ABC Certified Dog Training specializes in obedience training, problem solving, and behavior issues.

🐾 We have two sign ups so far for our AKC S.T.A.R Puppy class and we only have 6 more spots available! In this class, we...
10/17/2025

🐾 We have two sign ups so far for our AKC S.T.A.R Puppy class and we only have 6 more spots available!

In this class, we will go over:

OWNER BEHAVIORS:
1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.

PUPPY BEHAVIORS:
7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

This class doesn’t have a set time and date yet, but once we get a few more sign ups, details will be finalized. If you are interested in joining this class or have any questions, please send us a message or text us at 402-209-2268! 🐾

10/16/2025

🐾 These two cuties love to play tug-a-war when I come for Drop in Visits!

Do you need someone to drop in to feed your pets, do playtime or even medication administration? We’re available! Not only do we offer Dog Training services, but we also offer Dog Walking, and Drop in Pet Sitting as well!

Message us or text us at 402-209-2268 to schedule your training/walking/pet sitting today! 🐾

🐾 Just got a shoutout from the group that puts together the Small Business Event that we attend each month! We love and ...
10/15/2025

🐾 Just got a shoutout from the group that puts together the Small Business Event that we attend each month! We love and appreciate all of the support from our community! 🐾

10/14/2025

🐾 We had another session with Mookie yesterday and we are so proud of how far he has come since we first started working together. Mookie is a reactive dog who did not like me coming into his home when we first started working. It was very clear from the start that he is insecure and really fearful of new people and certain situations.

Yesterday we worked on redirecting his anxiety onto working on basic commands such as sit, down, come, and even played a nice little game to get him up and moving. We had his owner leave the house so we could see how he responded to me without his safe person, and then had them come back to see how he reacted to them coming home. He has loads of separation anxiety so it’s important to be able to have a break from his person to teach him he can self soothe all on his own.

When she came back inside we noticed his excitement was extreme so we gave some pointers and tips on how to respond when he is jumping on them and trying to get their attention. When working with dogs like this, especially with high energy/strong breeds, it’s important to work on the technique of “Ignoring” when you first come home.

This includes:
1. crossing your arms so they can’t jump and do an attention nip
2. turn your back to them while ignoring them
3. if they are persistent, walk away from them while still ignoring them.

They need to learn that they will get the attention they want when they calm down. This process, along with many other training exercises, are very time consuming and challenging so make sure you practice everyday for about 20-30 minutes to allow your dog room to improve. You can split the time up between 5-10 minutes here and there to break up the time if you think they are getting too overwhelmed.

If you need help with reactive behaviors or redirecting problem behaviors, message us or text us at 402-209-2268! 🐾

10/13/2025

🐾 These two dog were found roaming around 1-40, got picked up and taken to the shelter where they were later adopted. Since they got adopted, their owner explained that they have major trust issues and are very skittish with new people. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon with shelter dogs.

When working with skittish or fearful dogs, you have to take it slow. This process can be time consuming and challenging, but it will help in the long run. Start by tossing some treats in front of you and let them go reach for it. Avoid eye contact and don’t try to touch them until they are ready for that physical contact. Dogs like this need time to warm up to people, and with a food motivated dog, using treats will definitely help.

If you have a skittish/fearful/reactive dog and you’re not sure how to handle the behavior, message or text us to talk about training options! 🐾

10/11/2025

My client Lucy is such a cuddle bug, but his claws were SOOOO sharp, so he got a much needed nail trim tonight. Definitely more relaxing NOT being stabbed every time he cuddles with me! 🐈

Need a pet sitter for drop in visits while you’re at work, having fun on the lake, or out off-roading? Message us or text us at 402-209-2268! We can care for a wide variety of animals and can help with nail trims and other basic grooming needs!

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10/10/2025

🐾 We love seeing all of our drop-in pet sitting clients! I see these two cuties once a week for potty breaks and playtime! Tito is still recovering from surgery so he gets all of the pets while Zoe loves to play tug-a-war and fetch!

Our drop in visits start at $15 per 30 minute visit + $5 for each additional pet.

During these visits we offer:
• Potty breaks
• Playtime
• Feeding
• Litter Box cleaning
• Nail trims
• Walks
• Medication administration
• Mobility assistance
• Tank/Cage cleaning

Animals we care for:
• Cats 🐈🐈‍⬛
• Dogs 🐕🐩
• Birds 🦜
• Fish 🐠🐡
• Reptiles 🦎🐍🐢
• Rodents 🐁 🐇
• Farm Animals 🐓🐐🐷🦆

To schedule your Drop In Pet Sitting visits please message us or text us at 402-209-2268! 🐾

🐾 We met this sweet old lady last week to help trim her nails and she did great! Such a sweetheart and she loved getting...
10/09/2025

🐾 We met this sweet old lady last week to help trim her nails and she did great! Such a sweetheart and she loved getting all of the yummy treats to distract her.

While we normally don’t advertise about nail training, we do offer the service for pet parents who are a little nervous about doing it themselves. Of course we are not a professional groomer, but we do have experience with basic nail trimming.

Services we offer:
• Private Training sessions
• Group Training sessions
• Virtual Training sessions
• Drop in Pet Visits
• Occasional Nail Trims

Message us or text us at 402-209-2268 for any questions or to schedule your appointments! 🐾

10/07/2025

🐾 When working on desensitizing and socializing your dog, look for pet-friendly businesses or parks to train at. We often go to Lowe’s and Home Depot, as well as different parks that have a variety of smells, and noises.

When first arriving to a pet-friendly area, spend the first 10-15 minutes to let them sniff and wander a little without pulling on the leash. This will allow your dog to gather information about the animals who have been in the area prior to them, and it helps for many other reasons like leash training. Allowing them to sniff for a few seconds while walking will teach them they don’t need to be frustrated trying to get to the smell and it will ease the urge to pull on the leash.

After you have spent time in the pet-friendly area, it is also important to take a break before leaving to let them watch the foot traffic of the other people and dogs, as well as get used to any noises that they will encounter. Have them go into the sit or down position to let them relax while also paying attention to your commands.

**It’s important to remember that not all corporate businesses are pet-friendly stores such as WALMART or other grocery stores. Those businesses are only accessible to SERVICE ANIMALS that are under complete control. Under the ADA, a service animal must be under complete control and must remain on the ground at all times. They are not allowed to ride in the shopping carts, and they are not allowed to cause any disturbance such as barking, growling, lounging towards others, etc. please do your research before entering any business to make sure they are truly pet-friendly to non service animals.**

If you are interested in signing up for private training, or if you want to join our group class starting October 19th, please message us or text us at 402-209-2268! 🐾

🐾 Our first round of Socialization Classes will officially start on Sunday, October 19th at 9am which is LESS THAN 3 WEE...
09/30/2025

🐾 Our first round of Socialization Classes will officially start on Sunday, October 19th at 9am which is LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY! We only have 5 more spots available!

Our socialization class is a great class to get any dog into. This class allows them to learn how to coexist with other dogs and people while at a safe distance. We go over a refresher course of basic obedience, leash training, we go over different tools and techniques to use for different situations, and of course we go over the importance of socializing in a safe and controlled environment.

• All dogs must have up to date vaccines
• All dogs must be 4 months or older
• NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES. All leashes must be the standard 5-6ft leash
• If you have a reactive/aggressive dog, you MUST contact us to go through the proper precautions before starting this group class.
• No females in heat

If you have questions or concerns, message us or text us at 402-209-2268. This class only has 5 more spots available so if you are interested in joining this class message or text us today. A $60 deposit is required at the time of sign up to save your spot! 🐾

🐾 We had a busy last few days with seeing clients, working with our student from Animal Behavior College, and attending ...
09/30/2025

🐾 We had a busy last few days with seeing clients, working with our student from Animal Behavior College, and attending the Small Business Event!

Blitzen here had a fun and tiring session over the weekend! We worked on our recall while on the long leash, and we also brought one of our platforms to work on our place command. We realized it was a tad too small but that didn’t stop Blitzen! He did great on learning how to maneuver his body to fit all four paws on the platform.

We are still accepting clients for Private Training sessions as well as taking sign ups for our Group Training classes! If you would like to sign up for class or talk about private training, message us, or text us at 402-209-2268. 🐾

🐾 We will be at the Small Business Event located at The KAWS tomorrow from 9-12pm! We will have our popular yummy treats...
09/27/2025

🐾 We will be at the Small Business Event located at The KAWS tomorrow from 9-12pm! We will have our popular yummy treats, nose and paw balms and more!

We do make fresh to order treats when we don’t have events to attend, so if you don’t see a treat that you have bought before, message us and we can make them fresh to order! Check out our Etsy page to see all of our available treats and items for sale! 🐾

https://abcdogtreats.etsy.com

Address

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 10:30am
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14022092268

Website

https://abcdogtreats.etsy.com/

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