Two Paws Up Dog Training LLC

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Two Paws Up Dog Training LLC

Modern, science based dog training focused on client education and a positive relationship. Good behavior begins with you!
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Good behavior is the result of understanding your dog, creating predictability, and reinforcement. Serving Lead, Deadwood, Spearfish and the surrounding communities. Virtual training sessions can help dog owners across the country. As a society, our understanding of canine behavior is growing! Unfortunately, many dog trainers still use outdated methods based on force, fear, and intimidation. Our s

tudents obtain results using this simple formula:

1) Management
2) Predictability and Leadership
3) Reinforcement

In an unregulated industry, Two Paws Up Dog Training, LLC is owned by Brenda Belmonte, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, with more than 35 years experience in both the veterinary industry and as a professional dog trainer. Brenda established a successful dog training business in the northern suburbs of Chicago, before retiring and moving to the Black Hills. A reactivity and aggression specialist, Brenda created the trademarked S.A.F.E. Program For Dogs, which helps owners understand this challenging behavior, and establishes predictability for dogs. Through structured exercises and behavior modification, this program helps dogs of all ages. Member Organizations:

Professional Member: Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Canine Training Professional: Pet Professional Guild
Supporting Member: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed: Certification Counsel for Professional Dog Trainers

12/14/2024

Weekend wisdom

12/14/2024

January, 2025! We are offering the areas first fitness class and a class specifically for adolescent puppies 4 to 12 months!

We have completely revamped our Saturday class offerings! Jen Gaskins is excited to offer two NEW classes that will help a wide variety of dogs and their owners.

Adolescent Puppy class will cater to that difficult life stage that is the "tumultuous" teens.

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/adolescent-puppy-class-1-18-11-00-am?referral=service_list_widget

Sit and Be Fit is an EXCELLENT class for adult dogs of all ages, including seniors and overweight pets. It will help you through those cold winter days when outdoor activities are limited.

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/sit-be-fit-12-18-at-1-00-pm?referral=service_list_widget

12/12/2024

January classes are posted!

Thursday classes for January are posted.

NEW: BEYOND THE BASICS - begins 1/2 at 11:00 am
For dogs that have taken Basic Manners Levels One and Two

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/beyond-the-basics-real-world-skills?referral=service_list_widget

WALK THIS WAY - begins 1/23 at 4:00 pm
Teaching Loose Leash Walking Skills and Foundation Heeling

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/walk-this-way-1-23-4-00-pm?referral=service_list_widget

PUPPY PRESCHOOL - begins 1/9 at 7:00 pm
For all those Christmas Puppies!

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/puppy-preschool-1-9-at-7-00-pm?referral=service_list_widget

12/12/2024

If you haven't visited our website lately, please take a look!

We've made some updates, added some product links that we use and recommend, and have updated our classes for January 2025!

www.twopawsupdogtrainingllc.com

12/10/2024

Here's your opportunity to see all that the dog world in Rapid City and the Black Hills has to offer!

Send a message to learn more

12/10/2024

Training Tip Tuesday

Dogs communicate non-verbally within their own species. But what if they could “talk” to us?

Body language is their main form of communication. This study seems to indicate that some dogs can learn to communicate in words!

Discover the fascinating world of talking dogs using soundboards. Learn how dogs can communicate with intentionality using remarkable button presses.

12/09/2024

Meme Monday

12/09/2024

Looking for a Beginner Agility class? We have one scheduled in January!

Monday classes for January, 2025 are posted!

Shelli will be teaching some fun classes!

Beyond the Basics - Real World Exercises for you and your dog to continue your training journey! Begins January 6th at 3:00 pm.

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/beyond-the-basics-real-world-skills-1?referral=service_list_widget

Beginner Agility - Level One is the starting point for ALL agility classes. Begins January 6th at 4:30 pm.

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/beginner-agility-i-jan-6th-4-30-pm?referral=service_list_widget

Advanced/Excellent Agility - New session begins January 6th at 6:30 pm.

https://www.happytailsdogtraining.biz/service-page/adv-ex-agility-mondays-at-6-30-pm?referral=service_list_widget

12/08/2024

Here’s a great winter activity for you and your dog!

12/07/2024

Our first NACSW event is in the books! Thank you to the CO, Judge, volunteers and competitors who made this a success!!!

12/07/2024

Today is South Dakota’s first ORT at Happy Tails Dog Training Center!

Wishing all the teams good luck! Trust your dog and have fun!

12/06/2024

Looking for professional, specialty dog training in the Black hills area? Look no further! Happy Tails Dog Training in Rapid City has a great list of classes including basic and advanced obedience, agility, nose work, and rally.

12/04/2024

Wednesday Wisdom

The “threat” of punishment can suppress behavior but it doesn’t necessarily change it for good.

What horse people say . . . .

“I only carry the whip, I’ve never beaten my horse with it.”

But if it changes your horse’s behaviour when you carry it, then it means something to the horse and you don’t have to hit them with it for them to adjust their behaviour when it's around. Much like you do around a police car or speed camera.

This is especially true if your other interactions with your horse involve them continually escaping and avoiding your “pressure” and “aids” (threats).

Photo credit www.rplusdogs.com

12/01/2024

On the first day of Christmas my doggie said to me, I want games please!

11/30/2024

Reactive dogs often overreact to certain things or situations. But, reactivity is often confused with aggression. Here's how to tell the difference.

11/28/2024

Thankful for our friendships and the paw prints 🐾 on our hearts.

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+16055491644

Website

http://www.twopawsupdogtrainingllc.com/

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Come see obedience and rally in action! The Black Hills Dog Training Club is hosting its annual trials at The Monument in Rapid City through Sunday. Trials are upstairs in the Cedar room. This is a young dog practicing his skills. True to our beliefs, we keep everything POSITIVE! Look at the engagement! Practice is the key, along with a high rate of reinforcement for success!

Does your dog like to run? Here’s FAST CAT - the 100 yard dash for dogs! All dogs can do it!

Thoughtful Thursday Good dog trainers always strive to learn. Here is a snippet from one of our runs yesterday. You can see how much we reinforce a wait behavior (Start Line Stay) The three D’s - Duration, Distance, and Distraction are all in play. These must be worked on one at a time, then slowly work them together. Duration - 25 seconds Distance - 20 feet Distractions - People, other dogs, and exciting environment