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Building a community of stable dogs. 💜🐾 Or maybe you aren’t struggling yet and want to be proactive….either way, I can help you.

At Meraki Dog Training, I know that your dog is an extremely valuable member of your family and that when you start struggling with your dog, it can very quickly become a giant frustration where you don’t know what to do. As an owner of two dogs and a foster of many others, I know at a very personal level how difficult it can be to find the right training for your dog. I have experienced and dealt

with a vast array of behavioral issues but here at Meraki, the training is effective and applicable to any behavioral issue, whether it be serious or minor. The very definition of Meraki is to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself into your work. And that is what this is for me….this is more than training dogs. This work has meaning and to me it means keeping dogs in families. And it is the heart and soul of what I do. I too have failed animals in the past due to a lack of knowledge, but as Maya Angelo says “when you know better, you do better.” That is my goal with this training company….to help pass along what I know to you, so that you too can do better for your dog because these creatures need us and we need them.

12/14/2025

New early 2026 class dates are up!!!!! If you have been thinking about training, here is your sign. 2026 is your year!!!

12/12/2025

This isn’t a typical post for me, but I wanted to share something that has worked extremely well in my house.

With several young foster puppies crossing my path lately (one if which is blind….that’s the cutie in the picture), my water bowls were constantly getting knocked over or stepped in. I was cleaning the kitchen floor nonstop. I ordered this little setup and it has been a TOTAL game changer.

Puppies can bump it, step on it, even land a paw in it, and the water still stays contained. Plus, it’s super easy to clean.

No one is paying me to say this and I’m not getting any kickbacks from the link…I just genuinely want to offer a suggestion for anyone who is also constantly cleaning up water. It’s called the Neater Feeder and now I will probably will never use anything else!

I will put a link in the comments just incase any of you are also in the market for a way to keep water from going everywhere!

12/11/2025

Another round of graduates is officially in the books!

I never get tired of watching these dogs and their families put in the work, learn new skills, and grow together week after week. They’re off and running now with everything they’ve learned.

Training in the classroom is one thing… but what you do with it out in the real world is where the magic really happens.

I’m so excited to see where these dogs go from here and how their families continue to build on these foundations at home.

Proud of every single one of them!!

12/06/2025

A couple times a week, these guys get a little whipped cream. I joke that learning how to eat it politely is a life skill in this house….but joking aside, the real lesson is waiting your turn.

Jett is almost 15 weeks old and is still learning the rules, so during moments like this he hangs out behind the gate. He hasn’t quite mastered not jumping on the big dogs when he’s excited (getting whipped cream will do that), and that’s okay. For now, he practices patience and turn-taking from a little distance.

When you bring a puppy, or any dog who’s still learning, into a home with other dogs, it’s important to protect those relationships early. Allowing a young dog to climb on or overwhelm the adult dogs doesn’t help anyone. Thoughtful management like this is how you can teach dogs respect, boundaries, and how to manage excitement.

Once Jett develops the understanding not to jump on the other dogs, he will be eating his whipped cream right next to them. He’ll get there. Until then, we keep teaching the skills that matter.

12/04/2025

Another class just wrapped up, and I swear I never get tired of seeing these groups graduate.

It is so fun to watch these dogs come in, learn, practice, and make real progress each week. And just as fun is knowing that their families are going to keep putting in the work at home and out in the real world….because that’s where training truly takes shape. You learn in the classroom but the rest comes from repetition, consistency, and showing up for your dog day after day in real life.

These families are absolutely dedicated to their dogs, and it shows. And per our usual… we celebrate with Pup Cups.

12/02/2025

Look at these LEVEL 2 class graduates….These dogs and their owners have put in the work. They’ve shown up week after week through multiple levels of training, pushed through challenges, and built some seriously impressive skills along the way.

Watching these dogs grow in confidence, control, and real-world capability has been incredible. They’re looking so good, and I am unbelievably proud of how far they’ve come.

Hard work pays off….and this group is proof.

12/01/2025

Look at these dogs. They came in eager, curious, and ready to work….and every single one of them has learned so much. Their owners put in the reps, the dogs showed up with heart, and now they’re heading home with real-life skills they’ll keep practicing long after class ends.

We wrapped up graduation with our traditional pup cups to celebrate all that effort.

So proud of this group!

11/18/2025

I’ve fallen a little behind on posting our recent graduates!!!

Here are three little cuties who worked so hard and made so much progress. We celebrated with our traditional pup cups and graduation certificates, and now they’ve officially flown the coop!

They’re off to do big things, practice their skills, and keep making their families proud.

11/10/2025

Let’s talk about kennel training….

If you ask me, one of the most important things you can teach a young puppy is how to be calm and content in a kennel.

At the most basic level, kennel training makes potty training easier, keeps your house intact, and gives your puppy a safe place to rest.

At the most extreme end….it can literally save a dog’s life.

If you ever have to relocate, travel, or face an emergency where your dog must be confined, a kennel-trained dog will handle it. A dog who can be safely confined is a dog you can take anywhere.

While some puppies kennel train easily, many don’t. The ones who don’t will cry, scream, and protest. Sometimes it takes weeks of consistency and patience with using a kennel. But it’s worth it.

Anf if you have an adult dog, the kennel gives that dog a break from the puppy.

Most dogs outgrow the need for daily kennel use…..but for the first couple of years, this skill is what keeps them safe, balanced, and adaptable.

This little guy is 11½ weeks old, and we’ve been working on this for three and a half weeks. In the early days, this was HARD for him. He was LOUD. And he still has moments where he’s loud/mad about being in there. But he gets better and better every day and every minute of effort has paid off.

10/30/2025

Updated Winter Schedule!!!! And we’ve got more scheduling options than ever before!

We’ve got basic puppy and adult/adolescent class options on Sundays AND Thursdays as well as Level 2 classes on Mondays AND Wednesdays.

If you have been putting off training, NOW Is your time!! Call or text (402)858-5251 to reserve your spot…..we would love to have you!

10/29/2025

Last week we had nine amazing dogs wrap up their GROUP TRAINING programs at Meraki Dog Training. Some were brand new to training, others continued through Level 2, and every single one made huge progress. We’re so proud of this crew and celebrated with our traditional pup cups!

Address

5220 S 48th Street Ste. 6
Lincoln, NE
68516

Telephone

+14024295279

Website

http://www.merakidogtraining.com/

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