Dori Dog Training

09/16/2024

Jackie, our new groomer, has been hard at work grooming dogs! She does a fantastic job and has years of experience.

We are always looking for new clients in the Lock Haven area that want to bring their dogs in for a fresh cut!

We groom dogs of all sizes, ages and temperaments.

If your dog has problems being groomed or does not like being groomed, bring them on in.

Fill out the form below and we will get you scheduled!

https://form.jotform.com/242183898294168

09/04/2024

If you haven't already, follow our new groomer on Facebook

We are open late on weekdays for all of our working professionals who need their dogs groomed!

We groom dogs of all ages and temperaments!

Click the link below to get scheduled ⬇️

https://form.jotform.com/242183898294168

08/27/2024

If you haven't already heard, we now offer grooming for dogs of ALL temperaments!

If your dog doesn't like being touched or is difficult to groom, this is where you want to bring them!

I've partnered with the very experienced Jackie Green to keep providing Lock Haven with top notch dog services!

Check out Gibson before and after his much needed groom!

To get scheduled for grooming simply fill out the form below and we will contact you to get scheduled.

https://form.jotform.com/242183898294168

08/13/2024

Grooming, training, and doggy daycare all in one facility, right here in Lock Haven!

Newman is here for grooming while the doggy daycare dogs are getting their energy out playing upstairs, under the supervision of a professional dog trainer!

Message us to get scheduled today!

08/12/2024

Walk in nail clipping EVERY Wednesday 2-4pm

Just bring proof of Rabies vaccination

$15

08/06/2024

Lock Haven, we now offer dog grooming!

Welcome Jackie Green, who has 6 years experience grooming dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.

Jackie will be on site ready to groom dogs of all breeds and temperaments which is a perfect addition to Dori Dog Training.

We are now scheduling new clients for:

Full grooms
Nail clippings
Ear cleanings
Flea Baths
Excessive matting

Prices start at $35-65 and vary based on coat type, filth, matting, etc.

Full grooming includes bath+dry, cut/deshed, ear cleaning, and nail trimming.

Simply fill out the form below, and we will contact you to get scheduled.

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/31/2024

I'm so excited to announce that doggy daycare is back starting Monday August 5th!!

For those that don't know, doggy daycare at Dori Dog Training is a highly structured and regulated environment that includes: outdoor leash walks, play time, and periods of relaxation!

Your dog will be practicing boundaries, and learning how to play properly around other dogs! If your dog has over excitement or nervousness around other dogs, this is a great way to give them an experience they can learn from. I will personally be there with my dogs making sure everything is running smoothly! Young vaccinated puppies are welcome. Reactive and aggressive dogs will need training before they are welcome at doggy daycare.

Rates:

4 hours - $25
8 hours - $40

If you are interested, comment below and I will send you a form to fill out within the next couple of days!

07/26/2024

August Board and Train discount!

The discount applies to the month of August only!

1 week board and train-20% off

3 week board and train- 10% off

Please check www.doridogtraining.com for the current training rates.

Discount applies to board and train only, and not behavior assessments, or 1 on 1 training.

Enjoy this picture of handsome Bennett who just started his 6 week board and train to deal with his reactivity issues ⬇️

03/28/2024

I'm so excited to announce that group classes are back in Lock Haven, PA.

Group classes are a great way to socialize dogs and train around distractions!

Summer is coming! This group class is a great way to improve your dog's behavior, and learn how to deal with real life scenarios that you will encounter with your dog in the future!

It's been years since I've offered group training classes and I'm constantly getting requests, so here it is:

There are VERY limited spots (only 15 total slots).

I will have 3 total group classes running.

We will meet at my training facility in Lock Haven (16 Corning St)

Sunday classess will start on April 14th at 12 p.m and run for 4 consecutive weeks.

Thursday classes will start April 18th at 6 p.m and will run for 4 consecutive weeks.

Saturday classes will start on April 20th at 12 p.m and will run for 4 consecutive weeks.

During the 4 weeks, we will cover loose leash walking and heeling, place training (settle/go lay down in a bed), manners (like no jumping), obedience (sit/down and stay), and how to properly greet people and dogs on a leash (and at home).

I will be sharing the same techniques that I have successfully used with thousands of dogs and dog owners over the last 6+ years.

We will start at the facility in Lock Haven, and end up in a distracting environment, like a shopping center, or Downtown, by the end of the class.

Classes will be small (only 5 dogs per class) to make sure everyone gets attention from me, as needed.

Each dog may be accompanied by up to 2 adults (message me for special circumstances). Kids are always welcome. 1 dog per person.

This class is for dogs that are 6+ months old

If you have a young puppy and are interested in group classes, comment below and I will organize a class for young puppies.

This class is for NON-REACTIVE DOGS ONLY, which means if your dog vocalizes and screeches when they see other dogs or people, this class isn't for you. If your dog gets overexcited and pulls/jumps, that's OK!

If your dog is reactive and vocal, message me and I will get you setup for a 1 on 1 behavior assessment, where we will go over all of your dog's needs individually, and definitely overcome their reactivity.

We will meet at my training facility in Lock Haven (16 Corning St.)

I will also offer open ended Q/A at the end of every session so that we can talk about issues you are having at home that aren't covered in the group class!

The cost for all 4 weeks is $300 per dog.

The slots are first come, first serve, and slots will be given based off when payment is received, so please do not wait to message!

Be ready to make payment with:

Paypal- [email protected]
Venmo-
Cashapp- $dorigroupclasses

If you do not have any of these payment services, I can send you an invoice (3% card fee).

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER, DOGS NAME, AND THE CLASS YOU WISH TO ATTEND (THURSDAY, SATURDAY, OR SUNDAY) IN THE NOTES SECTION OF YOUR PAYMENT.

Once I recieve your message and payment, I will contact you and send you paperwork to fill out, as well.

I am so excited to meet new dogs and work in a group again!!!

02/23/2024

If you are struggling to leash train your dog, do not forget this golden rule!!

Also, scroll down on my page and watch the videos of how out of control Cooper was just a couple of weeks ago.

02/23/2024

Tips on dog anxiety:

Anxiety in a dog is caused when a dog reaches a certain level of expectation: expectation that the dog can leave (confinement anxiety), or an expectation that the dog can get closer to you (separation anxiety). How about an expectation that the dog can constantly pace around the room, play, look out the window, go outside, get treats, be spoken to verbally, be held, get excited, or to be constantly petted (general anxiety)?

Easy to spot signs of anxiety in a dog include walking back and forth (pacing), high respiration rate (panting), whining, drooling, excessive head and eye movements, excessive itching, diarrhea, and an inability to settle. Pacing, panting, whining, and excessive head and eye movements are the most common and easiest to spot.

If your dog has anxiety, break their expectations and replace them with down/stay (and eventually putting their chin down to settle) and "place" (teaching the dog to go to a defined area on the floor) training, before they get whatever they are expecting. Keep the dog away from doors and windows. Dogs do not naturally relax by people watching like we do. Rather, they become more stimulated. To break your dog of their anxiety, reward any signs that your dog is relaxing (calming signals), and make calming signals a desired behavior before you reward or "release" the dog. The ultimate goal is for the dog to put their chin down or lay on their side, and any sign that they are getting closer to that should be rewarded. Anytime you reward the dog, do it without getting them excited. Only treat and reward the dog when they settle. When you release the dog, you can pet them and get them a little excited (but not over excited). Then, bring the dog right back to the same area to do down/stay or "place" again, and again, and again, and again, until the dog realizes that your expectation is that they should be calm or show calmness before the next activity. These techniques will make your dog permanently less anxious and are not designed to be a quick fix. They require consistency and a big change in how you interact and engage with your dog, as well as changes with how much freedom your dog has in your home.

P.S. While supervised, keep a leash on your dog inside the house, and make sure you aren't over-stimulating them by staring them in the eyes and talking to them. Always reinforce personal space unless you invite the dog to get closer 👍

Share this post if you know someone with an anxious dog that needs help!

02/11/2024

If your dog "presses the brakes" and refuses to walk on a leash like this massive Great Dane does, watch this video!!

The concept of leash pressure is easy for dogs to understand if we are clear and intentional about when they feel and dont feel leash pressure.

02/09/2024

Behavior assessment with Titan

Titan is a anxious and reactive. He will be joining me for a 3 week board and train. This is my first time meeting him.

During the assessment we discussed leash training, e collar training, obedience training, manners around other dogs, jumping, and more!

01/26/2024

If you are practicing "stay" with your dog in public, and you do not prevent people from approaching the dog before the dog is verbally released to go say hi, the dog will feel the need to stand up and move around if people approach in the future.

If you verbally release the dog to go say hi to every person that crosses their path, they certainly aren't going to be interested in practicing "stay" anymore, as they're expecting to be released to say hi when they see people.

The solution? Keep people away from your dogs in public and only release the dog to say hi to people in a sparing manner. This can quickly change the dogs perception of strangers from exciting and stimulating, to calm! For example, perhaps the dog should ignore 15-20 people before you release them to say hi to 1!

01/23/2024

This mini golden doodle was found dumped and emaciated in Lancaster.

He was "shut down", and refused to walk on the leash for most of his 1.5 hour behavior assessment.

As I told his owner that he would not show confidence during today's session, he did a complete 180.

01/18/2024

How do I always get the good looking ones?

01/05/2024

What to do if your dogs are fighting at home