Ward's Dog Training

Ward's Dog Training This business offers multiple Dog Training Services specializing in Obedience Training, Behavior Mod. He is a certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist.

Justin Ward is the CEO/Head Dog Trainer in Ward's Dog Training. He currently owns 2 dogs; Hulk, a 6yr old Boxer-Bernese mountain dog mix, who is highly trained in Obedience, Clicker and off leash training, and a 1 year old beagle currently in training. Sarge, our beloved 12yr old Golden Retriever was a Canine Good Citizen, Certified by the AKC, and trained in Obedience, Beginning Service Dog Trai

ning, and Clicker, we miss him dearly. Justin is a local graduate of Midlothian High school with a Bachelors in Business from Texas A&M Commerce, an Eagle Scout, and a Graduate of Starmark Dog Training Academy with a Certification as a Certified Canine Training & Behavior Specialist. We offer a variety of services here ranging from private lessons to group classes to puppy programs to board & train programs. Our mission is to: Enhance You and Your Dogs Lives!

01/07/2025

Testimonial Tuesday: What a Great way to start the year off with this review that the Staff earned!

Tori Matthews- Mansfield, TX
5 Star

Ward's Dog Training did a phenomenal job with my dog, Merlot. Merlot did the puppy program at Wards and started the program at 3 months old. I cannot express how much this program helped not only Merlot, but myself on how to navigate training at home and our quality of life together. Merlot is a very high energy Australian Shepherd and he had problems with jumping, manners, leash pulling, and could not settle. Throughout the program, I could see improvement every time I dropped him off and picked him up. During the process, Justin Ward and his team not only trained Merlot, but they gave me all the tools I needed to be successful as his owner. During the program, I received many videos of his training sessions with explanations, photos, and updates along the way. Although it was hard to drop Merlot off at times, it got easier as I could see just how excited and happy he was once he saw the red barn.

Merlot is now 9 months old and he is able to walk on a leash without pulling, follow commands, stay at “place” for longer durations with distractions, and keep a down stay for longer durations even if I walk far distances away. Merlot understands “heel” and was able to be successful on starting his off leash training. Merlot is now able to go to public places and is confident in himself and relaxed around numerous distractions. Being able to take Merlot public places with me is such a big deal to me and I never thought it was possible before Wards.

Trainers Zoe and Maggie, were so helpful during the puppy program and I was able to have one on ones with both during the program. I learned so much from their knowledge and they answered all of my questions. They prioritized not only showing me his progress, but making sure I understood how to continue training at home.

The entire staff at Wards is phenomenal. Their level of care and commitment is unmatched. Every staff member that greeted me from drop off to pick up was kind and helpful. They treat your dog as if it was their own. I have peace of mind when Merlot is at Wards that all his needs are being met above and beyond. Although the puppy program has ended, Merlot will continue to do daycare, day trains, and boarding at Wards. I can’t recommend Ward's Dog Training enough, and it is the only place I will be using for years to come.

To get a call Booked for more Information check us out at

www.wardsdogtraining.com

Part 2 of 2Weeeerrreee Bbbaaaccckkk!!!!! Just in time for National Train Your Dog Monthwww.wardsdogtraining.comWe had a ...
01/07/2025

Part 2 of 2

Weeeerrreee Bbbaaaccckkk!!!!! Just in time for National Train Your Dog Month

www.wardsdogtraining.com

We had a fantastic break and are back energized, refreshed, and with new ideas for your pups!

Part 1 of 2Weeeerrreee Bbbaaaccckkk!!!!! Just in time for National Train Your Dog Monthwww.wardsdogtraining.comWe had a ...
01/07/2025

Part 1 of 2

Weeeerrreee Bbbaaaccckkk!!!!! Just in time for National Train Your Dog Month

www.wardsdogtraining.com

We had a fantastic break and are back energized, refreshed, and with new ideas for your pups!

12/23/2024

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

12/19/2024

Good Afternoon,

We are shutting down end of day Dec 23 thru Jan 5th. We will reopen Jan 6th. We will still be answering messages and phone calls but there will be a slower response time than normal. We are planning some new things for next year. So stay tuned for that!
We want to Thank Everyone for their support this year and wish Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! Can't wait to see ya'll in January!

Testimonial Tuesday:Another 5star review! Thank you so much for your kind words!
12/17/2024

Testimonial Tuesday:

Another 5star review! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Part 2 of 2:Part 2 of 2 finishing the year on a strong note.Dogs of all kind in! ...
12/17/2024

Part 2 of 2:

Part 2 of 2 finishing the year on a strong note.

Dogs of all kind in!

Part 1 of 2: finishing the year on a strong note.Dogs of all kind in!
12/17/2024

Part 1 of 2: finishing the year on a strong note.

Dogs of all kind in!

12/16/2024

Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking them at risk of injury.

Some dogs – especially smaller breeds – pull with a force more than twice their body weight on the collar, potentially damaging their throats, says Erin Perry at Southern Illinois University.

“It’s really very shocking,” she says. “The dogs are almost choking themselves on that collar repeatedly. But the harnesses in our study just didn’t inhibit pulling in any way, and that’s definitely a wake-up call – especially because of the risk to owners.”

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/

Image: CBCK-Christine/Alamy

Our training dogs for this week with a few more due in tomorrow.
12/10/2024

Our training dogs for this week with a few more due in tomorrow.

Parade is canceled.
12/07/2024

Parade is canceled.

Part 2 of 2: the dogs we have in this week that we’re working with. Most are here for the 3wk B&T, a few puppy programs,...
12/06/2024

Part 2 of 2: the dogs we have in this week that we’re working with. Most are here for the 3wk B&T, a few puppy programs, and some boarding with training refresher

Part 1 of 2: the dogs we have in this week that we’re working with. Most our here for the 3wk B&T, a few puppy programs,...
12/06/2024

Part 1 of 2: the dogs we have in this week that we’re working with. Most our here for the 3wk B&T, a few puppy programs, and some boarding with training refresher

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Olive’s Birthday Celebration
Olive’s Birthday Celebration

It was Olive’s the labs Birthday today. She got a special song and a pup cup today and had her sisters here to celebrate.

Fargo High Distractions
Fargo High Distractions

Fargo is fine tuning his skills right now. We threw some heavy distractions in as he loves toys and at the end we brought his best friend Bonnie in and he aced it! www.wardsdogtraining.com

Niner Part 2
Niner Part 2

Part 2 of Niner’s field trip. www.wardsdogtraining.com

Niner’s Field Trip
Niner’s Field Trip

Here is Niner on a field trip to Home Depot! He did great. He came in a rowdy excitable dog with confidence issues and he left a perfect confident gentleman! www.wardsdogtraining.com

This is Jake the Jack Russel Terrier and he has been a Terror! Going after any dog at any time. He could not do this 2 weeks ago. He is much improved. Still has some work to do but much better. www.wardsdogtraining.com

Here is Titus on his last field trip/ last test with us. He did awesome! He was in for our 3wk B&T. www.wardsdogtraining.com

Here is Nico in the middle of his training. He did awesome and graduated earlier this week. www.wardsdogtraining.com

3 Dogs Off Leash!
3 Dogs Off Leash!

3 Dogs Off Leash at Once! 😱😍🤩 Bruno the GSD and Millie Husky X with Red making a cameo. These dogs have done awesome along with our trainers. Having Off Leash reliability can save a lot of time and frustration from your dog running off and not coming back, to safety issues. To get your dog looking like this give us a shout: www.wardsdogtraining.com

Off Leash with Zoie the Heeler
Off Leash with Zoie the Heeler

Here we are in the middle of working Off Leash Training with Zoey the Heeler www.wardsdogtraining.com

Here is Zoe training Zoey. We had fun with her. We trained her in German while she was here. We are working on Recalls, with a few Downs and a little relationship work. Zoe the trainer brings a high octane energy to her training to keep the dogs engaged and having fun! #wardsdogtraining #epitomedogtraining #enhancingyouandyourdogslives #midlothiandogtrainer #waxahachietexas #germanshepherd #elliscounty

Here is Lucy on one of her first days working on some basic Sit and Place. We use Yes as a Reward Marker which means every time we say Yes we Reward! She is wearing just your basic slip leash. Stay tuned to see how far she’s come. www.wardsdogtraining.com #goldendoodlesofinstagram #wardsdogtraining #justinwardthedogtrainer #enhancingyouandyourdogslives #epitomedogtraining #midlothiandogtrainer #ovillatx

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Justin Ward is the CEO/Head Dog Trainer in Ward's Dog Training. He is a certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist. He currently owns 2 dogs; a 11 yr old Golden Retriever (Sarge) who is a Canine Good Citizen Certified by the AKC, he is trained in Obedience, Beginning Service Dog Training, and Clicker. Hulk a 3 yr old Rottweiler/Shephard mix who is highly trained in Obedience and Clicker. Justin is a local graduate of Midlothian High school with a Bachelors in Business from Texas A&M Commerce, an Eagle Scout, and a Graduate of Starmark Dog Training Academy with a Certification as a Certified Canine Training & Behavior Specialist. We offer different services here with our specialty of Board & Trains & In-Home Private Lessons. Why not fix the problem in the environment it's most likely to happen? Our mission is to: Enhance You and Your Dogs Lives!

We have helped out local rescues and the local spca to help get dogs more adoptable.