Monticello Dog Training

Monticello Dog Training In home, private lesson, group class, and sport dog training in Monticello, IN

Just a big goofy puppy😂Willis has been sleeping in his crate, keeps it clean, and will go in on his own when guided. He ...
02/19/2024

Just a big goofy puppy😂

Willis has been sleeping in his crate, keeps it clean, and will go in on his own when guided. He absolutely loves toys and loves to use his feet to show his excitement. He think the cats are fun to watch but are a little scary and he is very respectful of other dogs when they tell him they don’t want to play. He has started to seek out human attention by following us around and coming up for pets. He is not sure he wants to be pet all the time yet but he does want to be by his people. We are working on teaching staying still when someone reaches for his collar so he doesn’t back away. Overall he’s improving a ton!

02/17/2024

Willis has started to come out of his shell on day one. He spent today with me watching barn hunt lessons, being calm and observant as people and dogs came through. He slept through the night in his crate and just a few minutes ago discovered the wonderful world of toys!

Meet Willis! Willis will be staying with me for a while as a foster. He is a 6 month old beagle/hound mix who will be av...
02/16/2024

Meet Willis! Willis will be staying with me for a while as a foster. He is a 6 month old beagle/hound mix who will be available for adoption in a few weeks. Willis has barely had any human interaction in his short life as it took many weeks for the animal rescuers to catch him in a live trap.

Willis will be working on learning that people aren’t scary and the world is dangerous. We’re not focusing on any formal skills as of now but are working on meeting lots of people and changing how he feels about things. This boy is soooo sweet and has not stopped wagging his tail. He wants to trust people so bad, but he isn’t quite sure right now. So far he has been wonderful interacting with other large and small dogs as well as cats. Follow along to watch his progress!

I have 2 spots that just opened up for barn hunt tomorrow, 1/28. The spots are 9:40 and 10:20 and are $30 for 30 minutes...
01/27/2024

I have 2 spots that just opened up for barn hunt tomorrow, 1/28. The spots are 9:40 and 10:20 and are $30 for 30 minutes of instruction in Monticello, IN. Message me to take the spot!

I have senior and novice level tunnels set up in the course!

I have partnered with Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Buffalo, IN to offer a free 1/2 hour lesson to any family with a new...
01/27/2024

I have partnered with Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Buffalo, IN to offer a free 1/2 hour lesson to any family with a newly adopted dog from their shelter! I can help set you on the right track with whatever you need to ensure success when you bring home your adopted pup!

Pictured is Buckwheat, the adoptable lab currently at Happy Tails.

I just had a 30 minute barn hunt lesson open up at 11:40, tomorrow 1/20. Message me to take the spot! These are $30 less...
01/19/2024

I just had a 30 minute barn hunt lesson open up at 11:40, tomorrow 1/20. Message me to take the spot! These are $30 lessons and can be for anyone from complete sport beginner to advanced handler and dog!

Pictured is Toxic the young Beauceron at her first lesson

01/12/2024

Little Maggie is a 5 month Australian Shepherd puppy who has been regularly coming to private lessons for the past 2 months to work on all of the skills to be a good member of her family. As of now she can loose leash walk, sit, down, go to her place and wait and is working on settling in busy environments and not rushing out of her crate and doors. When we start training at a young age we are able to work on teaching the dog all of the helpful skills and behaviors they need to know with a clean slate instead of going back and fixing bad habits they have formed as adults. Maggie and her family have been doing great and keep up on training and working at home!

You know your a dog trainer when every single coat and jacket you own has a pocket full of treats, today I found the sta...
12/30/2023

You know your a dog trainer when every single coat and jacket you own has a pocket full of treats, today I found the stash in this jacket while out shopping🥴

12/22/2023

Watch poppy the doodle pick up barn hunt in her first lesson!

12/20/2023

He figured out this whole rat hunting thing in his first lesson. Speed will come with time and more exposure but he has a very nice alert of freezing and then pouncing. A great way to fulfill this guy’s natural breed instinct!

Give your dog a fun end of the year experience with our last barn hunt lesson day of the year! I will update the photo a...
12/09/2023

Give your dog a fun end of the year experience with our last barn hunt lesson day of the year! I will update the photo as lessons fill. These lessons are indoors and fully instructed. We work on building your dog’s natural instinct to track and alert to rats. Barn hunt is a great way to fulfill your dog’s desire to hunt!

Available times are
8:00

Comment or message me to take a time!

Journey is here to remind everyone that chewing is a calming and therapeutic behavior for dogs. If you don’t want your d...
12/09/2023

Journey is here to remind everyone that chewing is a calming and therapeutic behavior for dogs. If you don’t want your dog chewing on things around the house, make sure to give them the appropriate chews and toys. Providing an outlet helps dogs make the right decisions and fulfill their needs.

12/07/2023

I play rough with my dogs. When I start the game, and only when I start it, they are allowed to jump on me, bite and mouth me (within reason), and wrestle with me. This type of play helps build our relationship as it’s something they enjoy doing with me. I only allow this high intensity level of play because just like I can turn it on, I can turn it off. When I say “All done” it must immediately stop. The expectation is that when they hear their done command they stop and either come to me to get pets and relax or go lay down/do something on their own.

Even the best dogs have the potential to be dangerous animals. This type of play is great at building a bond with your dog, but can turn unsafe if you do not have control over it. If you want to play like this, you need to make sure you can turn it off in an instant.

The barn hunt lesson day went great! Lots of dogs introduced to eat with the oldest being 12.5 years old and the younges...
12/02/2023

The barn hunt lesson day went great! Lots of dogs introduced to eat with the oldest being 12.5 years old and the youngest being 12 weeks old. The next lesson day is 12/16 and is currently full, I will post if any openings become available!

The beginning barn hunt course is set up! Last minute spot at 2:35 is still available for 12/1!
12/01/2023

The beginning barn hunt course is set up! Last minute spot at 2:35 is still available for 12/1!

I have a barn hunt lesson day scheduled on 12/1. I just had 2, 30 minutes spots open up at 10:40 and 2:35. These lessons...
11/30/2023

I have a barn hunt lesson day scheduled on 12/1. I just had 2, 30 minutes spots open up at 10:40 and 2:35. These lessons are private, indoors, and fully instructed.

If you are new to the world of dog sports, barn hunt is a sport that tests the dog’s natural instinct to hunt rodents. In the sport, we work the dogs in a straw ring to simulate a barn enviornment and teach them to find and alert to hidden rats (the rats are protected in tubes). Whether you are just looking for a fun way to give your dog an outlet or are looking to start competing in the dog sport world, barn hunt is one of the most fun sports to compete in.

A little bit about my experience in the sport, I have been in barn hunt for a little over a year and currently compete with 6 dogs, my most advanced dog being in the Master (highest level) class. I am a board member of the Urban Uplander Indy Barn Hunt Club and also recently hosted a workshop at a kennel club where I introduced 40 dogs to the sport. I like obedience training but I absolutely LOVE sports training and getting people started in dog sports!

Message me or comment to take a time slot or with any questions. These lessons are $30/30 minutes.

While there are many purebred alternatives to doodles, some people prefer them. If you want a doodle, by all means get a...
11/26/2023

While there are many purebred alternatives to doodles, some people prefer them. If you want a doodle, by all means get a doodle, but make sure that you are getting them from a breeder that does all off the proper things.

Because of the extreme popularity of doodles, there are so many breeders that are pairing dogs together just to make money. When you look for a breeder you should be making sure you can see the parents, they prove their dogs in some fashion (sports, shows, therapy work), doing breed appropriate health testing (genetic and OFA, not just done by a general vet) for both parent breeds, raise their puppies with early neurological stimulation, provide lifetime support and puppy take back, and so much more.

There is so much that goes into responsibility breeding dogs and there are so many breeders who do not do it right. If you ever have any questions about breeders or need help finding the right breed/breeder for you, absolutely reach out and I can help you. I do not charge anything for this, I just want to ensure that people are responsibly purchasing pets to help set them up for success for the rest of their lives.

All of this goes for purebred dogs as well. I used doodles as an example because of their growing popularity and the amount of poorly bred ones with health and behavioral issues being sold by irresponsible breeders.

Guess who has completed all of her health testing? Olivia is a mini at 25 lbs & 17” at the withers. She is tested to Blue Ribbon level which is the new gold standard. Testing includes PennHip, OFA Hip, OFA Elbows, OFA Cardiac, OFA Patellas, OFA CAER and she is genetically clear of diseases prevalent in Goldens and Poodles. She has completed puppy manners class & Adult obedience classes. She will be having a litter of minis in early 2025.

When I’m not working with your dogs, I’m spending time training and competing with mine! Did you know that we not only o...
10/18/2023

When I’m not working with your dogs, I’m spending time training and competing with mine! Did you know that we not only offer obedience training, but we can also help you get started in sports and various activities!?

I compete in agility, barn hunt, frisbee, lure coursing, rally, trick training, dock diving and train for even more with my dogs. Sport like these are a great way to build a relationship with your dog and give them an outlet.

Whether you want to learn about all the different options, work on foundations, give your dog brain games through training, or just want to see what your dog likes, reach out to find out how we can help!

Picture from our most recent barn hunt event!

Some of our in home lessons from this morningElmer on the left had his second lesson working on being calm when people c...
10/06/2023

Some of our in home lessons from this morning

Elmer on the left had his second lesson working on being calm when people come in the house. His initial reaction is to make a big scene out of fear so we are working on teaching him a place command to give him somewhere to go. His place is his spot where he doesn’t have to worry about anyone coming into his space. Teaching a dog place doesn’t fix the behavior but it does give us a tool to use to start to get him to feel more comfortable with people coming into his house without any big reactions!

Chomper on the right had his first lesson for his big reactions towards other dogs. Chomper doesn’t like to listen to his mom so we worked on ways she can get his attention and build their relationship before we start to add distractions of other dogs!

Sweet little Rue had her first lesson today to work on puppy things. She’s a 13 weeks old Great Dane, so she won’t be li...
09/29/2023

Sweet little Rue had her first lesson today to work on puppy things. She’s a 13 weeks old Great Dane, so she won’t be little for very long! Before they even make it out of the parking lot her mom sent me this photo, that’s what a tired and happy puppy looks like!

Today oakley an I were walking through a greenhouse and got rushed up on by a large, off leash dog. Oakley had been unde...
09/21/2023

Today oakley an I were walking through a greenhouse and got rushed up on by a large, off leash dog. Oakley had been under my control, walking nicely by my side the entire time and the dog came up before I could even see what was happening. Thankfully it was not a serious fight and there were no bites, but if this happened to you, would you know what to do? Let’s talk about it!

Step 1: If you see a dog coming, take preventative actions. Swing around the end of your leash to create visual and auditory barriers. Get your dog behind you to act as another barrier, and stomp your feet/yell to try to scare it away. Most dogs who run up are not truly committed to fighting and this will work to scare them away.

Step 2: If step 1 didn’t work and now the dogs are close to eachother but not fighting yet, grab the other dog. As long as your dog is not fighting back, grabbing the other dog will allow you to hold it away from your body and away from your dog.

Step 3: If the dogs are fighting, rule number 1, do NOT stick your hands between them, you will get bit. There are lots of poor recommendations out there like throwing water on the dogs, throwing treats at them, and making loud noises, but if they are truly fighting and biting, this will not work. The fastest and easiest way to break up a fight/bite is to choke out the dog. This can be done by grabbing the collar and twisting or looping and leash around the dogs neck and tightening. This will make the dog let go after a certain period of time because it has to take a breath, which then you can separate them during this time. I have actually had to do this when I witnessed a dog fight in public, it works.

Choking the dog sounds scary, and dog fights are, but it is 99% of the time the fastest and easiest ways to break up a fight. I hope that no one ever has to go through this, but if you do, I want you to be prepared and know what to do. It’s better to have the resources in your toolbox and never have to use them than to need them and not have them. Remember that if this ever happens to you, stay as calm as possible. I hope everyone and your 4 legged friends stay safe!

Tucker and his mom graduated group class 1 year ago as a puppy. Today he had a private lesson to focus on the Canine Goo...
09/15/2023

Tucker and his mom graduated group class 1 year ago as a puppy. Today he had a private lesson to focus on the Canine Good Citizen test skills to be on his way to becoming a therapy dog!

Positive reviews mean so much to us! It makes loving my job easy when I am able to help so many families and their dogs ...
09/09/2023

Positive reviews mean so much to us! It makes loving my job easy when I am able to help so many families and their dogs see the progress and behavior changes they are looking for!

One of our lessons today was with Luda, the 4 month old Doberman. He worked on loose leash walking, heeling, and recall....
09/01/2023

One of our lessons today was with Luda, the 4 month old Doberman. He worked on loose leash walking, heeling, and recall. His mom also got to try a a couple different dog sports like barnhunt and frisbee to see what he would like!

08/30/2023

Dog training should be fun for both you and your dog! Whether it is teaching house manners, loose leash walking, or just teaching your dog a new trick, the more fun you have, the more engaged your dog will be and the faster they will start to learn.

Take the time, bond with your dog, do something enjoyable!

Here Oakley is on her 5 session learning to stack rings. Is it practical, absolutely not, but it gives us a reason to work together and have a little fun!

Happy dog day from us to you! Let’s see those pups 🐾
08/26/2023

Happy dog day from us to you! Let’s see those pups 🐾

Sebastian had his second lesson today! Little man is learning to stop jumping on mom and dad, being calm on the couch, c...
08/18/2023

Sebastian had his second lesson today! Little man is learning to stop jumping on mom and dad, being calm on the couch, coming back when called, and polite greetings at the door!

Finley the golden had a lesson to work on being calm around people and Anna the 4 month old GSD had 2 lessons working on...
07/29/2023

Finley the golden had a lesson to work on being calm around people and Anna the 4 month old GSD had 2 lessons working on all the basic puppy skills!

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