The Responsible Dog LLC

01/07/2026

✨ Snuffle Mat Workshop — January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. ✨

Ready for a cozy winter project that your dog will absolutely love? Come hang out with us and make your very own snuffle mat! These enrichment mats are perfect for mental stimulation, slowing down mealtimes, and giving your dog a fun way to “hunt” for treats.

🗓 Date: January 23
⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $30 — all supplies included
🐶 Dogs are optional. Vibes are mandatory.

This is a great chance to connect with other dog lovers who enjoy doing fun, hands-on things for (and with!) their dogs. Whether you bring your pup or come solo, you’ll leave with a snuffle mat you made yourself — and probably a few new friends too.

Spots are limited, so grab yours soon! We can’t wait to create with you. 💚

01/05/2026

We are so proud of our team and their dogs for an incredible weekend at the St. Paul shows! Our small but mighty team brought home a total of 29 points collectively — which is a pretty big deal! Here are the highlights from three full days of hard work, teamwork, and beautiful dogs in the ring:

🐾 Freedom
✨ Reserve Winners Bitch on Friday
✨ Winners Bitch on Sunday — earning 1 point!

🐾 Jake
✨ Winners Dog on both Friday and Saturday
✨ Earning 2 points each day!

🐾 Rocco
✨ Winners Dog & Best of Winners on Friday and Saturday
✨ Bringing home two 3-point majors!
✨ Then topped it off with Best of Breed on Sunday for 1 point!

🐾 Chilly
✨ Best of Breed all three days!
✨ Each day earning a 3-point major toward his Grand Championship!

🐾 Derek
✨ Winners Dog in BOTH the Specialty Show and the Land O’ Lakes Show on Saturday
✨ Scoring two 4-point majors!

🐾 Isbell (Beginner Puppy)
✨ Best of Breed every single day
✨ Plus a Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3!

We couldn’t be more thrilled for our handlers, owners, and of course these wonderful dogs. 💛 Training, teamwork, and trust really do pay off — and we’re honored to be part of your journey.
Drop a 🐶 or a 🎊 in the comments to help us celebrate these amazing teams — and this 29-point weekend!

12/28/2025

📣 GATSBY is home!!! 📣

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas🎄🐶

📸 comment your favorite holiday picture of your dog!!

May your day be full of good dogs, happy training wins, and plenty of treats (earned, of course 😉). Thank you for being part of our pack—we’re honored to train alongside you all year long.

12/24/2025

Have a Merry Christmas, folks!

12/18/2025

Everyone keep an eye out for this boy! Share to all your local friends, let's get this guy home.

Reunited! This from the family: "He's home. We're beyond happy and grateful!"

Date Lost: 2025-12-17 Date Reunited: 2025-12-28

Lost Dog - Swedish Vallhund - Male - Quamba

Date Lost: 2025-12-17
Dog's Name: Gatsby
Breed of Dog: Swedish Vallhund
Gender: Male
Closest Intersection: MN-23 & Sherwood St, Quamba, Whited Township, Kanabec County, MN, US.
Zip Code: 55007
Color: Black/Silver or Gray
Dog's Age: 2
Dog's Height / Weight: Medium: 1-2' / 20-30 lbs
Any information on how lost or found, description, etc: None

More Info, Photos, and to Contact: https://petfbi.org/api/view/761594/8b265075

Let's get Gatsby home!

12/16/2025

Friday night at The Responsible Dog was sweet in all the best ways 🎄🐾🍪

Our Stays for the Holidays crew worked through real-life distractions while we leaned fully into the holiday spirit with a cookie decorating party. Handlers focused on rock-solid stays… and when a dog decided the distractions were just too tempting? Off to the Gingerbread Penalty Box they went to paint a gingerbread man before jumping back in.

It was fun, festive, and surprisingly effective — proof that training doesn’t have to be boring to be meaningful. Dogs practiced impulse control, handlers practiced patience, and everyone left with decorated cookies, good laughs, and stronger stays.

Swipe through the photos to see the chaos, the cookies, and the progress. This is exactly how we like to train: purposeful, playful, and full of connection.

🎄🍪🐶

12/02/2025

🎄✨ It’s almost time… our holiday classes kick off THIS WEEK! ✨🎄
If you’ve been thinking about joining in on the festive fun, now is the moment — spots are almost gone!

🐾 Stays for the Holidays
📅 Starts TOMORROW at 7:00 p.m.
Only 3 spots remain! This class is perfect for teaching calm, reliable behavior during the busiest season of the year.

🦌 Reindeer Recalls
📅 Starts Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
We’ve got just ONE spot left! If you want a recall that sparkles like Christmas lights, this is your sign.

🎅 Operation: Save Christmas
📅 Starts Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Only ONE spot remaining in this fun, story-driven holiday adventure class! Perfect for dogs who love puzzles, missions, and working as a team.

✨ Don’t miss out — once these spots are gone, they’re gone!
Register now and give your dog the gift of fun, training, and holiday cheer. 🎁🐶

👉 Message us or register on our website!

11/27/2025

🍁🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at The Responsible Dog 🧡🍁

Today, we’re feeling incredibly grateful — for you, for your dogs, and for the trust you place in us every single week. Thank you for showing up with open hearts, curious minds, and a willingness to learn right alongside your pups.

Every tail wag, every breakthrough moment, every silly puppy zoomie, every “we finally got it!” victory… these are the things that make our work meaningful. You and your dogs bring so much joy, purpose, and community to our little corner of the world.

To our clients, our youth, our 4H families, our supporters, and every dog who walks through our doors: thank you for being part of The Responsible Dog family. You are the reason we do what we do.

We hope your day is filled with warmth, good food, soft snuggles, and moments that make you pause and smile. Give your dogs an extra treat from us — they’ve earned it.

With endless gratitude,
🧡 The Responsible Dog 🐾

11/27/2025

🎄 Bringing Home a Holiday Puppy? Start Them Off Right! 🎄

If you’re welcoming a new puppy into the family this season, I’ve put together something special to set you both up for success — The Responsible Dog Training Pass.
This bundle includes all three of our core training classes:
• Puppy Kindergarten
• Beginner Obedience
• Obedience II

That’s $420 worth of training, all for $336 — a 20% discount and a savings of $84.

This package gives you a full roadmap from “tiny chaos gremlin” to confident, well-mannered companion. You’re not just signing up for classes… you’re investing in your puppy’s long-term behavior, social skills, and relationship with you.

Perfect for:
🐶 First-time puppy parents
🎁 Holiday puppy surprises
🏡 Families who want guidance every step of the way
🚀 Anyone who wants a structured, reliable training journey

Give your puppy the gift of a solid foundation — and give yourself the gift of support and clarity during those wild early months.

Ready to start the adventure together? ❤️🐾

11/26/2025

🎉 Black Friday Savings Are Here! 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about jumping into training with your dog, now’s the perfect time. We’re offering 15% off all programs and classes when you use code BlackFridaySavings at checkout!

This applies to:
• Puppy Kindergarten
• Beginner Obedience
• Obedience II
• Private Lessons
• Day Training
• And more!

The only classes not included are our seasonal holiday offerings — everything else is fair game!

Whether you’re looking to start from the basics, level up your training, or build a stronger partnership with your dog, this is a great chance to save and get started.

🛍️ Use code: BlackFridaySavings
📅 Sale ends soon — don’t miss out!