You and Your Dog Training & Services

10/15/2025

Think training treats will make your dog gain weight?

Think again! With a few simple adjustments, you can keep training fun and your dog healthy.

Swipe to see three easy tips to keep your dog motivated without overdoing the calories!

10/13/2025

How many reasons?
Countless may be a stretch (see what I did there😃) but yawning is not a simple subject.
So when does your dog show this?
Just before a walk?
That could be for a few reasons. Perhaps anticipating the good walk they will have with you, or maybe feeling frustrated that the leash is about to be attached and they can't move as freely as they would like.

Did you just yawn?
Dogs can mirror our yawns.
Not all dogs will do this, but some certainly do.

Feeling unsure or conflicted? That stress and anxiety creeping up?
It can be a calming signal when they're uncertain what is happening or perhaps they are in a situation they don't feel comfortable in.

Of course, just like us, they can be tired.

What we have to be cautious of is reading a yawn as just that, tiredness.
That limits all other reasons for this powerful communication signal and if you really want to start to understand your dog some more, a yawn is a great signal to decipher.

10/13/2025

Happy National Vet Tech Week!

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians who work tirelessly to keep our pets healthy, happy, and safe. Their compassion, skill, and dedication make all the difference in the lives of our furry friends.

Take a moment to say “thank you” to your vet techs this week!

10/12/2025

Congratulations to our intro to a Really Truly Reliable Recall graduates!

10/10/2025

Unleash your dog’s natural scenting ability with K9 Nose Work®. A fun, confidence-building activity for dogs of all ages and experience levels!

Each level is a six-week course, meeting once a week for one hour. Choose the class that’s right for your team:

Intro to K9 Nose Work® (Level 1)
Learn “The Nose Work Game,” where your dog hunts for hidden food or toys while developing problem-solving skills and independence. No experience required!

Intro to Odor (Level 2)
Take the next step by introducing your dog to the first target odor: birch. Build on foundational skills and learn to recognize your dog’s subtle search signals.

Continuing K9 Nose Work® (Level 3/4)
Advance your teamwork with more complex search challenges, including vehicle and outdoor searches. Perfect for teams ready to level up their skills!

10/10/2025

We can’t wait! Don’t miss out on this dog focused fun event!

Only 10 days away! Do you have your tickets? Visit GoldenDogNH.com and click on adventures.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Weekly Halloween Pet Safety Tip!

Desensitize your dog to spooky decorations by starting at a distance and rewarding them for being brave. Gradually move closer together over time, always keeping it positive.

Remember: never force your pup to approach if they’re not ready. Go at their pace and celebrate every small step!

10/09/2025

Fall Pet Expo is here!

We hope to see you this weekend at the Holistic Fall Fest Pet Expo on Saturday, October 11th! Enjoy raffles, vendors, giveaways, and a fun costume contest for you and your pup.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate fall together!

10/08/2025

More Treats, More Tricks!

Looking for a fun way to add variety to your dog’s training routine?

Our Tricks for Treats Workshops are designed to keep learning exciting while strengthening the bond between you and your dog.

In this workshop, we’ll explore a selection of playful and practical tricks such as sit pretty, curtsy, crawl, back up, jump through a hoop, paws up, peekaboo, and more. The exact tricks we cover may vary depending on the group.

Have a specific trick you’d love your dog to learn? Email us at [email protected] with your request, and we’ll do our best to include it.

10/07/2025

Our Complete class was out and about in the lovely town of New Boston today, practicing skills and enjoying the unusually warm fall air. Changing locations helps both dogs and people strengthen their communication and confidence beyond the classroom. This class rocked it!