Foster dog, Beau, is working hard on attention and loose leash walking skills.
All our group classes cover a variety of approaches and games to integrate into your loose lease outings.
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New post with some simple tips on handling and preparing for offleash dogs!
#TraingForSuccess #EverydayManners #FearFreeLearning
Haven’t gotten a chance to check out our new registration page?
Well we made a short video for you!!!
Plenty of classes opening early April, May classes are also already on the calendar!
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Did you know that it’s a completely normal part of adolescent development to struggle with impulse control AND be easily distracted by anything in the environment. Of course these all have their own variables as well.
Here, Heather is working with foster pup Mor of being “chill” aka not chasing or stomping on our shop roomba.
#CapturingCalm #Doberman #PositiveReinforcement #RewardYourDog #Adolescent #ResilienceRainbow #BehaviorVets
Reminder that we will be closed 12/30 - 1/1 for New Years!
Feeling the pressure of setting goals? Make it a game and have fun! What would your dogs goals for the next year be? Detmer says more nosework would be her preferred... also eating more flash cards is second on the list.
We've got some great new classes starting up in Jan/Feb take a look at our schedule linked in our bio.
#DogLife #LabLife #HappyDog #HappyNewYear #OlympiaDogTraining #TumwaterWA
It was so hard to choose what to highlight this year! We have grown so much over the past few years and have to thank our ongoing Happy Dog community for the support!
Here are just a few glimpses of what we have accomplished with so much more to look forward to in 2024!
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Reminder that classes are canceled 12/23-12/25.
Holidays are so predictable for throwing us out of our routine. Here are some simple homework games that can help you stay on track.
- People watch from a new location you can even stay in the car! Just bring treats and reward to good choices.
- At home obstacle course! Add sounds, smells, and textures.
- Check out your homework portal from class and follow along to our training videos.
#Holidays #DogTraining #DaysOff #HappyDog #TrainingBreaks #Decompression
Day trainer, Katya, gets to work in being comfortable with brushing. Those fluffy puppies can get mats super easily and Katya likes to make everything a game! So Ashley worked on creating their own game to be successful.
#CooperativeCare #FrustrationFree #Groomingskills #PositiveReinforcement #NoBitesHere #FluffyPupppy #Samoyed #DogTrainingWA
Katya has been hanging out with Heather for day training so she can learn some addition solid puppy skills.
She says staff meetings are a little boring she’s making some great choices to self-occupy.
#PuppyLife #DayTraining #sammoyed #HappyDog
Congratulations to border terrier, Wesley, for completing requirements for AKC S.T.A.R puppy certificate!
Check out our puppy class options for helping start your pup right and help them out through those important socialization windows!
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Hobbit Twirl
Mary and Hobbit show off a clever trick at our Tricks for Treats workshop. It was a crowded and busy workshop and they rocked it!
#BorderCollieLife #TrickDog #TricksForLife #RewardYourDog #TeamWork #Twirling #OlympiaDogTraining #HappyDogLife
A few clips from our About Town class.
Want to take your class room skill out into the world? Make new friends to continue outings with? Maybe you could use the confidence boost of handling public with your dog?
About Town and Puppies About Town are great opportunities to get solidify some necessary skills for the public.
#AboutTown #GroupClasses #HappyDogLife #InTheWild #OlympiaDogTraining #PetFriendlyLocations #ConfidentTeams #EnrollToday
Part 2 of Success at the Vet workshop was a huge success!! Thank you so much to Amanda Gerboth, DVM for helping us (and our clients) out with learning how to be more prepared for vet visits!
#FearFree #VetCare #VeterinaryKnowledge #PrepareYourDog #MuzzleUPProject #MuzzleUpPup #ConfidenceBuilding
Success At The Vet Workshop
Stressed at the vet?
Our second workshop is right around the corner! Check out our workshop schedule to jump in on the next topic!
Good experiences or overcoming bad experiences, vet visits are hard!
Our Success At The Vet series might be just what you need to continue to move forward with your dogs care plan.
Follow this link for registration details.
https://happydogins.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Events.aspx
VD: two hands holding a phone with a blank screen. Text pop-up reads "Vet Visit Reminder For Fido...". Reply bubble shows reciever is thinking. Next Text pop-up reads "Type. YES for confrm, NO to cancel". Final screen shows reciever thinking about conceling apointment. Bottom text reads: Feeling overwhelmed and avoiding vet apointments? We've got the workshops for you.
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