Rockin' Dawgs Positive Dog Training LLC

09/04/2022

Take advantage of the savings! Enjoy $50 OFF your photo session and feel free to message me if you'd like more info!

08/10/2022

Run, Don't Walk...we are having a sale on our 4-week in-home training packages this week!
The sale ends on Sunday, August 14th. There are limited spaces available so get enrolled now at https://rockindawgs.com/product/in-home-training/

06/13/2022

Calling all Rockin' Dawgs Alumni!!!
I've been having so much fun traveling and working on some new projects coming later in 2022, but I do miss seeing all my training clients week after week so I have a special deal for you all!
Thru 6/30 if you were once a Rockin' Dawgs graduate, schedule a photo session at the location of your choice and receive 50% OFF your session...an unbeatable price!
Reserve your spot now at https://rockindawgs.com/product/book-a-shoot/
And don't forget to go visit the Rockin' Dawgs Photography FB page and put your name in for our FREE photo giveaway (entries close this Wednesday!)

05/25/2022

Be one of the firsts to get in on our Photo Shoot Giveaway!

05/18/2022

Just an FYI, if anybody is wanting the short platforms like we use in class, I still have 4 available. $25 each

05/16/2022

Congrats to handsome Bowie for completing his Basic Obedience Class yesterday! Bowie is a little shy, but is learning how to be brave and has come a long way in a short time.
You ROCK Bowie😍

05/13/2022

Now how can you resist a smile like that!
Storm here just completed 4 private lessons with us here at Rockin' Dawgs and she has been making great strides in working through some of her reactivity issues.
Just love this little piggy (yes, she even snorts once in a while too😁)

05/10/2022

Good morning FB friends!
If you haven't notice around here lately, there have been quite a few changes going on. So today it is time for the big reveal!
Times are changing and so is Rockin' Dawgs. It has been a hard decision to make, but after some consideration, I have decided to focus the business considerably on our photography offerings and put dog training on my back burner for now. This doesn't mean that I am completely stopping training or that I won't be available to all my beautiful, wonderful past clients, but it does mean that we are going completely mobile! That means I will be closing the training facility at the end of this month and I will only be offering virtual and in-home lessons going forward, and to a limited area and clientele.
There are many reasons I have come to this conclusion. Too many to list here, but you can read about some of them on my latest website blog post. One of the big ones though is that after 25 years of training pets and their people, I will have the freedom to travel, work back on the show circuits again, be a part of dog events on weekends again, and most importantly have time to do fun things with my own dogs again!
I am so excited about this change and the freedom it will be allowing me at this time in my life.
So please, please continue your support and check out our shiny brand new website and like our brand spankin' new FB page at www.Facebook.com/RockindawgsPhotography
Here we will be posting our latest photo adventures, fabulous animal pics, and tips and tricks to pet photography.
And BONUS, I will be clearing out the training facility in the weeks ahead and have a TON of items that I just don't have room for or a need for anymore. I am going to be selling off a bunch of dog related items, so if there is something in particular you might be looking for, please DM me and let me know. Chances are I have it!
So for now friends, have a great day and if you haven't gotten any professional portraits of your pet yet, hurry and book your next session today!

Welcome to Rockin' Dawgs Photography! My name is Kim Mayes and I am a photographer dedicated to providing you wonderful memories of your pet through digital pet portrait photography. I also provide photo editing services to help you preserve your photos.

05/03/2022

I wanted to put this out there for all our loyal Rockin' Dawgs friends first!
If you are available sometime this week (evening preferred), DM me for more info ASAP.

We are working on a new photography series and need some new dog models!
If you are in the Palm Bay/Melbourne area, would like some AMAZING photos of your dog, want to take advantage of a great discount and might be available for an evening shoot sometime this week, please DM me for details ASAP.
You can pick the location for your shoot (pretty sky views and/or landscape preferred) and we'll do the rest!

04/30/2022

Just an FYI everyone,
We are in the middle of doing a big change over on the website, so it will be down some this weekend.
If you need to schedule anything with me just give me a call!

04/30/2022

Just setting up our brand new photography account here on IG so I wanted to add my first picture to get the ball rolling!
So we're starting with a split face, black and white of one of my own fur kids, Spirit. Spirit may look all serious in this pic but she is just a silly little girl at home. I'm sure you all will be seeing lots of my own pups on this page as well, since they are always my little test subjects, but if you just can't get enough, you can always follow their crazy adventures and trick dog fun .
BTW, I am owned by 3 Siberian Huskies and 1 Chinese Crested Dog!
So please share with friends and give us a follow!

Photo shoot with
24-105mm lens
F9
1/182s
33mm
800 ISO

&white

04/27/2022

We have several new group classes scheduled to start this coming week! Be sure to go online and save your spot today!

04/25/2022

"FREE Sitting Saturdays" are back!
Our next sessions will be this coming Saturday, April 30th!!
Spaces are limited so sign up early by following the link below.
https://rockindawgs.com/product/free-sitting-saturdays/

Visit us for our FREE Sitting Saturdays! Only pay for the digital photos of your choice and artwork you might like when your photos are all done!

04/24/2022

Looking for photos of your pets in beautiful sky shots, an amazing landscape or panorama photos to add to your wall? Then our location shoots are just what the doctor ordered. Be sure to visit our online SHOP to save your spot today (time slots limited so book early!)
https://rockindawgs.com/product/photo-studio-location-shoot-retainer/

04/20/2022

Let's give a round of applause for Cloe for graduating her Basic Obedience Class tonight!
Cloe is such a lover with a bright, shining personality and I can't wait to see how her talents grow.
You are one Rockin' Dawg Cloe!!!

04/18/2022

Congrats to this happy GoldenDoodle, Cody, for completing his Puppy Foundations Class this evening. This little boy is off to a great start and I can't wait to see how he progresses.
Way to go Cody!

04/17/2022

Happy Easter everyone!
If you didn't get a chance to stop by the Poochella event put on by Touch of Grey rescue this Saturday at Wickham Park, you really missed out! This event was HUGE! It was a beautiful day and there were TONS of dogs.
Here are a few random shots I took at the event. Save a spot for it on your calendar next year. This rescue does amazing things for our senior dogs🥰

04/15/2022

It is with great sadness that I must share the loss of a bright shining light to the dog training community today, Paul J. Kearney.
Paul and I were cut from the same cloth. We were definitely of the same tribe. Fellow husky owner/lover, fellow force-free advocate. We had similar tastes, thoughts and visions. He was a rare diamond and the dog world has definitely lost a great light today.
My heart goes out to all his loved ones and his beautiful pack of huskies who have lost their teammate today.

04/15/2022

Some of you might have seen a rumor going viral on Facebook that McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol now.
Rest easy...the claim is false😊

Snopes contacted McDonald's USA by email after a rumor went viral on Facebook about dogs, xylitol, and the company's ice cream.

04/12/2022

Have you gotten a copy of my new book yet? If not, you owe it to your pet to check it out!
Now available on Amazon.com along with my other books. So far it has been getting fantastic reviews and I'm so glad I am able to share the method to my madness with you all and help this community learn the importance of force-free obedience training and how fun you can truly make the training process for both the dog and family members.
If you are on the Space Coast I hope to see you in our next class!
(And yes, that is the cover child, SuperNova, lying on the couch next to me😍)

04/10/2022

Congratulations to Tater for completing 4 Private Lessons with us hear at Rockin' Dawgs today!
This spunky little guy is a ball full of energy and his family is working hard to help him be the best boy he can be.
Way to rock it Tater!

04/10/2022

Sometimes I get the pleasure of photographing all different types of critters...not just dogs!
This is Skittles. Looks tough doesn't he? Really he is a bit of a mush. We call him Pancake because of his big wobble belly that melts into the floor when he lays down🤣
Today though, we wanted to show off all of his majestic tabby beauty❤️

04/09/2022

Look what the Easter Bunny brought early!
Since our private lessons have been a popular lately, we decided to extend our sale.
Just enter the coupon code EASTER22 at checkout for one of our 4 or 6-week private lesson packages and receive $50 OFF!!!
If you are looking for 100% Force-Free training by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 2 decades of experience and a published author in the fields of dog training and behavior, look no further!
(Thanks Easter Bunny Nova😉)

04/09/2022

We have a new Puppy Class starting tomorrow that still has room for more!
Follow the link to save your spot today!
https://rockindawgs.com/product/puppy-foundations-class/

Get your new puppy off on the right paw! The Puppy Foundations Class sets the ground work for all your puppy's future training challenges.

04/08/2022

UPDATE: SOLD! That went fast!

If anyone is looking for a Klimb platform made by Blue-9 Pet Products, I have one for sale. This is in the special edition green color that is not available through the website now. Hardly touched since it came out of the box.
$150, Local Pickup Only
(DM if you are interested)

04/06/2022

I love to share this graphic created by the amazing Lili Chin once in a while because it shows some of the amazing things we have done with animals over the years without the use of force or punishment.
In my 25 years of training dogs and working with them through all manner of behavioral issues, I have never once had to use pain, fear, intimidation, old-school dominance theories or correctional collars that induce these by-products.
This graphic takes me back to the old days when I first started my training career. When I worked with zoo animals and I used to target train the tapirs and panther to get into their enclosures at night. When I used to teach the otters to p*e in a test tube for their urine tests.
At Rockin' Dawgs, we always use ONLY scientifically proven, force-free training methods to not only help you with all your training needs, but also help you to grow an unbelievable bond with your dog through cooperative training.
I hope to see you and your dog in our next training class🥰

04/04/2022

There is alot that goes into raising a puppy. Some husbandry practices tend to get completely looked over when you aren't sure what to do or don't have guidance from a professional.
Check out just one of our videos in our Puppy Raising Series regarding puppy handling and how to get your puppy used to putting on different types of clothing so they are happy, confident and standing still!
Our next Puppy Foundations Class starts this coming weekend so if you are ready to get them started off on the right paw, please contact us!

Some puppies can be super wiggly when it comes to any type of handling, and especially getting new clothing on!Learn some pro tips from the trainer in Episod...

04/04/2022

Time for one of our quick tips of the day!
What does appropriate play between dogs look like and when is it getting too rough? Here are a few things to look for to see if your dogs are playing appropriately.
Happy training!

04/03/2022

Congrats to little Nora who just completed her Puppy Foundations Class today! We expect big things from this happy girl!!

04/03/2022

CALLING ALL PUPPIES!!!
Do you have a new pup and are dying to capture some adorable photographic memories of them?
Once in a while we like to update our portfolio and might be looking for a particular breed, color, style, age, etc of dog. This week we are looking for all things PUPPY!
If you have a puppy less than 6 months old and are available for a session this week, we want to see your pup in front of the lens!
This translates to a special discounted photo session and extra photos for you. And BONUS, a portion of all sessions go to animal rescue!
Book your session today by following the link provided!
https://rockindawgs.com/product/puppy-photo-special/

04/02/2022

Rainy days are great days to play some games and catch up on some training if you are cooped up in the house.
Here is a fun video I did with Loki doing the Alphabet Challenge. For this challenge you must perform a different behavior for each letter of the alphabet!
Loki will be 10 years old this month and he still loves to practice and play with me. It doesn't matter if you have a brand new puppy or a senior dog...canine enrichment is for life.
Enjoy the video and take your crack at the Alphabet Challenge!

Loki the Chinese Crested Dog takes his crack at the Alphabet Challenge put on by Do More With Your Dog.

04/01/2022

Does any of this sound like your dog?
Then it seems you are in desperate need of a training class!
Our next Basic Obedience Class (aka the Teenage Class) starts this Sunday!
Follow the link to save your spot today!!
https://rockindawgs.com/product/basic-obedience-class/

03/30/2022

Let's give it up for Pearl who just completed her Obedience Challenges Class tonight! This girl has some skills and I can't wait to see what she does in her next class.
Congratulations Pearl!!!😍

03/30/2022

All the dogs are talking about it!!!
I have been having so much fun meeting the dogs in our new Palm Bay location and photographing them, that I decided to throw ALL the dogs a bone!
On select Saturdays throughout the year, I will be implementing "FREE SITTING SATURDAYS!"
On these days, you will be able to come in for one mini session with your dog and get some amazing photos taken. The best part...you only pay for what you want...no sitting fees at all. Whether you want 1 photo or 20, or custom prints for your wall... it's a savings you can't ignore!
Our 1st pop up event will be this coming Saturday, April 2nd. There are only a few slots left so follow the link to save your spot.
https://rockindawgs.com/product/free-sitting-saturdays/
I love this😍😍😍

03/30/2022

This is an example of whale eye (when you can see the whites of your dog's eye) and it is a common signal that dogs might give when they are experiencing some type of fear or anxiety.
It is very important to educate yourself on your dog's body language signals. Many times bad behaviors and aggression situations can escalate simply because a family member was not adhering to the signs the animal was giving that they are clearly uncomfortable.
Training your dog and working through behavior modification issues is as much a learning process for you as it is for your dog. Be sure you do your homework first and then the learning processes can begin!

03/26/2022

FLASH SALE!!!
All 6-week group classes are $30 OFF this weekend only! (Sale ends at midnight on Sunday, 3/27)
Enroll online now at www.RockinDawgs.com/shop

03/25/2022

Let's give some big love to Benny💗💗💗
This Photo Pet of the Week is bittersweet to post. I had the honor of photographing Benny to give his mom some lasting memories in his final days.
Benny suffers from a degenerative spinal disease and will be crossing the rainbow bridge in the near future.
It was a pleasure to spend time with this sweet little soul.

03/23/2022

Meet Ikey! Ikey is 13 years young and came in for some glamour shots this week. He loves Cheerios and enjoyed some quality snuggle and play time before his shoot. Lookin' good Ikey😍