Cherryhill Canine LLC

02/15/2025

Check out our video for Puppy Jumping Prevention! If you have a puppy or dog who jumps on you or other people, this is the first think you want to practice. It is easier to teach a dog TO DO something versus getting them to STOP doing something.

The best way to prevent your puppy from jumping as an adult dog is by creating the habit of sitting when approaching someone. We do not want to have to give ...

02/15/2025

Just a couple more months until we can be back outside! 🐾

02/14/2025

Give your furry Valentine an extra snuggle today! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤🐾

02/12/2025

Gonzo is doing absolutely amazing in our Advanced Manners Class! We are working on the dogs being able to hold the sit position while someone approaches and pets them. Look how good at it he is!

Gonzo has laser focus in class. He is locked onto his handler, Reagan, and overall loves learning new things. How do dogs like Gonzo end up in shelters? Well, besides irresponsible pet ownership, thoughtful dogs like Gonzo NEED to keep their brain engaged. He falls into the category that if you don't give him a job, he will find a job. If an owner isn't prepared to keep him working, he will put his drive into destructive things that we humans don't enjoy.

I know that with some structure, training, and exercise, Gonzo will absolutely thrive. He is available for adoption through Four Footed Friends. I hope we can find him his forever home!

02/12/2025

I love it when I see the Four Footed Friends van in the parking lot at class! This means we are helping some shelter dogs learn and get some socialization. We are so happy there are volunteers who are willing to bring these pups to class.

Working with the local shelters is something that will always be a priority to me. I feel that as a dog trainer and lover of both dogs and the local community, I have to help local homeless pets. It's not enough to pledge these things, but it's much more important to follow through. As Cherryhill Canine grows, I hope to also grow how much I am able to help local shelters and rescues. 🐾

02/10/2025

Our current group classes are FULL! Thank you so much to everyone who shared the info. We got orientation underway this past weekend.

Something that Cherryhill Canine puppy and basic manners classes offer is an orientation for pet parents only. We understand that we are all human and can only retain so much information. Add a puppy or unruly dog on the end of a leash in your hand, and you retain even less. Orientation allows you to ask questions, take notes, and retain much more information.

I have been teaching classes for almost 4 years now, and while I am always looking to grow and improve, I have found that orientation is very useful. If you want to sign up for our next classes and take advantage of our orientation, message us to get on our waitlist! 🐾

02/10/2025

Check out our video on crate training basics! Whether a new puppy or an adult dog, a crate is a great tool for keeping your pup safe and comfortable.

When introducing your dog or puppy to the crate, the scariest part is the door closing. We want your pup to learn that going into the crate doesn't always me...

02/09/2025

Aversive & Abusive are NOT synonymous. Yet there seems to be a ton of confusion surrounding this terminology.

Aversive consequences create a negative association with unwanted behavior. EVERY living being is subject to this consequence. Both nature & society set boundaries for behavior. We AVOID events which cause us discomfort.

Human Perspective-
Nature- Shake a hornets nest, get stung.
Society- Rob a bank, go to jail.

Canine Perspective-
Nature- Put your face in a porcupine, get stuck with quills.
Society- Cross an underground fence boundary, feel stimulation.

These consequences keep behavior in check based upon the laws of nature & society. The only difference when discussing training a dog is the societal consequences are manipulated by the owner.

Abusive means engaging in habitual violence & cruelty. There is absolutely NO place for this in dog training (or anywhere else) EVER. Period.

I hope this clears up any confusion.

02/09/2025

Intro to Scent Work Class action shots. Well, this isn't always a high intensity sport, but those noses are working hard!

02/09/2025

We are working on that heeling in our Advanced Dog Manners Class!

02/08/2025

We added plastic and cardboard containers in Intro to Scent Work Class! This sport is constant problem solving, which is why I think it has the calming effect that it does. Either way, it's a ton of fun to watch!

02/05/2025

Moose is making great strides with his recall, reactivity, and overall impulse control. Great job, little guy! 🐾

02/04/2025

They are not teddy bears, but they sure look like it! Otis and Walter got a jump start with their training last weekend. They are littermates, and we implemented a plan to avoid littermate syndrome. It can be done, but it is hard work! They are off to a great start, though!

02/01/2025

02/01/2025

February blog post is live on the website!

01/31/2025

Sniff, sniff, sniff! More nose workouts in our Intro to Scent Work Class.

01/30/2025

We were working on heeling and staying in our Advanced Dog Manners Class! 🐾

01/30/2025

We second his nomination! He is such a good boy in class. 🐾

GONZO is this week's good dog! He has been a good boy attending his advanced adult manners canine class! Look at that sweet face!🥰