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The Good Dog Training Academy

Positive training for dogs and their humans in Peoria, Illinois.
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01/28/2024

Calling all puppies!

12/28/2023

Congratulations to Dash on completing his training package today! He learned a lot and is definitely a good dog!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

11/01/2023

It’s all tricks for treats at my house! Happy Halloween!

10/12/2023

Archie is enjoying the fall weather! Not only are leaves a sign of the new season, but they act as a distractor, especially for young puppies like Archie. He is learning how to ignore the leaves while we are working, but still knows how to have fun and chase them during breaks!

10/10/2023

Sadie and I had a great time meeting everyone at Pawstober fest for Paws Giving Independence this weekend!

09/03/2023

Congratulations to Groot for earning his Novice Trick Dog title from AKC! Let us know what your dog’s favorite trick is!

08/28/2023

Is your dog ready to go back to school? We have multiple options to fit you and your dog’s busy schedule. We offer private, one-on-one sessions in your home as well as group classes located at Play All Day Doggie Daycare in East Peoria.

08/27/2023

Happy National Dog Day from my pups to yours! I’m so lucky to get to know all of your pups!

05/08/2023

Dog training classes are here! This is a unique class set up in which all dogs and their humans are allowed to move at their own pace with individualized instruction depending on their needs. This class is for dogs new to training or dogs that have previous training experience. Please let me know if you have any questions!

05/08/2023

Calling all puppies!
I am teaching puppy classes at Play All Play All Day Dog Daycare in East Peoria. I would love to help you out with your puppy training needs!

05/05/2023

Benny and Jet graduated last week from our Good Puppy training program! I loved helping these two learn to be successful at home and in the outside world. Aren’t their names perfect? I had to sing in my head every time I thought of the boys!

04/14/2023

Did you know that I can evaluate your dog for trick titles? Rusty just got his Novice Trick Dog title with Do More With Your Dog. Let me know if you would like more information!

03/29/2023

Mr. Opie has made great progress in his training! During our first meeting, he was afraid of me and would not stop barking, even with me as far away as possible. Today, he came up to me and sniffed me quietly and gave me a kiss at the end. Great job Opie!

01/02/2023

Happy New Year from my pack to yours! If one of your resolutions is for your dog to be better behaved, let us help! We can help you meet your goals and enjoy living with your dog again.

12/19/2022

Training is a journey and training with multiple dogs at different ages can be a challenge. Tonight I worked on different things with each dog at the same time! The two older dogs were trying to show the younger dog what to do, it was pretty cute, but I was working on relaxing and rotating while I am training.

10/16/2022

This week we enjoyed the gorgeous fall weather and colors by training outside. Here was Finn, a Collie, working on his loose leash walking and posing for pictures!

09/29/2022

How does your dog handle going to the vet? Is he nervous and on edge or is he happy and calm? By doing some simple training while waiting at the vet, I was able to keep Sadie calm and less anxious. If you are interested in learning more, I am happy to discuss the path towards easy vet visits!

I was thrilled to be featured in a blog post by Karen Pryor Academy this week and wanted to share. https://karenpryoracademy.com/training-time-at-the-vet/

08/19/2022

Did you hear- the weekend’s almost here! This is Ruby a young Great Pyrenees-Cattle Dog puppy who is working on learning good manners!

08/19/2022

I am so proud of this boy and his family! Jasper has been working through some anxiety and likes to chase cars and bark at people while outside. Today, he managed to remain calm while people walked by and cars drive by!

08/15/2022

Is your dog ready to go back to school? I can come train your dog while you are at work and the kids are at school. At the end of the week, I will send you videos of some homework work on to maintain your dog’s new skills!

08/09/2022

I got to start my day off with these two dapper gentlemen. We are working on basic manners the younger pup so that he can behave like the good boy he is!

08/04/2022

Yesterday, my dog Sadie and I had our first visit as a therapy dog team at the hospital. She had a great time and we can’t wait to make more people smile. One of my other dogs is a retired therapy dog, and she was actually the very first dog in the children’s hospital. If therapy work is something you are interested in, training is a must! Basic manners and obedience is essential for therapy dogs, but there are some other skills that make it even easier for visiting.

08/02/2022

This is Dobby! He is a puppy that is just getting used to wearing goggles and boots for protection. He is being trained as a service dog, so he has to be comfortable in all sorts of environments. His eyes are very light blue, so the goggles help him see in the bright sunlight. The boots are helpful on very hot days as well as protecting the paws against snow, ice, and salt in the winter. It’s best to start getting your dog used to wearing these items early in life before you will need them. While Dobby is using them now, you might want to get your dog used to wearing boots now so it won’t be a struggle when you need them in the winter.

07/29/2022

Today I had help from Humphrey, on the right, while training Luna, on the left. Humphrey is a stuffed dog that I use to get dogs used to being around other dogs. Humphrey allows me to do this in a way that is safe for everyone and allows the dog in training to be exposed to a dog that doesn’t react to barking, movement, etc. Does your dog need a session with Humphrey?

07/28/2022

Meet Auggie and Rizz. They have kids in their family that frequently leave the front door open. The pups used to run out the door every time the door opened. I taught the dogs that the door being opened is their cue to sit. Today, I had them sitting inside while there was a dog barking outside and they did a great job!

07/28/2022

Spent my evening on a training walk with my buddy, Dexter! Training sessions can take place in your home, in a dog friendly store, or outside on a walk. I like to start out inside, so the dog is successful, and then I move towards more distracting environments like this park.

07/20/2022

Exciting news, I am now a certified dog trainer with Karen Pryor Academy! The official certification is as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). The dog training world is not regulated or standardized in any way. This certification is optional, but I was thrilled to complete this difficult training and join the ranks of many other talented trainers worldwide that are committed to positive dog training!

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A little Frenchie Friday for you with Miss Fifi. Have you ever seen a dog drink like this? I tell her she drinks kind of like an elephant, by scooping it up and then having it go in her mouth.