High Hopes Dog Training

07/03/2025

Roo is certainly paying attention as I go over lesson notes with her mom!

06/30/2025

A High Hopes Dog Training welcome to Jack & Lucy, 10-week-old littermates. They are learning all things PUPPY! Jack & Lucy are a combination of three breeds. Can you guess which ones?

06/28/2025

06/27/2025

Youngin is a 4-month-old puppy who is at the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA. He has been biting aggressively when hands are near his head and face. He has biting fit when staff tries to put a collar or harness on him. They asked me to come work with him on this. Here's what happened....

06/19/2025

This is from Sandy, our virtual trainer and administrative assistant:

July 1, 2013 – June 18, 2025

Tripp arrived in our lives as a very energetic, fun-loving free spirit. Actually, due to those characteristics, we were his fourth and final placement.

The rescue woman who brought him to us told of his many great qualities: he loved having a bath, he was great on a leash, and that he never marked in the house. Yet, the first thing he did was p*e on our antique end table. Day 2, I hooked him into a horse trough for his first bath, only to have him jump out and drag the thing down the back yard. And the first walk – pulled me right into a tree when he saw a squirrel. Did I reconsider his adoption? Yep!

But even with these quirks, Tripp nestled his way into our hearts proving to be the best boy ever. He loved his family and tolerated everyone else. He was a protector, a foot-warmer, a confidante, and our best friend. He grew into the most distinguished, most regal, and most beautiful dog that ever lived. His memory will live on as we try to navigate the days without him.

We are taught growing up that angels have wings. Maybe so, but this angel had fur.
In the words of Winnie the Pooh – “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

06/11/2025

Dog training--
Yes, yes, yes!

06/07/2025

Check this out for info about our BETTER MANNERS ONLINE COURSE! Together, we teach your dog more advanced behaviors that are useful for solving behavior problems at home and out in public. This $175 purchase includes a video of a Canine Good Citizen test along with a private, 30-minute Zoom session with me! Here's the link:
https://high-hopes.net/product/better -manners/

06/07/2025

Watch this video to hear about our GOOD MANNERS ONLINE COURSE. I teach you how to train your dog using positive reinforcement. Your dog will learn TEN different cues! Plus, you get a 30-minute private Zoom session with me. All for only $175! Sign up here:
https://high-hopes.net/product/good -manners/

06/07/2025

Want to know what's included in my ONLINE PUPPY KINDERGARTEN COURSE? Watch this video to find out. Then go to https://high-hopes.net/product/puppy-kindergarten/ to purchase it and begin training your puppy!

06/07/2025

Who has a judgey dog?

06/06/2025

Congratulations to Roanoke's newest and cutest Canine Good Citizen, Chimi! You and your parents have been working hard to achieve this goal. I am so proud of all of you! ❤️