Good Dog Camp

01/09/2025

Have you seen our latest blog post about what dog training focuses on? Check it out!

"If you're a dog parent, you may be wondering what training classes work on. According to Pet365, 6% of dog owners don't do any form of training with their pets and a small segment of them believe their dogs are perfectly trained. Proper dog training with the help of professionals is essential in order to address a few common concerns families who own pets often face."

For more information, be sure to keep reading on our website. To get started with our services, contact us today.

https://www.gooddogcamp.com/what-does-dog-training-focus-on

01/01/2025

Ending the year with a hike in the solitude of the woods, reflecting on 2024 and feeling grateful for every dog that touched our lives this year.
Thank you!

12/23/2024

Have you seen this positive customer review? Check it out! We love hearing from you!

"We LOVED your patience, attention to detail, care for US and our dear rescue pup!…she is now a kind, loving, very relaxed, (well mostly except when a fox travels through our yard), and very happy dog (AND needless to say…so are we…HAPPY). THANK YOU!"

We hope to provide you with the same level of customer satisfaction! To get started with our services, contact us today.

https://www.gooddogcamp.com/reviews

12/07/2024

Have you seen our latest blog post about the three skills puppy training can give your precious pup? Check it out!

"One of the primary skills that puppy training provides is basic obedience. Teaching your pup commands like "sit," "stay," and "come" can significantly improve communication between you and your pet. These commands not only make daily life more manageable. However, they also keep your puppy safe in various situations, such as preventing them from running into busy streets. Basic obedience can form the foundation for more advanced skills and can pave the way for a well-behaved dog."

For more information, be sure to keep reading on our website. To get started with our services, contact us today.

https://www.gooddogcamp.com/3-skills-puppy-training-can-give-your-precious-pup

12/07/2024

We are having our holiday open house Saturday, Dec 14 from 9-11 am.
Stop by to say hi and grab a cup of hot cocoa
kelzenbergkreativesphotography will be taking pictures of your dog with the grinch.

09/13/2024

I appreciate what Robin MacFarlane has to say here. Some stress is actually good for our dogs and it teaches them how to learn.

What are your thoughts on this post?

How do you feel about exposing your dog to stress?

This young Weimaraner started a board and train recently. During the drop off, I informed his owner, he'd be living under some different rules at my house than what he'd been used to for the past few months of his life.

He would be subjected to some "healthy stress.”

Among other things, he would be sleeping in a crate at night, learning to walk nicely on a leash, and participate in proprioceptive exercises to build body awareness.

Essentially, he would be learning some problem solving skills and because of it, develop greater resilience.

The first day here he found himself stuck on the opposite side of a pole than the side I was on.

Can you guess what I did?

I did nothing. I stood there, not moving, not applying more pressure to the leash, not coochie-cooing him...I just waited.

It took him about 90 seconds of wiggling, and whining to figure out what to do to get himself free.

Once he did, he was darn proud of himself, prancing about for a few seconds and then we moved on and enjoyed a short game of fetch.

The stress was short lived. He learned how to relieve it and was proud of himself as he discovered his power to problem solve.

We do our dogs no favor by immediately bailing them out of every little problem or struggle they encounter.

So often I hear, "My dog doesn't like the crate,” or "My dog doesn't like to be brushed,” or "My dog won't potty while on leash.”

As a woman who has raised two (now grown) children, I could not have imagined saying to my kids dentist..."well, they don't like having their teeth brushed so we just gave up." 🤣

I have news for you, there are very few dogs that immediately enjoy their crate, or being brushed and bathed, or being restrained on a leash.

It's our job to teach them to tolerate the realities of life in the human world.

For most things the teaching recipe is simple:

A bit of skill, applied over time, mixed by a healthy dose of patient persistence.

If you don't have the skill, the time or the patience, you can pay people like me to do the foundation work for you. It is like having the dentist clean the kids teeth...but if you don't maintain what the professional did, it's not going to become good habits that serve for a lifetime.

The main thing to understand is that stress and learning will be part of life. There is no avoiding it. It is how we learn to work through it that makes the difference.

By taking time to teach your dog how to tolerate some stress and learn to problem solve, you set them up for increased confidence, improved manners and an overall healthier mindset.

09/10/2024

Have you seen this positive customer review? Check it out! We love hearing from you!

"We LOVED your patience, attention to detail, and care for us and our dear rescue pup! She is now a kind, loving, very relaxed, (well mostly except when a fox travels through our yard), and very happy dog (AND needless to say we are so HAPPY). THANK YOU!"

We hope to provide you with the same level of customer satisfaction! To get started with our dog training services, contact us today.

https://www.gooddogcamp.com/reviews

09/01/2024

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08/08/2024

Are you in need of dog training services? If so, look no further than Good Dog Camp.

"At Good Dog Camp, we’ll teach you proven, effective ways to gently get your dog’s attention, build their confidence and shape their behavior – all while having a whole lot of FUN! You’ll be amazed at how quickly your dog learns and how reliably they come when called – not only at home but in the middle of real-world distractions."

For more information or to get started with our services, contact us today. We look forward to working with you!

https://www.gooddogcamp.com/dog-training

07/23/2024

Anyone else?

07/01/2024

Virtual Pet Parade

Monday is the last day to submit your pet to the VIRTUAL PET PARADE!

Email their photo to [email protected] by Wednesday, June 26, with “Virtual Pet Parade” in the subject line.

Please include their name if you’d like it displayed!

06/25/2024

Another perfect day at camp.
dogsofmn

06/18/2024

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!