On The Nose Dog Training

12/14/2023

On The Nose Dog Training will be closing our warehouse location at 1711 Dobbs Rd. Our final day is next Friday, December 22nd.

I’ve had the privilege to work with so many amazing people and dogs - something I will be eternally grateful for. Thank you all for being a part of On The Nose Dog Training.

This does not mean that On The Nose is closing entirely! If you have any unscheduled credits or if you are an existing client looking to continue training, please reach out to me to discuss options moving forward.

Beginning in the new year, we will be launching an online platform with courses covering a variety of training topics for pet parents and aspiring trainers!

For any questions the best point of contact will be to email me at [email protected].

Thank you all for being a part of On The Nose Dog Training so far - it's been a blast!

11/07/2023

You all know our Chief Dog Officer, Ranger, but allow me to introduce you to Maisy!
Maisy joined us in October for our obedience course and then signed up for school for some continuing education! Ranger and Maisy look so much alike and I would even mix them up during playgroups. Maisy is currently 8 months old and Ranger is 16 months old and their behavior is very similar.
This caused me to dive a little deeper and after looking into their pedigrees I found out that Maisy and Ranger are cousins!
Ranger is from Florida while Maisy is from Minnesota but they come from the same line of Golden Retrievers originated in Europe!

10/24/2023

It was a stunning night downtown with the final class of our adventure course! Of course, I forgot to take a group picture because time flies when you’re having fun, but all four of the dogs and their parents excelled this month! They are all ready to conquer the world!

10/23/2023

Your pup is part of the family - give them the tools to enjoy to Holidays with you!

Our Day School programs cover MANY behaviors and skills, including but not limited to:
- Leash Walking
- Dog Socialization and Neutrality
- Proper Greetings with Humans
- Front Door Manners
- Impulse Control
- Confidence Building
- Settling & Relaxing
- Handling for Grooming
and more!

Schedule a free meet and greet at www.onthenose.dog/sign-up
Located in Saint Augustine, Florida - off 207 near US 1!

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10/23/2023

This weekend we took Ranger, his sister Batsy (a boxer/border collie mix,) to try out dock diving! Thank you to our Instructor, Greg, for helping us out and to Head Start Canine for letting us use your beautiful pool!

Ranger might not be the next dock diving champion, but we sure had a blast!

Check out Dash N' Splash: Jacksonville's Dock Diving Club if you and your pup are interested in dock diving!

10/20/2023

It’s SpOoKy season and all of our students have been celebrating with Halloween photos! Not only are they cute, but taking photos with backdrops and props are a great way to expose the pups to new things!

Halloween is full of scary things that can effect your dog - remember to keep your pup safe and be aware of the things in their environment that might be super scary!

10/18/2023

Tango, Luna, and Bella Blue giving you their very best smiles! This beautiful weather is definitely giving up all something to smile about.

10/05/2023

Next on our line up of our spotlight students: Nellie & Gino!!

Miss Nellie came to On The Nose Dog Training in November of last year and I instantly fell in love with her. Nellie is English Yellow Lab with huge personality! She LOVES new friends - a little too much. We've spent an ample amount of time teaching Nellie how to say "Hi" calmly so it is much more enjoyable for everybody. Of course we don't choose favorites - but Nellie certainly has a special place in my heart and anytime I get to see her I am a very happy trainer.

Nellie loved school SO MUCH that in January she was joined by her brother, Gino!

Gino is a sensitive snuggler. He loves getting calm scratches and roping people into playing fetch. If you throw a ball for him you better plan to be there for a while! Gino had some insecurities at the start, especially towards dogs. We worked very hard over time to give him positive experiences around and interacting with dogs. It is a work in progress but he has grown SO MUCH since he started.

Thanks Nellie and Gino for being a staple pair at school! You have not only both learned so much, but you have played a huge role in teaching our apprentice and assistant trainers as they grow their experience and education. WE LOVE YOU BOTH

10/03/2023

Today marks the 1 year of opening our doors and welcoming in our very first clients at On The Nose Dog Training! We are so thankful for all of the clients and dogs that have supported us in the last year. This week we will spotlight some of the dogs and people who have helped us grow just as much as we've helped them grow.

We're kicking off with none other than our very own Chief Dog Officer, Ranger - or as we say "Ranger Danger: Breaking Laws and Throwing Paws." If you are a client of ours you most definitely have heard Ranger's name in conversation and it's very likely you've been blessed with his excited wiggles.

Ranger started coming to On The Nose with me, Miss Corina, at 8 weeks old - only 3 weeks after construction started at the warehouse in August of last year. It has been so much fun to watch him and the business grow together. On The Nose's timeline in my mind is based on how big he was at the time.

Ranger wears many hats - He is a teacher, an actor, a service dog in training, and most importantly, he is my very best friend. It is rare occurrence to ever see me without my little sidekick...some might even argue that I am the sidekick and he's the true star of the show.

Ranger - you are confident, caring, patient, happy, handsome, and smart. You are also chaotic, stubborn, cocky, & dramatic. All things I would never want to change because they are what make you Ranger.

Thanks, bud. For everything.

09/28/2023

Yesterday we celebrated Orlagh's 1st birthday! This pretty girl posed like an angel in her birthday outfits!

09/26/2023

Yesterday was 8 month old Winnie's first day of school and he was a SUPERSTAR!

09/25/2023

What's better than one Golden Retriever? THREE! We LOVE a Golden party!

09/19/2023

Miss Corina and Oso are the very best of friends - It took Oso time to warm up and get comfortable due to being skeptical of new people but Miss Corina worked hard and won him over. 🤩❤

09/19/2023

During the AKC Good Citizen Test, one of the testing items is “Supervised Separation.” We look for the dog to remain calm and composed for 3 minutes while away from their owners. This was clearly Apollos favorite part of the test! He said “Mom who?”

09/19/2023

Miss Brittany and Xena started working together last week. This little German Shepherd lady is super smart and eager to learn! 🤩🤩

09/18/2023

Stunning Stella! We love hanging out with her during Day School!

09/12/2023

Have you ever seen a prettier princess? We love Miss Eleanor - she is the smartest girl ever and we love having her at school! ❤ From being a stray to being a superstar!

09/11/2023

We have some super fun things coming up at On The Nose! Sign up for our courses and classes at www.onthenose.dog/sign-up!

09/08/2023

On Wednesday our trainers took a field trip to downtown Saint Augustine with Apollo, Tom, and Ranger (not pictured) to practice their public access! They went to breakfast at Maple Street and walked along St George Street! Training sessions out and about are so important to help dogs acclimate to the world around them and their them to be on their best behavior.

09/04/2023

Introducing Puppy Play Dates! During our Puppy Play Dates your pup will get the opportunity to socialize with other pups with the supervision of our experienced dog trainers! Throughout their play, we will also discuss tips and tricks to set your puppy up for success so they can thrive in life!

UPCOMING CLASSES:
Wednesday, September 20th - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 30rd - 10 am to 11 am
Wednesday, October 4th - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Puppy play dates allow pups up to 6 months old** & all pups must be fully up to date on their DHPP/DHLPP, Bordetella, & Rabies vaccinations.

**Pups 7-8 months may be admitted on an individual basis with a meet & greet

Sign up at www.onthenose.dog/sign-up!

09/04/2023

Enroll in our October Adventure Course! Each class has a maximum of 4 students and it is already filling up fast!

October Class: Tuesdays - 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, & 10/24 - @ 5:45 pm

AKC Canine Good Citizen practice and testing is included in our Adventure Course!

**Dogs must either have graduated from our basic obedience course OR gained approval through a meet & greet prior to enrollment.

Each of our classes during this 4 week course will be held at different locations & we will cover everything that will make your best friend the best adventure buddy! From restaurant manners to exposure to new places!

Sign up at www.onthenose.dog/sign-up!

09/04/2023

Mr. Oso started school very nervous and hated our spooky camera - Now that he has gained confidence he loves striking a pose for the camera! We are so proud of him.

Check out our day school programs at www.onthenose.dog!

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day from On The Nose Dog Training!

09/03/2023

Georgia will be changing their mascot from Bulldogs to Golden Retrievers when they see how handsome our Chief Dog Officer, Ranger, looks in his jersey! Miss Corina grew up in a Gator household but Rangers dad is a big Dawgs fan!