Giffy dog

01/21/2025

If you struggle to understand your dog's arousal, this is a good introduction.

This week, we’re sharing six strategies you can use to take your dog’s Stay from beginner-level to expert-level.

01/05/2025

RIP Karen Pryor. And thank you.

With profound sadness and immense gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a true pioneer in the fields of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training. Karen’s groundbreaking work revolutionized how we communicate with animals—and each other—leaving an indelible mark on ...

01/03/2025

It's that time of year again! Karolina Westlund is offering a free mini class on animal emotions. Trust me, it's great! Here's the link to sign up: https://illis.se/en/emotions-learning-animal-training-signup/.

By the way, if you register for her Foundations of Animal Training with a discount code through Giffy dog. You'll earn substantial savings. If you're interested, please email me: [email protected].

Limited time access

11/10/2024

10/10/2024

Looking to begin training for your new dog or refresh skills with your seasoned pet? Join our St. Paul Clicker Foundations class, starting Sunday, October 14th, at 5:45p! Email [email protected] to register.

09/15/2024

We hope to see you at Goldzilla tomorrow--a fundraiser to support the work of Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest - RAGOM! We'll be at Long Lake Regional Park from 9:00a-2:00p on Sunday, 9/15.

09/05/2024

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL:
We offer private consultations at our St. Paul location, in the privacy of your home, or online. Mention this post for 10% off all private in-person or online consultations during September 2024. Click below to book.

Virtual training allows us to review your circumstances, discuss goals, and develop a preliminary training plan without causing your dog stress. In addition, you’ll be able to focus on the material without managing your dog simultaneously. Because of the lack of distractions, we can usually cover ...

07/11/2024

If you haven't checked out Instinct Dog Training yet, you should. They have great online resources, and I strongly recommend their newsletter. Case in point: Relaxed Observation. This is a great skill for all dogs to practice. https://mailchi.mp/3810b3f7f7ae/relaxed-observation-in-dogs-natural-behaviors?e=a8dad7793b

06/10/2024

UPDATE: Given the response, I think we can add a class. We'd start at our St. Paul space for 2 sessions and then head to water. Would Sundays at 5:45p work in St. Paul? If you'd like to reserve a spot, email [email protected] to let me know.

Any interest in a class teaching you how to train your dog to ride in a kayak?

06/03/2024

This is charming. Have any of you tried this with your dogs?

3.5M likes, 19.8K comments. “we are a family💖💖💖💖"hands in" ゚viral ♥️♥️♥️Video is used from many sources. I'm really sorry if I bothered you♥️♥️♥️”

05/28/2024

CLASSES STARTING SOON: Confidence-building (great for new adoptees and fearful dogs), Clicker Foundations (similar to level-one obedience), and Out and About (leash-walking skills). Most classes are offered on Sundays, but we plan to add two additional days. Interested? Please email [email protected] for details.

04/14/2024

More free content from Karolina Westlund's Advanced Animal Training class. This is 41 minutes of information, including start buttons! (I believe it is available until April 25th.)

Exploring Advanced Animal Training Concepts

03/20/2024

Sarah Beth Photography is amazing! So thrilled with these photos of my senior pals. Thank you for being so patient with us, Sarah.

P.S. She has two remaining openings for mini-sessions tomorrow (Thursday). https://book.usesession.com/i/XQWX4QuiAj/session-type/155131

02/22/2024

This article has some great information about the value of walking your dog. Check it out!

Walks are about more than exercise — for dogs, only hanging out in a backyard is like reading the same book again and again.

02/09/2024

UPCOMING CLASS--Level 1: Clicker Foundations Sundays at 7:00p. This is a 6-week introduction to obedience limited to 6 dogs. Cost: $160. Email giffydog.com with questions or to register.

01/05/2024

If you've been following Giffy dog for a while, you know I'm a huge fan of Karolina Westlund's work. Beginning next week (week of 1/8, I believe), she'll be rerunning her FREE Emotions, Learning, and Animal Training course. Check it out! I guarantee you'll get some great information.

Limited time access