Great Dog Trainer

Your dog IS trainable and so are you! Watch Ms. Finola, yellow lab, go by command to fetch the newspaper. Wow! Nice job, Finola! 🐾😊👏 Training is 💯! #masterdogtraining #masterdogtrainer #dogtrainerstpete #tampadogtraining #yellowlabrador #smartyellowlab #yellowlabtricks #yellowlabtraining #tuesdaydogtrainingtip #downtownstpete #stpetedogs #floridadogtrainer #praiseyourdog #patienceiskey

Is your dog chewing things he shouldn’t be? Dogs do not automatically know which items they can gnaw on and which ones they can’t. It is up to you to teach them. Dogs chewing is a perfectly normal behavior. They chew for stimulation, fun, and to relieve anxiety. Helpful Tips: Put objects you don’t want chewed out of site. “Dog-proof” your house. Keep shoes and clothes in a closet or hamper. Give your dog his own toys and inedible chew bones. Introduce new toys or rotate them every couple of days so he doesn’t get bored. Offer your dog bully sticks to keep them busy, but under your supervision. Try a puzzle toy filled with something yummy. Use a crate or doggy gate when you will leave your dog home alone. Make sure your dog is getting lots of exercise. Never punish or scold the dog for chewing. Always redirect with appropriate items and give praise for chewing the right things. #dogchewtoys #maltipoopuppy #puppyteething #newpuppyparents #newpuppyproblems #dogboredom #stpetedogtrainer #dtsp #tampadogtraining #dogtrainingtips #patientdogtraining #stpetersburgflorida #stpetedog

Happy Friday, Friends! What are your weekend plans? It’s going to be another gorgeous weekend in St. Pete! ☀️ 🏖 Are there local dog beaches you like to take your fur baby to? Comment below so we can check them out. #firstrescuedog #stpetedog #localdogbeach #stpetedogtrainer #stpetedogbeach #beachdoglife #dtsp #tampabeaches #swimmingdog #sandydogs #stpetedogmom #adoptdontshop #exercisedogs

Wednesday Wisdom - Did You Know? 🐾 When dogs kick backward after they go to the bathroom it’s not to cover it up, but to mark their territory, using the scent glands in their feet. #caughtintheact #stpetedogtrainer #wednesdayfunfact #dogfact #dogtrainernearme #dtsp #tampadogtraining #wednesdaywisdom #caninefacts #didyouknow #stpetersburgflorida #tampaflorida

Hey St. Pete and Tampa Bay Pet Parents! I’m Melissa, owner of @greatdogtrainer. I am so excited to get to know you and your special fur baby. Please introduce yourself in the comments below. I’d love to follow you on here. #stpete #stpetedogs #dtsp #dogowners #floridafurbabies #sunnystpete #stpetedogtrainer #tampadog #tampabay #floridadoglovers #downtowndogtrainer #inhomedogtrainer #goldendoodle #tampapups #tampadogtraining

An occasional special treat of @rediwhip makes for a funny Friday video. Grace earned it with her good behavior. Does anyone else have a dog that enjoys whipped cream? #reddiwip #whippedcream #funnydogs #friday #canine #rescuedog #dog #dogsofinsta

Have questions about @greatdogtrainer services or dog behavior in general? Need tips or advice? Ask away. We will respond in the comments below. #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #canine #doglife #doglovers #caninecompanions #dogobedience

Happy Woof Wednesday! Already half way through the week. We spent the day getting new @greatdogtrainer branded goodies for our upcoming events. Can’t wait to show you all. What would your favorite be? Let us know in the comments. Is it portable dog bowls, treats, koozies for the beach, t-shirts or doggie bag dispensers? #husky #canine #dogtrainer #woofwednesday #doglover #fourleggedfriends

Is your dog having behavior or obedience issues? Are they barking, growling, pulling on the leash, jumping up on people or furniture? @greatdogtrainer can help! Contact us today to learn more and schedule your in home training to get a well-behaved dog for life! #dog #dogtrainer #caninetraining #obedientdog

Happy National Puppy Day!! It’s also Melissa’s birthday from @greatdogtrainer. What a perfect combo!! 🐾🎉 Check out @humanesocietytampabay puppy’s up for adoption. #adoptdontshop #puppylove #dogtrainer #nationalpuppyday 🐶

Does your dog know how to sit, stay and come? Contact us and learn the basics to becoming an Alpha dog owner and getting a well behaved dog for life. #dog #trainer #stpetersburg #basic #alpha #happydog

THE DOG OF THE MONTH! Fernando is our Dog Of The Month! Fernando and his owners recently completed our Alpha Ownership course and is well on his way to being a Great Dog! Every month we will pick one of our most recent graduates of our training to be featured as dog of the month! IG:GreatDogTrainer IG:TheFabulousFernando #dog #training #greatdog #dogofthemonth #puppylife #dogsofinstagram #love #furbaby