System of a Dog

07/13/2025

Group Class tomorrow at 7p! For clients who have had at least 1 lesson, and want coaching on their handling and leash skills
www.systemofadog.com/classes

07/13/2025

We are opening up scheduling for board and train starting mid-September. Due to my broken foot, Jason hasn't had the time so we took a break from it. But by then my foot should be ready to go. I (Kellie) also plan to run the board and train program, while Jason manages Mountain Bound Hounds to change things up a bit! I have some great ideas to put in place so am excited to start planning. If you are interested in reserving a board and train slot please send a message!

**As a reminder, we only book 1 dog at a time for board and train so we can focus solely on them.

07/13/2025

Our dog Titus turned 4 today! Can't believe he has been with us that long already. He was just a little puppy not that long ago it seems. Time sure flies

07/12/2025

>>>☆‼️FOREVER FAMILY WANTED‼️☆

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

Taivan is a 9 week old white German Shepherd who just started our In-Home 4 Lesson Puppy Package. His owners have been struggling with biting and so Jason to the rescue! Haha!

07/05/2025

Not pictured is Jason's iguana, but we have a variety to say the least! Hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th! R***r the mini Aussie (my son, Ryan's, dog) is the only one who has some firework anxiety in our house.

TIPS for fearful dogs with fireworks

1. Some dogs prefer to be in a safe place and may choose to hide in their crates or may act calmer when crated. This is a great thing to try

2. Keep leashed and give a command to lay down next to you. Fear and anxiety usually will escalate if we caudle and give it attention or try to console. Giving your dog a job to focus on helps calm their mind and realize you are in control, and nothing bad is going to happen. If they try to bolt or get up, tell them no and make them lay down. You have to TEACH your dog how to react to something they are nervous by and following a command makes the most sense in their hectic mind. Weakness or softness doesn't show leadership, and they desperately need to see you lead them through this.

3. Do not give food rewards. As tempting as it may be to reward your dog for laying down and obeying, if mentally they are still anxious, giving food can create reinforcement for the wrong mindset, and increase anxiety. This is one of those times that the best way is not a lot of feedback. Just lay down and then you go about your business not reacting or acting bothered. THIS is the best way to lead and model to your dog how they should act when the big booms are going off.

Happy Training!

06/28/2025

Working the board and train puppy, Sunny, before group class! Great morning, lots of practice for reactive dogs, a service dog, and puppy exposure too. People at all levels!

06/25/2025

06/24/2025

King passed our AKC Puppy Class! Good job To this awesome team!

06/23/2025

Due to the owner passing--a previous client, Fe the 3 year old mastiff mix is available for adiption. From her owner's partner:

"Fe (named for iron) is three years old (born in Feb of 2022) and is always happy and easy going.
She knows how to sit, lay down, and stay, and is content to lay quietly in the living room with the family so long as she has a good chew or toy to keep her occupied. She loves to run and play with the other dogs and has gotten along with both males and females, though she can be a bit overbearing in play. She knows how to walk on a leash without tugging, and is trained to both a flat collar and pinch collar. She is interested in cats, but also knows the command "no cats," and has been exposed to all classes of livestock (horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, etc). Though I have not been confident enough to let her off leash around them, she is without incident. She is kennel trained and house trained, and really just wants to be a good dog. She has no health issues besides an occasionally sensitive stomach.
Fe is primarily a Neapolitan Mastiff with some Boerboel and Dogo Argentino."

Please contact us to connect you with her current caretaker. Located in Springfield, OR but are willing to travel for the right home.