Amy's Dog Training

09/10/2025

Hi 👋

I’m just stopping by to wish you a happy hump day! 🥰

Keep going! 💨

You’re almost there! 🏁

Friday is around the corner! 🎉

✨Dumplin is available for adoption through Angel's Furry Friends Rescue you can reach out to me here, to schedule a time to meet her! She’s a goofy, well-mannered, silly, happiest girl we’ve ever met, loves the sun, going for walks, hanging with her doggy friends, and getting tons of cuddle time with you! She truly is a gem! A pocket bully with a ton of training under her belt now. She loves children, teens, adults, anything that isnt a small critter because those are snacks…

09/10/2025

Looking for a professional dog trainer who can turn chaos into calm (and maybe even teach your pup to stop treating your shoe like a chew toy)? At Amy's Dog Training, we help your furry best friend go from “zoomies on the couch” to “manners in the park” with fun, positive, and effective training. Sit, stay, and don’t delay—call us today at (408) 887-1741 or visit www.amysdogtraining.com to get tails wagging and bad habits begging to leave.

09/10/2025

My tiniest service dog!

Did you know that there is no breed restriction when it comes to being a Service Dog?

That’s right! It’s not limited to just Golden Retrievers or Labs.

There are a few breeds who excel in performing SD tasks.

They are: The Fab 4
-Labrador Retriever
-Golden Retriever
-Standard Poodle
-Collies (Rough, Smooth, & Border)

This little lady right here is obviously none of those breeds, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t play an essential role in her human’s life.

She is completely capable of performing her tasks for her human and as an added bonus to them - she often goes undetected when she’s doing her job!!

✨ If you are struggling with a disability (Medical or Psychiatric) and you are wondering a service dog is right for you?

✨ I’m happy to be a helpful resource to answer your questions.

✨ If you already have a prospect and would like an assessment to get started on training, I’m happy to set something up with you!

I’ve been training service dog teams for over ten years, and I have a fully trained service dog myself as well!

09/09/2025

Structured Downtime

This is not something often highlighted in dogs and dog training.

But it is essential!!

I’ve had a lot of puppy owners admit to me how tired they are because they are a constant source of engagement with their puppies.

“The internet says they need enrichment”

Yes, but, not at the cost of health and well-being, or in creating a well-rounded zen dog!

Constant stimulus promotes anxiousness. Which can lead to struggles in crate training, and inability to rest at night, tons of bathroom visits when it’s time to sleep, aggressive tendencies in puppy chewing / biting / demanding attention.

If your puppy doesn’t nap, you need to make them. Give them crate or pen time where you don’t engage, there’s minimal activities going on and stimulus is low.

Start this THE DAY you get your new dog or puppy. They NEED rest for a healthy mind & body.

Structure your life immediately around your future goals with your new dog.

If you’ve already got an insomniac maniac on your hands - start small. Few seconds can lead to minutes to hours. It just takes time and consistency.

Or give us a call to set up a consult today! Let’s get some REM in everyone’s lives!

09/08/2025

From a scary incident with a smaller dog - to living her best life running with the crew.

This tanky little girl has overcome her guarded, shutdown past and has become quite the social butterfly!

All she needed was structure, guidance, and social manners taught to her. Great job, Dumplin!

All three of these dogs seen in this video are available through adoption. Contact Angel's Furry Friends Rescue in San Jose, CA.

09/07/2025

I’ve been going through a ton of pictures and videos the last couple days.

I thought it would be fun to share these.

My boy, Prince.

The one who started it all.

When we went looking for a puppy, my parents thought it would be a one-and-done deal.

We went to the first breeders house and though my sister fell in love with every puppy, none of them “felt” right to me.

If I remember correctly, we searched for months. We had gone to so many breeders houses and I just wasn’t “feeling” it.

My parents were asking about color, coat color, eye color - it had nothing to do with that. It had to do with some inner connection I was looking for.

I was 10 years old. And I knew I had a gift of communication with animals, I couldn’t put it into words back then - we just said I “had a way with them.” And that was enough.

Looking back now, I’ve always been fluent in their language of energy speak. Because I spent more time with dogs, growing up, than I did with other humans 😅

When we got to Prince’s breeders house, before even walking in I said “Oh, he’s here. We’re getting my dog today”

We walked in, and the moment I saw him I said “That’s him”

And it was. For 14.5 years this dog was my soulmate. He taught me everything i needed to know and propelled me into my passion for bridging the gap of communication between animals & their humans.

And he’s not the only animal I’ve shared my life with that has come to me that way. By an overwhelming feeling of “that’s him!”

09/06/2025

Sometimes ball is enough!

Even though this boy is highly food motivated, he’s even MORE driven by his ball!

He had a tendency to get reactive towards seeing dogs and some people (he didn’t get to socialize as much when he was young because he was HIGH energy and difficult for his parents to control)

We found the magical solution that held his focus better than anything - Ball!!!

So we used ball to hold focus when other dogs and people dared exist around him and his circle.

I used ball to reward, I used ball to hold focus, I used ball to teach him impulse control, add in a little leash work and they are on their way to enjoying years of time out with this young guy.



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09/05/2025

If you’re like me and you travel 101 often - this might come as a surprise.

However, I’m in the camp of gratefulness.

I’ve had far too many close calls driving through here. I’m SO glad to see it get shut down.

As I said in my comment on the post - a few extra minutes or seconds to use an exit is well worth your life!

Being late is not worse than death

Stay safe friends!

California Highway Patrol announced that a longtime safety intersection on Highway 101 in San Benito County will close permanently.

Read more: https://www.ksbw.com/article/chp-permanently-close-highway-101-rocks-road/65972552

08/22/2025

Check your records to be sure your pets are all UTD on shots! Especially if you frequent the beach

An early and aggressive wave of the kidney-attacking disease is hitting sea lions harder than in past years, with growing concerns for dogs and beachgoers.

08/21/2025

SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) - Drug-sniffing canines are coming to schools in Soledad. This school year, specially-trained dogs will be making regular, unannounced visits to campuses across the Soledad Unified School District. “She is trained to find all illegal drugs. Ma*****na, ecstasy, methampheta...

08/18/2025

This was how we spent our first session together.

Sweet, shy Kaiya is part of the Goodest Girl crew! She’s soft and gentle, and pretty shy when she first meets someone.

And you know how I handle it?

I let her be. I give her space and allow her to observe me and get a feel for my energy. I speak to her as if we already know each other and tell her she’s doing great - even if she’s just watching me from halfway across the room and not wanting to interact.

Dogs naturally want to relieve pressure on them, whether it’s physical (pulling away) or energetic.

An example of energetic pressure is when the human tries to convince the dog to come up to them. “Come here! You’re fine! Come on!” Which is often paired with physical pressure like direct eye contact, an outstretched hand, walking towards them, getting down in their face & their space.

Don’t do that!

Give the dog space by backing off. Let them get a feel for you. Dogs need to observe the humans around them to get an understanding of who they are. They communicate through body language and energy - if your energy is putting pressure on them, they want to back away and retreat. If you provide a calm, open space and allow them to approach on their own - you will gain the dog’s trust much faster! They will approach you!

Which is exactly what she did the second time we met. I got to rub her soft fluffy ears and give her my famous doggy neck massage - and she loved it! And asked for more.

08/14/2025

“She woke up and chose violence today!”

Puppies change so quickly that they go through rapid stages. Some of them vary by month, some by week, and usually around 4-6 months, it can be by day!

At 4 months is when they start teething and that’s what this fuzzy pirhana is going through right now.

“She was getting better! But then today… oof she’s been a monster”

Yep, because her teefies are pushing through and I know when I have teeth issues I get grumpy also!

I have my clients freeze kong toys. Lots of rubber toys that would feel good sinking her teeth into. Fill it with soaked kibble or special treats (recipes in the link below!) so it keeps them interested & occupied!

And hopefully saves your arms, legs, hands, feet, pants, socks etc safe from little pins and needles with attitude!

Noms for kongs: https://weyspets.com/kong-recipes-for-dogs-amynoble-dog-training-in-carmel-ca-4088871741/