Good Dog Enrichment and Training

Good Dog Enrichment and Training We use Positive Behavior methods that both you and your dog will love!

LEASH WALKING: https://www.gooddogstl.com/service-page/leash-walking-2 🚶‍♀️                                             ...
10/07/2025

LEASH WALKING: https://www.gooddogstl.com/service-page/leash-walking-2 🚶‍♀️ BASIC OBEDIENCE: https://www.gooddogstl.com/service-page/basic-obedience-class-3 🦴 Taking a dog training class is like giving your pup a compass for life AND in a smaller group setting to maximize learning! It builds a strong bond between you and your furry friend, making communication a breeze, especially in a way that’s fun for both of you. And let’s face it, a well-trained dog means more playtime fun and fewer chewed-up shoes.

🚨 Last call for Classes starting this week! 🚨Our next round of Agility at Doozle’s Den kicks off this Wednesday at 5:15 ...
09/29/2025

🚨 Last call for Classes starting this week! 🚨

Our next round of Agility at Doozle’s Den kicks off this Wednesday at 5:15 pm and runs for the next six weeks! This class is all about building confidence, teamwork, and speed and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds!

🐾 Want something a little more instinct-based?
Prey Drive Class starts Thursday at 4:30 pm for 4 weeks! We’ll help your pup learn how to channel those chasey instincts into calm focus and control.

Spots are almost gone, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up… this is your sign. ✨

👉 Head to the link in our bio to grab your spot before classes fill!

Join us for AKC STAR Puppy! ⭐️ This 6-week class will cover everything from basics like “sit” and “stay” to confidence b...
09/20/2025

Join us for AKC STAR Puppy! ⭐️ This 6-week class will cover everything from basics like “sit” and “stay” to confidence building exercises and polite puppy behavior. Plus you learn how to tackle those pesky puppy quirks like jumping or chewing. By the end, your puppy will be a ✨SUPERSTAR✨ in training and you’ll feel like the ultimate puppy parent.

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2024 has been a year of growth, challenges, and gratitude. 🌟 From juggling life as a new mom to running a business and w...
12/31/2024

2024 has been a year of growth, challenges, and gratitude. 🌟 From juggling life as a new mom to running a business and working with amazing dogs and their people, this year has been unforgettable.

Hi, I’m Cait, head certified trainer and owner of Good Dog Enrichment & Training. After some time away on maternity leave, I’m officially back! I’m endlessly thankful to my incredible team for keeping everything running so smoothly while I was gone—you all are the best. 💕

This year has been full of ups and downs, with moments of pure joy, total exhaustion, and everything in between. I’m sharing 5 lessons I’ve learned this year as a trainer, business owner, and new mom. Swipe through for a mix of reflection and inspiration!

I’m back and eager to talk to you about your dog’s goals for 2025. To kick things off, I’m offering FREE chats to share ideas and start creating a plan just for you and your dog. Comment below or send me a DM to schedule yours—I’m so excited to connect! 🐾

We’re ready to be a part of your team as you take on the wild and wonderful world of dog parenthood!

#2025

🏆Our costume contest winner is…. SHERMAN! His costume was so good that we can’t tell which is him or the worm! Congrats ...
10/25/2024

🏆Our costume contest winner is…. SHERMAN!

His costume was so good that we can’t tell which is him or the worm!

Congrats on winning a $50 gift card Sherman, and thank you to all who entered.

🎃 Happy Halloween!!








Fear Periods are complicated, and every dog is different! 😥 During this young phase, the brain can be more susceptible t...
10/18/2024

Fear Periods are complicated, and every dog is different!

😥 During this young phase, the brain can be more susceptible to stress & anxiety.

New experiences, people, sounds, or things might be scary, so it’s important to create positive associations, be able to ready dog body language, and to avoid chronic stress & reactivity.

Allow your pup to bounce back from a small fright without making it a big deal, and praise their confidence. While also teaching your dog that they can WALK AWAY from something scary.

A flight cue will help create a pattern of walking away from scary things, instead of going into fight mode.

Don’t be afraid to console your scared dog. You cannot reinforce an emotion!








😨 Anyone else terrified?? 😱 What have you seen, heard, or experienced that scares you?
10/12/2024

😨 Anyone else terrified??

😱 What have you seen, heard, or experienced that scares you?








😳 The Teen Phase may be the scariest part of having a dog! But it doesn’t have to be! Many issues we see with teen dogs ...
10/09/2024

😳 The Teen Phase may be the scariest part of having a dog! But it doesn’t have to be!

Many issues we see with teen dogs include behaviors like reactivity, hyperactivity, lack of impulse control, & lack of food motivation.

Most of these issues are caused by frustration, stress, & trigger-stacking.

And we often make the mistake of throwing “everything but the kitchen sink” at our teen dogs to tire them out. But we could be contributing to the problems listed above.

Teen Tips-

✅ Rather than going on several neighborhood walks to “tire out” your dog, try doing 1-2 slow long-leash walks in the park, focused on sniffing and engaging with the environment and yourself.

✅ Rather than taking your dog to a dog park or dog bar, take them to large a Sniffspot to allow safe, off leash freedom to frolic & sniff around. You can even use these spots for a play date with another dog pal, which is healthier than dog parks.

✅ Indoor Enrichment & Play. Try doing scent work games inside the house or in the backyard. Don’t forget to play & be goofy with your pup to keep your bond strong.

✅ Management helps set up your dog’s environment for them to be more successful. Things like baby-gates, crates, x-pens, etc can help prevent your dog from rehearsing unwanted behaviors, or even prevent trigger-stacking.

✅ REINFORCEMENT DRIVES BEHAVIOR!
Increase rewards during this phase, and possibly the value of your rewards too.
They’re not intentionally giving you a hard time, these teens are having a hard time! So be sure to reward the behaviors you want to see more of.

It’s a tricky phase, so we highly recommend working with a certified trainer to help avoid issues from getting worse.









👻 Donate or Swap your dog’s old costumes! Bring in old costumes and give them a second life. This is financially & envir...
10/04/2024

👻 Donate or Swap your dog’s old costumes!

Bring in old costumes and give them a second life. This is financially & environmentally conscious!

If you’re planning on doing a costume for your dog this Halloween, be sure to start desensitizing them to it now! And be kind and thoughtful about the comfortability of the costume and your dog.








😀 The Stress Smile!!! This one is tricky! Stress Smiles can be easily misinterpreted as the dog being happy. However, in...
09/30/2024

😀 The Stress Smile!!! This one is tricky!

Stress Smiles can be easily misinterpreted as the dog being happy. However, in the case of a “Stress Smile” the dog’s mouth is tightly drawn back, often with more ridges on the side of their face.

Always look at the context of the situation and consider other body language cues. Dogs who are stress smiling may also have whale-eye, spatulate tongue, tense eyebrows/ridges on their forehead, & ears back.

The more we are able to listen to the whispers of our dog’s body language, the less likely they will feel the need to escalate their communication.









🫣Showing the Belly is often misunderstood for a dog wanting belly rubs. That is not often the case! Many dogs show their...
09/27/2024

🫣Showing the Belly is often misunderstood for a dog wanting belly rubs. That is not often the case!

Many dogs show their belly as an appeasement gesture to try to communicate that they are uncomfortable & want space. In this case a dog’s body & facial muscles are tense, & they might also be displaying other subtle stress signs like a whale eye or a lip lick.

A dog that DOES want belly rubs has a loose body, wiggling around, with a relaxed face & mouth.








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We are Wandermutts. We adventure and explore every inch of nature alongside our dogs. We do so by using products that don’t punish our dogs for doing what they were meant to do, but reward them for adventuring instead. This means being picky about products and explaining how to use them appropriately. We’re striving to be nature’s best friend and helping you adventure safely and successfully.