Centex Dog Training

08/16/2024

I always recommend dogs travel in a kennel or crash tested harness/seat belt. All dogs transported in my vehicles are kenneled during transport regardless of their size

08/15/2024

August 15th is ! Are your pets chipped? Even cats that spend all their time indoors should be chipped in case of a house fire or natural disaster.

Need to know where you can get your pets chipped? Reach out to your veterinarian or check out the “Pet Owner Resources” page on our website for information about local and low cost microchipping services!

https://www.centexdogtraining.com/pet-owner-resources

07/28/2024

This week is the last week for group classes!

07/23/2024

Looks like the weather isn’t going to hold out for group class in the morning. See y’all next Tuesday at 8am!

07/20/2024

Spatial Pressure is something that many people don’t consider when interacting with a dog, especially a dog that might be unfamiliar with them.

Reaching towards a dog, leaning over the dog, walking towards a dog, all of these things can apply pressure on the dog’s personal bubble and cause the dog discomfort. It’s important to keep an eye out for stress signs when interacting with an unfamiliar dog.

07/18/2024

Our next vaccine clinic is July 27 from 9-12! All information is below on the flyer. See you there!!

Petco Love Petco Love Lost

07/18/2024

Signs of stress can be subtle and are easily missed. Here are some examples of stress and discomfort in dogs.

07/16/2024

If you have already signed up and are unable to attend the rescheduled sessions, please let me know and I will issue a refund.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

07/16/2024

There are only 5 group classes left this summer!

Sign up at www.centexdogtraining.com
$20/dog

07/15/2024

Shots from today’s advanced group class at Lowe’s with Sven, Bonnie, and Duncan!

1) Practicing settling in close proximity
2) Practicing passing and blind corners
3) Practicing staying still while the handler’s shop

07/10/2024

This morning’s group class included Nya, Bonnie, and Jack! All three dogs did fantastic!

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!! Stay safe, stay hydrated.

07/01/2024

Today Oreo joined our group class for the first time!

The goal of group class is to build handler engagement around distractions, which is something all dogs struggle with. If you’d like to join us for class, you can sign up at www.centexdogtraining.com

06/28/2024

Clips from today’s session with Oreo including an adorable clip of him getting excited for muzzle training! Oreo’s mom has been working so hard and I am very proud of the progress they’re making.

06/26/2024

Clips from this morning’s group class! Today’s focus was Handler Engagement and Dog Neutrality.

Bonnie (small black dog) is 6 months old and her owners have done an amazing job with her foundations. I have been brought in to help them get over some little speed bumps they’ve run in to and they’re doing amazing!

Sven (golden) is a 9 month old service dog in training that has been with his new handler for just barely a week. The program that started his training did an incredible job and now he’s learning how to work for his new handler!

Duncan (labrador) is 11 months old and my personal dog. He attends group classes with me to act as a distraction dog and he does a fantastic job!

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06/23/2024

Even though I am a CGC evaluator, I can’t evaluate my own dogs. So this weekend we went to visit a friend who is also a CGC evaluator and both dogs passed with flying colors!

Duncan, 11 month old Labrador. Also has his Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate

Nya, 4 year old mutt. Also has her Trick Dog Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. She was handled by my husband for her evaluation.

06/21/2024

06/17/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

06/16/2024

As of right now, we will still be doing class on Wednesday. It looks like we might get rain, so it may change Tuesday evening. Keep a look out for that announcement.

06/11/2024

Looks like we’re going to get rain all morning tomorrow, so tomorrow’s class is canceled. Hope to see y’all on Monday!

06/10/2024

**UPDATE** Classes will be held at Heritage Park in Belton by the dog park there instead of at Lions Park in Temple.

To sign up for a class, message me or sign up on my website! If no one signs up for that day of class, it will be canceled.

Our Promise Training is not "one size fits all" and must be tailored to each individual situation. You get to decide what we prioritize, what tools we use, what the end goal is, when we train, how often we train, what cues we use, and everything else that goes into your dog’s training. If somethin...

05/19/2024

Oreo had his first session working on “heel” today and they rocked it!!

05/18/2024

I’ve worked hard to compile a list of resources for pet owners within my service area. Check out those resources here: https://www.centexdogtraining.com/pet-owner-resources

05/17/2024

Trick Training is an easy way to build a stronger relationship with your dog and improve your own training skills! Trick Training is a low stress, high reward activity for both you and your dog. And as a bonus, you can earn pretty ribbons!

04/27/2024

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, it’s time to start preparing for Summer!! This summer I will be offering some of my favorite services and opening up availability for sessions during the week!

Summer goes by faster than you think, so make sure to sign up for these services while they’re available!

For more information about individual services, please visit www.centexdogtraining.com