The Family Dog Training Services

08/07/2024

More dog training classes starting up in August:
Basic Obedience - Saturday (8/10) @ 10:00 am - Los Vecinos Community Center (park area) - Tijeras
Basic Obedience - Wednesday (8/14) @ 6:00 pm - Venus Park in Edgewood
Reactive Dog class - Thursday (8/15) @ 6:00 pm - Sunflower Meadow Park in Tijeras
Intermediate - Sunday (8/18) @ 1:00 pm - Sunflower Meadow Park in Tijeras
Call or text: (505) 340-8549 or go to the website "Schedule of Classes" page to complete the RSVP form. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your dog!

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07/25/2024

Hope to see you there! I will be doing dog training and communication demonstrations during the event and will also be teaching kids about proper interactions with dogs. More information to come on The Family Dog website: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com Put this event on your calendar and help us make this the BEST Woofstock yet!

We're putting together this years Woofstock adoption event and want to invite all of you to come visit! See the poster below for more info and share with everyone you know.
Lots to see and do and you may find your next best friend to adopt ❤️
Believe it or not 2024 marks our 20th anniversary! So we're rebranding a bit (see new logo) and hope to have new and exciting things coming in the future!
We're also still taking vendor applications so head to www.fevanimals1.org and download the application and send it in.
Thanks for being devoted pet parents!!

07/25/2024

Good evening, East Mountaineers - The class schedule for Basic Obedience, Reactive Dog Class, Intermediate and Advanced has been updated and can be found on the website. The Leadership classes have been updated also - this 1-time class is required before starting Basic or Reactive Dog and gives you an in-depth look into what "Positive Reinforcement, force-free" dog training is all about, and, what will be taught in the classes. The next Leadership class is scheduled for Monday, July 29th at 6:00 pm at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park, Reactive Dog is Saturday, August 3rd at 8:00 am at Sunflower Meadow Park, Tijeras, and Basic Obedience is Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 am at Venus Park in Edgewood. For more listings, please visit the website: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com.

Please don't hesitate to contact me by phone, text or email to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Lori Jo Bonner, ABCDT
Certified through Animal Behavior College - 2013

07/25/2024

Good evening, East Mountaineers - The class schedule for Basic Obedience, Reactive Dog Class, Intermediate and Advanced has been updated and can be found on the website. The Leadership classes have been updated also - this 1-time class is required before starting Basic or Reactive Dog and gives you an in-depth look into what "Positive Reinforcement, force-free" dog training is all about, and, what will be taught in the classes. The next Leadership class is scheduled for Monday, July 29th at 6:00 pm at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park, Reactive Dog is Saturday, August 3rd at 8:00 am at Sunflower Meadow Park, Tijeras, and Basic Obedience is Saturday, August 3rd at 10:00 am at Venus Park in Edgewood. For more listings, please visit the website: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com.

Please don't hesitate to contact me by phone, text or email to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Lori Jo Bonner, ABCDT
Certified through Animal Behavior College - 2013

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07/17/2024

Let's do this!

07/17/2024

To anyone interested, it has come to my attention that a dog in San Antonio, TX needs to be rehomed. Someone's roommate moved out and left her behind. Her name is Katara, she's a Husky, approx 4 to 5 years old, unknown if she's spayed or not, housetrained but having accidents during storms and separation anxiety. The dog's current caretaker's sister is willing to drive her to anyone who is interested in giving her a permanent home. You can reply to me directly and I will forward the information down the news chain. Thanks!

07/14/2024

The new Leadership 101 class (required before signing up for all beginner classes) is listed in the "Schedule of Classes" on the website. The first class is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Starbucks in Edgewood. This class was created to provide an in-depth understanding of what will be learned in each of the classes offered and how/why training is done using Positive Reinforcement and Force-free methods. It's a one-day course for people only, and it streamlines the training process by teaching people first, then applying what is learned in the beginner classes.

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07/13/2024

Congratulations for successful completion of the Reactive Dog class! One team couldn't come today, but we'll get them finished up soon! (Look how close they could be to each other and not react - YAY!!)

07/12/2024

PAY LESS FOR CLASSES! Times are tough, and it is obvious that everyone is impacted by our current economy. To respond to our current economic climate, the structure of classes has changed in order to make our behavior and training services more affordable for everyone. It all begins with the new "Leadership 101" class which is required to be taken prior to the Puppy I or Basic Obedience classes. Class structures have been updated to have a shorter duration (5 weeks instead of 6 or 7 weeks), so you save on commuting expense, class fees and time! Classes are listed in the "Schedule of Classes" page on this website. If you find a class you want to attend, please complete the RSVP section on the Home page of the website. Classes are limited to no more than 8 participants so please RSVP as soon as possible. www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com

NOTE: If you prefer to pay for the class over time, you can select Afterpay on your digital invoice.

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07/05/2024

New classes (including the Reactive Dog class), daytime hours for both classes and private sessions, and board & train services are all available now! For details, visit the "Services" page on the website, or, go to the "Schedule of Classes" page for the listing of classes offered in July and August. I'm looking forward to helping you achieve your goals!

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05/12/2024

Basic Obedience class begins next Sunday (5/19) 10:30 am at Venus Park in Edgewood. Please RSVP! The class will meet at Route 66 Coffee and Boba if the weather does not cooperate (first class meets with no dogs present). Many PM's get missed because I don't always get the notifications so please contact me via cell phone, text or email - contact info is available on the website: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com THANK YOU!!

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04/30/2024

NOTE to all my dog training buddies and enthusiasts: I am donating a The Family Dog Private Training Package ($600 value) to the fundraising auction to be held at Outcomes, Inc on June 15, 2024. Anyone who is interested in bidding on this item can bid either in person or via online auction. Let me know if you are interested and I will be sure to get you additional information or send you the link to the online auction once I get it all set up. There will be a lot of great items to bid on, along with door prizes, plus we plan to have food trucks and live local musicians present to keep it all interesting and fun! Mark your calendars!! Thank you!

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01/13/2024

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06/25/2023

More Basic Obedience classes starting soon:
Edgewood @ Venus Park -
Saturday @ 8:30 am - 7/8/23 - 8/19/23
Tijeras @ Sunflower Meadow Park -
Sunday @ 8:30 am - 7/9/23 - 8/20/23
Albuquerque @ Manzano Mesa Park
Monday @ 6:00 pm - 7/10/23 - 8/21/23

Intermediate Classes:
Edgewood @ Venus Park -
Sunday @ 12:00 pm - 7/16/23 - 8/20/23
Tijeras @ Sunflower Meadow Park -
Sunday @ 10:00 am - 7/9/23 - 8/13/23
Tijeras @ Los Vecinos Community Center park area
Saturday @ 12:00 pm - 7/15/23 - 8/19/23

For more information, go to

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04/28/2023

Yup it's snowing this morning (4/29/23)

04/26/2023

I attended my first-ever PetTech CPR & First Aid for Pets course (gift from a friend). It was well worth the 6+ hours and I will be renewing every time! I highly recommend!

The Frontline Coalition View Courses Schedules CPR - First Aid - Safety - Wellness So, you think you might know how to perform CPR? Basic first aid and CPR are invaluable skills because they allow you to provide medical care and help injured people until emergency medical services

03/05/2023

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE beginning March 2023:

Sandia Park @ Vista Grande Community Center (park area) -
Basic Obedience: Saturday, March 11 @ 1:00 pm
Intermediate: Wednesday, April 5 @ 6:00 pm
Edgewood @ Venus Park -
Basic Obedience: Thursday, April 6 @ 6:00 pm
Tijeras/Oak Flats area @ Sunflower Meadow Park -
"Wild Dog" Basic Obedience: Sunday, March 19 @ 2:30 pm
(this is a specialty class w/specific requirements - see website for
details or PM me directly)
Basic Obedience: Monday, March 20 @ 6:00 pm
If you would like to reserve a spot for you and your dog, please PM me or go to the website to the contact page to call/text/email. I look forward to working with you and your dog!

03/05/2023

As an approved organization to host an AKC Fit Dog Club, the first gathering will be tomorrow, March 5, 2023 at 2:30 pm, location is Sunflower Meadow Park, 83 Raven Rd, Tijeras. Information about club activities and the AKC Fit Dog program will be presented to those who are interested in pursuing more activity up to the AKC levels of achievement (Bronze, Silver, Gold), as well as, those who simply wish to spend some outdoors time with their best four-legged friend. Hope to see you there!

02/25/2023

Class Schedule has been updated! If you plan to attend a class and have not yet contacted me, please do so immediately! I won't be at the class location unless I know someone is coming. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Have a great weekend!

02/20/2023

Spring is almost here! The next round of dog training classes are posted on the website. New locations are being offered for Basic Obedience, including Bassett Park in Edgewood and Vista Grande park area in Sandia Park! I'm also very happy to announce that a new specialty class will be offered beginning in March for dogs who pose greater challenges in their handling and behaviors: "Wild Dog" Basic Obedience class! This class meets for 8 weeks, the primary focus is on behavior, with obedience commands in a supporting role. A behavior questionnaire must be submitted at least one week prior to the class to assess whether your dog needs this class or the standard Basic Obedience class, so please contact me as soon as possible to inquire. "Wild Dog" class begins March 19th, other Basic classes begin as early as Saturday, Feb. 25th!

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01/29/2023

New Spring Class Schedule is posted on the website: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com!

Beginning March 5, 2023, the new AKC Fit Dog Club will be meeting at Sunflower Meadow Park in Tijeras at 2:00 pm each Sunday afternoon. You can come by just to enjoy the time with your fellow dog enthusiasts, or you can opt for getting some training for your dog if leash manners need some attention. Supervised instruction will also be available for dogs in need of learning proper social skills. (Training and Supervision available for a weekly fee - see details on website).

10/04/2022

Did you know? October is Pit Bull Terrier awareness month - October 28th is National Pit Bull Terrier Day! Wanna know why?

Think you know about pit bulls?

09/23/2022

Simple truth.

Haha. Everyday

08/11/2022

The next Basic Obedience class begins next Tuesday (8/16/22) @ 6pm in Albuquerque @ Manzano Mesa Park! Go to the website for more details or give me a call with questions: www.thefamilydogtrainingservices.com.

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08/02/2022

Most dogs never let on that they can sass back! 😂

06/29/2022

06/24/2022

If given the opportunity, this would be my Dahlia with her Dad or Big Brother. 😂

06/15/2022

Congratulations, Ruby and Family for graduating the Intermediate class successfully!!

06/02/2022

We still have a few vendor spots available and plenty of space to show off your vehicle in the car show! Multiple trophies 🏆 will be awarded. There will be games with awesome prizes! Fun for the whole family. Contact Buttercrust Pizza for more info. (This event will be held at Buttercrust Pizza in Moriarty - July 2nd from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm)

NOTE - The Family Dog Training Services will have a vendor booth set up at this event. Come by and see me!

03/27/2022