Agency Pet Training

06/06/2024

For anyone who's wondering, we are still alive and training. 😉

Both of us have have had to focus on other things (including the health of our personal dogs), but we are still learning, and still enjoying our time working with clients.

We continue to re-structure and change how we operate and train as we learn more and get feedback from our clients. We just suck at social media. 😅

Enjoy a few pics of our more recent new friends.

11/09/2023

Proving once again that old dogs are wonderfully capable of learning new tricks. Novice titles for these two lovely seniors are done. On to Intermediate! 😁

27/08/2023

Sokka says laps are his natural habitat. 😻

08/05/2023

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19/04/2023

I put baskets of (clean) laundry at the head of the bed to encourage the fur kids to take their naps at the foot of the bed.
It's going well. 😅

09/04/2023

Happy Easter!

04/04/2023

This handsome guy was such a joy to work with today! He learns quickly and is up for learning any new game. He's a charmer and I'm looking forward to helping him learn so many new things!

25/03/2023

Hello friends!

Some big changes are underway!
Haylee is stepping away from our Utah location to focus on her master's degree. Super exciting!
This means we'll be focusing more on our NC location and there will be some changes here reflecting that.

We'll still be happy to provide distance-friendly online services, generate new educational content and give referrals for trusted pet pros.

Keep an eye out because if her schedule allows, Haylee might be available for some select services in the future. We also have something very special we've been working on that we're excited to announce in the coming months!

16/02/2023

We've got not one, but TWO new blog posts ready for you!
How to Find a Good Breeder
and
Don't Choose a Dog Based on Breed Alone

Both are packed with great info and things many of our clients said they wished they knew much earlier. We've had these conversations with a lot of people recently and decided to put it all together in one place for everyone.

Hope you enjoy, and as always, let us know if you have any questions or would like any help!

Puppy Mills - Businesses who breed dogs many times during their lifespan, often in poor conditions, with little to no healthcare or affection. These dogs are bred in large numbers and the business...

06/02/2023

"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."
- Maya Angelou

31/01/2023

My view when Sokka thinks he needs attention. 😏

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Don't forget to save your boxes and wrapping paper scraps for enrichment! Video demo coming soon - featuring this guy!

08/11/2022

Bowie has a whole vibe, and I aspire to be him.

31/10/2022

I'm just realizing that I might be a hoarder. 😅
This isn't even the full collection. 🤦‍♀️
But at least we're ready for Halloween! 🍫🍬🍭

(For reference, this is an entire shelf in my freezer.)

28/09/2022

Demyx had a vet appointment today. He was due for a blood draw for his medication he needs, but that's always super stressful for him.

Luckily, between some high value treats, a lickimat, trick training to take his mind off things and having been muzzle-trained long ago, he did much better today!
The vet techs went out of their way to make friends with him and accommodate him. They gave him a certificate for being a brave boy.
I think he liked the treats more. 😉

15/09/2022

Part 3 of our Off Leash blog series is up!
How to Handle Off Leash Dogs
That took a hot minute because this one's a beast. But hopefully it's helpful!
Click the link below to read and as always, we'd love to discuss any questions or concerns!

If you're here, odds are good you've had one or more encounters with off leash dogs. Maybe those encounters were innocent. Maybe they were devastating. It's hard to know what's going to happen...

26/08/2022

This awesome team passed their CGC test today. Max was such a good boy and flew right through it. We know this took a lot of hard work, so way to go!

24/08/2022

Part two of our off-leash blog series is up!
The Hazards of Off Leash Dogs
(and why we can't just keep all of the "aggressive" dogs at home)

Click the link below to check it out!

Most people who let their dogs off leash are simply unaware of the risks or problems associated with doing so. This post is here to address some of those potential hazards and to hopefully...

21/08/2022

Earlier this week, Haylee took some adorable day-train clients to 3 separate parks to work on some behaviors. There were off-leash dogs at all 3 parks. None of them were under voice control and most of the owners were paying minimal attention to these dogs.

Not only did this affect Haylee's ability to train, but it affects everyone's ability to safely use and enjoy these public spaces with their own dogs.

We've said it before and we'll say it a million times more - please leash your dogs in areas with leash laws!

We're creating a 3-part blog series to educate and give resources for those who wish to safely let their dogs off leash, understand the dangers of letting dogs off leash and what to do when encountering an off leash dog.

Part 1 is up now. Check it out by clicking the link below! As always, we're more than happy to chat and answer questions. 😁

We've made no secret that one of our biggest pet peeves is off-leash dogs. Check out our blog post on The Hazards of Off-Leash Dogs for all of our reasons. Don't get us wrong, letting your dog...

12/08/2022

Forgive the language, but so much THIS.
I've said it many times before and I'll never stop saying it. There's so much misinformation about animal behavior and training - particularly surrounding dogs.
Please be kind to them. Look for science-based info and newer research. Don't listen to the idiots peddling outdated, harmful crap.

I’ve absolutely had it. We’re doing the very best we can. We are educated, certified, accredited. We strive to pull you out of the sea of misinformation and bu****it pseudoscience.

I need to diplomatically explain why the last trainer you hired wasn’t helping when they forced your fearful reactive dog around their triggers. I need to calmly (and without anger towards the trainer) explain why it was not ok that your last trainer hung, punched or kicked your dog (which is not only NOT ok, it’s reportable to the authorities). Now, I’ll have to explain why this article, even though it’s published by what seems like a credible source, is going to damage and set back dogs and guardians everywhere.

I’ll have to explain that we don’t ignore our separation anxious dogs and we don’t yell at them either (as the author suggests). I’ll have to explain that having a rich, affectionate relationship with your dog isn’t causing the separation anxiety, and you don’t have to stop.

And we don’t shame owners, or, I don’t. But this author needs to be held accountable. Publishing bu****it and suggesting that a sad, soft dog needs tough love. Like sadness is ever cured by being unsupportive and cold to the sad and broken.

This sweet senior who you refer to as a “mentally unbalanced dog” because he’s a “rescue”. As if his current upset by being ignored in his fear and anxiety is somehow his own fault, a captive dog who can’t find the right trainer and get his own vet check while you write your fu***ng article implying that HE is the problem. Like he owes you anything.

The Washington Post and Netflix and National Geographic packaging anything from basic misinformation (every SA dog won’t eat) to raging, aggressive animal abuse as “training” like their cash cow Cesar. They need to stop, they need to be held accountable for profiting off your dog’s suffering when you follow what absolutely is well packaged bu****it and pseudoscience.

Shame on the Washington Post and shame on the trainer from this article (whoever you are) working separation anxiety cases like this - your advice is literally hurting dogs. Do better.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/08/07/rescue-dog-anxiety/

08/07/2022

Last call for reduced pricing on all of our services!

We've held out as long as we can, but like many of you, inflation and gas prices are affecting our ability to do business. So we finally made the decision to raise our pricing. We're still on the lower end for professional training services, especially for our level of skill, education and certification. We're also one of the only modern, science-based trainers in the Utah County area.
We love all of our clients and we want to continue to take great care of you and your pets.

For the next two weeks, if you schedule any of the following services with us, you'll lock in these old prices. Keep in mind we offer online lessons as well!

Private Lessons
$40 - Consultation fee
$180 - 1st set of 2 in-home lessons
$160 - 2nd set of 2 in-home lessons
$140 - 3rd set of 2 in-home lessons
$120 - 4th set of 2 in-home lessons (price is locked in for all additional lessons)
$100 - single lesson

Online Lessons
$70 per lesson - 1st 2 lessons
$65 per lesson - 2nd 2 lessons
$60 per lesson - 3rd 2 lessons
$55 per lesson - locked in pricing for all lessons thereafter
Training Partner Program: $600 - 3 lessons a week (30-60 minutes) for 4 weeks

AKC Testing
$10

19/06/2022

We're so happy to announce that we passed both of our CPDT-KSA certification tests!
As of December 2021, there were only 172 CPDT-KSA certificants worldwide. There's at least two more now!

We both love learning and continuing our education. The more we learn, the better tools we have to help our clients and their pets. 🎓🐕🐈🦜🦎🐇

01/06/2022

What is Enrichment?
Why is it the best thing you can do for your pet?
And why do so many dog trainers not tell you about it?
Because maybe if they did, they'd be out of business! 😅

Click the link below for the latest blog post on Enrichment!
https://www.agencypettraining.com/blog

30/05/2022

Before You Hire a Dog Trainer, Read This (Part 2)!
Red Flags, Green Flags and Other Considerations
https://www.agencypettraining.com/blog

28/05/2022

Look at little ol me spilling industry secrets... 😉🐕

Part 2 coming Monday!

Blog post link: https://www.agencypettraining.com/blog/category/all

26/05/2022

This is the best resource I've seen on this topic hands-down.
I keep seeing people talk about a war against certain tools/methods.
The only war we're fighting is advocating for animal welfare and best practices based on science and continuing education. If you're standing on the other side of that, you're fighting the wrong war my friend.

https://www.holisticdogtraining.org/blog/the-truth-about-aversive-training-collars

What no one dares to talk about. Everything about aversive collars with scientific evidence and links to researches. How it harms your dog

26/04/2022

Henlo plant world! We did some good socializing today at the nursery. I’ve seen some amazing confidence from these guys over their last couple of day trains. ❤️

25/04/2022

Murphy is seriously the squishiest sweetest guy! He’s had a bit of stranger danger, but once I gave him the agency to break hearts and not say hi to people, he’s decided he wanted to say hi to everyone! He met firefighters, and lots of people today, and rocked his confidence, leash walking, recall, and being an overall adorable boy!

24/04/2022

Spending the weekend with this kid has been hilarious. He always learns so quick. Plus he had a blast playing with bubbles ❤️.

24/04/2022

Guuueeeessss what?!
We're finally on TikTok!

Head on over and follow us for tips and cute content!