River Valley DOGS Obedience Training

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River Valley DOGS Obedience Training Dog trainer specializing in basic obedience, behavior mod., and puppies. Located in Prior Lake MN. Think of it as a K-9 K-12 education.
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My goal as your trainer is to teach you and your family to speak the language of dogs and to provide you with all the tools you will need to build a high functioning relationship with your K-9 companion. This program is designed to challenge both the customer and their 4-legged BFF to learn to work together. Every member of the family that is old enough to handle the dog is encouraged to participa

te. Training a dog is not an easy task, but I will teach you what you need to know in order to accomplish your goals as a dog owner.

18/08/2024

Pack walk today in Savage!

Great practice for past clients and reactive dogs!!! $20 per dog to join.
Text/email me for details.

This is my parrot dog. He used to sit like this for as long as I’d let him back in the day. I absolutely love seeing my ...
16/08/2024

This is my parrot dog. He used to sit like this for as long as I’d let him back in the day. I absolutely love seeing my old pups years down the road. So if you’ve ever worked with me, please bring your pups out to say hi!!!

15/08/2024
4-7!!! Live MusicCash RaffleAdoptable Puppies More Puppies!!!And some regular dogs too…Come on out and say hi!
15/08/2024

4-7!!!

Live Music
Cash Raffle
Adoptable Puppies
More Puppies!!!
And some regular dogs too…

Come on out and say hi!

Anyone interested in joining Johanna and I for some group work and pack walking in Savage? Sunday . Message me for deta...
15/08/2024

Anyone interested in joining Johanna and I for some group work and pack walking in Savage? Sunday . Message me for details, $20 per dog, 1 dog per person unless approved!

Thanks and I hope to see ya there!

Pack walk Sunday, August 18th 4pm Message for RSVP and details - or see Client Facebook Group

This pack walk will be in Savage - we will be doing a lot of confidence building and more group exercises. Bring some good treats.

Tomorrow!!! 50/50 Raffle!
14/08/2024

Tomorrow!!! 50/50 Raffle!

Yappy Hour at Charlie’s on Prior!!! Come say hi.

12/08/2024

Moms been trying to get this to work for a year, and we finally got it done! Roll over is a tough ask for some dogs, but if you break the behavior down into smaller steps and put them together one by one, you can easily shape the behavior you’re looking for. Keep them winning, but keep challenging them with gradual increases in difficulty. It should be stressful to learn a new skill.

Seeing all of my past pups at the Canine Carnival brought back a lot of good memories... here's Monroe's puppy pictures ...
11/08/2024

Seeing all of my past pups at the Canine Carnival brought back a lot of good memories... here's Monroe's puppy pictures from 7 years ago, and our reunion yesterday. She was such a fun dog to work with, and it was great to see her again all these years later. It goes so fast. She's still the same affectionate chowhound that she was back then. I guess not much has changed!

Today! 12-4pm.
10/08/2024

Today! 12-4pm.

The 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is TODAY!!!! What is a canine carnival you might ask? Below is a list of vendors:

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥: FREE dog toys, waste bag dispensers for your leash and a variety of dog treats

justinaspetsitting: Free frisbees for your dog, a children’s coloring station, water and shade for your pup will be here

River Valley DOGS Obedience Training

Pet Park Boulevard- pet boutique

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 will be there from Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue and Protecting Paws Animal Rescue- cuteness overload! If anyone was at the Business and Wine Expo you may have seen a few of these adoptable cuties walking around! 🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

River Valley Veterinary Service

Hope to see many of you out there for this fun event!

Todays commercial…“The struggle before the snuggle”.(From “The Good Dog Way.” By Sean O’Shea)Rate yourself 1-10, How goo...
07/08/2024

Todays commercial…

“The struggle before the snuggle”.

(From “The Good Dog Way.” By Sean O’Shea)
Rate yourself 1-10, How good of a friend are you to your dog?
“A 10!!!”

Same scale, How good of a leader are you?
“A 2…”

Are you their buddy or their parent?… you already answered the question.

You want to cuddle on the couch with your dog, but you have not taught your dog about personal boundaries with you and your guests. If your dog doesn’t know not to jump on you or your guests, you should not allow them to do it on the couch. Struggle through the training first, and enjoy the snuggles on the couch after that.

You cannot buddy your way to obedience. Be their leader first, pay them with friendship so your score stays balanced. It’s better to be a 2-2 than a 2-10!

07/08/2024

Perfection.

Yappy Hour at Charlie’s on Prior!!! Come say hi.
06/08/2024

Yappy Hour at Charlie’s on Prior!!! Come say hi.

CAN NOT WAIT FOR CANINE CARNIVAL AND YAPPY HOUR AT CHARLIES ON PRIOR!!!!With that fall smell in the air in the mornings,...
06/08/2024

CAN NOT WAIT FOR CANINE CARNIVAL AND YAPPY HOUR AT CHARLIES ON PRIOR!!!!

With that fall smell in the air in the mornings, our chances for some fun outdoor summer activities are getting slim! Get out there and enjoy the last few weeks of summer with your pup.

🐾🎪 Join us with Morgan Family Dental for our CANINE CARNIVAL! 🐶🎉 From 12-4 pm, enjoy an afternoon filled with fun activities for you and your furry friends! Best of all, it's absolutely FREE! Bring your pets and your family for a day of pawsome fun! 🐕🎈

30/07/2024
29/07/2024

For the owner of a reactive dog like Loki, going to the beach on a busy day was absolutely out of the question. Loki lunges and barks violently at just about everything… well… he used to anyways. I’m always amazed to see these moments, and I feel so blessed to be doing this.

“Tell me about your perfect day.”
“”We’re at the beach with my kids, he’s swimming and having fun and not going bonkers at everything and everyone…”

Today her dreams came true.

Belles face when I told her I had to go… I’ve been flooded with goldens lately… and I love it. Belle will be featured ag...
27/07/2024

Belles face when I told her I had to go… I’ve been flooded with goldens lately… and I love it. Belle will be featured again soon! Super smart and determined to learn. Plus she loves belly rubs and tug and fetch so she’s easy to motivate. Stay tuned for Pupdates!

Beach day with Ol’ Lady. Had some last minute cancellations today and took full advantage. I can’t help but consider how...
26/07/2024

Beach day with Ol’ Lady.

Had some last minute cancellations today and took full advantage. I can’t help but consider how numbered these days are, as Ol’Lady is starting to struggle with the distance and she’s slowing down more and more. The inevitable heartbreak of tomorrow is well worth the companionship today. I’m lucky to have this Ol’Lady.

24/07/2024

Thanks again Follow Me K9 Training for doing the pack walk with us!

If you’re looking for a great way to get out and practice some real world training, keep an eye on my page for the next one. I’m sure we’ll be doing it again soon!

22/07/2024

Blessed to be sponsoring a hole for the Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation.

Thanks for your service.

A well trained dog will make no attempt to steal your samich. They will, however, make you feel so guilty that you can n...
20/07/2024

A well trained dog will make no attempt to steal your samich. They will, however, make you feel so guilty that you can not enjoy it.

18/07/2024

Pro Tip: Tones that go from low to high will trigger curiosity. If you want your dog to tilt their head for a photo, whistle from low to high. You can also use that tone to create arousal and get a snappier recall! Pair with backwards motion for best results.

Here’s Beaker and Bunson demonstrating the doodle head tilt! Enjoy.

16/07/2024

Gordie Lachance, aka Gordon Bombay, aka Gordon Ramsey, aka vine born fruit (Gord) showing off his doodle skills and making the rest of the kids in the house look bad.

Need a way to get your kids to clean up after themselves? Make sure your dog can do it too.

10/07/2024

If a child can do it, so can you!

PhoDograph of the day. G, aka Gordman, aka Gord-man-do, aka Gordie Howe, aka Joseph Gordon Leave-it, aka Regular Gordie,...
06/07/2024

PhoDograph of the day.

G, aka Gordman, aka Gord-man-do, aka Gordie Howe, aka Joseph Gordon Leave-it, aka Regular Gordie, aka Handsomestmaninthelands, demonstrating the good doodle life.

Me:
“Tell me about your dream day with your dream dog?”
G’s-Ma:
“We’re at the lake, he’s off leash, on the beach, and he’ll recall off of the wild turkeys”. (we still have work to do on that last one apparently)





PhoDOGraph of the Day!
04/07/2024

PhoDOGraph of the Day!

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Sooo many goldens… soooo many belly rubs. #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dogtraining #dog #priorlake #goldensarethebest

This pup is growing up! I can’t wait to show this guy off, he’s very smart and now that he’s out of his piranha puppy dinosaur stage, he’s becoming very easy to train!

PUPDATE!!! Mom said 1 finger walking isn’t good enough… how about hands free walking! This is Bear after a few months of training!!! Great work mom and dad. From a big time puller, to off leash. Love it!!!

#emotionalsupportdog #wisewords #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainer #priorlake

#dogtraining #whosagoodboy #dogtraining #dogtrainer #shakopee #priorlake #puppyeyes #puppyears

Moms been trying to get this to work for a year, and we finally got it done! Roll over is a tough ask for some dogs, but if you break the behavior down into smaller steps and put them together one by one, you can easily shape the behavior you’re looking for. Keep them winning, but keep challenging them with gradual increases in difficulty. It should be stressful to learn a new skill. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #priorlake #whosagoodboy #rollover #tricktraining

Perfection.

If you could have seen who this dog was when we stared, you would not believe it was the same dog. This is the result of lots of hard work. It was a process to get here, but the difference is night and day. I’m so happy to see this little guy (and his mom) succeed. Another tough day at the office.

Place training for the win! Great Job Sophie!!!

When you are working with a fearful and insecure dog, you gotta let them come to their own conclusions. This dog wouldn’t sit still when we first met. He was terrified of everything and everyone. Less than an hour later he was happily playing the training games with me. He didn’t even know “lay down” was a thing… look how happy he is to learn that skill. Learning boosts confidence. Teaching builds trust. You will need both areas of the relationship to be where the dog needs them to be in order to get over their obstacles. Be the leader worth following, and they will stop being afraid. This is what a lightbulb moment looks like.

For the owner of a reactive dog like Loki, going to the beach on a busy day was absolutely out of the question. Loki lunges and barks violently at just about everything… well… he used to anyways. I’m always amazed to see these moments, and I feel so blessed to be doing this. “Tell me about your perfect day.” “”We’re at the beach with my kids, he’s swimming and having fun and not going bonkers at everything and everyone…” Today her dreams came true. #beachdogs #beachdogsarehappydogs #beachdogsofinstagram #dog #doglover #dogsofinstagram #priorlake #dogtraining #dogtrainer #cryingclientsarethebest #tearsofjoy

Don’t have any Pupdates yet for today, so check out this golf swing instead. Missed shots…Sometimes you’re gonna miss the mark. Despite all the practice and planning, we are only humans, and humans make mistakes. You might leave that club face open and leave yourself vulnerable to the slice. Unfortunately there was a home on the receiving end of that mistake. A 3 degree difference in the attack was all that separated me from the fairway and an insurance claim. Luckily for me the homeowner was outside and laughed it off. She even threw my ball back to me. When the inevitable slice happens, don’t blame the TaylorMade. It’s not the clubs fault, it’s on you. Tee up again, close the club face and follow through. Try again until you hit that fairway! Check the comments for a corrected swing. #dogtraining #slicehappens #dontblametheclubs #priorlake #BurnsvillePolice #BurnsvilleFire

Ms. Daisy rockin the heel training today! Showin off those old golden skills with that grey face smile. What a babe! #heel #heeltraining #dog #doglover #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogoftheday #priorlake #priorlakelife #goldenretriever

Thanks again Follow Me K9 Training for doing the pack walk with us! If you’re looking for a great way to get out and practice some real world training, keep an eye on my page for the next one. I’m sure we’ll be doing it again soon! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #shakopee #dogsofinstagram #priorlake

Blessed to be sponsoring a hole for the Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation. Thanks for your service. #thanksforyourservice #golf #brackettscrossingcountryclub #dog #I #dogtraining #dogtrainer #doglegleft

Pro Tip: Tones that go from low to high will trigger curiosity. If you want your dog to tilt their head for a photo, whistle from low to high. You can also use that tone to create arousal and get a snappier recall! Pair with backwards motion for best results. Here’s Beaker and Bunson demonstrating the doodle head tilt! Enjoy. #doodle #obediencetraining #priorlake #twindoodles #littermates

Gordie Lachance, aka Gordon Bombay, aka Gordon Ramsey, aka vine born fruit (Gord) showing off his doodle skills and making the rest of the kids in the house look bad. Need a way to get your kids to clean up after themselves? Make sure your dog can do it too. #dogtraining #doyourchores #chanhassen #skillsthatpaythebills #dogsdothedarndestthings #rivervalleydogs #priorlake

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Underdstanding The Language of Dogs

My Basic Obedience Program is Designed to grow and foster a lifelong trust between the client and their 4-legged companion. Focusing on the “Relationship Based” approach to K9 Obedience Training allows me to remain fluid in my techniques, and cater each training plan to meet the needs of each individual customer. Whether you are a brand new puppy family with no idea where to start the training process, or an individual who needs a quick refresher on how to stop your dog from jumping all the time. Understanding K9 body language, and knowing how to effectively communicate with your dog are the foundational aspects of all obedience training. I started River Valley DOGS in order to help clients understand what their dog is trying to tell them. Once you can speak their language, there’s no limit to how far you can take their training. This program is meant to be a “K9 K-12” education for both the dog and you!