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Rest in peace 💔
05/01/2025

Rest in peace 💔

Many years ago, as I embarked on my career in animal training, a wise mentor suggested that I read "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor. I am profoundly grateful for the insightful journey it initiated, one filled with numerous opportunities for growth and understanding.

Karen Pryor eloquently stated, “Training is a loop, a two-way communication in which an event at one end of the loop changes events at the other, exactly like a cybernetic feedback system; yet many psychologists treat their work as something they do to a subject, not with the subject.”

I still consistently remind myself to evaluate whether I would willingly engage in my training if I were the animal in question. Is this an activity I would genuinely wish to participate in? This reflective practice always proves to be profoundly grounding.

Karen Pryor passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 92.

Regardless of your training methodologies or preference for application, there is no debate about the instrumental role she played in our industry. Her absence will be profoundly felt.

- Karen Pryor (1932-2025) was an American author known for her work in behavioral psychology and marine mammal biology. She was a pioneer of clicker training and served as a Marine Mammal Commissioner for the U.S. government.

Starting the first of the year we are offering private in home sessions again! 💃We have a few stipulations to keep every...
22/12/2024

Starting the first of the year we are offering private in home sessions again! 💃

We have a few stipulations to keep everyone safe-

✅If we’ve never met you, you must first meet us for your first session in public, in a group class, or rent out the space at the Quad Cities Dog Center. This is to make sure everyone has pure intentions with their private a before we consider going to your home

✅Sessions will be $50 each, unless you buy in a 6 pack, that would run $255

✅ Sessions are non refundable. Any unused sessions will be put into our Ability dog fund to help disabled individuals purchase service dogs.

Want to schedule? Dm us today!

You may also text 309.507.6209
Or email [email protected]

Maraschino Cherry is available! Wonderfully stable dog, has had obedience, potty, crate, and extensive public access. Sh...
21/12/2024

Maraschino Cherry is available!

Wonderfully stable dog, has had obedience, potty, crate, and extensive public access.

She was originally kept back as a breeder but we have changed direction making her now available

Born 12/2022

Very food motivated. A bit more drivey than we’d usually place. She’d still be a great fit for a more savvy handler

Located on IL/IA border
Mid x,###
Text 309.507.6209 for more info

Product Alert! ‼️ We are creating custom orders of snuffle baskets, mats, and balls! The best part? Even the large laund...
07/12/2024

Product Alert! ‼️

We are creating custom orders of snuffle baskets, mats, and balls!

The best part? Even the large laundry baskets have removable parts for easy washing. Toss the fabric into the washer and wipe down the basket!

When not in use they can make great toy bins 🎾

Choose your own color scheme (we will try our best to accommodate!)

Orders can be picked up or delivered for a small fee

Large basket (with removable insert): $50
Large mat (washable): $30
Small mat (washable): $20
Ball: $25

Dm us to order!

*please expect 3-7 business days to complete*

01/12/2024

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26/11/2024

Did you know we board for some of our clients?

Looking for a new place for Fido during your upcoming trips?

▶️ As a trainer I aim to prioritize reducing your dogs fear,anxiety, and stress levels during their stay. Sometimes large kennel environments can prove to be anxiety inducing. We only take one family at a time and set up an entire floor of our home dedicated to creating a peaceful space.

The large fenced in yard of course is a hit as well!

For the social dogs staying a while, we have friendly dogs that always enjoy a new buddy to hang with 🐕

We find staying in a home environment is a more comfortable arraignment, plus, with someone almost always here, that means no extended hours in a kennel!

Want to chat with us? Text us at 309.507.6209 to chat or schedule a phone call!

Located in East Moline

Our newest trainer is just over 3m old and only very recently have the dogs been allowed in the room when we’re not hold...
26/10/2024

Our newest trainer is just over 3m old and only very recently have the dogs been allowed in the room when we’re not holding him. 🐕

Why?

Because we take 0 chances. Each dog had to prove to me they knew two things
1️⃣ stay off of babies mats (which look like dog beds/place)
And
2️⃣ ignore baby even when moving and crying and cooing.

➡️ This took work, training, and consistency!

But now look what we can enjoy- a movie day all together, with a stress free mom.

Do you want help with your pups and a new addition? Comment “baby” below and we will reach out with details 👶🏼

And,
Yes the dogs need a bath! It’s on the agenda!

16/10/2024

Join us! 6 week puppy course featuring heel work, stays, and tricks to tactility! This course is suitable for puppies or adults who have had some basic training. Please text “HOCUS POCUS” to 309.507.6209 for more information!

***ADOPTED***In Tandem has a career change dog available. Watermelon would be a great facility dog candidate or to a pet...
11/09/2024

***ADOPTED***
In Tandem has a career change dog available. Watermelon would be a great facility dog candidate or to a pet home.

Watermelon:
Chocolate Labrador
DOB 10/2023

Watermelon has completed the obedience portion of our Ability Dogs program and has extensive socialization. He does well in less busy environments but doesn’t quite have the nerve for very large, noisy crowds which ultimately led to his career change.

Does well with cats,dogs, babies

We’d love to see this boy perform in some sort of working role if possible.

He knows:
Bed
Heel
Sit
Down
Under (legs/chair/table)
Car
Load up
Jump
Off
Kennel
Middle (between legs)
Cover (down in front of legs parallel to handler)

Would finish for facility work if we found an intersted party

Payment plans available

$3,### range as is.

04/09/2024
A quick pupdate from Roman, who completed the first phase of our service dog program before being released for having a ...
10/08/2024

A quick pupdate from Roman, who completed the first phase of our service dog program before being released for having a bit too much energy

He went to an active pet home and has (OBVIOUSLY) been living his best life since.

He came from Henry County Humane Society- Kewanee, IL

We’re just so happy for Roman and his family ♥️🐾

As soon as we’re back from Mat leave we plan on evaluating adolescent/adult shelter dogs to see if there is any potentia...
08/08/2024

As soon as we’re back from Mat leave we plan on evaluating adolescent/adult shelter dogs to see if there is any potential here in some local shelters. Please watch our page for announcements.

Dogs will be posted available as a started service dog first.

-Started dogs have obedience training and have been out and about in public settings and show great promise to success with service work.

- At that point if someone was interested in us finishing the dog fully, we would consider that a placement and would finish the tasks the handler required.

This allows handlers who are ready when the dog is ready to be able to access their helper without the pain of waitlists. In the event we have several interested we match by personality and lifestyle to the dog- so who matched the dogs needs best!

⭐️ Important announcement! ⭐️ Our private sessions have a new format. Instead of traveling to others homes, we’ve decide...
06/08/2024

⭐️ Important announcement! ⭐️

Our private sessions have a new format. Instead of traveling to others homes, we’ve decided to go exclusively remote!

🐾We find remote sessions can be offered at a better price point
And
🐾Are just as effective as in home sessions!

🐕We use our own demo dogs here to show you everything you need step by step. 🐩

This format also allows you to upload training videos to a shared log for help inbetween sessions!

Spots are L I M I T E D, so text 309.597.6209 now to enroll!

Big new announcement here with ITDT! We have a brand new hire! 7/19/24 hire date- This was about 9 months in the making ...
02/08/2024

Big new announcement here with ITDT!

We have a brand new hire! 7/19/24 hire date-

This was about 9 months in the making and he’ll take lots of time to learn the job, but we’re confident he’ll get there eventually.

As we welcome our new little apprentice, please note we are in a bit of a temporary stand by and will need patience to get back to everyone.

Likely we will be reformatting parts of our business to better suit the new addition, so watch out for big announcements as they happen.

Until then, happy training everyone!

04/07/2024

This is one that needs to be put to bed once and for all. It pains me to think of all the dogs who suffer unnecessarily because of the prevalence of this myth.

If you are afraid of something and someone hugs you and comforts you with gentle words, does that make you more afraid? Of course not. It helps calm you and makes you feel better.

So, let's keep this in mind as the US heads into the holiday and all the scary booms.

COMFORT YOUR DOG.
COMFORT YOUR DOG.
COMFORT YOUR DOG.
COMFORT YOUR DOG.
COMFORT YOUR DOG.

Stay safe.

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