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MESSY Dog Training helps dog owners achieve their dog training goals by providing positive reinforce
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MESSY Dog Training is dedicated to providing dogs and their owners with access to positive reinforcement, dog-friendly, and kind training methods. Our services help owners and their dogs develop a trusting relationship while relieving owners of the stress of an untrained dog or behavior problems. Our company values can be summed up in 3 words: community, integrity, and clarity. When working with M

ESSY Dog LLC, you can trust that you will work a professional dog trainer who will be open and honest about your dog’s behavior and the training process. Every effort will be made to provide instructions and education in a clear and concise manner, via methods of learning best for the dog’s owner. Through our integrity and clarity when providing our services, we hope to foster a sense of community in all dogs and owners who use our services and become a trusted and reliable source of training information.

03/11/2021

Respect your vet clinics - no matter which provider you see in the Cedar Valley.

Veterinary medicine is already a very difficult field, and the pandemic has only made it harder.

It can be hard when it's your own pet to be objective about the urgency of which they need to be seen. Call your clinic, explain what's happening, and they can triage your pet to ensure they are seen quickly (or referred to an emergency clinic) in cases of true emergency, and less urgent cases can be seen at the next available appointment.

Be kind to the staff. Vet med is a field where you do the work because you want to help pets, not because you want to make a lot of money.

Notes of thanks and yummy food are just some of the extra ways to show your thanks to your entire veterinary team. 💙

28/08/2021

These boys did great for demos today at the Dogs4Dystonia Hope on a Leash fundraiser walk today!

They also each earned their Canine Good Citizen titles and soaked up the love. 💙

We're so happy to have been a part of this lovely event!

26/08/2021

Happy National Dog Day! Drop a photo of your pups below and tell us how you're celebrating. 💚

28/07/2021

Our favorite custom muzzle maker has some ready to ship muzzles made! Take a look if you've been considering upgrading your dog's muzzle!

16/07/2021

23/06/2021

If you're not sure how your dog might handle the 4th of July, now is the time to prepare!

There are a variety of medications that your veterinarian may be able to prescribe to help, just in case, in addition to preparing background noise and a safe and secure area for your dog.

One thing to remember, though: don't ace the fear!

Learn more about why this sedative can cause further harm in fearful dogs here: https://www.drmartybecker.com/fear-free/2-things-pets-firework-fears/

Is what you’re doing to help your dog with his fireworks and thunderstorm fears making them worse? Fear of fireworks and thunderstorms can ruin a pet’s summer, but sometimes our best efforts to help our pets feel better have the opposite effect. One of the worst offenders is the drug acepromazin...

06/04/2021

Considering a dog daycare? Not all daycares are created equal!

It's important to interview a potential daycare. Daycares that have a free-for-all environment, or those with uneducated staff, can easily lead to injuries and fights.

Check out this great article, including quotes from fellow CPDT-KA dog trainer Mandy Eakins of Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare, LLC , for more details on what you should look for in a dog daycare.

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/care/dog-daycare-what-you-should-look-for/

What you should look for in a well-run dog daycare. (Hint: It's definitely not the mere presence of a whole lot of dogs running around.)

30/03/2021

The two happiest Tollers got to run errands with me today - we're always happy to support the dog-friendly businesses in our area!

23/03/2021

Happy ! Enjoy puppy Hobbes and puppy Windi!

(Bonus points if you can tell which is which 😉)

Drop a photo of your dog as a puppy below 😍

17/03/2021

Happy from the Tollers!

16/03/2021

https://youtu.be/fyS0z0YzjDw

Take a look at some of the fun tricks Windi has been working on lately!

03/03/2021

It's that time of year... 😅😭

22/02/2021

01/02/2021

Happy February 1st! We've made it through the first month of 2021, and Monday has me feeling very much like

What are you and your dogs up to this Monday?

28/01/2021

Did you know that we are on TikTok? Follow us for more cute dog videos!

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJo8ejDF/

25/01/2021

Alex will be getting married in a few months, and of course her dogs will be involved!

Their bandanas designating them as Ring Bearer and Flower Pup arrived today thanks to Simply Stitched by Kira

Have you had your dogs involved in a wedding, engagement photos, or another important life event? What helped your dogs be successful?

Hobbes and Windi will be set up for success by being involved only in a small ceremony, at a place they are familiar with already. In addition, I've designated a dog trainer friend that I trust to be responsible for the dogs during the event, to ensure they are comfortable and content even when I'm busy!

22/01/2021

If you're frustrated with your dog's behavior, let us help you!

You can visit our scheduling page here to get started: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17439849&appointmentType=12602485

Or, send us a message with any questions!

20/01/2021

Like a true Toller, Windi is happiest when he's living his life upside down. 🐶😂🥰

18/01/2021

Repeat after me. Muzzled dogs are NOT BAD DOGS.

Muzzled dogs have good humans.

Muzzled dogs can have more experiences because they are managed. Their quality of life is INCREASED because of the muzzle.

Muzzled dogs can still have treats.

Muzzled dogs are not miserable.

Muzzled dogs are muzzled for ALL KINDS OF REASONS. Not just aggression. Maybe they eat too much stuff off the ground and get sick. Maybe they play too rough. Maybe they over correct when startled. Maybe they want to eat squirrels. Maybe they need to learn better social skills. Not all dogs in a muzzle have a bite history, some have them on to prevent that in the first place. Sometimes the muzzle is more for the HUMAN than the DOG because it allows them to feel more confident. Big dogs, small dogs, and all breeds and sizes need muzzles sometimes. It is not a breed specific tool.

Muzzled dogs are GOOD DOGS WITH GREAT HUMANS who are setting their dog up to not fail. Judging a dog in a muzzle and their owner is the same as judging someone for wearing a helmet. They are choosing safety and being proactive and it takes WORK to get your dog to a level that they are happily working and walking around in a muzzle so kudos to the humans and dogs I work with who put that time in to better their dogs lives.

If you see a dog in a muzzle, don’t stare, don’t ask rude questions, just say “nice job, great looking dog!” And carry on. Believe me, you will have just made that humans day.

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15/01/2021

As a dog trainer, I go through quite a lot of dog treats! 🐶

To save on purchasing treats, I've recently started making my own!

This particular batch is made of flour, eggs, oil, and some leftover chicken that was pureed.

My dogs have also recently enjoyed treats made with pureed pumpkin and baby food, too!

I'm so excited to easily make a variety of flavors of treats without having to leave my home, especially when I realize last minute that we're running low on snacks.

What flavor treat would your dog choose?

17/12/2020

We've got a new product up in the store - tug toys can now be ordered with a ball attached!

You can choose from a rubber Chuck-It Whistler ball if your dog prefers a solid ball on the end of their tug toy, or a Hol-ee roller ball in varying sizes if your dog prefers tugging on a Hol-ee roller.

What is your dog's favorite type of toy? Which ball option would your dog prefer?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/912806510/custom-long-tug-rope-with-ball

Tug ropes are knotted fleece toys perfect for a game of tug-of-war, whether between a dog & owner or multiple dogs! These durable toys are soft and stretchy but wont unravel or fray. Choose between a medium Chuck-It whistler ball, 3.5 Hol-ee Roller ball, or 5 Hol-ee Roller ball for the ball

10/12/2020

Today the boys got to go hiking with their friend Ivy to celebrate the gorgeous weather!

We try and get out at least once a week or so to hike with Ivy and take a meandering, sniffy, hike to let them use their brains as well as their legs.

What are you and your dogs up to today?

03/12/2020

We recently had a request for a yellow and green snuffle mat for some Oregon Ducks fans - and I love how it turned out!

Don't forget to place your orders soon for a snuffle mat, snuffle ball, or tug toy in order to receive them by Christmas.

There are SO many colors and patterns to choose from!

01/12/2020

Happy December!

The boys and I got out for a hike with their best friend, Ivy. Gotta take advantage of the beautiful sunshine!

27/11/2020

So excited to be sending these tug toy and snuffle mat orders out the door!

You can visit our store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MESSYDogTraining

We're offering a 20% discount on orders of $15 or more, and free shipping on orders of $35 or more!

Order now and get your items in time for Christmas. 🐾☺

03/11/2020

Want a custom snuffle mat, snuffle ball, or tug rope?

Use the codes in this album in the personalization section when ordering at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MESSYDogTraining to pick exactly what you want!

Limited supply of each. Feel free to send us a message to see how certain colors and patterns look together.

29/10/2020

Join us for a short, 3 week, Holiday Manners group training class to get your dog ready for the holiday season!

Class will be on Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30 on December 2, 9, and 16.

The 3 week course is $70 and you can call us at 319-260-2190 to register you and your dog.

Class will cover:
- Settling on a mat
- Door manners and greeting guests politely
- Hand targets
- Leave it (to leave food and presents alone)

Our regular, 6 week group classes will start up again in January. Take advantage of this short session to maintain your dog's obedience through the next few months!

01/10/2020

Join me for the next round of classes at Aloha Pet Resort and Spa!

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There's a use for those empty TP tubes!

I've seen the empty shelves - I know what you've all been up to this quarantine! 🧻👀🧻👀🧻 Lucky for you, there are plenty of ways to reuse your empty toilet paper tubes to give your dog a calming, indoor activity! 😍 Only 5 more days left to get the Creating a Happier and Calmer Dog: DIY Canine Enrichment course for just $7 over at https://messydogtraining.thinkific.com/courses/creating-a-happier-and-calmer-dog-diy-canine-enrichment After the course goes live on Monday, April 20th, the cost will go up. Snag your spot now! 👉 👉 👉 (and start saving your empty TP tubes, egg cartons, boxes, and bottles - we will put them to good use!) 👈 👈 👈

Hobbes: "No kiss. Only high five." 😂🧡 #DogTrainerInjuries Being able to roll with the (literal) punches when working with dogs is super important!

If you haven't joined me yet for 14 Days of Trick Training (FREE!), you're missing out on watching trick tutorials as my pups learn new things! 💡 Today we learned High Five! ✋ and Wave! 👋 Join me over at messydogtraining.thinkific.com to come out of this quarantine with cute new tricks 😍 to show off to friends and family.

Can you say relaxed? 😂😍 Ft. Fleece just waiting to become snuffle mats!

New business cards arrived today!

It's very helpful in dog training to have clear and distinct cues for our dogs. Unfortunately, the cue I was using as my hand signal for "chin" was very very close to what I wanted to use for "shake!" Because the hand signals are so close, I've spent time helping Windigo to differentiate between the words themselves. Verbal cue discrimination often takes more time than a signal, but here's a good example of a dog listening for the verbal cue itself!

#100daysofdogtraining for today is backing up onto something - 2nd session. The new platforms I made have been helpful because there's a wider target for him to back up to for now!

#100daysofdogtraining Nail trims! Windigo is an angel for nail trims due to the time spent teaching him that handling his toes is OK and also that being on his back between my legs is a relaxing place to be. It makes nail trims quick and easy! He gets a reward after each nail right now yet - I have a bowl of food/treats to my side I grab them from.

#100daysofdogtraining This is Windigo's first session learning to target with his back feet. Learning how to move back feet independently of the front can be a foreign idea to most dogs!

#100daysofdogtraining We always want to set our dogs up for success. The use of a platform to position Windigo correctly in heel position allows Alex and Windigo to focus on the new behavior of circling behind her in order to get to that position.

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The Story of MESSY

Hello! I’m Alex Oldenburg, CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer) and I’m the owner and lead trainer here at MESSY Dog LLC. I’ve always had a passion for dogs - one of my first words was “puppy” - and MESSY is the result of that passion.

The name MESSY actually comes from the friendships that grew out of the local 4-H Dog Project when I was training my first dog, Mya. I’ve remained close friends with many of the people I met growing up in the 4-H Dog Project, and when we were discussing what to name our venture, we wanted to include the dogs that helped build us as dog trainers.

Thus, MESSY was born: Mya, Eden, Sammy, Snickers, and tonY.

After we had settled on a name, I opened MESSY in 2016 in Mankato, MN with Antonia Langr. Together, we provided the local area with access to positive reinforcement dog trainers and built a community of wonderful and caring owners and their dogs. Antonia left the company in 2018 to pursue other interests, and I’ve been continuing what we started ever since!