Dog Training with Rhonda York

15/09/2025

This is a first for Claire. She's been in this seat but whenever I come over she just jumps down. This time she stayed put! Even after 9 years, she still keeps improving.

14/09/2025

I usually don't post personal events on my dog training page unless it has to do with animals. But I would like to get word out in case any of you might be interested in this.

I am going to be leading a mission team to Hyderabad, India in February of 2026. A fundraiser meal which the picture talks about is to benefit this trip for the team members who are going. If you are local, I encourage you to come and have some really good food! If you can't come but are interested in donating towards the trip, that would be most welcome. I am recruiting team members for this trip which is February 16th through the 28th. We will be working with children as part of the Global Hope organization as well as the adults who take care of them. If you are interested, get a hold of me. Our team meetings will all be on Zoom. Deadline to sign up for it is October 10th. Cost will be around $3,000 but fundraising efforts will move forward to help offset the cost. All donations are tax deductible. My phone number is 913-933-2401.

11/09/2025

Here are current class members pictured in the Leavenworth Times for the costume contest for the Furever Hope event on Saturday:
Top picture is Olivia Grace, Cairn terrier
Bottom picture is Raven, a pit and Boston terrier mix

09/09/2025

This little man's name is Norman, he is an English Cocker Spaniel.

05/09/2025

Remember that the FurEver Hope Rescue event is tomorrow, Sept. 6 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Haymarket Square in Leavenworth. Come out to support Hope!

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03/09/2025

This lovely border collie is Molly with her parents.

29/08/2025

Cost of owning a dog

My husband and I are now of the age when we talk about retirement. We have conversations about finances in particular. How much will we need to live on? How will our spending habits change? What will our budget be? A few weeks ago, we sat at the kitchen table and wrote out an anticipated budget. An expense that we will have to budget for dawned on us: dog care. Right now, our dog care costs don’t impact our regular budget because I pay for all of that out of my dog training income. But once I retire, I won’t have that income. We’ll need to have a line item for dog care. Many factors contribute to the cost of having a dog: size, grooming needs, age of dog (older dogs have more health issues), where you live, food, treats, toys, boarding, daycare, and veterinarian visits. All costs are rising, including pet care. Don’t forget to budget even now, but also keep it in mind for the future. We are responsible to take care of our pets. We need to count the cost and be ready to do that in whatever phase of life we are in.

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19/08/2025

My Beginner classes filled up, so I'm offering another on Monday evenings, 6:45-7:45 p.m. at TSC in Lansing starting Sept. 8. I also still have 1 slot available for the Puppy Class on Sept. 2 and 2 slots left for the Intermediate class on Sept. 6.

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17/08/2025

Look who's 10! Happy birthday Blake 🎈

14/08/2025

Do you know that French bulldogs have become the most popular breed in the United States? I wouldn't know why...
Here are sisters Stella and Luna with their mom.

12/08/2025

I updated the post on Nala who is at the Lansing veterinary hospital. They are also open to someone who might want to foster her.

11/08/2025

This is Nala. Her owner passed away and the daughter isn't able to keep the dog. Currently, she is staying at the Lansing veterinary hospital. She is a pitbull mix, 9 years old, spayed and has a very clean bill of health. She needs to go to a home without other pets. But she is an absolute sweetheart. I met her today and she loves humans and just wants to be loved and cuddled. If you are interested, you can contact the Lansing veterinary hospital. Be prepared to give two references, one needs to be from a vet.

Also if you would be willing to Foster they are open to that as well.